KTM SCARP MT ELITE AXS

The "SCARP MT ELITE AXS" model from KTM, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its top-class specifications and high-quality build. The bike’s frame consists of a combination of premium carbon and an aluminium rear swingarm, ensuring excellent stability and a low weight of 12 kg. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 132 kg, ensuring high load-bearing capacity.

The SCARP MT ELITE AXS’s braking system comprises Shimano Deore M6100 brakes with 2-piston calipers, which provide reliable braking power. The front brake discs measure 180 mm and the rear 160 mm, ensuring optimum braking performance. The bike is fitted with a SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-speed drivetrain, operated by the SRAM GX Eagle AXS controller, which enables precise gear changes.

The front fork is a FOX 32 Float 29" Rhythm with 120 mm of travel and a remote control, allowing for easy adjustment to different types of terrain. The rear shock is a FOX Float DPS PerformanceElite measuring 190x45 mm and is also fitted with a remote control, offering additional comfort and control.

The crankset consists of an SRAM GX Eagle DUB with a 32-tooth chainring, whilst the cassette is an SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 with a 10–52-tooth range. These components ensure efficient power transfer and a wide range of gears. The handlebars are KTM Team flat 2X, 740 mm wide, fitted with KTM Team silicone grips for a secure grip.

The stem is a KTM Team MTB with a 7° angle, and the headset is a KTM Team drop/in measuring 1.1/8"-1.5". The tyres are Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR, sized 62-622 at both the front and rear, which provide good grip and stability. The wheelset consists of the following at the front: KTM Line – DT Swiss 370 CL 28L 110/15 / Ambrosio E30 Trail 28H 622x30TC / DT Competition 2.0 straight-pull black; and at the rear: KTM Line - DT Swiss 370 CL 28L 148/12 XD LN18 / Ambrosio E30 Trail 28H 622x30TC / DT Competition 2.0 straight-pull black, ensuring robust and reliable performance.

The saddle is a Selle San Marco RND with Manganese Rails, offering comfort even on long rides, and the seatpost is a KTM Comp Dropper with internal cable routing, allowing for easy height adjustment. The SCARP MT ELITE AXS is available at a price of 4399 EUR and offers excellent value for money for ambitious mountain bikers.