Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork Zoom
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Groupset Deore, Shimano
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 2 × 10
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alloy, sizes: 44/48/52, Double butted tubes, internal cable routing, hydro-formed tubes, heat-treated
Suspension Fork
Zoom Vaxa 32S 860S AIR RL/O RA, Travel: 100mm, AIR spring, lock-out, rebound adjustment
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RDM4120 , 10 speed, shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FDM4100, side-swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SLM4100/5100 , 2×10
Crank
Shimano FCM4100 , Chainrings: 36-22, length: 175mm
Chain
KMC X10, 10 speed
Pedals
Wellgo M272T DU,
Wheels
Front Hub
HBC, QR, 100mm
Rear Hub
HBC, QR, 135mm
Rims
RRX, 32h
Tires
Impac Smartpac TwinSkin, 29×2.1”
Brakes
Brakes
Clarks M2, Disc brakes: 180/160mm
Cockpit
Stem
HBC PRO, Length: 44cm – 70mm, 48cm – 80mm, 52cm – 90mm, 56cm – 10mm, 31.8mm
Handlebar
HBC PRO, Width: 720mm, 31.8mm
Headset
Neco H398, Sealed bearings
Seat
Saddle
HBC Pro VL-3381, Rails: Cr-Mo
Seatpost
HBC PRO, Length: 44, 48cm – 350mm, 52,56cm – 400mm, 31.6mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 48cm | 52cm |
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| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
X-RUBI JOY belongs to the Head X Rubi model. HEAD released 21 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Head X Rubi bikes models from 2024, by clicking here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
X-RUBI JOY components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Zoom model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the X-RUBI JOY model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The X-RUBI JOY has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
