Description

XC MP2 SUSPENSION Dakar X.26’s mp2 suspension system is active with a near vertical wheel axle travel path, plus excellent lateral & torsional stiffness for rear wheel tracking precision. ASYMMETRICAL CHAINSTAYS The Dakar X.26’s chainstays are asymmetrical, with an elevated straight stay on the non-drive side and a dropped curved stay on the drive side. The drive side must be dropped & curved to clear the front derailleur and chain, but running the non-drive side straight from the dropout to BB pivot reduces weight while significantly stiffening the rear triangle laterally. There’s more tire clearance, too. ROCK SHOX SUSPENSION The Dakar X.26 features a Monarch R shock that offers adjustable rebound damping and a single valve air spring. It’s light and easily adjusted to suit rider and riding style. TAPERED HEAD TUBE Riding fast with control requires steering precision, which starts with the front of the bike. Stiffening this area results in less wheel deflection, more wheel control. A tapered 1 1/8” to 1.5” head tube serves up a significant increase in rough terrain tracking and stability without much of a weight penalty compared to standard 1 1/8” systems. STOPPING POWER Top-notch braking doesn’t break the bank with Tektro’s Auriga hydraulic disk brakes.