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Blurring
the line between XC and light All-Mountain, the IBEX Asta
series bikes have 4" travel, front and rear with the
capability to handle some pretty tough terrain. The handling
and light weight of these bikes may say pure XC,
but the rugged durability built into them, as well as their
exceptional trail manners, give the Astas the ability to
cross over into the light All-Mountin category without a
problem.
The
Asta Comp X7 offers one of the best values anywhere for
a fast and light full-suspension bike for racing, single-track
and all-around trail use. Our Asta Comp proved itself to
be one of the most sparkling introductions of 2006 and 2007...
and 2008 gets even better! The Asta frame was improved for
2007 with new lighter triple-butted 6069 aluminum, longer
travel at a full 4" and revised geometry for more room
in the cockpit and a more stable ride. For '08 the Asta
Comp steps up yet again adding Avid Juicy-5 hydraulic disc
brakes and a Rock Shox Recon SL Air fork to an already great
mix of components.
The
Asta Comp X7 features a SRAM X7 drivetrain with X7 Trigger
shifters, X7 front derailleur, an upgrade to X9 on the rear
derailleur, and an FSA Moto crankset with MegaExo integrated
bottom-bracket. It's definitely worth noting that, as good
as X7 was before, it's even better now... built to the same
specs as SRAM's previous X9 components.
Powerful
Avid Juicy-5 disc brakes provide flawless stopping while
Rock Shox beautifully matched Ario 2.2 rear shock and 100mm
Recon SL Air fork (both w/ lockout) smooth the rockiest
trails. The Asta's frame has been purpose-built for XC,
singletrack and fast trails wit 4-bar type linkage, fully
gusseted front triangle and full cartridge bearing pivots.
And
we haven't skimped on the rest of the Asta Comp's components,
either. The Comp X7 includes a quality built wheelset with
Sun's new Equalizer rims on Novatec 4/2 sealed bearing hubs
mounted with grippy WTB ExiWolf tires. The cockpit is appointed
with TruVativ XR alloy handlebar, stem & seatpost, as
well as Shimano clipless pedals, WTB grips and a WTB Pure
V Race saddle.
The
time has come to feed your craving for full-suspension.
And, the Asta Comp X7 leaves no doubt... if you favor SRAM
running gear and you're looking for the most bang for your
buck in an XC style FS bike, the 2008 IBEX Asta Comp X7
is the one!
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