Apollo Bikes- 2009 Bicycle Range

Taos C Mens 26” (65cm) 27 Speed Cross Country MTB

Astounding value for money, the all new 2009 Taos C brings carbon to an absolutely affordable level. Compromises – none. Components – the best. Performance – can’t be beaten. Come ride with us on the Taos C in this, our 30th year.

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Pearl Blue / Natural Carbon

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Full Specifications
Frame Geometries

FRAME		Apollo Custom made Hi-Modulus Carbon Fibre Monocoque design. Integrated headtube, snakestays and forged replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK		Rock Shox Dart 2, 100mm travel with Remote Lockout and Preload
HEADSET		FSA Ahead Integrated 1 1/8" Sealed
HANDLEBAR		Easton EA50 31.8mm Alloy
GRIP		Apollo Dual Density Kraton / Gel
HEADSTEM		Easton EA50 31.8mm Alloy
CRANKSET		TruVativ Blaze 3.0 - 170/175mm 22T X 32T X 44T
PEDALS		VP High Impact Alloy with alloy cage, Chromoly axles
F.DERAILLEUR		Sram X-7
R.DERAILLEUR		Sram X-9
SHIFT LEVERS		Sram X-7 27 Speed 1:1 Actuation
FREEWHEEL		Sram PG970 9 Speed 11 - 32T cassette

CHAIN		KMC Z-9000
BRAKES		Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic front and rear
RIMS		Alex ID-19 32h Double Wall Alloy Black
FRONT HUB		Formula 32h Disc Alloy Hub with quick release
REAR HUB		Formula 32h Disc Alloy Hub with quick release
SPOKES		Black Stainless Steel 14g
TYRES		Michelin Country AT 26 X 2.0"
SADDLE		Prologo Vertigo
SEATPOST / CLAMP		Easton EA50 27.2mm Micro Adjust 350mm with alloy clamp
EXTRAS		TruVativ ISIS Drive Bottom Bracket
COLOURS		Pearl Blue / Natural Carbon
SIZES		15", 17", 19", 21"

* Specifications subject to change at any time without notice.

SIZE	15”	17”	19”	21”
TT	530	570	590	606
HT	100	110	120	155
SA	73°	73°	73°	73°
ST1	379	430	481	532
HA	71°	71°	71°	71°
WB	992	1032	1052	1078
CS	420	420	420	425
FO	38	38	38	37

TT = VIRTUAL TOP TUBE LENGTH, HT = HEAD TUBE LENGTH, SA = SEAT TUBE ANGLE, ST1 = SEAT TUBE LENGTH, HA = HEAD TUBE ANGLE, WB = WHEEL BASE LENGTH, CS = CHAINSTAY LENGTH, FO = FORK OFFSET LENGTH