MTB Elite
OverviewAbout the Reid MTB Elite
The Reid MTB Elite is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $699.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size MTB Elite do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Reid recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 157 to 165 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 178 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 178 to 185 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 to 190 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 3 in |
Rider heights from Reid's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Reid
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $699.99, RRP AUD (Reid Cycles, checked 27 Sep 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Head angle
- 69 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1124 mm
- Chainstay
- 435 mm
- BB drop
- 55 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus/Acera
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Alloy single chainset, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- 11-40
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brake
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- 27.5 alloy double wall 32H rims, alloy QR hubs
- Stock tyre
- 27.5x2.35
- Fork material
- Uding U6, 100mm travel
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- Uding U6
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 69 deg head angle points to steeper, climbing and XC handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.8 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (backfill 2026-09-27: reidcycles.com.au), verified 2026-09-27. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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