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 RP23 BV shock with 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
• Fork: Rock Shox SID World Cup, air spring with Poploc remote lockout, external rebound damping, Motion Control, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm travel
• Headset: Ritchey Pro Logic Drop-In, for tapered head tube, 30mm shim stack
• Wheels:American Classic Tubeless Disc with AC130 front & AC 225 rear hubs, AC butted spokes & alloy nipples
• Tires: Geax Mezcal 26 x 2.1” front and 1.9”, TNT casing, folding
• Derailleurs: Shimano XTR M980 rear and XTR M986 34.9 mm top pull front
• Shiftlevers: Shimano XTR M980 Rapidfire Plus SL, 10-speed
• Chain: Shimano XTR M980
• Cassette:Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36
• Crankset:Shimano XTR M985, 40/28, 170mm (15”), 175 (17-21”)
• BB Set:Shimano XTR integrated with BB30 adpator
• Pedals:N/A
• Brakeset: Shimano XTR M985 hydraulic disc brakes with Deore XT 160mm 6-bolt rotors
• Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer OS, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 670mm
• Stem:Ritchey WCS 4-Axis, 6º rise x 90mm (15”), 100mm (17”), 110mm (19”) & 120mm (21”)
• Grips:Ritchey WCS Ergo Locking, foam
• Seat Post:Ritchey WCS 1B Carbon 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”, 17”, 19”, 21”
• Color: Victory Red/Pearl White
• Weight:23.25 lbs