Motobecane Fantom PRO Titanium XC Race Trail XT / SLX 2018
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Titanium
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset SLX, FSA
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 9
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Titanium 3AL/2.5V Butted and Geometric Multishaped tubes, 2xH2O Bosses (14" size has 1xH2O Bosses), S-Bend seatstays
Suspension Fork
Rockshox SID RACE 100mm Fork with CrownMounted MotionControl Damping/LockOut, 1.125" threadless aluminum steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX RapidFire Plus 27-speed, Multi-release, Trigger shifter
Cassette
Shimano CS-6500 cassette, 9 speed 11-27T
Crank
FSA MegaEXO V-Drive Aluminum 175mm, Machined aluminum rings 44/32/22T / Mega EXO External Bearing 68mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaEXO V-Drive Aluminum 175mm, Machined aluminum rings 44/32/22T / Mega EXO External Bearing 68mm
Chain
KMC SL9 for 9 Speed
Wheels
Rims
Vuelta XRP PRO SuperLite Disc, Sealed Bearing, doublewall aluminum+eyelets, Bladed stainless steel spokes
Tires
Kenda Small Block8, 26 x 2.35 Kevlar, Ultra-light Presta Valve tubes.
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir hydraulic disc brakes, Avid G3 160mm Cleansweep Rotors
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
Handlebar
Ritchey Aluminum 31.8mm / Ritchey Aluminum 31.8mm clamp / Ritchey WCS Hex foam
Headset
FSA Orbit XLII precision bearing headset
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
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| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 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 | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Wheelbase | 1026 mm | 1038 mm | 1051 mm | 1084 mm | 1089 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Fantom PRO Titanium XC Race Trail XT / SLX is part of the Motobecane Fantom model. Motobecane launched 19 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 4595$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 141.21% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
The Fantom PRO Titanium XC Race Trail XT / SLX comes factory-installed with the RockShox SID fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Motobecane Fantom PRO Titanium XC Race Trail XT / SLX 2018, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Fantom PRO Titanium XC Race Trail XT / SLX has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
