DS 3

Serie: DS Series - Year: 2017

Specifications

Drivetrain

ChainKMC X9
CrankFSA Dyna Drive, 48/36/26
DerailleursFront: Shimano Acera - Rear: Shimano Alivio T4000
ShiftersShimano Acera M3000, 9-speed
CassetteShimano HG20, 11-34, 9-speed

Frameset

FrameAlpha Gold Aluminium, DuoTrap S compatible, rack and mudguard mounts
Headset1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
SuspensionsFront: SR Suntour NEX, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 63mm travel
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

Wheels

HubFront: Formula DC20 alloy - Rear: Formula DC22 alloy
RimsBontrager Tubeless Ready
TyresBontrager LT2, Hard-Case Lite, 700x38c
WheelsFormula DC20 alloy front hub; Formula DC22 alloy rear hub; Bontrager Tubeless Ready rims

Brakes

BrakesShimano M315 hydraulic disc

Components

HandlebarBontrager alloy
SaddleBontrager H1
SeatpostBontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
StemBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

geometry

Frame size number Actual frame size Wheel size A Seat tube B Seat tube angle C Head tube length D Head angle E Effective top tube F Bottom bracket height H Chainstay length I Offset J Trail K Wheelbase L Standover
15.5 in 15.5 in 700c 36.6 74.5° 11.4 70.0° 57.5 29.4 45.5 3.8 8.5 109.1 73.8
17.5 in 17.5 in 700c 41.7 74.0° 12.4 71.0° 59.0 29.4 45.5 3.8 8.2 109.5 76.1
19 in 19 in 700c 46.7 73.5° 13.4 71.0° 60.5 29.4 45.5 3.8 8.2 110.5 79.1
21 in 21 in 700c 50.5 73.0° 14.4 71.5° 62.0 29.4 45.5 3.8 7.8 111.0 81.5
22.5 in 22.5 in 700c 54.3 72.5° 15.4 72.0° 63.5 29.4 45.5 3.8 7.5 111.2 84.1

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