Evolve FS XTR 2024 Review

ARC8 Evolve FS XTR Review

ARC8 Evolve FS XTR Review

Price: 8999 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 9,8 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
  • strong in the descents
  • 5 years warranty
  • with 9,8 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 XTR in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Downcountry-Bike above 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 8999 €.

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 Factory 120mm FIT4
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float DPS Factory
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XTR M9100
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR M9100
  • Crank Shimano XTR 9125 32t 55mm
  • Cassette Shimano XTR CS-M9100 / 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano XTR M9100
  • Brake Set Shimano XTR 9100 2-Piston
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Wheel Set NEWMEN Advanced SL X.A. 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 35 / 50mm
  • Handle Bar Faserwerk Baslerstab, 800 mm, carbon
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Acros AIF-531

Expirience with the ARC8 Evolve FS XTR

Ludwig Döhl The Evolve FS XTR is an extravagant hardtail from Switzerland. We really liked the jaw-dropping weight of the complete bike. With 9,8 kg, the Racebike von ARC8 is a real lightweight. The moderate 68 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. The combination of a long top tube and low stack value will make you sit sporty on the ARC8. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent. With 5 years the warranty is another neat feature. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the ARC8 Fully 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.