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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame size cm | 42 | 47 | 52 | |
| 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
Shifters
Shimano SLX 7000
Front derailleur
Shimano SLX
Rear derailleur
Shimano SLX 7000, 11-speed
Sprocket description
Shimano SLX 7000, 11-42T
Chain description
Shimano CN-HG601
Crankset description
Shimano SLX M7000, 38/28T
Handlebar
Sport Riser, aluminium, risebar, 700mm, rise: 20mm
Grip/Tape description
Focus SL
Stem
aluminium, 31.8mm
Saddle description
Focus Race SL
Seatpost
aluminium, 27,2mm
BrakeSystem
Magura MT2, 160mm / 160 mm
Wheelset
Shimano WH-MT500, 27,5" 584-30, 29" 622-30, 9 mm QR / 9 mm QR
Tire Description
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.1
Brake levers
Magura MT2
Brake type
Disc
Transmission of drive
front: 38/28, rear: 11-42
Travel
100 mm