Best Carbon XC Mountain Bike for sale – Polygon Syncline C5 – 2023
Best Carbon XC Mountain Bike for sale – A Carbon XC mountain bike typically refers to a cross-country mountain bike that features a carbon fiber frame. Carbon fiber is a lightweight and strong material commonly used in high-performance bikes due to its ability to provide a responsive and comfortable ride while maintaining durability.
XC (cross-country) mountain biking is a discipline of mountain biking that focuses on covering long distances over various terrains, often involving climbs, descents, and technical sections. XC bikes are designed to be efficient climbers and are generally lighter than other types of mountain bikes. They often feature suspension forks, but the rear suspension might be limited or omitted entirely to save weight and increase pedaling efficiency.
Features of a Best Carbon XC Mountain Bike for sale may include:
- Carbon Fiber Frame: The carbon fiber frame reduces weight and can provide a smoother ride by absorbing vibrations and impacts.
- Lightweight Components: To complement the lightweight frame, XC bikes often come with lightweight components like handlebars, stems, and seatposts.
- Efficient Suspension: If the bike has suspension, it’s likely to have a front suspension fork that offers control over rough terrain without sacrificing climbing efficiency.
- Narrower Tires: XC bikes tend to have narrower tires with low rolling resistance, which improves pedaling efficiency on smoother trails.
- Aggressive Geometry: While XC bikes are built for efficiency, they still have a geometry that allows for control on descents and technical sections.
- Disc Brakes: Most modern XC bikes are equipped with disc brakes, providing reliable stopping power in various conditions.
- Wide Gear Range: XC bikes often feature a wide range of gears to accommodate steep climbs and fast descents.
- Minimalist Design: XC bikes may have a minimalist design with fewer features than other types of mountain bikes, as they prioritize lightweight construction and efficient climbing.
Components
| FRAME | ACX XC Performance Carbon Fibre, Pressfit BB92, Internal Cable Route, Boost 12x148mm Rear Thru-Axle |
| FORK | Fox 32 Rhythm 120mm Travel, Rebound & Sweep Adjustment, Tapered, Boost Thru-Axle 15x110mm |
| HANDLEBAR | Entity Xpert Alloy 740mm |
| STEM | Entity Xpert, Alloy 60mm |
| HEADSET | FP-H869 Tapered |
| SADDLE | Entity Void, Steel Rail |
| SEATPOST | Entity Expert, Zero Offset, 27.2x350mm |
| CRANKSET | Shimano SLX FC-M7100 Chainwheel 32T |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano Press-Fit Bb |
| CHAIN | KMC X12 12 Speed |
| CASSETTE SPROCKET | Sunrace MZ-800, 11-51T, 12-Speed |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano SLX RD-M7100 Shadow Plus 12 Speed |
| SHIFTING LEVER | Shimano SLX SL-M7100 |
| BRAKE F/R | Shimano BR-MT401 |
| BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano SM-RT30 |
| TYRE | WTB Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.25/29 x 2.25 * |
| RIM | Entity XL2 Disc, Double Wall Alloy Rims, 30mm Internal Width, Tubeless Tape Installed ** |
| HUB FRONT | Joytech D041SB, 15x110mm, 32H, Center Lock |
| HUB REAR | Novatec D462SB, 12x148mm 32H, Center Lock |
| VALVE TYPE | French Valve (Presta) |
| PEDALS | Alloy Flat Pedal |
| COLOUR | Red/Black |
| WEIGHT | 11.9 kg |
| TECHNICAL INFORMATION | |
| HEADSET SPEC | IS 42/28.6 | IS 52/40 |
| SPOKES FRONT | 14g Steel, Drive: 294mm, Non-Drive: 296mm |
| SPOKES REAR | 14g Steel, Drive: 294mm, Non-Drive:296mm |
| FRONT AXLE | Fox Racing Shox Fork 15x100mm QR Thru Axle |
| REAR AXLE | Thru Axle QR63-M BK 12x174mm Bolt On |
| DISC SPEC | 160mm(R)/180mm(F) |
| DROPPER POST COMPATIBILITY | No |
* Not tubeless compatible
** Tubeless valves sold separately
Note: Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Geometry
| S | M | M | L | XL | |
| Wheel Size | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Rider Height | 158 – 169 cm | 166 – 176 cm | 168 – 178 cm | 177 – 186 cm | 185 – 195 cm |
| (A) Stack | 596 | 615 | 633 | 651 | 670 |
| (B) Reach | 410 | 430 | 430 | 450 | 470 |
| (C) Head Tube Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| (D) Head Tube Length | 100 | 120 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| (E) Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat Tube Angle Effective | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| (F) Seat Tube Length | 380 | 420 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| (G) Top Tube Effective | 569 | 594 | 597 | 621 | 649 |
| (H) Bottom Bracket Height | 308 | 308 | 307 | 307 | 307 |
| (I) Bottom Bracket Offset | 45 | 45 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| (J) Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| (K) Wheel Base | 1106 | 1134 | 1149 | 1176 | 1204 |
| (L) Standover Height | 690 | 729 | 730 | 763 | 779 |
| Handle Bar Width | 740 | 740 | 740 | 740 | 740 |
| Fork Travel | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
* All lengths in mm
How Dose My Bike Arrive
Here at mobilitychairsforsale, we take great care in how you receive your bike from us. Even with decades of experience, we continue to refine this process to ensure that your bike is thoughtfully built and tuned by our professional mechanics, prior to being repackaged and shipped to you. Even the packaging has been designed in-house, to ensure that your bike arrives safely and securely.
We ensure that there is the least amount of assembly required to get the bike ready to ride and provide all the tools to do so. You’ll only need to do some minor assembly and setup, as well as possibly adding air to the tyres (pump included) before you are able to get out and ride. Follow the assembly instructions in the manual and in the section below.
Assembly Instructions
You will need to complete some minor final assembly before riding, and all the tools required to assemble the bike have been included.
- 10-15min – You have assembled bikes before
- 15-25min – You are mechanically handy
- 30-40min – Never assembled a bike and working with tools isn’t your thing
Please note, that all bicycles whether purchased online or instore, are mechanical devices and need to be serviced regularly to ensure proper functioning. New gear and brake cables, will stretch during the initial bed-in period, and will need to be adjusted after approximately 95-175mi.
Consumer Guarantee
At mobilitychairsforsale we want to make sure our customers are supported to ride more and stress less. We’re a company founded by bike riders and our broad range of staff means that there is a good chance that someone here has very well been in your shoes before, with something not going according to plan. This means we can usually find a quick fix or support you to get a complicated problem solved. Just reach out to us with some details about your issue and we’ll do what we can to get it resolved.
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