Motobecane has done the
unbelievable - a lightweight, long-travel, all-mountain front suspension trail bike.
Our Factory Direct prices get you a complete bike with a FULL Shimano XTR drivetrain for under $1300 delivered. The crank is upgraded to a pro-level FSA unit. The Rockshox Revelation suspension fork alone is worth $600 at retail stores. Total retail value of the brakes+fork+shifters is close to the total selling price of this complete bike.
COMPETITION
READY
The
Fantom PRO is specified with competition-ready components and
even tougher frame but nearly as light as the frame on the FLY Team '03
XC
Race Bike of the Year. Please compare this bike directly against any
other manufacturers $3,000+ hardtail on the market. Their bikes are
heavier or not as capable.
Extremely
capable
with
long travel RockShox Revelation 409 WITH UTURN ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL
100-130mm
fork ($650 List), Ritchey Bar, Stem AND Post. The Fantom PRO adds to
those race
winning specs; an FSA integrated crank and cutting edge External
Bearing MegaEXO sealed BB, Ritchey Sealed bearing
headset, sweet shifting Shimano XTR rear derailleur ($120 List) with
WTB SpeedDisc
Wheelset and amazing powerful Avid Hydraulic Juicy 7 Disc Brake
system.
Avid
Hydraulic Disc Brakes have been
rated by magazine reviews as one of the best.
LIGHT
WEIGHT
STILL a sweet 28.5*
pounds, this bike is several pounds lighter than any other bike in
this
price range AND Specs. (*weight per mfg specs)
SWEET HANDLING
Motobecane USA has really
dialed in a race-proven geometry into this phenomenal ride. The
handling is very responsive and yet stable. Singletrack and switchbacks
are all handled with ease. Slow speed and high speed, technical and
flat-out hammering, you will go faster because this bike is so darn
light and capable.
This bike is truly versatile. Put slicks
on this baby, lock out the front fork and try to give those roadies a run. Box
Stock- you've got a capable trail
bike that can handle just about anything and anywhere. (No Hucking
Please)
These 's are available now. Who else has
a lightweight XTR bike with 5" travel Revelation Rockshox fork, Avid
Hydraulic Disc Brakes for less?
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