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WHISTLER 6.8 Features
Ultra-lightweight aluminium frame with fast 29" wheels
High-quality Rock Shox Recon RL suspension fork with 100 mm suspension travel and floating axle
Reliable Shimano Deore SLX 11-speed drive
Sport comes naturally
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The choice is yours
With the WHISTLER, you can choose between 27.5" and 29" wheelsets. Opt for the wheelset size that best suits your height and your requirements.
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Prepared for anything
Mounting options for pannier rack, mudguard, light and stand allow you to tailor the bike to your own individual requirements.
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Consistent brake performance
You need a reliable partner to handle hairy situations. That's why we've equipped our WHISTLER model with disc brakes – for a consistent braking performance and optimum braking behaviour.
Geometry
| S | M | L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Size (MM) | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| B | Effective Top Tube (MM) | 591.5 | 607 | 624 |
| C | Head Tube Angle (°) | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| D | Effective Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| E | Chainstay (MM) | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| F | BB Drop (MM) | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| G | Head Tube Length (MM) | 108 | 110 | 125 |
| H | Fork Length (MM) | 508 | 508 | 508 |
| I | Fork Offset (MM) | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| J | Wheelbase (MM) | 1090.5 | 1109.5 | 1124.3 |
| K | Stack (MM) | 633 | 634.7 | 648.8 |
| L | Reach (MM) | 404 | 422 | 431.9 |
Specification
Frame
6061 Aluminium, BSA BB, 142mm, Post Mount 160mm
Fork
RockShox Recon RL, 100x15 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Handlebar
Sport Riser, aluminium, risebar, 700mm, rise: 20mm
Saddle
Focus Race SL
Seatpost
Sport Components SP-DC1, 27.2x350 mm
Stem
aluminium, 31.8mm
Tire
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.1
Brake levers
Magura MT2
BrakeSystem
Magura MT2, 160mm / 160 mm
Brake type
Disc
Crankset
Shimano SLX M7000, 38/28T
Rear derailleur
Shimano SLX 7000, 11-speed
Shifters
Shimano SLX 7000
Sprocket
Shimano SLX 7000, 11-42T
Gear ratio
front: 38/28, rear: 11-42
Travel
100 mm
Wheelset
Shimano WH-MT500, 27,5" 584-30, 29" 622-30, 9 mm QR / 9 mm QR