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    Category
    DownhillDownhillDownhillDownhill
    8.5
    8.6
    8.3
    5.9
    CarbonCarbonCarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 49 (air)Fox Factory Float 40 (air)RockShox BoXXer (air)X-Fusion RV1 (coil)
    Shock
    Fox Float DHX2 FactoryFox Float DHX2 FactoryFox Van PerformanceX-Fusion
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SaintSaintZeeZee
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 101 × 101 × 10
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    203mm203mm203mm203mm
    Rear Travel
    200mm200mm200mm200mm
    Brand Site

    saracen.co.uk

    saracen.co.uk

    saracen.co.uk

    saracen.co.uk

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Myst Team 29
    Myst Team 27.5
    Myst Pro
    Myst AL
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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

    Myst Team 29

    27 mph

    Myst Team 27.5

    27 mph

    Myst Pro

    27 mph

    Myst AL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    Carbon Fiber

    Carbon Fiber

    Aluminum

    Fork

    FOX 49 Float Factory, Kashima, FIT GRIP2, 4-way high and low speed compression, 20mm x 110mm DH

    Travel203mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 40 Float Factory, Kashima, FIT GRIP2, 4-way high and low speed compression, 20mm x 110mm DH

    Travel203mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Boxxer RC DebonAir, LSC, rebound adjust, 20mm x 110mm Maxle Stealth DH

    Travel203mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion RV1 Coil, Roughcut, high and low speed compression, rebound adjust, 20mm x 110mm

    Travel203mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX DHX2 Factory, Kashima, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 241mm x 76mm, Coil: 350lbs (M), 400lbs (L)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX DHX2 Factory, Kashima, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 241mm x 76mm, Coil: 350lbs (M), 400lbs (L)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX VAN RC Performance, LSC, rebound adjust, 241mm x 76mm, Coil: 350lbs (M), 400lbs (L)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion Vektor Coil RC, compression, rebound, 241mm x 76mm, Coil: 350lbs (S, M), 400lbs (L)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SM-BB80

    Shimano SM-BB80

    Shimano SM-BB52

    BSA threaded

    Headset

    Saracen Offset

    Saracen Offset

    Saracen Offset

    Prestine PT-F13S

    Stem

    PRO Tharsis 9.8 Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise, 50mm length

    Kore Torsion V2 Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise, 50mm length

    Kore Torsion V2 Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise, 50mm length

    Kore Torsion V2 Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    PRO Tharsis 9.8 7050 alloy riser, 5 degree up, 9 degree back, 20mm rise, 800mm width

    PRO Tharsis 9.8 7050 alloy riser, 5 degree up, 9 degree back, 20mm rise, 800mm width

    Kore Torsion riser, 5 degree up, 7 degree back, 20mm rise, 800mm width

    Kore Torsion riser, 5 degree up, 7 degree back, 20mm rise, 800mm width

    Saddle

    PRO Tharsis 9.8

    PRO Tharsis 9.8

    Kore Connex

    Kore Connex

    Seatpost

    PRO Tharsis 9.8

    PRO Tharsis 9.8

    Kore Torsion

    3D-forged alloy, micro-adjust

    Pedals

    None included

    None included

    None included

    None included

    Grips

    Saracen Lock-on

    Saracen Lock-on

    Saracen Lock-on

    Saracen Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Saint M820 Shadow Plus

    Shimano Saint M820 Shadow Plus

    Shimano Zee M640 Shadow Plus

    Shimano Zee M640 Shadow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano Saint FC-M825, 165mm

    Shimano Saint FC-M825, 165mm

    Shimano Zee FC-M645, 165mm

    Saracen Custom, 165mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Saint M820 Rapidfire Plus, 10-speed

    Shimano Saint M820 Rapidfire Plus, 10-speed

    Shimano Zee M640 Rapidfire Plus, 10-speed

    Shimano Zee M640 Rapidfire Plus, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-HG500, 10-speed, 11-25 tooth

    Shimano Deore CS-HG500, 10-speed, 11-25 tooth

    Shimano Deore CS-HG500, 10-speed, 11-25 tooth

    Shimano Deore CS-HG500, 10-speed, 11-25 tooth

    Chain

    Shimano HG54

    Shimano HG54

    Shimano HG54

    Shimano HG54

    Chain Guide

    Gamut P30S

    Gamut P30S

    Gamut P30S

    MRP G4 CS

    Brakes

    Shimano Saint BR-M820 hydraulic disc, 203mm rotors

    Shimano Saint BR-M820 hydraulic disc, 203mm rotors

    Shimano Zee BR-M640 hydraulic disc, 203mm rotors

    Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Saint M820

    Shimano Saint M820

    Shimano Zee M640

    Shimano MT501

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss FR560 29, 32 hole

    DT Swiss FR560 27.5, 32 hole

    Kore Torsion SL 27.5, 32 hole

    Kore Torsion SL 27.5, 32 hole

    Spokes

    Double butted stainless steel

    Double butted stainless steel

    Double butted stainless steel

    Double butted stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Front: KT DHF412 Boost, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT DHR215, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Shimano Saint M820, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT DHR215, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Formula DHL-92, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT M5HR, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Formula DHL-92, 6 bolt, 20mm thru axle, Rear: Novatec DH82SB-S4S, 6 bolt, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Rear Hub

    Front: KT DHF412 Boost, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT DHR215, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Shimano Saint M820, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT DHR215, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Formula DHL-92, Center Lock, 20mm thru axle, Rear: KT M5HR, Center Lock, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Front: Formula DHL-92, 6 bolt, 20mm thru axle, Rear: Novatec DH82SB-S4S, 6 bolt, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C, EXO, TR, 29 x 2.4"

    Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C, EXO, TR, 27.5 x 2.4"

    Maxxis Highroller II, 42A Super Tacky, 27.5 x 2.4"

    Maxxis Highroller II, 42A Super Tacky, 27.5 x 2.4"

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