{"id":287650,"date":"2022-05-30T22:16:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T20:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=287650"},"modified":"2022-05-30T22:16:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T20:16:07","slug":"arc8-evolve-ultra-modern-superlight-xc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/arc8-evolve-ultra-modern-superlight-xc\/","title":{"rendered":"Arc8 Evolve &#8211; Ultra Modern &#038; Superlight XC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Swiss brand Arc8 presented its new full suspension XC rig &#8211; the Evolve &#8211; in Massa Marittima during the BCA Winter. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is a full carbon bike with the claimed weight of the frame alone without rear shock of just 1,240 grams.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After the presentation I was able to try it for a few weeks on my home trails. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the video I&#8217;ll explain it in detail and tell you how it goes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arc8 Evolve: una XC supermoderna e superleggera\" width=\"1070\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EH-9YPprd_I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arc8 Evolve in short<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Wheel size: 29&#8243;<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Rear travel: 100mm or 110mm (tested at 110mm) <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Front travel: 100mm or 120mm (tested at 120mm) <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sizes: M \/ L <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Frame material: carbon fiber<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Weight for complete bike in test: 10.07 kg without pedals <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Price: \u20ac 8,999 (other models: XX1, \u20ac 9,999, XT, \u20ac 6,199)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc8bicycles.com\/shop\/explore\/mtb\/evolve-fs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> you will find the builds and other colors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"Arc8 Evolve\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-9.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arc8 Evolve geometry<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-30-121710.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-30-121710-750x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-30-121710-750x449.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-30-121710-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-30-121710.jpg 1508w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first question one asks is how it is possible that there are only two sizes. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Three were planned, S \/ M and L. <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc8bicycles.com\/shop\/explore\/mtb\/evolve-fs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As explained on their website<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , ARC8 says they received the first sample frame in size M and found that it was suitable for riders between 160cm and 180cm in stature. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After a few sleepless nights, they brought the frame to Andrea G\u00f6sele, of the Swiss Olympic team who specializes in bike fitting. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apparently he said that the geometry would be &#8220;highly adaptable&#8221;, meaning that it suits bikers of different stature.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The size tested is an L, with a reach of 495mm. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the riding position is not too relaxed and therefore is well suited to the segment for which the Evolve was designed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The 65\u00b0 steering angle will make many XC purists turn up their noses, as well as the 76\u00b0 saddle angle, however, on the trails those figures proved to be well-chosen, albeit daring, choices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arc8 Evolve details<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">One of the most interesting things about the Evolve is the rear suspension system: seat stays that split, flex pivot, and a slider that links with the shock absorber. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I refer you to the video to see its movement in action.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The idea of \u200b\u200bArc8 is to keep weight low and stiffness high thanks to the minimalist construction with its straight tubes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The cable routing is semi integrated in the headset developed with Acros.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The handlebar, also from Arc8, Faserwek Baslerstab, which attaches directly to the fork steerer, is interesting. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I had doubts about the rigidity of the system when one gets up on the pedals and pushes hard, but I cannot say that I have noticed any weaknesses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is not clear from the photo below, but the down tube has an oval shape designed to prevent too much mud from sticking to it, raised by the front wheel. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In addition to that, it&#8217;s also more aerodynamic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The joint between the rear triangle and the front triangle is recessed into the seat tube, a solution we have seen for example on the latest <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/test-nuova-cannondale-scalpel\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cannondale Scalpel<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here too, the goal is to achieve high rigidity, as well as a clean design.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-7.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The road riders amongst us will recognize it on the fly: a flat mount for the rear brake caliper.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-12.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">160mm diameter disc at the front? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s all to please the scale ..<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-13.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On the other hand, the two-piston XTR brakes are excellent, but on long descents the rotors scream for mercy (160mm also at the rear).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-10.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is room for two water bottles on the Evolve.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-11.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On the model in question there was no handlebar remote control, but everything is ready to accept it, even the internal routing of the cable that goes to the rear shock.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-17.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Even without the remote control, the lockout levers of the fork and shock absorber completely close the suspension. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is useful when you want to push hard on asphalt or easy dirt roads.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-16.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">BikeYoke Divine SL dropper post with 100mm travel. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Now a must also on XC bikes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-287523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-744x420.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4-356x201.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/arc8_evolve-4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Clean handlebar thanks to the remote control of the dropper post attached to the brake lever. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Note the grips, not exactly the lightest, nor the most XC oriented on the market.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a 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