Alchemy Arktos 27.5 — NX Eagle 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,899$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 152mm -
Fork RockShox Yari RC
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Groupset NX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
180cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Yari RC 27 SB 170 BLK 46 B
Rear Shock
Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 8.5×2.5 in, 10X22 mm Hardware
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX EAGLE
Shift Levers
SRAM NX EAGLE
Cassette
SRAM CS NX Eagle PG1230 EAGLE 11-50T
Crank
SRAM NX EAGLE B148 DUB 175 BLK 32
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB DUB BSA MTB73 SB+
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle 12 SPD
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss M 1700 SPLINE 27.5 – 30 mm CL 15/110mm
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5×2.4 DC EXO TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Disk Rotors
SRAM CENTERLOCK 180MM ROUNDED
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm 0 Degree
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R 35×780 20mm Rise
Grips
DMR – BRENDOG DeathGrip – Thin – Black
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp 142×265
Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic 150mm 31.6mm with Trigger Remote
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 346 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm |
| Front Center | 723 mm | 733 mm | 747 mm | 774 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 45 mm | 41 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 113 mm | 117 mm | 111 mm |
| Stack | 592 mm | 602 mm | 607 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 418 mm | 434 mm | 451 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 588 mm | 603 mm | 618 mm | 645 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 mm | 455 mm | 483 mm | 518 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164 mm | 1174 mm | 1188 mm | 1215 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Standover Height | 759 mm | 783 mm | 801 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 165 cm | 175 cm | 180 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Arktos 27.5 — NX Eagle is an Alchemy Arktos model. Alchemy released 77 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Alchemy Arktos 29 ST — NX Eagle 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4899$. Alchemy Arktos NINE7FIVE — XTR 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 9499$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Enduro bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 4899$. Comparing the average cost of an Enduro bike to this one, you will see that Arktos 27.5 — NX Eagle price is 36.12% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Yari RC model. The travel on this model is 170mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 8.5×2.5 in model, with a travel of 152mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Arktos 27.5 — NX Eagle are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Arktos 27.5 — NX Eagle has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 195 cm (5.18 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
The Alchemy model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.