Arktos 29ST — XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$9,499Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XTR |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Apr 2020 · hurricanejoel SpecRider96
A brilliant suspension design meets traditional geometry to make this trail bike shine in certain types of terrain.
Sine Suspension System
Impeccable frame finish, quality, and attention to detail
Nimble and agile at modest speeds
A true trail bike
Customer support
Currently $1,000 USD off
Skittish at speed
Dated geometry
Only 150mm travel on size large dropper
Feb 2020
How does the machine from Colorado fare on the Shore?
Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman
Well-rounded, fast trail ripper with a deeper suspension feel than its 120mm promises
Highly efficient, smooth pedaller with great climbing manners
Calm and solid feel downhill that defies the short-travel rear end
Frame feels stiff and solid
Feels so planted that the ride leans towards safe and assured, rather than pure shred-factor
Suspension jolts a tad on big hits
Nov 2019
The Alchemy Arktos 29 isn't just a pretty face—it's got a heart of pure gold, or rather carbon fiber, and moves on the trail to kick it with the best of them.
Oct 2019 · Richard Cunningham
Alchemy's latest trail bike makes a compelling argument that less equals more.
Good pedaling, confidence inspiring carbon chassis
Pro bike components and performance for an attainable price
Low bottom bracket could be an issue
You'll need a hydration pack for serious rides
May 2017 · Emily Schaldach
Denver-based Alchemy bikes prides itself on its American-made Arktos, and after several rides on a variety of trails from chunky to flowing, from steep to
Mar 2017 · Andi Sykes
The Alchemy Arktos is a bonafide superbike. But does the performance live up to the looks? We've been riding one to find out.
Fork | Fox 36 29 Factory Kashima 140mm Boost 15mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
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Shock | Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 7.875×2.0, 10×22 Hardware Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR Threaded |
Stem | ENVE M6 55mm 31.8mm |
Handlebar | ENVE M6 780mm 7.5 Degree 31.8mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142×165 |
Seatpost | Fox Factory 125mm Transfer w/ Lever Type: Dropper |
Grips | Ergon GA 20 Black |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9120, XTR SGS, 12-SPEED |
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Crank | Shimano XTR FC-M9100-1 32 T 175mm |
Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100 12 Speed |
Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed 11-51t |
Chain | Shimano XTR 12 Speed |
Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 Trail Hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: ENVE M630 15/110mm, Rear: ENVE M630 12/157 mm TA DT 240 Superboost Shimano Driver |
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Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 29×2.4 DC EXO TR |
Disc Rotors | Shimano XTR M900 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor |
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