Motobecane Fantom Trail HT AM Trail SLX / Deore 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,295$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical 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 DART 3 WITH ADJUSTABLE REBOUND (120MM) AND LOCKOUT, 1.125" threadless steerer tube
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 27 speed, Trigger shifter
Cassette
Shimano HG cassette 9 speed 11-32T
Crank
FSA DYNA-DRIVE 22/32/44T with Powerdrive / FSA PowerDrive Axle Sealed bearing 68mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA DYNA-DRIVE 22/32/44T with Powerdrive / FSA PowerDrive Axle Sealed bearing 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, Kevlar Bead 60tpi, Presta Valve tubes.
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BallBearing Mechanical Disc front and rear, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Avid FR5 for Disc Brake
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 Trail HT AM Trail SLX / Deore belongs to the Motobecane Fantom model. There are 19 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Motobecane FANTOM 29 XC Trail 2018 has a starting price of 1095$. Motobecane FANTOM 29 4by4 FS DynaSys 30 XTR 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4999$.
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1295$. In conclusion, this bike price is 113.28% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Fantom Trail HT AM Trail SLX / Deore components
Fork
The RockShox is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. 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.
Wheels
The Fantom Trail HT AM Trail SLX / Deore 2018 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Motobecane Fantom Trail HT AM Trail SLX / Deore is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.