X9 – THE NEXT STEP IN GRAVEL PERFORMANCE
New this year, the X9 is one of our most exciting 2021 models. We've taken the RX9 gravel philosophy and turned up the capability dial – the X9 is encroaching on XC trail MTB territory. We've selected the same responsive and comfortable double-butted 6061-T6 alloy tube-set that we use for the RX9 but tuned the geometry for the suspension fork. The frame has internal dropper post compatibility, neat flat mount disc brake fixings and plenty of tyre clearance to allow large volume 650b set-up or up to 42mm 700c if that's how you roll. It's all about the grin factor and the Fox 32 STEP-CAST AX fork lets you hit trails with more confidence than you might be used to on a gravel rig. 
As Fox say: "The 40mm short-travel specific fork features Fox's FLOAT EVOL air spring couple with the FIT 4 damper with three on-the-fly settings —Open, Medium, and Firm— making the AX adjustable for any adventure you find yourself on, planned or not. A lightweight 32 Step-Cast chassis with lockout means you'll still get great power transfer on those long stretches of fire road and pavement. With 40 mm of travel, you'll have predictable cornering and descending when the route gets rough." We can't argue with that.
The X9 is the hardcore mountain bikers gravel bike, or is it the other way around. Either way, it's a lot of fun to ride, you decide. 
 
SIZES AND COLOURS
Sizes
S,M,L,XL                         --- Please Select ---                         SMLXL                       
Colour
Sparks Blue
 
FRAME AND FORK
6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 650b.
Rear Shock
N/A
Headset
FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack
Fork
Fox 32 STEP-CAST AX 40mm
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head 12 x 167mm ( 142mm Hub)
 
DRIVETRAIN
Chain Device
Not Included
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Crankset
FSA Comet Direct 38t
Rear Mech
SRAM Apex
Chain
SRAM PC1110
Shifters
SRAM Apex
Cassette
SRAM PG1130 11-42 11spd
 
WHEEL AND TYRES
Wheelset
WTB ST i23 on Strange 650
Tyres
WTB Sendero 650x47 Tan
 
BRAKING
Brakes
SRAM Apex Hydraulic
 
FINISHING KIT
Seatpost
Strange Post 400 30.9
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Easton EA50
Saddle
Prologo Dimension
Handlebars
Easton EA50AX Alloy
Grips
Strange EAV Gel Bar Tape Black