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This first-look, first-ride on the new Arc8 Essential is one of a number of reviews from the event. The first mountain bikes to carry the Arc8 name; the Evolve, Essential and Enduro Extra, were all open-mold designs. However, as of , Arc8 is on a mission to distinguish itself, with two all-new framesets that are specific to Arc8 and Arc8 alone. Again, designed by Jonas, but with an all-new suspension platform that has resulted in some seriously lightweight and drop dead gorgeous short-travel mountain bikes. The Evolve FS , released in May of this year, was the first of those two frames. Now, Arc8 are ready with a second option featuring that same frame layout with the shock slider, only this one is more trail-oriented.

Arc8 bikes

The Swiss manufacturer relies on an unconventional rear suspension design, which replaces a rotating link with linear rails, and generates either or mm of travel. We tested the Swiss enduro bruiser to find out how the Dual Pivot Suspension system fares on the trail. For the frame, the Swiss engineers went down the full carbon route to strike an optimal balance between weight, efficiency and durability. As a result, our test bike weighs just Judging by the numbers, the ARC8 should tick like a Swiss precision watch, but how does it perform on the trail? A generously sized, soft rubber protector covers the top of the drive side chainstay, ensuring a quiet ride and thus allowing you to focus on the trail ahead, while an extended down tube guard shields the frame from stray rocks. We would have welcomed an additional shuttle guard to protect the frame when you throw the bike on the back of a pickup truck. As a result, the cables disappear into the frame through standard cable ports, with two ports on each side of the head tube. The rear brake line runs internally throughout the frame and only reappears shortly before the calliper. The ARC8 also features a storage compartment in the down tube, allowing you to carry all your trail essentials directly on the bike when embarking on epic backcountry expeditions.

Something about arc8 bikes relatively thin tubes, mostly straight lines, and way the piggyback nestles into the area ahead of the rail just works.

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The Swiss manufacturer relies on an unconventional rear suspension design, which replaces a rotating link with linear rails, and generates either or mm of travel. We tested the Swiss enduro bruiser to find out how the Dual Pivot Suspension system fares on the trail. For the frame, the Swiss engineers went down the full carbon route to strike an optimal balance between weight, efficiency and durability. As a result, our test bike weighs just Judging by the numbers, the ARC8 should tick like a Swiss precision watch, but how does it perform on the trail? A generously sized, soft rubber protector covers the top of the drive side chainstay, ensuring a quiet ride and thus allowing you to focus on the trail ahead, while an extended down tube guard shields the frame from stray rocks. We would have welcomed an additional shuttle guard to protect the frame when you throw the bike on the back of a pickup truck. As a result, the cables disappear into the frame through standard cable ports, with two ports on each side of the head tube.

Arc8 bikes

May 30, You must login to Pinkbike. Don't have an account? Sign up. In recent times we've seen the infiltration of more aggressive geometry into bikes with shorter and shorter travel. The current crop of trail bikes is as capable as ever. But what happens when you take some of that geometry recipe and sprinkle it on something with even less travel? XC bikes have been getting a bit more aggressive in recent years as a response to the tougher tracks. But perhaps not quick enough for the Swiss brand ARC8.

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Curse of the ghost of Mike Levy go! Boulder loamster-trustafarian Yeti eat your heart out. Which means all you have to do is grease the port and it will push everything out and you'll have fresh grease. This is the way! Jonas is able to tune progression by changing the angle of the rails that the shock slides along. At least they improved on it and made it easily accessible. Nevertheless, the low system weight and firm suspension ensure an agile character, allowing you to spontaneously change your line. And although, why compare to bike canyon which is not to big for the rider. Another press release passed as "first look". Anyways, oof: www. Sincere question to anyone who might know: Curious if that slider will allow for good movement under braking? I wonder how fussy the pressumably linear bearings are about the surface, compared to a sealed rational unit. Skip to content. When the gradient steepens up, the heavy front end remains firmly planted on the ground, preventing the front wheel from lifting even on steeper climbs and always ensuring good traction up front.

This first-look, first-ride on the new Arc8 Essential is one of a number of reviews from the event.

Without some way to provide lateral guidance, the rear end would be able to twist left and right, because it doesn't have a conventional pivot that constrains it. Clean looking yes, but I want to see the slider system after a muddy bike park day. Curse of the ghost of Mike Levy go! I like the higher stack heights though. Flops Cables rattle against the frame at the ports. Thats a lot of things checked on my list of asks. The question is if the superlight frame can hold up to the beatdown of freeriding. The latter provides tons of feedback from the ground, more than some beginners would feel comfortable with. Keegansamonster Feb 2, at Did you enjoy this article? The Arc8 Essential Trail Bike is a dedicated 29er, and it is available in just two sizes; Medium mm reach and Large mm reach , accommodating riders from cm tall. You must login to Pinkbike. They applied those changes in reverse order, however.