KTM ULTRA FLITE 29 Review

KTM ULTRA FLITE 29 Review

KTM ULTRA FLITE 29 Review

Price: 1049 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,3 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • coherent overall package
  • strong in the descents
  • high quality wheels
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
  • there are better groupsets
  • 14,3 kg - a bit heavy
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 KTM ULTRA FLITE 29 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) .

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 1049 €.

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
-
Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
-
605
614
629
642
661
Reach
-
-
401
419
435
451
460
Top Tube Length
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-
575
595
615
635
650
Seat Tube Length
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-
380
430
480
530
570
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
74
74
74
74
74
Head Tube Length
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-
100
110
125
140
160
Head Tube Angle
-
-
69
69
69
69
69
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
70
70
70
70
70
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
304
304
304
304
304
Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
440
Wheelbase
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-
1088
1109
1131
1152
1169
Standover Height
-
-
762
769
799
831
860
Specification
  • Frame 29" Alloy 6061 MTB M1110
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RS FS JUDY TK B1 Coil 100 (chrome stanchions)
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 529%
  • Drivetrain 2x10
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M5100
  • Crank Shimano Deore M4100-2 / 36-26T w/BB
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M4100-10 / 11-42T
  • Chain Shimano Deore HG54
  • Brake Set Shimano MT200
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims KTM Line - Shimano HB-MT200 CL 32H 100 QR / KTM 28" Sport 32H / Pillar 2 INOX silver
  • Tires Front MAXXIS REKON RACE 57-622, EXO Tanwall
  • Tires Rear MAXXIS REKON RACE 57-622, EXO Tanwall
  • Saddle KTM LINE SPORT
  • Seat Post KTM COMP 27.2
  • Stem KTM COMP 7°
  • Handle Bar KTM COMP Riser 12 720-740mm
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set RITCHEY Zero Logic PRESS FIT 1-1/8"

Expirience with the KTM ULTRA FLITE 29

Ludwig Döhl The 100 mm fork travel helps you master the on sporty excursions. Here, the KTM Racebike really plays to it´s strengths. KTM is taking no risks when it comes to its bike handling. The moderate geometry data conveys a balanced handling. At the seating position, KTM combines the best of two worlds: It´s balanced character is a good mix of sporty efficiency and a comfortable upright postiion. In the price range of under 1500 Euro, there are bikes that climb better than the ULTRA FLITE 29. With a total weight of 14,3 kg, the Racebike of KTM is one of the heavier Racebike that you get for under under 1500 Euro. With the KTM Racebike, the real fun starts at the peak of the mountain. Because in the downhill, the on sporty excursions is better than the competitors in this price range.

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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.