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Motobecane Mirage SL-XTL
Carbon Fork, Aluminum Road Bike, Shimano Claris 16 Speed with XTL Brake Lever Upgrade
SALE $649
$1599
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  • FREE XTL Brake Levers (Normally $120+)
  • Straight Blade Carbon Fork
  • Light/Strong Semi-Compact Aluminum Design
  • Shimano Claris 16 Speed STI
  • Fast Aero Weinmann DP18 Wheels
  • FSA Compact Double Cranks + FREE Road Pedals

Motobecane Mirage SL-XTL Size Chart | Between sizes? Size down for more crotch clearance; size up for taller handlebars/longer reach.
47cm - 5'0" to 5'3"
50cm - 5'3" to 5'6"
52cm - 5'6 to 5'8"
54cm - 5'8" to 5'10"
56cm - 5'10" to 6'0"
58cm - 6'0" to 6'1"
60cm - 6'1" to 6'2"
62cm - 6'3" to 6'4"
64cm - 6'4" +
*Approximate sizing - final choice depends on personal preference.

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Save Up to 60% Off* Mirage SL-XTL Carbon Fork Aluminum Road Bikes with Shimano Claris 16 Speed Drivetrain

WELL EQUIPPED with XTL Brake Lever Technology:
EXTRA levers mounted left and right of the stem = easier and quicker braking from the bar tops.
Normally a ~$120 to $150 upcharge in shops. See video below.

Real rider quotes about XTL / cross-top levers:
"...on the bar top in traffic and hazardous situations and they really come in handy"
"I love them. I'm really glad they came with the bike"
"They're great. I have brakes at my fingertips no matter where my hands are"
"...easier to apply when stopped with one leg off the bike"

2026 Features:
Straight Blade Carbon fork for precise, comfortable riding
Semi-Compact lightweight aluminum frame, comparable to Trek road-bike style geometry
Shimano Claris STI 2x8 drivetrain for convenient braking and shifting in one location
Aluminum dual-pivot brake calipers for controlled braking
FSA aluminum compact double crankset
Weinmann DP18 aero-section wheelset to reduce wind resistance

ON SALE $649, compare at $1599. Compare to $1100+ Trek or Specialized carbon fork road bikes with Shimano STI shifters.

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Motobecane Mirage SL-XTL: perfect for the entry-to-sport level rider wanting the performance of an aluminum frame, the comfort of a carbon fork, and a factory-direct sale price.

XTL Brake Lever Upgrade:
Extra brake levers mounted left and right of the stem give quicker, easier braking from the bar-top position. Riders say they are especially useful in traffic, hazardous situations, and stop-and-go riding.

2026 Features:
Straight Blade Carbon forks for precise and comfortable riding
Semi-Compact aluminum frame with replaceable rear derailleur hanger and 2 bottle mounts
Shimano Claris STI 2x8 speed drivetrain with compact double cranks
Aluminum dual-pivot brake calipers
Shimano front and rear derailleurs
Weinmann DP18 aero-section double-wall aluminum wheelset
Factory-packed FREE road pedals as shown

Compare to: Trek or Specialized carbon fork road bikes with Shimano STI shifters at $1100+.

Compare Our Bike Trek Specialized
Make / Model Motobecane
Mirage SL-XTL
Trek
Domane AL 2 Gen 4
Specialized
Diverge E5
Price $649 $1,199.99 $1,349.99
Weight 24.1 lb 23.26 lb 22 lb 9.2 oz
Carbon Fork Yes Yes Yes
Shimano Claris Yes Yes Yes
Note *Weights can vary +/-5% due to size/production variables
Frame
New Semi-Compact / HandCrafted Aluminum, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2xH2O bosses. Headtube L: 47/50/52/54/56/58/60/62/64CM = 115/130/140/150/170/190/210/230/250mm.
Fork
Kinesis StraightBlade 12K CARBON Fiber, 1.125 inch steerer. Steerer length: 47/50/52/54/56/58/60/62/64CM = 200/215/225/235/255/275/295/315/335mm.
Crankset
FSA Tempo Compact Double, 50/34T, HG C-Ring, Alloy Square Black crank. 170/172.5/175mm for 47-52 / 54-56 / 58-64cm, with CrMo M8 bolts.
Bottom Bracket
BB-7420ST Cartridge Seal Oversized Bearings, JIS Square, Chromo spindle, 68mm shell x 110mm spindle.
Pedals
FREE factory-packed bonus platform ROAD PEDALS as shown.
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-2400 front derailleur, 31.8mm, for double.
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris RD-2400 rear derailleur.
Shifters
Shimano Claris ST-2400 STI 2x8 speed shifters.
Cassette / Freewheel
8-speed cassette sprocket, 11-34T.
Chain
KMC X8 narrow chain, CN 1/2 x 3/32".
Hubs
J-Tech aluminum with quick release.
Spokes
Stainless steel.
Rims
Fast AeroSection Weinmann DP18 alloy 700C double-wall aluminum, machined brake track.
Tires
Kenda high-pressure road 700c, Presta valve tubes.
Brakes
Alloy melt-forged mechanical dual-pivot caliper brake, black. Front with P453 EN pads, reach 39-49mm.
Brake Levers
Shimano Claris ST-2400 STI 2x8 speed shifter levers plus XTL cross-top brake levers.
Handlebar
Alloy black, center 26.0mm. 390/410/430mm for 47-52 / 54-56 / 58-64cm. D/R: 138/108mm.
Stem / Headset
Alloy threadless stem. EXT (-7°) 90/100/110mm for 47-52 / 54-56 / 58-64cm, C/S 26.0/28.6x41mm / H852-1-1/8" steel threadless headset, H:22mm, ED black, without top adjust unit.
Tape / Grip
Black gel synth cork.
Saddle
Road racing saddle with comfort channel.
Seat Post
Kalloy alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm.
Size 475052545658606264
Seat Tube Angle (°) 75.575.174.774.273.673.172.872.572.3
Standover (inches) 27.5 29 29.5 30.4 31.3 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.4
Top Tube (inches) 19.1619.9620.3420.7121.2121.7822.2022.6423.07
Chain Stay (mm) 408.0408.0409.0410.0410.0411.0411.0412.0413.0
Head Tube Angle (°) 70.272.172.873.073.573.873.973.974.0
Head Tube Length (mm) 115.0130.0140.0150.0170.0190.0210.0230.0250.0
Effective Top Tube (mm) 503 525 536 547 562 578 5890 601 612

Tolerance +/-2mm. Top tubes slope upward to head tube. Use the general size guide plus effective top tube for sizing.

MR MTR99: "...bought on line from bikesdirect.com, so far so good, reliable bike and very useful...I love it, great for commuting"

AB: "pretty good value...would I recommend buying this? Yeah..."

WELL EQUIPPED with NEW XTL Brake Lever Technology:
EXTRA Levers Mounted Left And Right Of Stem = Easier+Quicker Braking
NORMALLY ~$120 to $150 UpCharge In Shops (See video, below)


Real Rider Quotes About XTL / Cross Top Levers:

"...on the bar top in traffic and hazardous situations and they really come in handy"
"I love them. I'm really glad they came with the bike"
" they're great. I have brakes at my fingertips no matter where my hands are"
"...easier to apply when stopped with one leg off the bike"

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