Big-block performance in a lightweight package—that's been Dakar XCR's claim to fame. And this year's versions get more of the good stuff—lighter weight, more supple suspension travel, better hook-up and more trail-tracking handling precision.

XCR still uses our proven mp3 suspension, one of the most field-tested, meticulously refined multi-link suspensions on the planet. We cranked it way up for 2011 with new, asymmetric chainstays that provide better lateral stiffness, excellent chain clearance and the always-active terrain-following suspension action we're known for.

• Frame: Full high modulus carbon main frame, stays and bell crank, Dyad XC Ultra lay-up, 100mm travel mp3 linkage design, SST size-specific tube diameters, tapered head tube, asymmetrical chainstays, stainless steel chainstay protector, cartridge bearing pivots, Fox Float RP2 BV shock with 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
• Fork: Fox 32FRL, F.I.T. damper, air spring, external rebound adjustor, lever-actuated lockout, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm travel
• Headset: Ritchey Pro Logic Drop-In, for tapered head tube, 30mm shim stack
• Wheels: Mavic XM317 eyeletted disc rims, 32H, Shimano Deore XT M775 Center Lock disc hubs, DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm stainless steel spokes
• Tires: Geax Mezcal 26 x 2.1 front and 1.9 rear, folding
• Derailleurs: Shimano Deore XT M773 Shadow rear and XT M771 34.9mm top pull front
• Shiftlevers: Shimano Deore XT M770 Rapidfire Plus SL, 10-speed
• Chain: KMC X10SL
• Cassette: Shimano HG81, 11-34, 10-speed
• Crankset: Shimano Deore XT M770 Hollowtech II, 42/32/24, 170mm (15”), 175mm (17-21”)
• BB Set: Shimano Deore XT integrated with BB30 adaptor
• Pedals: N/A
• Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT M775 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm Center Lock rotors
• Handlebar: Ritchey Pro Rizer, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 670mm
• Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis, 6º rise x 90mm (15”), 100mm (17”), 110mm (19”) & 120mm (21”)
• Grips: Jamis Lock-On, dual density
• Seat Post: Ritchey Pro 2B OS, 31.6 x 350mm, with alloy clamp & cromo seatpin
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Team, flex-tuned shell, DNA padding, ABR corners, Nicro rails
• Sizes: 15” ONLY 15" LEFT IN VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES. GET YOURS WHILE THEY LAST
• Color: Golden Gate/Pearl White
• Weight: 24.75 lbs