Motobecane FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,495$
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 Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 SL Double butted aluminum mainframe and chainstays, box-section seatstays, cold-forged dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger. Active4B adjustable rear linkage (3/4/5 inches of travel) Sealed precision bearing pivots
Suspension Fork
RockShox TORA 302 WITH UTURN ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL (85-130MM) TurnKey LOCKOUT, 1.125" threadless aluminum steerer tube
Rear Shock
Rockshox Ario 2.2 Air with Rebound and LOCKOUT
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX Rapid Fire 27 speed trigger shift
Cassette
Shimano HG 11-32T, 9 speed
Crank
FSA Alpha-Drive 22/32/44T with Hollow BB spindle / BB7000 Mega EXO External Bearing
Bottom Bracket
FSA Alpha-Drive 22/32/44T with Hollow BB spindle / BB7000 Mega EXO External Bearing
Chain
KMC Z9000 9 speed
Wheels
Rims
WTB SpeedDisc doublewall aluminum | Gravity Rubber Sealed Ball Bearing for Disc with Quick Release | Black finish, Butted Stainless steel
Tires
Panaracer FireXC PRO 26x2.1 / Presta Valve tubes
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, Avid 160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
Handlebar
Ritchey Rizer SC Butted Aluminum 6061 T6 31.8mm / Ritchey Comp Aluminum 31.8mm clamp
Headset
Ritchey Sealed Bearing threadless 1 1/8 inch
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 42cm | 47cm | 52cm |
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| Bottom Bracket Height | 280 mm | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Front Center | 590 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543.5 mm | 558.5 mm | 589.2 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 490 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1015 mm | 1017 mm | 1017 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 757 mm | 776 mm | 790 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT is part of the Motobecane Fantom model. 19 bikes variations carry this model name 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.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2495$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT price is 10.7% lower.
FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT components
Fork
Motobecane FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT 2018 bike is equipped with the RockShox fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Motobecane FANTOM COMP DS All Mountain XT has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.