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X9 Pro

RRP from: £2,500.00

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Overview

Why the X9?

  • Brand New Lightweight frame designed in Britain
  • 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
  • Fox 32 STEP-CAST AX 40mm travel fork
  • Clearance for 700x42 or 650x47 tyres
  • SRAM Apex 1x11 Speed drive train
  • SRAM Apex Hydraulic Braking

X9 – THE NEXT STEP IN GRAVEL PERFORMANCE

New this year, the X9 is one of our most exciting 2021 models. We've taken the RX9 gravel philosophy and turned up the capability dial – the X9 is encroaching on XC trail MTB territory. We've selected the same responsive and comfortable double-butted 6061-T6 alloy tube-set that we use for the RX9 but tuned the geometry for the suspension fork. The frame has internal dropper post compatibility, neat flat mount disc brake fixings and plenty of tyre clearance to allow large volume 650b set-up or up to 42mm 700c if that's how you roll. It's all about the grin factor and the Fox 32 STEP-CAST AX fork lets you hit trails with more confidence than you might be used to on a gravel rig. 

As Fox say: "The 40mm short-travel specific fork features Fox's FLOAT EVOL air spring couple with the FIT 4 damper with three on-the-fly settings —Open, Medium, and Firm— making the AX adjustable for any adventure you find yourself on, planned or not. A lightweight 32 Step-Cast chassis with lockout means you'll still get great power transfer on those long stretches of fire road and pavement. With 40 mm of travel, you'll have predictable cornering and descending when the route gets rough." We can't argue with that.

The X9 is the hardcore mountain bikers gravel bike, or is it the other way around. Either way, it's a lot of fun to ride, you decide. 

Specs & Options

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
S   M   L   XL  
Colour
Sparks Blue

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Black/Silver Decals

Frame and Fork

6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 650b.

Headset
FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack
Fork
Fox 32 STEP-CAST AX 40mm
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head 12 x 167mm ( 142mm Hub)
Rear Shock
N/A

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Crankset
FSA Comet Direct 38t
Rear Mech
SRAM Apex
Chain
SRAM PC1110
Shifters
SRAM Apex
Cassette
SRAM PG1130 11-42 11spd
Chain Device
Not Included

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
WTB ST i23 on Strange 650
Tyres
WTB Sendero 650x47 Tan

Braking

Brakes
SRAM Apex Hydraulic

Finishing Kit

Seatpost
Strange Post 400 30.9
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Easton EA50
Saddle
Prologo Dimension
Handlebars
Easton EA50AX Alloy
Grips
Strange EAV Gel Bar Tape Black
Pedals
2021 X9 Geometry
X9 Geometry
6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium
Frame S M L XL
Frame Size (cm) 44 48 52 55
A. Head Angle 69° 69° 69° 69°
B. Seat Angle 74° 74° 74° 74°
C. Top Tube 510 530 546 562
D. Effective TT 528 548 564 580
E. Bottom Bracket Height -65 -65 -65 -65
F. Chainstay 433 433 433 433
G. Head Tube 110 130 150 170
H. Wheelbase 1032 1053 1071 1088
I. Front & Centre 607 629 646 663
J. Reach 370 385 395 405
K. Stack 552 570 589 608
Standover 736 752 770 795
Seat Tube Ø 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9

Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height from ground is with 710mm Ø tyre.

X9 Technical Info
Fork Travel 40mm
Rear Hub 142 x 12
Rear Axle Length-160mm, Thread-20mm, Pitch-M12X1.5
Front Hub 100 x 15
Front Axle Length-152mm, Thread-20mm, Pitch-M12X1.5
Seatpost Ø 30.9 mm
Seat Clamp Ø 34.9 mm
Front Derailleur Band
BB Shell 68 mm
1.1/8"Headset Upper: ZS44/28.6
Lower: EC44/40
Ride Guide
Trail
XC Racing
Bike Packing
Gravel
Bike Sizing Guidelines
S
5'5"  —  5'7"
M
5'6"  —  5'10"
L
5'9"  —  6'1"
XL
6'0"  —  6'3"

Please note: This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. We've added some more explanation on sizing theory here: What size frame do I need?

Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.

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