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Today’s Deals2019 Saracen
Traverse Elite
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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Jun 2019 · Mountain Bike Rider
Saracen Traverse 29er sports a modest 100mm rear travel via a pivotless ‘Flex Stay’ carbon rear triangle, this combined with an aluminium front triangle.
Short-travel speed with the set-up to enjoy the downs as well as the ups
Big-brand rivals have better spec for less money
May 2019 · Tom Marvin
Shimano’s ever-reliable M500 brakes bring the bike to a halt with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.. .
Quick handling, pedal efficient
Fast rolling tyres limit rowdyness, there's noticeable pedal kickback on bigger impacts
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance, GRIP 3-position, 3-position adjust, 15QR x 110mm Boost Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance EVOL, 3-position compression, rebound, 190mm x 40mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT800B |
| Headset | Prestine PT-1860A sealed |
| Stem | Saracen Custom 6061 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree rise, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Saracen OS 6061 double butted alloy riser, 5 degree up, 9 degree back, 25mm rise, 760mm width |
| Saddle | Kore Connex |
| Seatpost | JD YSP12L dropper, internal cable routing, 100mm travel (S), 125mm travel (M, L, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Saracen Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8000 Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Direct mount (none included) |
| Crank | Shimano SLX FC-M7000, 170mm or 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000 Rapidfire Plus, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT-500 |
| Rims | WTB STP i25 TCS 29, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double butted stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Front: Formula DC-711, 6 bolt, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula DCL-348S, 6 bolt, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock Axle |
| Rear Hub | Front: Formula DC-711, 6 bolt, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula DCL-348S, 6 bolt, 12mm Saracen Taper Lock Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 3C, EXO, TR, 29 x 2.35" |
First added 17 March
Last updated 17 March
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