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    Category
    Downhill
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    SLX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    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 upper mid-range 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)

    25 mph

    Scratch Air 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    Headset

    FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager Rhythm, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 50mm rise, 9 degree sweep

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX, MRP LRP

    Crank

    Race Face Ride, 36/24 w/bash guard

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 10 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG8110 11-36, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Cousin Earl Disc wheel system, 32 hole, 20mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, tubeless ready

    Tires

    Bontrager XR4 Expert, 26x2.35"

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