KTM Scarp LT 291 Review

KTM Scarp LT 291 Review

KTM Scarp LT 291 Review

Price: 4999 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • Flex pivot rear triangle
  • space for two bottle cages
  • climbing ace
  • better shifting than the direct competition
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the KTM Scarp LT 291 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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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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s
m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
611
620
629
638
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Reach
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-
443
461
479
497
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Top Tube Length
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590
610
630
650
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Seat Tube Length
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-
380
400
450
480
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
100
110
120
130
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Head Tube Angle
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-
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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33
33
33
33
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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-
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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-
1189
1211
1233
1255
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Standover Height
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-
443
449
454
459
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Specification
  • Frame SCARP 29" Alloy 6061 tripplebutted SLL140mm UDH / M-4890
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork FOX 36 Float 29" Rhythm 140mm 2-P remote
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float PerformanceElite 2-P remote 230x65
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM POD AXS Controller
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12speed
  • Crank SRAM GX T-Type DUB wide 32T
  • Cassette SRAM GX T-Type XS-1275 / 10-52
  • Chain SRAM GX T-Type 12s
  • Brake Set SRAM DB8 4-Piston
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Wheel Set KTM Comp Trail 29 CL 110/15TA / 622x30TC made by DT Swiss
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622
  • Saddle Selle San Marco Aspide Short Open Fit Narrow
  • Seat Post KTM Comp dropper internal 30.9 T:150
  • Stem KTM Team II Trail35
  • Handle Bar KTM Team II Trail35 rizer25 800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Acros ICR 1.5" angle limit

Expirience with the KTM Scarp LT 291

Ludwig Döhl With its 140 mm travel on the fork, the Scarp LT 291 is significantly more downhill-oriented than the other Scarp models in the KTM catalog. The combination of a 65,5 degree head tube angle and a long wheelbase calms down the handling of the KTM Scarp LT 291, even if you ride fast. The seating position can be described neither as sporty nor as comfortable. It has a moderate character. On the downhill, however, the Scarp LT 291 is left in the dust by its competitors. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the KTM the best climber in the price range below under 6000 Euro.

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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.