Motobecane Fantom Comp HT AM Trail XT / SLX 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,695$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset SLX, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kinesis X6Series Aluminum 3.2lbs Nominal weight, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses
Suspension Fork
RockShox TORA 302 WITH UTURN ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL (85-130MM) TurnKey LOCKOUT, 1.125" threadless steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX RapidFire Plus 27 speed, Trigger shifter
Cassette
Shimano HG cassette 9 speed 11-32T
Crank
FSA Alpha-Drive 22/32/44T / FSA Sealed Bearing System 68mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA Alpha-Drive 22/32/44T / FSA Sealed Bearing System 68mm
Chain
Z9000 super narrow 9 speed
Wheels
Rims
WTB SpeedDisc DoubleWall rims, Gravity Disc hubs with Quick Release, stainless steel spokes
Tires
Panaracer FireXC PRO 26x2.1 Blackwall, Presta Valve tubes.
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy hydraulic disc brakes, Avid G3 160mm Cleansweep Rotors
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy hydraulic disc brake, Aluminum levers
Cockpit
Handlebar
Ritchey Rizer Severe Conditions Aluminum / Ritchey Comp Aluminum / WTB DualCompound
Headset
Ritchey Sealed Bearing, 1.125 inch threadless
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 298 mm | 298 mm | 298 mm | 298 mm | 298 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1074 mm | 1093 mm | 1112 mm | 1125 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Fantom Comp HT AM Trail XT / SLX is a Motobecane Fantom model. Motobecane launched 19 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Motobecane Fantom bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Motobecane FANTOM 29 XC Trail 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1095$. On the other hand, Motobecane FANTOM 29 4by4 FS DynaSys 30 XTR 2018, is the most expensive and costs 4999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1695$. In conclusion, this bike price is 62.95% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Fantom Comp HT AM Trail XT / SLX components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Fantom Comp HT AM Trail XT / SLX bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fantom Comp HT AM Trail XT / SLX comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.