30 Jul Axis 2 Mountain Bike
The Axis MTB range will get a new look this year. All new Light alloy frames, hydraulic lockout suspension forks, Shimano disc brakes, 2 X 9 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
- SR XCM 100mm fork with Hydraulic lockout
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and hubs
- Shimano Altus 2 x 9 gearing with Shadow rear derailleur
- Shimano hubs
- Maxxis Ikon tyres
Specifications
| Model | Axis 2 |
| Frame | 6061 Light alloy with 3D dropouts, integrated headtube and internally routed cables |
| Travel | 100mm Travel |
| Fork | SR XCM 100mm travel with 30mm stanchions & Hydraulic Damping & Lockout, XS/S/M = 27.5, ML/L/XL = 29er |
| Headset | VP 1 1/8th Ahead integrated |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus 9sp Shadow |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus 2 X |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus EF505 18 speed |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Brakes | Shimano EF505 hydraulic disc, 160mm centrelock rotor |
| Crankset | Shimano MT100 alloy, 22/36T: XS/S = 170mm, M-XL=175mm |
| BB-Set | Shimano UN-100 cartridge |
| Handlebar | Alloy oversize low rise, 9 degree sweep, XS/S=640mm, M/ ML=660mm, L/XL=680mm |
| Grips | MTB Kraton |
| Stem | 3D Forged oversize alloy Ahead 6 deg rise XS=60mm, S=60mm,M/ML=75mm, L/XL=90mm |
| Pedals | VP Platform with ball bearings |
| Seatpost | Alloy 27.2, alloy QR: XS/S=300mm, M/ML=350mm, L/ XL=400 |
| Seat | Sport |
| Hub (Front) | Fr: Shimano TX505 QR Centrelock Disc |
| Hub (Rear) | Rr: Shimano TX505 QR Cassette Centrelock Disc |
| Wheelset | Weinmann U28 disc double wall alloy 32H |
| Chain | KMC Z9 9sp |
| Cassette | Shimano Cassette HG-20 11-34T 9sp |
| Spokes | Stainless black |
| Rims | Weinmann U28 disc double wall alloy 32H |
| Tires | Kenda Aptor, wire bead, XS-M=27.5 x 2.2, ML-XL=29 x 2.2 AV tubes |
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 |