What are the lightest and most portable mountain bikes available?
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Specialized S-Works Epic 9 Ultralight LTD
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£10818.53 ≈ | S-Works FACT 12m Carbon | 29 in | Full suspension (RockShox SID SL Ultimate front, RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate rear) | 12-speed | 8.56 kg | TRICKSTUFF Piccola 2-piston |
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A feather‑light, race‑focused full‑suspension XC bike built on a S‑Works FACT 12m carbon frame with 110mm front/rear travel (size M) and high‑end RockShox SL suspension, lightweight Roval wheels, SRAM XX SL drivetrain, and Trickstuff Piccola brakes. It targets elite cross‑country racers seeking the lightest production full‑suspension bike for maximum acceleration and efficiency. The production weight is about 8.56 kg (size M). ★ Ideal forIdeal for riders seeking the lightest and most portable mountain bikes because it uses a 1.589 g S‑Works FACT 12m carbon frame and a complete build weight of about 8.56 kg, minimizing mass for transport and fast acceleration.
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