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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
Makes sport come naturally
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The choice is yours
With the WHISTLER, you can choose between 27.5" and 29" wheels. You can select the ideal wheel size to suit your height and your requirements.
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Ready for anything
To allow you to fully tailor your bike to your needs, you have the option of mounting a pannier rack, mudguard, light and stand.
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Consistent braking performance
When faced with risky situations, you need a partner you can rely on. That is why we have equipped our WHISTLER with disc brakes to ensure consistent braking performance and optimal braking behaviour.
Geometry
| S | M | L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 42 | 47 | 52 | |
| Seat post length | S | M | L | |
| Handlebar width | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Stem Length (MM) | 90 | 90 | 90 | |
| Crankarm length | 170 | 175 | 175 | |
| 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 material
Aluminium
Frame
6061 Aluminium, BSA BB, 142mm, Post Mount 160mm
Fork
Rock Shox Recon RL, 100x9 mm QR, coil spring
Travel Fork
100 mm
Shifter
Shimano SLX 7000
Front derailleur
Shimano SLX
Rear derailleur
Shimano SLX 7000, 11-speed
Sprocket
Shimano SLX
Chain
Shimano CN-HG601
Crankset
Shimano SLX M7000, 38/28T
Transmission of drive
front: 38/28, rear: 11-42
Bottom Bracket
BSA
Handlebar
Sport Riser, aluminium, risebar, 700mm, rise: 20mm
Grips
FOCUS SL
Stem
aluminium, 31.8mm
Headset
VP Components
Saddle
FOCUS Race SL
Seatpost
aluminium, 27,2mm
Brakes
Magura MT2, 160mm / 160 mm
Brake lever description
Magura MT2
Brake
Disc
Wheelset
Shimano WH-MT500, 27,5" 584-30, 29" 622-30, 9 mm QR / 9 mm QR
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.1
Gears
22
Size
52,42,47
* Subject to technical modification without notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
** Weight in size M, of standard specification and without pedals.