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KTMUltra
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Origin
The KTM Ultra has been a fixture in KTM Fahrrad's hardtail range since the mid-2000s, evolving from a 26" workhorse into a modern 29" cross-country platform. Built around an aluminium 6061 frame, different trim levels (Ride, Sport, Flite, Fun, Glorious) target very different budgets while sharing a common hardtail DNA. The range sits below the carbon Myroon in the KTM hierarchy and makes up the bulk of the brand's MTB volume.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 aluminium alloy, MTB geometry, 29" wheel-specific; QR 100 mm front / QR 135 mm rear axle (Ultra Ride 29 spec)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1×12 SRAM SX Eagle (Ultra Ride 29): SX Eagle trigger shifter, SX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 cassette, SX Eagle 34 T chainring; lower trims use 3×9 Shimano Altus
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 2-piston; 180 mm front / 160 mm rear Shimano RT10 CL rotors
- Wheels
- KTM Line 29", 32-spoke, Shimano hubs; 100 mm QR front / 135 mm QR rear
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Practical 1×12 Eagle drivetrain on the Ride spec keeps maintenance simple
- Well-proven 6061 frame construction — durable for everyday trail riding
- Maxxis Rekon Race tires roll fast and grip well on packed XC surfaces
−Weaknesses
- QR axle standard (not thru-axle) on base specs lags behind current MTB norms
- At ~14.3 kg the Ride trim is on the heavier side for serious XC racing
- Entry trims use 3×9 Altus — adequate but dated against modern 1× setups
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