Opus RECRUIT 5 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
543$
Weight | 16.06 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour
-
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Meta 20 aluminum
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCE28 DS 100 mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus 3x8
Cassette
Shimano 11-32
Crank
Shimano TY301
Bottom Bracket
FP-B907
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
FPD NW-420
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano TX505/MT200B
Rear Hub
Shimano TX505/MT200B
Rims
Ace alloy
Tires
Innova 27.5 x 2.35 (XS-S) / 29 x 2.35 (M-XL)
Brakes
Brakes
Jak-7 mechanical disc brakes - 160 mm
Brake Levers
Shimano ST-EF500
Cockpit
Stem
Opus Bronze
Handlebar
Opus Bronze 15 mm rise 31.8
Headset
NECO semi-integrated
Seat
Saddle
Opus Endurance
Seatpost
Opus Bronze 31.6 x 350
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 377 mm | 417 mm | 437 mm | 447 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 572 mm | 594 mm | 632 mm | 644 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
RECRUIT 5 is an Opus Recruit model. Opus launched 15 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Opus RECRUIT 5 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 542$. On the other hand, Opus RECRUIT 1 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1048$.
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 calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Opus released this model in 2021, its price was 542$. In conclusion, this bike price is 251.48% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Opus RECRUIT 5 it’s weighing 16.06 kg (35.41 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 29.52% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The RECRUIT 5 2021 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The RECRUIT 5 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.