Otso Arctodus SLX 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,395$
Weight | 15.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset SLX, Race Face -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
144cm - 167cm
MD
164cm - 177cm
LG
174cm - 187cm
XL
184cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Chromoly with Tuning Chip™? dropout system
Suspension Fork
Lithic full carbon fork, 15mm thru axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed
Crank
Race Face Aeffect, Wolf Tooth CAMO 32T Round Chainring: 170mm S | 170mm M | 175mm L | 175mm XL
Bottom Bracket
Race Face, BSA 100mm
Chain
Shimano SLX 12-speed
Wheels
Rims
Lithic Cryolite 100, 26", 97mm inner width, 150x15 thru axle front, 197x12 thru axle rear
Tires
Schwalbe Al Mighty 26x4.8
Brakes
Brakes
Magura MT4
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum +/- 7, 60mm S | 70mm M | 80mm L | 90mm XL
Handlebar
Aluminum, 31.8mm x 780mm, 20mm rise
Grips
Wolf Tooth Fat Paw Grips, black
Headset
ZS44 upper, EC44 lower
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt 142mm
Seatpost
Aluminum, 31.6mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 263 mm | 263 mm | 263 mm | 263 mm |
| Front Center | 691 mm | 712 mm | 734 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 604 mm | 604 mm | 614 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 412 mm | 432 mm | 452 mm | 472 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 586 mm | 607 mm | 629 mm | 654 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 465 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 mm | 1137 mm | 1159 mm | 1186 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Standover Height | 704 mm | 733 mm | 770 mm | 807 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 144 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 177 cm | 187 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Arctodus SLX belongs to the Otso Arctodus model. Otso released 8 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2023, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Otso Arctodus 1×12 Shimano SLX M7100 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2395$. Otso Arctodus 1×12 SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 3595$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Fatbike bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fatbike bike that is reliable is 1743$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fatbike bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2395$. If we compare this with the average Fatbike bike cost we notice that the price is 37.41% more expensive.
Average weight for Fatbike bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Fatbike bike, we get 14.42 kg (31.79 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 15.6 kg (34.39 lbs), the Arctodus SLX model is a bit heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Fatbike bike weighs 8.18% less than Arctodus SLX.
Arctodus SLX components
Fork material
Arctodus SLX has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Arctodus SLX bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Arctodus SLX has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Arctodus SLX comes in 4 sizes, that range from 144 cm – 200 cm (4.72 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.