KTM MACINA AERA 671 LFC

The "MACINA AERA 671 LFC" model from KTM, released in 2022, offers a wide range of high-quality technical features and specifications at a price of 4199 EUR. The frame is made from Macina Aera PTS Offroad Alloy 6061 and is designed to accommodate the Bosch Gen.4 motor and a 625Wh battery. The maximum permissible weight is 148 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 27 kg.

Tektro HD-M535 4-piston brakes are fitted, equipped with Tektro TR-45 2.3mm CL 180 brake discs at the front and rear. The gear system is provided by the Shimano Deore M5130-10 LG shadow+ and the corresponding Shimano Deore M5130-10 LG display shifter. The Suntour XCR 34 Air fork offers 80mm of travel and ensures a comfortable ride.

Lighting is provided by the Litemove SE-150 LED front light with 150 lux, ensuring optimum visibility. The bike is fitted with VPE-527 aluminium MTB pedals. The crankset is a KTM COMP ISIS with a length of 170mm and a Q-factor of 16. The Shimano LG600-10 cassette, with a range of 11–43, ensures precise power transfer, supported by the Shimano LG500 drivetrain.

The handlebars are KTM Comp Rizer 15, 680 mm wide, complemented by Ergon GP1 SD grips for added comfort. The stem is a KTM Line UP3, adjustable to an angle of 0–90°. The headset is a Ritchey Zero Logic Comp and is tapered (1.1/8"–1.5").

The tyres are Schwalbe Johnny Watts Perf. Folding, size 65-584 DD, fitted to both the front and rear. The wheelset consists of a KTM Line - Shimano MT410B CL 32H 110-15TA / Ryde Rival30 32H 584x30C / DT Champion 2.0 black at the front and a KTM Line - Shimano Deore M6000 CL 32H 135-5QR / Ryde Rival30 32H 584x30C / DT Alpine II 2.34 black.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Lookin+, fitted to a KTM Team seatpost measuring 30.9/300. The bike is also fitted with Racktime aluminium mudguards (72mm B&M Xeltec), an adjustable KTM 28" kickstand and an aluminium Wingee luggage rack, which is compatible with the Snap-it 1.0 system.

Power is provided by a Bosch PERFORMANCE CX Gen.4 motor with assistance up to 25 km/h and a torque of 85 Nm, powered by a Bosch PowerTUBE 625Wh battery. The Bosch INTUVIA LCD display with remote control allows for easy control and monitoring of the system. The charger is a Bosch STANDARD Charger with a charging current of 4A.

Overall, the MACINA AERA 671 LFC offers a well-thought-out combination of performance, comfort and functionality, making it an attractive choice for discerning cyclists.