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    Skarn Expert2017 Raleigh
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,735
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX, Deore
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
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    Summary
    		The Raleigh Skarn Expert is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Skarn Expert
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    Skarn Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Skarn Expert2017 Raleigh
    Frame

    Carbon Monocoque Front Triangle w/ 100mm Travel, Carbon Link and Seatstay, Raleigh E-Thru and Tapered HT

    Fork

    Fox Performance 32 FLOAT 3 Pos Lever, 15QR, 100mm Travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano External

    Headset

    FSA NO.42 / ACB

    Stem

    Raleigh 3D Forged Alloy, 70/70/80/80mm

    Handlebar

    Raleigh 200 Series Flat Top, 31.8, Width:700/700/720/720mm

    Saddle

    Raleigh Mountain Saddle

    Seatpost

    Raleigh 200 Series, Dual Bolt, 27.2x350/400mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Test Ride Pedals

    Grips

    Raleigh Closed-end Single Lock Ring

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shiamno SLX Shadow Plus/10spd

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore FD-M618-E E-Type 2x9

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-M617 36/22t

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX SL-M670

    Cassette

    Shimano 10sp 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano BL-M506, 180/160mm rotors

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M506 1-Finger Lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Weinmann U32 TL, 29", 32h, 32mm wide

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples

    Front Hub

    Novatec D711SB Alloy Sealed Bearing, Disc QR 32h

    Rear Hub

    Novatec D712SB Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc Cassette QR 32h

    Tires

    Clement FRJ 29x2.25" Folding

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