DEFT XC 29"
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DEFT XC 29"
Meet the Deft XC.
The Deft XC provides relentless speed and razor-sharp
efficiency—exceptionally lightweight, remarkably responsive,
and designed to excel across demanding cross-country terrain.
Our fastest MTB uphill.
Frameset weight of just 1,689g.
Race-oriented XC geometry.
Designed for efficiency.High-Strength
High-Modulus
Carbon FiberBuild it your way:
choose from 5
configurations.Lightweight integrated
handlebar.
DEFT XC 29" Specifications
Cockpit & Saddle
- Handlebar: CANWIN AETHON
- Saddle: XC MTB Saddle
Dimensions
- Thru-axle: 148x12mm (R)110x15mm (F)
- Seat Post Diameter: 31.6mm
- BB: BSA-73mm
Wheels
- Wheelset: RORE Alloy XC Wheelset (Config. 1 & 3)RORE Carbon XC Wheelset (Config. 2, 4 & 5)
- Tyre: Maxxis Tubeless Tyres
- Maximum Tyre Width: 29 x 2.4"
Frame
Size Options
XS, S, M, L
Frameset Material
High-Strength High-Modulus
Carbon Fiber
- Frameset Weight: 1689g
Brakes
Brake Levers
- Config 1: Shimano XT BL-M8200
- Config 2: Shimano XT BL-M8200
- Config 3: SRAM Motive Bronze
- Config 4: SRAM Motive Silver
- Config 5: SRAM Motive Ultimate
Brake Calipers
- Config 1: BR-M8200
- Config 2: BR-M8200
- Config 3: SRAM Motive Bronze
- Config 4: SRAM Motive Silver
- Config 5: SRAM Motive Ultimate
Brake Rotors
- Config 1: Shimano RT-CL800,180mm F / 160mm R
- Config 2: Shimano RT-CL800,180mm F / 160mm R
- Config 3: SRAM CenterLine,180mm F / 160mm R
- Config 4: SRAM HS2, 180mm F / 160mm R
- Config 5: SRAM HS2, 180mm F / 160mm R
Drivetrain
Derailleur / Shifter
- Config 1: Shimano XT (RD-M8200),SL-M8200-IR Mechanical
- Config 2: Shimano XT (RD-M8200),SL-M8200-IR Mechanical
- Config 3: SRAM S1000 EagleTransmission AXS (RD-S1000-E-A1),AXS Pod Controller (EC-AXS-POD-D1)
- Config 4: SRAM GX EagleTransmission AXS (RD-GX-E-B1),AXS Pod Controller (EC-AXS-POD-D1)
- Config 5: SRAM XX EagleTransmission AXS (RD-XX-E-B1),AXS Pod Ultimate,(EC-AXS-PODU-D1)
Fork
- Config 1: ROCKSHOXREBA RL Fork
- Config 2: ROCKSHOXREBA RL Fork
- Config 3: ROCKSHOXREBA RL Fork
- Config 4: ROCKSHOXSID Ultimate Fork
- Config 5: ÖHLINSRXC34M1 Fork
Shock
- Config 1: ROCKSHOXSID S+ Shock
- Config 2: ROCKSHOXSID S+ Shock
- Config 3: ROCKSHOXSID S+ Shock
- Config 4: ROCKSHOXSID UL3 Shock
- Config 5: OhlinsTXCM1 Shock
Cassette / Crankset
- Config 1: Shimano XT CS-M8200-12,10–51T Cassette.FC-M8200 Crankset
- Config 2: Shimano XT CS-M8200-12,10–51T Cassette.FC-M8200 Crankset
- Config 3: SRAM XS-1275 T-Type,12-speed, 10–52T.SRAM Eagle 90 Crankset (FC-90-A1)
- Config 4: SRAM XS-1275 T Type,12 Speed 10–52T.SRAM GX Eagle TransmissionCrankset (FC-GX-D1)
- Config 5: SRAM XS-1297 T Type,12 Speed 10–52T.SRAM XX Eagle TransmissionCrankset (FC-XX-D1)
Find Your DEFT XC Fit
Rider Size Guide
Use your rider height
to find your ideal
DEFT XC frame size.
XS / 390
5'1" to 5'5"155–165 cm
SM / 400
5'3" to 5'8"160–173 cm
MD / 410
5'6" to 5'11"168–180 cm
LG / 440
5'10" to 6'3"178–191 cm
Frame Size
Geometry Diagram
Key frame measurements
that define fit, handling
and ride feel.
| XS / 390 | S / 400 | M / 410 | L / 440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Size / ST Length (mm) | 390 | 400 | 410 | 440 |
| B | Virtual TT (mm) | 553 | 579 | 605 | 633 |
| C | ST Angle (°) | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| D | HT Angle (°) | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| E | HT Length (mm) | 90 | 90 | 95 | 110 |
| F | RC Length (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| G | Wheel Base (mm) | 1125 | 1150 | 1177 | 1213 |
| I | BB Drop (mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| J | Fork Length (mm) | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| — | Reach (mm) | 400 | 425 | 450 | 475 |
| — | Stack (mm) | 594 | 594 | 599 | 613 |
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