TRAIL - AM - 29"
127mm / 135mm Rear travel
This is 29" wheels based geometry. Mullet setting is possible starting from this geometry.
TRAIL - AM - 27.5"
127mm / 135mm Rear travel
This is 27.5" wheels based geometry. This does not fit with 29" wheels or Mullet.
OVERVIEW
- TYPE: Aggressive Trail / All Mountain
- WHEELS SIZE: 29" F&R OR 27.5" F&R
- FRAME MATERIAL: 7005 T6 Alloy Hydroforming - Handcrafted in Italy
- SYSTEM: I-Link 2.0
- STD REAR SHOX: Rock Shox Deluxe Debonair Ultimate 190X45mm
- WHEEL TRAVEL: 127mm | 135mm (depending on the shock)
- BB SHELL: 73mm (Iscg 05 or 03 replaceabel bracket)
- DROPOUTS: 148X12mm (QR or Bolt Axle)
- WEIGHT: 2,90Kg (size M naked , Brushed - w/o: Shox, headset, rear Axle,clips)
- SIZE: S, M, L, XL or Tailor made (Rider tuned geometry)
- FEATURES EXTRA: compatibility with 190X51MM shock
- REVIEW:
FULLY DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED IN ITALY
The images are indicative and are only intended to show an example of the entire bicycle, they do not exactly correspond to the characteristics of the set-up proposed below
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
This size table based on your height is only a suggestion.
The optimal frame size also depends on other physical charactheristics and personal riding style.
Contact us to info@mdebikes.com if you need help to choose your size or if you want set a Rider tuned geometry
GEOMETRY 29/29
Shox: Rock Shox Deluxe 190x45mm
Tires: 29″x2.30 F | 29″X2.30 R
BB Drop: 27mm
SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
ST | 370 | 420 | 450 | 480 |
TTR | 565 | 590 | 615 | 640 |
REACH | 439 | 464 | 489 | 514 |
STACK | 602 | 608 | 613 | 620 |
SA | 77,9° | 77,9° | 77,9° | 77,9° |
HA | 65,5° | 65,5° | 65,5° | 65,5° |
HT | 100 | 105 | 110 | 120 |
BH | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 |
CS | 442 | 442 | 442 | 442 |
WB | 1193 | 1218 | 1243 | 1268 |
RIDER HT | 150-165cm | 165-175cm | 175-185cm | 185-200cm |
Whit 562mm axle-to-crown, 42mm Offset (29″ 150mm Fork): HA= 65° , SA= 77.4°, BH= 347mm
Whit 542mm axle-to-crown, 42mm Offset (29″ 130mm Fork): HA= 66° , SA= 78.3°, BH= 336mm
GEOMETRY 27.5/27.5
SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
ST | 370 | 420 | 450 | 480 |
TTR | 569 | 594 | 619 | 644 |
REACH | 440 | 465 | 490 | 515 |
STACK | 568 | 579 | 584 | 598 |
SA | 76,9° | 76,9° | 76,9° | 76,9° |
HA | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
HT | 100 | 110 | 115 | 130 |
BH | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
CS | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 |
WB | 1188 | 1213 | 1238 | 1263 |
RIDER HT | 150-165cm | 165-175cm | 175-185cm | 185-200cm |
Whit 532mm axle-to-crown, 46mm Offset (27.5″ 140mm Fork): HA= 65.5° , SA= 77.4°, BH= 338mm
Whit 522mm axle-to-crown, 46mm Offset (27.5″ 130mm Fork): HA= 66° , SA= 77.9°, BH= 333m
Shox: Rock Shox Deluxe 190x45mm
Tires: 27.5″x2.40 F | 27.5X2.40 R
BB Drop: 14mm
GALLERY
FRAME SPECS
- MAX FORK TRAVEL: 150mm
- REAR SHOCK SIZE: 190x45mm | 190x51mm
- SHOCK HARDWARE: 22mm X 8mm Front | Custom Rear (supplied with the frame)
- REAR TRAVEL: 127mm | 135mm
- HEADSET (TOP): 44mm zero stack
- HEADSET (BOTTOM): 56mm zero stack
- BB SHELL: 73mm BSA threaded
- REAR BRAKE MOUNT: 180mm post mount
- REAR AXLE: 148X12mm (Sram Maxle Std)
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: None
- ISCG TABS: ISCG 03 or 05 (1,5mm offset) replacable tab (05 supplied with the frame)
- SEATPOST DIAMETER: 30,9mm
- SEATPOST MAX INSERTION: S:230mm | M:290mm | L:320mm | XL:350mm
- SEAT CLAMP: 34,9mm
- MAX CHAINRING SIZE: 36T single (only boost crankset)
- MAX TIRE SIZE: 29X 2.4 (some 29x2.5 also fit) or 27,5×2.8 with +14mm dropouts
I-LINK 2.0
We totally re -drew our I-link suspension system.
New linkages , new point positions, new bigger axles, new Enduro bearings.
Our old I-link system was already an evolution of past versions. We had improve the system year by year for many time and it has been no easy to improve again a good system like the old I-link.
In order to get a significant improve we has been work a lot of time and we have tested many different solutions.
- NEW MAIN PIVOT: 15mm NEW ergal pivots (old pivots were 12.7mm)
- NEW ENDURO BEARINGS: introduce new bigger bearings, especially made by Enduro Bearings on our specification
- NEW ANTI-SQUAT BEHAVIOR: we incrased little bit the anti-squat curve starting point. The new system still improves the already excellent pedaling behavior of the old one
- LEVERAGE RATIO: the new system has a progressive compression curve with a range from 2.9 to 2.3. This fit well with both air or coil spring shocks
- ANTI-RISE: anti-rise curve remain under 100% from the sag position to end of travel, for a neutral effect on the brake forces
I-LINK 2.0 OUR ADVANCE VIRTUAL PIVOT SYSTEM
A very high performance system, very stable when pedaling, maximum efficiency and response in overcoming roughness. Proggressive behavior for an infinite rear travel feeling and for a perfect match also with spring shock absorbers. Totally free by braking forces.
I-link 2.0 a further evolutionary step the ultra-proven suspension system
FRAMESET
YOU CAN ORDER CARVE AS ONLY FRAME OR AS FRAMESET WITH SHOCK AND OTHER PARTS. THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS ARE THE FOLLOW
- SIZE: you can choose STD size or Rider Tuning Geometry
- DROPOUTS: 148X12MM QR AXLE or 148x12mm BOLT AXLE
- DROPOUT HANGER: you can add a spare rear hanger with a special price
- SHOCK SIZE:only 190mm shock
- HEADSET: MDE HS ZS44-ZS56 is available | you can choose to add to the order
- FRAME COLOR: many colors are available. Someone has a surchage
- DETAILS COLOR: Black Anodizing is the standard color for Cnc parts. Other colors are available with surcharge
- DECALS COLOR: there are some Std decals colors you can choose or we can do custom following your request
- SHOCK OPTION: some rear shocks are available and you can add to the order
- SEATPOST: some dropper post are available and you can add to the order
- STARTING PRICE: 2.090,00€ (1.713.11€ EX VAT)
AVAILABLE – ORDER NOW
CLICK BELOW AND SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS YOU CAN PLACE THE ORDER WITH 200,00€ OF DOWN PAYMENT. YOU WILL DO THE BALANCE WHEN YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY TO BE SHIPPED. DELIVERY TIME 60 DAYS AFTER ORDER CONFIRMATIONFAQ
INTENDED USE
Classification for Bicycle Usage
This category also covers the requirements of categories 1-2. It also includes use on more difficult and unpaved terrain. The capacity of these bikes includes occasional jumps up to a maximum height of 60 cm. Jumps of this magnitude can cause landing accidents for inexperienced cyclists, resulting in injuries, you need to know your abilities well and not push yourself beyond your limits. This category includes hardtail mountain bikes and short-travel full-suspension bikes
Max rider weight (clothing and protections included): 100 kg
A description of all categories and more information about intended use can be found here.
Do you have any questions? Click here to see answers to frequently asked questions
This varies greatly depending on tire make and model, but 29×2.4″ is generally the max you’d want in there. Some 2.5″ tires will be fine as well, but not all. We tested for asample the Maxxis Minion DHf 2 29×2.5.
The Carve is compatible with 27.5x 2.8″ tires (with +14mm dropouts). Also it could fit with the combo 29 front and 27.5 rear with +0.0 dropouts and in this case the max size could fit is 27.5×2.6″
Yes, the frame is delivered with a ISCG 05 tab and you can apply it if you need. The frame has a special interlocking that allow you to fix the tab in the right position. This is fixed by screwing the bottom bracket cap. Without any spacers the BB shell lenght is 71.5mm: so if you don’t use the ISCG Tab you have to put anyway the round spacer (also supplied with the frame) in order to cover the interlock and get the right (73mm) length.
With a proper boost chainring (52mm chainline), the Carve will accept a 36t chainring or smaller.
Our geometry is based on a 140mm 29″ fork with a 51 or 46mm offset. 150mm fork could also fit. We wouldn’t recommend less travel than 120mm, as the BB will get a bit low.
This bike uses semi-integrated headset cups. The upper is 44mm and the lower is 56mm. The SHIS name is ZS 44/28.6 ZS 56/40.
On the Carve 29″ the best fork travel is 130 or 140mm. On the Carve 27.5″ the best fork travel is 140 or 150mm.
Yes, the frame fit also with 190x51mm shock size.
We developed the suspension to work properly with M/M tuning shock. So it is easy to get shock also from other brands too. The shocks we offer with frame are all M/M .
Yes, i is possible you can order the frame just Brushed but take in mind that this finishing doesn’t have any protection and it will spoil very quickly. So we suggest to order the frame Brushed+clear coating
Rider tuned geometry doesn’t includ this possibilty. Normally we do a mass production of rear swingarms and the jig we use for them is a fixed jig. So we can not easy change this dimension. Also seat tube angle can not possible change due it will influence to much the suspension geometry. Take a look at Rider tuned geometry page in order to see which dimension is possible to change.
Rider tuned geometry does not include this possibility. The BB drop modification has an impact on seat tube angle and suspension geometry so we can not change this value.