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Prices
Retail price
£ 340
£ 340
Specifications
Drivetrain
Chain
Chain: KMC 1/2"x 3/32"
Crank
Crankset: 170mm, 42x32x22T
Derailleurs
Rear Derailleur Dropout: Alloy Replaceble Derailleur Hanger - Rear Derailleur: Shimano TX800 - Front Derailleur: Shimano TX-30
Shifters
Shift Levers: Shimano EF51 Shifter 24 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20 12-32T
Frameset
Fork
Fork: Suntour M-3030 60mm travel
Frame
Rockrider CGF Evo (Comfort Geometry Frame) 6061 aluminium frame for 27.5" wheels.
Comfortable seating position thanks to raised steering.
Seat is 5 times more flexible than a standard frame thanks to a narrow 27.2 mm seat post.
Low bottom bracket: helps keep the mountain bike stable in turns, and makes it easier to place foot on the ground.
Open steering angle (69.5°): keeps mountain bike stable while riding.
Short rear wheel base: bike is easy to turn.
Aluminium 6061
Headset
1-1/8" Threadless
Suspensions
Front suspension: Suntour XCR 100 fork with 100 mm of travel and adjustable stiffness (more/less). Fork lockout to prevent bobbing on faster terrain. - Rear suspension: No rear suspension.
Forged Aluminium Ahead
Wheels
Hub
Rear Brake: QR, 32H - Rear Hub: Aluminium Cassette, QR 36H
Rims
Aluminium Single Wall, Custom Decals
Spokes
14G Black
Tyres
Exclusive B'Twin All Terrain Light 27.5" x 2.0 tyres with a system of lugs specially designed for all terrain use on any type of surface.
Lighter tyre sidewalls reduce the effect of rotating mass.
Chart with recommended tyre pressure based on rider's weight (indicated on the tyre sidewalls).
Front Tyre: Micro Block MTB 27.5x2.10 - Rear Tyre: Micro Block MTB 27.5x2.10
Wheels
Aero Trail Evo aluminium wheels with double-walled rims: lightweight, stiff, and durable.
27.5" diameter: the best balance of comfort and performance.
Designed with 28 spokes to reduce weight while still ensuring rigidity and strength.
Front Wheel: Aluminium Single Wall Rim, Q/R Disc Hub - Rear Wheel: Aluminium Single Wall Rim, Q/R Cassette Disc Hub
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Radar hydraulic disc brakes on the front and rear, with 160 mm discs.
OR B'Twin by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes on the front and rear, with 160 mm discs.
Hydraulic brakes are more powerful and gradual, requiring much less effort to be applied to the levers.
Brake Levers: Shimano EF51 - Front Brake: TEKTRO Mechanical Disc Brake - Rear Brake: TEKTRO Mechanical Disc Brake
Components
Handlebar
B'Twin Sport Oversize aluminium handlebar; 660 mm (size S and M), and 680 mm (L and XL).
Exclusive B'Twin aluminium stem, 70 mm (size S), 80 mm (sizes M/L), and 90 mm (size XL).
Stem can be raised by up to 3 cm, with 5 settings (+ 0 mm, + 7.5 mm, + 15 mm, +22.5 mm, +30 mm).
Semi-integrated A-headset headset—better sealed and integrated style.
B'Twin Sport handles with grooves, 120 mm long: genuine comfort while riding.
Lo-Rise Bar, Width 660mm, Rise: 30mm, 6-Deg Bend
Grips
Raleigh MTB Dual Compound
Saddle
Exclusive B'Twin Ergofit Evo saddle offers outstanding comfort thanks to its wider "hammock" shape and good distribution of pressure points regardless of the rider's pelvis width. B'Twin Sport seat post in aluminium for less weight.
27.2 mm diameter provides the seat with a natural flex that's 5 times greater than a classic seat post.
400 mm long, offering a broad adjustment range.
Raleigh MTB, with custom graphic
Seatpost
Aluminium 31.6x350mm
Stem
Forged Aluminium Ahead
Pedals
Comes with B'Twin Flat Evo resin pedals: sturdy and lightweight.
A large pressure surface area for more power while pedalling and improved directional control of your mountain bike.
More aggressive pins for better contact between the foot and the pedal.
Resin Platform with moulded pins