Malvern Star (Australia) - The Axis MTB range will get a new look this year. All new Light alloy frames, hydraulic lockout suspension forks, Tektro disc brakes, Shimano cranks and gearing for genuine off-road adventure. Frame size specific wheels (27.5 or 29er) means every bike is perfectly proportioned, to offer a superbly balanced ride.

Axis 1 Mountain Bike:

Features:

• Lightweight full alloy frame with ‘trail’ geometry
• SR XCT fork with hydraulic lockout
• 24sp Shimano gearing with Disc brakes
• Lighter wheels with alloy hubs & WTB rims
• Shimano cranks and bottom bracket

Specifications:

• Frame: 6061 Light formed alloy with 3D dropouts and integrated headtube
• Fork: SR XCT 100mm travel with Hydraulic Lockout, XS/S/M = 27.5, ML/L/XL = 29er
• Wheelset / Rims: WTB SX19 double wall alloy 32H
• Hubs: Fr: Alloy QR Disc, Rr: Alloy QR Cassette Disc
• Spokes: Stainless with alloy Nipples
• Tyres: Lightweight MTB tyre, XS-M=27.5 x 2.2", ML-XL=29 x 2.2" AV tubes
• Shifters: Shimano EF-500 24-Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano TY700
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8sp
• Crankset: Shimano TY301, 24/34/42T: XS/S = 170mm, M-XL=75mm
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-100 cartridge
• Chain: KMC Z8.1 8sp
• Cassette: Shimano HG-31, 11-34T 8-Speed Cassettte
• Brakes: Tektro M280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotor
• Brake Levers: Shimano EF500 with reach adjust
• Handlebar: Energie alloy oversize low rise, 9 degree sweep, XS/S=640mm, M/ML=660mm, L/XL=680mm
• Handlebar Stem: Energie 3D Forged oversize alloy Ahead 6 deg rise XS=60mm, S=60mm,M/ML=70mm, L/XL=80mm
• Headset: VP 1 1/8th Ahead integrated
• Grips: Kraton
• Pedals: VP Platform with ball bearings
• Saddle: Zero Zealth Sport
• Seat Post: Energie Alloy 27.2, alloy QR: XS/S=300mm, M/ML=350mm, L/XL=400