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.
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SizingWhat size MTB Elite do I need?
cm
Enter your height to see the size Reid recommends.
Reid MTB Elite size chart
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.
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
0.80lowest (climbing)
2.91highest (speed)
Very low climbing gear
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.