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Speed is expensive, but this TCT Carbon hardtail frame will feed your addiction without breaking the bank. Built around the same frame as the Elite 9.8, the 9.7 sees components designed to keep you at the front of the pack without taking all the food off your table.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5" |
| Frame | TCT White Carbon w/BB90 bottom bracket, "Drop In" headset bearings |
| Front Suspension | RockShox Reba SL w/dual air spring, Motion Control w/remote Pop Loc, rebound, alloy steerer, 100mm |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Select front hub, HB-M525-L rear hub; Bontrager Ranger rims |
| Tires | Bontrager XDX, 26x2.2" |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| 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 Race |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Lite, flat |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, 1-1/8" alloy cartridge |
| Brakeset | Avid Elixir 5, hydraulic disc |
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