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Scratch Air 8 shares the same frame as all Scratch models. Equipped with air shocks to make it lighter and more versatile, this bike also features adjustable travel fork and remote-adjust seatpost.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5" |
| Frame | Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142x12mm or 135x12mm rear axle, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel |
| Front Suspension | Fox 36 Talas R w/air spring, lockout, rebound, alloy E2 tapered steerer, 20QR, 160mm |
| Rear Suspension | Fox DHX Air 4.0 w/ProPedal, bottom-out resistance, rebound; 8.5x2.5" |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Cousin Earl Elite Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready |
| Tires | Bontrager FR-4, 26x2.35" |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Direct Mount |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 44/32/22 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Seat Post | Crank Brothers Joplin w/height adjustment, 31.6mm |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Headset | FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings |
| Brakeset | Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc |
| Accessories | |
| Extras | Trek fork sag meter, frame adapters for 135mm rear wheel |
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