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KTMScarp
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Origin
The Scarp is KTM's aluminium answer to riders who want full suspension without a carbon price tag. Using the brand's SLL (Straight-Line-Link) rear suspension — a Horst-link four-bar design — it achieves 90 mm of active, anti-squat rear travel that works well under pedalling load. Positioned below the carbon Lycan in the line-up, the Scarp remains a solid choice for recreational XC and light trail riding where a hardtail feels too unforgiving.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 triple-butted aluminium, Straight-Line-Link (SLL) rear suspension design, 90 mm rear travel; 148×12 mm thru-axle rear; moulded chainstay protection
- Drivetrain
- 1×12 SRAM SX Eagle: SX Eagle rear derailleur, SX Eagle trigger shifter, SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 cassette
- Brakes
- Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc, 2-piston; Shimano RT54 CENTER LOCK 180 mm front / 160 mm rear rotors
- Wheels
- 29" aluminium, thru-axle; tubeless-ready rim on higher trims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- SLL four-bar rear suspension pedals efficiently without excessive bobbing
- SRAM SX Eagle 1×12 gives a broad gear range for mixed-terrain XC riding
- Full suspension at an aluminium price point — practical value proposition
−Weaknesses
- 90 mm rear travel is limited for technical enduro terrain
- Aluminium frame adds weight vs comparable carbon FS bikes
- 2-piston MT201 brakes lose power on long descents compared to 4-piston options
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