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KrossEarth
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Origin
Kross introduced the Earth in 2016 as its XC race weapon — positioned above the Hexagon and Level in terms of component quality and frame engineering. The Earth name became associated with World Cup-adjacent performance after Kross's sponsored athletes raced related platforms at elite XC events. The top Earth 3.0 blurs into carbon territory with its hybrid alloy/carbon construction.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium Superlite — thermally treated alloy for increased stiffness and fatigue resistance; top builds (Earth 3.0) feature carbon rear triangle via trunnion system; hardtail
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT M8100 1×12 (Earth 3.0); Shimano SLX M7100 1×12 (Earth 2.0); Shimano Deore M5100 1×11 (Earth 1.0)
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc, XT or SLX grade (build-dependent)
- Wheels
- 29" (XC standard); WTB i23 rims on upper builds
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed delivers elite-level shifting precision and durability
- Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph OEM tire choice is genuinely race-worthy
- Carbon rear stays on 3.0 meaningfully improve trail compliance vs all-alloy rivals
−Weaknesses
- Frame weight still higher than full-carbon XC bikes at this component level
- No dropper post routing on lower Earth builds
- Limited dealer network outside Central/Eastern Europe reduces service accessibility
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