Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rear: Aluminium Superlite, ESPS (Boost, travel 100mm); Front Carbon D84
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Reba RL Air (skok 100mm, blokada skoku w manetce, Tapered, QR15x110)
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Deluxe RL (DebonAir, remote lockout, 165x45mm Ttrunion,)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX SL-M7000 (1x11)
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-MT500
Chain
Shimano CN-HG601
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HB-M6010 (15x110)
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore FH-M6010 (15x148)
Rims
WTB ST i23 (29, 23mm, Tubeless Ready)
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminium (S-70mm, M/L-80mm, XL-90mm, rise 7°)
Handlebar
Aluminium (740mm, 31.8mm)
About this model
EARTH 3.0 is a Kross Earth model. Kross launched 15 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Kross Earth bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Kross EARTH 2.0 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1831$. Kross Earth TE 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 6104$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 2929$. In conclusion, this bike price is 53.75% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The EARTH 3.0 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Reba fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Rock Shox Deluxe RL (DebonAir, with a travel distance of 100mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Kross EARTH 3.0 2019, has a 29″ aluminum model. 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 EARTH 3.0 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.