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Extra ST XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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€5,999| Weight | 13.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160mm front |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The ARC8 Extra enduro bike stands out with its unique sliding linkage and adjustable suspension system, offering a highly controlled leverage ratio and a linear coil spring response. It features a longer, lower geometry with size-specific chainstays, enhancing its playful yet efficient pedaling capabilities. The bike is praised for its light frame, poppy riding behavior, and excellent climbing qualities, making it a capable all-rounder for both trail performance and touring. However, some riders may find the firm suspension and long wheelbase challenging, especially in tight trails.
Unique sliding linkage for controlled leverage ratio
Adjustable Dual Pivot Slider Suspension System
Light frame with excellent climbing qualities
Comfortable riding position
Internal downtube storage box
Firm suspension provides tons of feedback
Long wheelbase can be challenging on tight trails
Cables rattle against the frame at the ports
The second generation ARC8 Extra enduro mountain bike introduces a unique sliding linkage, giving it a highly controlled leverage ratio with a very linear coil spring.
BikerumorIn experienced hands, the ARC8 is an authentic trail bullet.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe EXTRA 2.0 AIR both demands and rewards an active riding style.
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Feb 2024 · Tyler Benedict
ARC8's next generation enduro bike replaces the linkage with a slider to create a perfect leverage ratio, with air, coil, MX, and travel options to fit any rider's needs.
Feb 2024 · Sebastian Dirscherl
The new ARC8 EXTRA 2.0 AIR Rolls on 29” wheels and generates 160 mm of travel. We tested the Swiss enduro/trail doppelganger to find out how it fares on the trail.
Very light frame
Poppy riding behaviour
Cables rattle against the frame at the ports
Feb 2024 · Marco Toniolo
Arc8 introduces the new Extra, an enduro bike with carbon frame, 160mm of travel at the rear, 160/170 at the front, 29/29 or mullet format, and that can accommodate both coil and air shocks.
| Frame | ARC8 EXTRA ST, carbon BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory Kashima Performance 140mm Grip2 Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA |
| Headset | Acros |
| Stem | Faserwerk Baslerstab; 30 / 50mm |
| Handlebar | Faserwerk Baslerstab; 800mm; carbon |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Dirty Ed |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Revive 160mm o. 185mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Ergon GA20 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 / SGS / 12-spd / Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8120 32T / 12-spd / 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100 / 12-spd / 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano XT CN-M8100 / 12-spd |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT Disc BR-M8120 4-Piston / BL-M8100 Lever, Rear: Shimano XT Disc BR-M8120 4-Piston / BL-M8100 Lever Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline, Rear: DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Onza Ibex 29x2.4 o. 2.6 TRC Kevlar TLR, Rear: Onza Ibex 29x2.4 o. 2.6 TRC Kevlar TLR |
First added 27 May
Last updated 12 October
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