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Motobecane HAL 5.5 EXPERT 29er/27.5+
Up to 150mm Full Ssuspension Boost, Deore M6100 1X12, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, RockShox Air
SALE $1499
$3499
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  • 6061 aluminum full suspension Boost frame
  • RockShox 35 Silver TK 150mm Solo Air fork
  • KS 582RL rear air shock with lockout
  • Shimano Deore M6100 1X12
  • Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes/180mm rotors
  • WTB TCS rims, Maxxis TR tires, FREE DropperPost

Motobecane HAL 5.5 EXPERT 27PLUS or 29ER Size Chart | Between sizes? Size down for more crotch clearance
27.5 have approx 0.5" more crotch room when straddling
16.5in / 42cm: 5'6" to 5'8"
18in / 46cm: 5'8" to 5'11"
19in / 48cm: 5'10" to 6'1"
21in / 52cm: 6'0" to 6'5"+
*approx. sizing - your final choice is up to personal preferences

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Save Up to 60% Off* Motobecane HAL 5.5 EXPERT 27PLUS or 29ER, Full Suspension Boost Mountain Bike

What is the best deal for a 6061 aluminum full-suspension Boost trail mountain bike with Shimano Deore M6100?
The Motobecane HAL 5.5 EXPERT 27PLUS or 29ER is built around a 6061 aluminum Boost full-suspension frame with 135mm rear travel, internal dropper routing, 148mm rear spacing and room for up to 27.5x2.8 or 29x2.4 tires. It pairs that frame with a RockShox 35 Silver TK Solo Air 150mm Boost fork and a KS 582RL rear air shock with rebound and lockout.

At this sale price, the HAL 5.5 EXPERT gives riders a full Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 drivetrain, Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes, WTB TCS rims, Pro Level Maxxis tubeless-ready tires and a FREE KS E-TEN-I internal dropper post.

TRUE HORST Link Technology = Proven responsive when accelerating, perfect bike performance and efficiency when pedaling while also staying confident and poised when descending over rough terrain.

TOP REVIEWS The HAL 5.5 EXPERT 27PLUS or 29ER is designed to balance climbing efficiency and downhill capability, making it a strong value for riders who want a well-equipped full-suspension trail bike with modern Boost spacing, wide-range Shimano Deore gearing and choice of 27.5+ or 29er wheels.

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Key Features:
Frame: 6061 aluminum HAL 5.5 Boost full-suspension frame with 148mm rear Boost spacing, 68mm BSA bottom bracket shell, replaceable hanger, internal dropper routing and 135mm rear travel
Fork / Rear Shock: RockShox 35 Silver TK Solo Air 150mm Boost fork with 15x110mm Maxle Lite axle and KS 582RL rear air shock with rebound and lockout
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 with SL-M6100-IR Rapidfire Plus shifter, RD-M6100 SGS Shadow Plus rear derailleur and 10-51T cassette
Brakes: Shimano Deore BL-M6100 / BR-M6100 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT54 180mm centerlock rotors
Wheels: 29er uses WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims with Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4 EXO/TR tires; 27.5+ uses WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 rims with Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.8 EXO/TR tires
Extras: KS E-TEN-I internal dropper seatpost, WTB SL8 Comp saddle and Wellgo platform pedals

Model Motobecane
HAL 5.5 EXPERT
27PLUS / 29ER
Trek
Fuel EX 5 Gen 7
Specialized Stumpjumper 15
EVO Alloy Comp
Price $1499 $2,999.99 $3,999.99
Weight* Approx. 31 to 32.9 lbs when converted tubeless 37.53 lb (M) 36 lb 7.8 oz (S4)
Frame 6061 aluminum Boost full-suspension frame, 135mm rear travel Aluminum full-suspension frame Aluminum full-suspension frame
Note *Weights can vary by size, production, color, wheel choice and component substitutions. Trek and Specialized are aluminum full-suspension trail bikes selected for similar mainstream trail positioning and travel class.
Frame
HAL 5.5 Boost 6061 aluminum full-suspension frame with 68mm BSA bottom bracket shell, 148mm Boost rear spacing, replaceable hanger, 160mm post disc mount, internal dropper routing and 135mm rear travel. Max tire listed: 27.5x2.8 / 29x2.4.
Fork
RockShox 35 Silver TK-A1 Solo Air fork, 150mm travel, 15x110mm Maxle Lite Boost thru axle, 51mm offset and black finish.
Bar / Stem / Saddle / Seatpost
Handlebar: 6061 alloy rise bar, 31.8mm clamp, 760mm width, 20mm rise, 9-degree sweep / Stem: alloy A-head stem, 31.8mm clamp, 60/70/80/90mm by size / Grips: VP PP/TPR lock-on with single aluminum clamp / Saddle: WTB SL8 Comp 142x265mm / Seatpost: KS E-TEN-I internal dropper, 30.9x385mm, 100mm travel, with KGP remote. (insert seatpost min 2 inches below lowest top tube weld / maintain clamp collar tightness)
Rear Shock
KS 582RL air rear shock, 184mm eye-to-eye x 44mm stroke, with preload, dual-control rebound and lockout.
Shifters / Derailleurs
Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR right shifter, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus with optical gear display, I-Spec EV attachment / Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS Shadow Plus 12-speed rear derailleur / Front derailleur: n/a.
Chain / Gears
Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T 12-speed Hyperglide+ cassette / Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed chain with Quick-Link.
Cranks / Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore FC-M6100-1 crankset, 175mm, 32T, 2-piece design, for 12-speed drivetrain / Shimano BSA MTB 68 bottom bracket included with crankset.
Brakes
Shimano Deore BL-M6100 / BR-M6100 hydraulic disc brake set with resin pads / Shimano SM-RT54 centerlock 180mm rotors.
Wheels / Tires
29er wheelset: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29er / 700c rims, 32 hole, disc only, black anodized, PV drilled, pinned joint; Shimano HB-MT410-B 15x110 front hub and FH-MT410-B 12x148 rear hub, centerlock disc; Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4 60TPI EXO/TR tubeless-ready foldable tires.
27.5+ wheelset: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5 / 650b rims, 32 hole, disc only, black anodized, PV drilled, pinned joint; Shimano HB-MT410-B 15x110 front hub and FH-MT410-B 12x148 rear hub, centerlock disc; Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.8 60TPI EXO/TR tubeless-ready foldable tires.
Motor/Battery/Controller
n/a (does not apply)
Weight / Widest Tire
Approx. 31 to 32.9 lbs when converted tubeless per customer reports / Max tire*: 27.5x2.8 or 29x2.4. Tire fit not guaranteed due to tire/manufacturer variation.
Extras
FREE Wellgo platform MTB pedals, FREE KS E-TEN-I internal dropper post
Size 42cm 46cm 48cm 52cm
Head Tube Angle 66.0 66.0 66.0 66.0
Seat Tube Angle 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Head Tube Length (mm) 110.0 120.0 130.0 140.0
Effective Top Tube (mm) 585.0 605.0 620.0 645.0
Chainstay (mm) 453.0 453.0 453.0 453.0
Standover (inch) 27.5 / 29 28.4 / 29 30 / 30.5 30.8 / 31.25 32.3 / 32.9
HT and ST angles in degrees. Units in mm unless otherwise noted (+/-2).
Top tubes slope upwards to HT. Standover is on axis with the BB.

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