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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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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.
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. | ||
| Size | 42cm | 46cm | 48cm | 52cm |
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| 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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