Motobecane FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,295$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID
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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 Butted 6061 Aluminum, 2xH2O Bosses, SuperS-bend chain/seatstays, replaceable rear derailleur hanger. Hydroformed downtube gusset, integrated headset, forged and machined bottom bracket shell
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 27 speed SL-M660, Trigger shifter
Cassette
Shimano XT, CS-M772 cassette 9 speed, 11-32T
Crank
FSA V-Drive, 175mm Hollow forged arms, Integrated spindle 22/32/44T / FSA MegaEXO External Bearing System BB7000 68mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA V-Drive, 175mm Hollow forged arms, Integrated spindle 22/32/44T / FSA MegaEXO External Bearing System BB7000 68mm
Chain
KMC X9SL for 9 Speed
Wheels
Rims
Vuelta XRP PRO SuperLite Disc, Sealed Bearing, doublewall aluminum+eyelets, Bladed stainless steel spokes
Tires
Kenda Klimax Lite 26 x 1.95 Kevlar, Ultra-light Presta Valve tubes.
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brakes, Avid G3 160mm Cleansweep Rotors
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brake, Tungsten Gray Aluminum levers
Cockpit
Handlebar
Ritchey Comp Butted aluminum, 31.8mm x 560mm / Ritchey Comp Aluminum 31.8mm clamp / Ritchey WCS Hex foam
Headset
FSA Orbit ZS3 angular contact bearing for 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" |
Model Overview
FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX belongs to the Motobecane Fly model. Motobecane launched 6 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Motobecane Fly bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Motobecane FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2295$. On the other hand, Motobecane FLY TEAM 29 Ti XX Ed. XC Race SRAM XX 2018, is the most expensive and costs 5595$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Motobecane released this model in 2018, its price was 2295$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX price is 20.47% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX components
Fork
The FLY PRO XC Race 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
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX are the 26″ aluminum type. 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 FLY PRO XC Race XT / SLX comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.