X9
wheels
rear travel
29"
130 mm
weight
from
14.3 kg
7.480,00
€
all prices in euro’s
prices do not include freight or foreign exchange costs
hand-build in Europe
what riders say
“The bike is super planted. You guys have done a great job with it. In first week I was hitting PBs already. The trigger shifter is so easy to use and feels so familiar straight off the bat. “
EWS rider / UK
Sebastian / DE
“I got the bike about a week ago and absolutely loved it! You guys are not just great engineers but fantastic artists as well.”
Peter / USA
“Finally I could unpack the frame. It is absolutely insane… I was freaking out when I saw it.”
Nicola / Italy
specifications
frame
material: high mod carbon fibre
rear travel: 130 mm
rear brake: 180 mm post mount.
weight
14,3 kg**
fork
Fox Float 34 Factory Series
140 mm travel
GRIP2, 15QRx110, 44 mm rake
optional remote lock-out
shock
Fox Factory Float DHS 185×50 trunnion
2 position adjustment
optional remote lock-out
drivetrain
Pinion C1.12 gearbox, with chain tensioner
12 gears, 600% range, 166 mm Q factor
standard chain drive with 30T chainring and 26T sprocket
optional Gates belt drive with 39T beltring and 39T sprocket
standard Pinion DS2 grip shifter
optional Instinctiv trigger shifter
brakes
standard Magura MT Trail 1-finger lever
optional Magura MT Trail SL 1-finger lever
180 mm Storm SL front disc
180 mm Storm SL rear disc
front wheel
standard aluminum 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT Alloy rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes. 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
optional carbon 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT Carbon rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes, 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
rear wheel
standard aluminum 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT Alloy rim, Pinion DT Swiss H3R hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
optional carbon 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT Carbon, Pinion DT Swiss H3R hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
through axle: DT Swiss RWS 148×12 (X12), with detachable lever, HWQASM00S2035S
tires
Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.40 3C MAXX TERRA EXO TR
Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25 DUAL COMPOUND
cockpit
standard stem: SQlab 80X / 35mm or 50mm
standard handlebar: SQlab aluminium 30X / 12° or 16° / 30 mm rise
optional handlebar: SQlab carbon 30X / 12° or 16° / 30 mm rise
optional handlebar: 77Design carbon 35 / 16° / 20mm rise with 77Design stem 35 mm
optional handlebar: Beast UD riser / 8° / 25mm rise with 77Design stem 35 mm
grips: Ergon GE1 MTB Enduro Evo or GA2 black grips
seatpost
Fox Transfer Factory dropper post with Fox Transfer lever
size M: standard 150 mm, optional 125 mm
size L: standard 150 mm, optional 125 mm
size XL: standard 150 mm, optional 175 mm
The 150 mm dropper post will not fully insert into the frame on a size M.
The 175 mm dropper post will not fully insert into the frame on a size XL.
saddle
optional unisex SQlab 611 ERGOWAVE® seat in width: 12cm, 13cm, 14cm or 15cm.
rider weight
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 100 kg, including clothing, backpack, accessories, etc. to take full advantage of the potential and adjustability of the suspension. Heavier riders may experience an increased sag percentage.
geometry
The X is long and slack for a trail bike and designed for one purpose only. To make your ride smoother, faster and with more control. Both during a technical climb and riding downhill full speed.
A steep seatpost angle allows you to climb comfortably, keeping weight on the front wheel.
The long reach allows you to feel planted ‘in’ rather than ‘on top’ of your bike.
The slack head tube angle, combined with a short fork offset and stem gives you great stability and confidence yet still gets you through a tight switchback.
- M
- L
- XL
- rider height (cm)
- stack
- reach
- top tube
- head tube angle
- head tube
- head tube spacer
- seat tube angle
- seat tube
- dropper travel
- chainstay
- wheelbase
- bb drop
- bb height
- standover height
- 165 - 180
- 615
- 452
- 605
- 64.5 °
- 110
- 15
- 76.0 °
- 430
- 125
- 445
- 1227
- 26
- 349
- 697
- 178- 190
- 624
- 486
- 642
- 64.5 °
- 120
- 15
- 76.0 °
- 460
- 150
- 445
- 1265
- 26
- 349
- 729
- 188 - 202
- 637
- 518
- 678
- 64.5 °
- 135
- 15
- 75.9 °
- 460
- 150
- 445
- 1303
- 26
- 349
- 728
All sizes are given in millimeters, unless stated otherwise.
drivetrain
The X comes with a 12-speed Pinion gearbox. No more worries about broken derailleurs during a multiple day ride over the Alps, almost no maintaince needed. Our drivetrain is efficient and worry free.
Thanks to the absence of derailleur and cassette your rear wheel is lighter, you have more traction and better control. Both with the DS2 grip shifter and with the optional trigger shifter; shifting is fast, instant and precise.
The DS2 grip shifter is great for shifting a number of gears up or down with a single action.
Instinctiv’s trigger shifter combines the best of two worlds; it offers an interaction that is resembling a derailleur shifter with the speed of a gearbox.
suspension
The X is featuring our patented Puma suspension platform, like its bigger brothers M and R. But with a lighter air shock, a bit less travel, which makes the bike the perfect gearbox trail bike.
Small lightweight rockers, an upside-down-shock-mount, less unsprung weight, high quality bearings and the use of high load needle bearings in many pivots make for a highly responsive layout. Although you have a much lighter bike and a faster climber, the X is extremely planted.
Climbing very efficient with a steep seat tube angle, a low center of gravity and a high 115% anti-squat ratio around sag.
configuration
Pinion DS2
grip shifter
Instinctiv
trigger shifter
Fast, precise and very close to what you are used to. Allows intuitive single upshift and double downshifts.
SQlab 30X / 12° / 30mm
aluminium
325 grams
Provides a natural transition from the lower arm to the hand when in a more stretched riding position, with 12° backsweep and 30mm rise.
SQlab 30X Carbon / 12° / 30mm
carbon
235 grams
Perfect combination of form, wall thickness and diameter with the corresponding anatomically optimized bend for various riding dynamics. With 12° backsweep and 30mm rise.
SQlab 30X / 16° / 30mm
aluminium
325 grams
Provides a natural transition from the lower arm to the hand when in a more stretched riding position, with 16° backsweep and 30mm rise.
SQlab 30X Carbon / 16° / 30mm
carbon
235 grams
Perfect combination of form, wall thickness and diameter with the corresponding anatomically optimized bend for various riding dynamics. With 16° backsweep and 30mm rise.
77Designz / 9° / 20mm rise
carbon
257 grams
Carbon handlebar with a 35mm clamping zone offer the perfect balance of stiffness and flex. The aluminum sleeve protects the carbon fibers from constriction and crimping. We assemble this handlebar only with a 35mm 77Designz One Piece Stem. With 9° backsweep and 20mm rise.
Beast UD riser / 8° / 25mm rise
carbon
194 grams
Lighter, tougher, better. The excellent balance of flexibility, vibration damping and robustness ensures precise steering response and the ultimate on-trail experience. We assemble this handlebar only with a 35mm 77Designz One Piece Stem. With 8° backsweep and 25mm rise.
Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT
aluminium
Tuned front and rear alloy wheel system for trail riding, with Industry Nine 101 front hub and Pinion DT Swiss H3R rear hub.
Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT carbon
carbon
Tuned front and rear carbon wheel system for trail riding, with Industry Nine 101 front hub and Pinion DT Swiss H3R rear hub.
SQlab 611 Ergowave
unisex
The wave-like shape and raised rear section provide perfect rearward support and an optimal pressure distribution which reaches deep into the body structures resulting in improved power transmission.
A premium quality Kevlar material protects the saddle in the exposed places.
Due to its flex properties, the saddle is most comfortable up to 75 kg. The maximum load should not exceed 90 kg.
sit bone measurement
select your size
Step 1
Sit on a stool on a piece of ribbed carbon with your back straight and shoulders back. Pull yourself down onto the stool to create more pressure.
Step 2
Measure the sit bone distance from center to center and add the value for the respective sitting position.
Step 3
Add 2 cm for a typical dynamic mountain bike riding position and based on your outcome, select the saddle for your personal riding style and in the correct width.
Crankbrothers Stamp 7 Large LE
flat pedals
Crankbrothers Mallet E
clip-in
The ultimate pedal for trail riding, with integrated traction pad technology.
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* We estimate the expected shipping date to the best of our knowledge, based on the lead times that are communicated to us by our suppliers. The expected shipping date might change if parts are delivered to us later than expected.
** Approx weight based on the lightest configuration in size L, with a Pinion C1.12 drive train, carbon wheelset, without pedals.
