PRODUCT DETAILS
The Arktos features a dual-linkage platform called “Sine Suspension” that Alchemy licensed exclusively from David Earle. The name “Sine” comes from the shock rate, which resembles a sine wave when graphed. It’s regressive through the first part of the travel to absorb small bumps and provide climbing traction. In the middle of the stroke, its progressive to avoid wallowing on big hits or in hard, fast corners. Then it’s slightly regressive again in the last 15 percent of the stroke to enable the bike to use all 6 inches of its rear-wheel travel. With this bike you could talk technologies and physics all day long, but none of that stuff really matters the moment that you feel the efficiency, responsiveness and control the Arktos gives you on any terrain. It will truly transform what you thought you could do on the mountain.
Key Features:
- Wheel size: 650b/27.5"
- Max tire clearance: 2.4"
- Boost 148 mm rear spacing
- Travel: 150mm / 6"
- Fox Float X rear shock
- Bottom bracket: 73 mm threaded
- Seat post: 31.6 mm
- Headset: IS41 upper – IS52 lower
- Drive train: 1x
- Chainring clearance: 38t (need 3mm offset ring for Sram Eagle)
Geometry:
ABOUT Alchemy
Alchemy's passion for handbuilt performance bikes is backed by collective bike building experience spanning the beginnings of the US mountain biking scene and the introduction of carbon into road cycling. A combination of traditional metalwork and innovative handmade carbon construction has seen the company build an enviable and award-winning reputation stateside as a crafter of truly fine road bicycles and mountain bikes. If you're searching for a genuine performance advantage paired with just the right level of exclusivity, Alchemy is the bike brand for you. Read more about Alchemy.
ABOUT SADDLEBACK
Founded by real cycling enthusiasts in 2004, our passion for elite performance runs through everything we do at Saddleback. Our team of dedicated roadies, mountain bikers and triathletes practice what we preach to bring you the finest cycling products and a superior service to match. We're the official UK home of 3T, Alchemy, Castelli, Chris King, ENVE, Intense, Peaty's, PUSH, Sidi, Silca, Stages and Troy Lee Designs.