Karst - XT
Balanced, Efficient, Fast.
If your Quest is All-Mountain confidence, incredible descending capability, and a bike capable of tackling technical singletrack, Karst is the bike for you. The floating-pivot suspension provides adept, sure-footed climbing, and efficient pedaling so you can reward yourself with an all-out ride down. Be confident on the up’s, the down’s, and everything in-between.
Front Fork Travel
140mm
Components
Fox Factory
Rear Travel
130mm
Material
Toray Carbon
Plush, Nimble, Refined.
With 140mm travel up front, and 130mm in the rear, the Karst is the most aggressive all-mountain bike on the market. It is exceptional, refined, and capable. The perfect “down country” addition to your fleet.
Light. Balanced. Progressive.
The Karst’s balanced geometry and progressive, floating-pivot suspension provides exceptional performance while climbing, increasing traction on the most difficult terrain.
Make your Mark.
Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, XT is the solution for your Quest Karst. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high-performance workhorse you can count on.
Components
Specs
Handlebar | Raceface Turbine Black |
Grip | Raceface Grippler Brown |
Headset Spacer | Chromag |
Forks | Fox 34 Factory 140 mm Kashima |
Rear Shock | Fox Float DPS 165x45 Kashima |
Dropper Post | Fox Transfer 100 mm Kashima |
Fox Transfer 125 mm Kashima | |
Fox Transfer 150 mm Kashima | |
Dropper Lever | Fox Transfer |
Saddle | Chromag Trailmaster Black |
| Chromag Trailmaster Brown |
Tires Front | Maxxis Assegai 29 |
Tires Rear | Maxxis Agressor DD 29 |
Tires | Maxxis Minion 29 Tan wall |
Crankset | Shimano XT 165 mm |
Chain Ring | Shimano XT 32 T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
Chain Stay Protector | STFU Trail |
Chain Guide | ISGC05 |
Cassette | Shimano XT 10-52T |
Derailleur | Shimano XT 12 spd |
Shifter | Shimano XT 12 spd |
Brakes Front | Shimano XT 4 piston |
Brakes Rear | Shimano XT 4 piston |
Rotors Front | Shimano XT 180 mm |
Rotors Rear | Shimano XT 180 mm |
Chain | KMC 12 Spd |
Stem | Raceface Turbine 35 mm |
Karst Geometry
M | L | XL | |
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A. Seat post insert length | 170mm | 200mm | 230mm |
B. Reach | 440mm | 470mm | 500mm |
C. Top tube length, horizontal | 590mm | 623mm | 658mm |
D. Stack | 602mm | 620mm | 629mm |
E. Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1214mm | 1250mm |
F. Chainstay length | 444.5mm | 444.5mm | 444.5mm |
G. Front center | 736mm | 772mm | 807mm |
H. Bb drop | 36mm | 36mm | 36mm |
I. Bb height | 339mm | 339mm | 339mm |
J. Seat tube angle | 76°° | 76°° | 76°° |
K. Head tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° |
L. Seat tube length | 440mm | 480mm | 520mm |
M. Head tube length | 95mm | 110mm | 125mm |
N. Bike stand over height (29“*2.35”) | 731.4mm | 732.8mm | 735.9mm |