ARC8 Evolve FS XT Review

ARC8 Evolve FS XT Review

ARC8 Evolve FS XT Review

Price: 6499 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 10,7 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Travel Rear: 110 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • special rear triangle system
  • picture can differ from the equipment
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • 5 years warranty
  • with 10,7 kg very light
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the ARC8 Evolve FS XT in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Downcountry-Bike up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 6499 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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Wheelsize
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29
29
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Stack
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588
597
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Reach
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465
495
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Top Tube Length
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612
635
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Seat Tube Length
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440
480
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Seat Tube Angle
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76
76
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Head Tube Length
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100
110
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Head Tube Angle
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65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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35
35
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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Chainstay Length
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430
430
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Wheelbase
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1200
1234
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Standover Height
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684
682
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Specification
  • Frame ARC8 Evolve FS, full carbon
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox 34 SC Float Performance 120mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float DPS Performance
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT M8100
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100
  • Crank Shimano XT 8120 32t 55mm
  • Cassette Shimano XT CS-M8100 / 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano XT M8100
  • Brake Set Shimano XT 8100 2-Piston
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss XM1700 30 mm
  • Tires Front Wolfpack Cross 29x2,4
  • Tires Rear Wolfpack Speed 29x2,4
  • Saddle Repente Quasar
  • Seat Post BikeYoke Divine SL
  • Stem Faserwerk Baslerstab 35mm / 50mm
  • Handle Bar Faserwerk Baslerstab, 800 mm, carbon
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Acros AIF-531

Expirience with the ARC8 Evolve FS XT

Ludwig Döhl The Evolve FS XT is an extravagant hardtail from Switzerland. We really liked the jaw-dropping weight of the complete bike. With 10,7 kg, the ARC8 Fully is a real lightweight. ARC8 is taking no risks when it comes to its bike handling. The moderate geometry data conveys a balanced handling. The sporty riding position allows for very effective pedaling. If you want to hunt Strava-KOMs uphill, the ARC8 is probably not the right bike for you. The Evolve FS XT has still a ace up its sleeve. When it goes down the hill, the absolutely coherent geometry always makes you want to come back for more. The guarantee of 5 years proves that ARC8 is behind its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the ARC8 Evolve FS XT sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.