30 Jul Axis 1 Mountain Bike
The Axis MTB range will get a new look this year. All new Light alloy frames, hydraulic lockout suspension forks, Tektro disc brakes, Shimano cranks and gearing for genuine off-road adventure. Frame size specific wheels (27.5 or 29er) means every bike is perfectly proportioned, to offer a superbly balanced ride.
Features
- Lightweight full alloy frame with ‘trail’ geometry
- SR XCT fork with hydraulic lockout
- 24sp Shimano gearing with Disc brakes
- Lighter wheels with alloy hubs & WTB rims
- Shimano cranks and bottom bracket
Specifications
| Model | |
| Frame | 6061 Light formed alloy with 3D dropouts and integrated headtube |
| Fork | SR XCT 100mm travel with Hydraulic Lockout, XS/S/M = 27.5, ML/L/XL = 29er |
| Wheelset / Rims | WTB SX19 double wall alloy 32H |
| Hubs | Fr: Alloy QR Disc, Rr: Alloy QR Cassette Disc |
| Spokes | Stainless with alloy Nipples |
| Tyres | Lightweight MTB tyre, XS-M=27.5 x 2.2", ML-XL=29 x 2.2" AV tubes |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano EF-500 24-Speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano TY700 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus 8sp |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301, 24/34/42T: XS/S = 170mm, M-XL=75mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN-100 cartridge |
| Chain | KMC Z8.1 8sp |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-31, 11-34T 8-Speed Cassettte |
| Components | |
| Brakes | Tektro M280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | Shimano EF500 with reach adjust |
| Handlebar | Energie alloy oversize low rise, 9 degree sweep, XS/S=640mm, M/ML=660mm, L/XL=680mm |
| Handlebar Stem | Energie 3D Forged oversize alloy Ahead 6 deg rise XS=60mm, S=60mm,M/ML=70mm, L/XL=80mm |
| Headset | VP 1 1/8th Ahead integrated |
| Grips | Kraton |
| Pedals | VP Platform with ball bearings |
| Saddle | Zero Zealth Sport |
| Seat Post | Energie Alloy 27.2, alloy QR: XS/S=300mm, M/ML=350mm, L/XL=400 |
Geometry
| Size | XS | S| M | M-L | L | XL | | |
| A | Seat Tube Length - Inches | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17.5 | 19.5 | 21.3 |
| A | Seat Tube Length (C-Top) - MM | 330 | 380 | 430 | 440 | 490 | 540 |
| B | Horizontal Top Tube Length - MM | 545 | 575 | 595 | 600 | 615 | 635 |
| C | Head Tube Length - MM | 90 | 105 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 125 |
| D | Head Angle - Degrees | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| E | Seat Angle - Degrees | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 | 72 |
| BB Drop - MM | 47 | 47 | 47 | 68 | 68 | 68 | |
| F | Chainstay Length - MM | 435 | 435 | 435 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| G | Wheelbase - MM | 1055 | 1075 | 1096 | 1105 | 1115 | 1135 |