Motobecane 600HT XC Trail SLX 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,500$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Alivio, Truvativ -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Custom 7005 Aluminum Trail-Tuned POWER STAY frame, box section chainstays, bi-axial gussetted downtube, sculpted rear dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses, International Standard rear disc mounts
Suspension Fork
RockShox Dart ONE 100mm long travel, Adjustable Preload ; 1.125" threadless steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio Mega 8 Speed STI Rapidfire Pods (24 speeds total)
Cassette
12-28T 8 Speed PowerglideRamps
Crank
TruVativ Isoflow Aluminum arms 175mm, Triple Rings 22/32/42T / Sealed Cartridge
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Isoflow Aluminum arms 175mm, Triple Rings 22/32/42T / Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC 8 Speed Z72 Narrow
Wheels
Rims
WTB SpeedDisc Rims Double Wall Aluminum, Formula DiscSpecific Aluminum (black) Sealed Ball Bearing mechanism hubs, stainless steel spokes
Tires
WTB Velociraptor Blackwall 26 x 2.1 tires, Presta Valve tubes.
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO IO Mechanical Disc Brakes with Multi Pad Angle adjustments, 160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro for Disc
Cockpit
Handlebar
Skye Comp Aluminum Riser 25.4mm / Skye Comp Aluminum 25.4mm clamp / WTB Dual Compound
Headset
Cane Creek Internal Sealed caged ball bearing VP A42E 1.125 inch
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 21" | 23" | 13" | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 381 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 383 mm | 382 mm | 382 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 533 mm | 584 mm | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
600HT XC Trail SLX belongs to the Motobecane 600ht model. Motobecane launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1500$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 27% smaller.
600HT XC Trail SLX components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on 600HT XC Trail SLX are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike 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!