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    Category
    Downhill
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    XT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    170mm
    Rear Travel
    170mm
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    Summary
    The Trek Scratch Air 8 is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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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)

    31 mph

    Scratch Air 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142x12mm or 135x12mm rear axle, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager Rhythm

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise

    Saddle

    Bontrager Rhythm

    Seatpost

    Crank Brothers Joplin w/height adjustment, 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT, Direct Mount

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT, 44/32/22

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT

    Cassette

    SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Cousin Earl Elite Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready

    Tires

    Bontrager FR-4, 26x2.35"

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