ABOUT THE BIKEXTA 1.0 - Trail Ready with No Disclaimers Usually, when a hardtail mountain bike comes in under 700, you know not to put it through too much abuse. But that's not the case for the Alubike XTA 1.0. With a 27 speed Shimano Altus drivetrain, Shimano cranks, Clarks hydraulic disc brakes, and a Suntour Fork with a lockout: this bike is ready to hit the trail. SPEC HIGHLIGHTS Shimano Altus 3x9 Drivetrain Suntour Fork w/Lockout Clarks Hydraulic Disc Brakes 6061 Aluminum Frame ABOUT THE MANUFACTURERAlubike is the premier brand of the Mercurio Bicycle Group which has been making bikes in Mexico since 1967. Each of their bikes are designed, engineered, and assembled in Mexico in one of the most modern bicycle manufacturing facilities in the world. Alubike is a brand that was created to emulate the business model of US Brand, Fuji Bikes. This is no mistake as Pat Cunnane, the founder and former CEO of Fuji, is a close business partner and adviser to the company. The result is a bike brand that aims to offer the best quality for your dollar at any price point. The Alubike team also strives to only provide the best quality possible with no shortcuts. Performance, durability, and longevity are the hallmarks of their design process, with no detail left to chance. They prefer to use quality parts from brands like Shimano all the way down to the hubs. Additionally they value feedback from their customers and are always looking for ways to improve. As a result, they have one of the best warranty programs in the Industry. When you buy an Alubike product, you are getting a great bike at a fair price and a commitment to excellence from a company that wants to earn your lifetime business. Frame: 6061 Aluminum alloy Fork: SR Suntour XCT30-HLO Handlebar: Vital Brand alloy 31.8mm/740mm Grips: Vital Brand soft pvc Stem: Vital Brand alloy 31.8mm/90mm+-7D Seatpost: Vital Brand alloy 30.9x400mm Saddle: Vital Brand MTB Brakes: Clarks Hydraulic Disc with Shimano rotor SM-RT10 Shifters: Shimano Altus 3x9speed Front derailleur: Shimano Rear derailleur: Shimano Cassette: Shimano 11-36T 9speed Chain: Shimano 9s Crankarm: Shimano FC-MT101 22-44T 3speed, alloy 175mm Bottom Bracket: Sealed 122.5mm Wheels: Vital Brand alloy double-wall 32H Tires: Continental 29x2.35" Front Hub: Shimano HB-TX505 alloy 32H with QR Rear Hub: Shimano HB-TX505 alloy 32H center lock Weight: 33.5lbs supply chain issues may result in actual bike specifications to have substitutions of comparable quality parts