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- 6061 Butted Aluminum
- Groupset
- Mountain Mix
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Brodie Hellion and 2008 Brodie Hellion.
- Equipment
2010 Brodie Hellion has 10 mm more front travel than 2008 Brodie Hellion in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2010 Brodie Hellion had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2008 Brodie Hellion.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest2.91:1Total range423%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest2.91:1Total range423%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2010 Brodie Hellion
2008 Brodie Hellion
Overview
Model Year
2010
2008
Brand
Brodie
Brodie
Model
Hellion
Hellion
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$849.00
$949.00
Colors
White
Frost White
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L
Weight
—
34.1 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 Butted Aluminum
6061 aluminum
Fork
Suntour Duro DJ, 130mm travel
Marzocchi MZ Super Comp, 120mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.4 trigger
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.5
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Truvativ Ruktion, 22/32+bash teeth
Truvativ Ruktion, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ
TruVativ
Cassette
Shimano HG-40
Shimano HG-50
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
—
Shimano HG40
Pedals
Wellgo DH Flats
Wellgo DH Flats
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB-5 Mechanical w/7" rotor brakes, Avid FR-5 front/Avid FR- 5 rear levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde w/V7 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" TH 855
Handlebar
Brodie Lo Rise
Brodie FR Lo Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Brodie 4-bolt
Brodie FR
Saddle
Brodie FR
Brodie FR
Seatpost
Brodie 2-bolt, 31.6mm diameter
Brodie 2-bolt, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano M475
Front: Formula DC20, Rear: Shimano M475
Rims
Front: Alex SX-44, Rear: Ales SX-44, 32-hole
Alex DP-20
Spokes
Stainless steel
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass
Front Tire
26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.