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KrossLea
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Origin
The Lea is Kross dedicated women-specific MTB, offered as a parallel hardtail line to the unisex Hexagon. It uses women-specific frame geometry, narrower handlebar width, and saddle choices tuned for female riders. The model has been in the catalogue since around 2010 and spans wheel sizes from 24" junior builds to 29" adult builds, making it one of the broadest women-specific MTB lines from any Central European manufacturer.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium frame; women-specific geometry; hardtail; 27.5" or 29" wheel clearance
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Acera M360 / Altus M315 2x8 (Lea 4.0); entry: Shimano Tourney 2x7; upper builds Shimano Cues 1x9
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, front and rear (Lea 4.0+)
- Wheels
- 27.5" (Lea 1.0-5.0); 29" (Lea 2.0 EQ); Kross Aluminium 584x25 rims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Women-specific geometry is genuinely engineered rather than cosmetic rebranding
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes are a strong safety spec for the price range
- Wide size/wheel-size range makes the Lea accessible from junior to adult riders
−Weaknesses
- SR Suntour fork spec is the limiting component at entry/mid builds
- Narrower handlebar improves comfort but reduces technical trail control for aggressive riders
- Heavy by modern MTB standards due to value-focused component choices
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