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ENDURO - PARK - AM/Trail
155mm / 160mm / 165mm Rear travel

Mde Born in the Alps wheel 27,5
REAR
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FRONT

OVERVIEW

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CHOOSE YOUR SIZE

S
150-165CM
M
165-175CM
L
175-185CM
XL
185-200CM

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 27.5/27.5

mde 2020 born in the alps damper 27,5 geometry
Geometry based on 552mm axle-to-crown (160mm Fork)
Shox: Rock Shox Super Deluxe 230x65mm
Tires: 27.5″x2.40
BB Drop: 12mm
SIZESMLXL
ST390420450480
TTR565590615640
REACH418443468493
STACK615620615635
SA76,5°76,5°76,5°76,5°
HA65°65°65°65°
HT110115125140
BH342342342342
CS428428428428
WB1163118812131238
RIDER HT150-165cm165-175cm175-185cm185-200cm

GALLERY

FRAME SPECS

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I-LINK 2.0

For 2020 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.

Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Damper Brushed detail I-Link 2.0
  • 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
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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

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FRAMESET

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YOU CAN ORDER DAMPER 27.5 AS ONLY FRAME OR AS FRAMESET WITH SHOCK AND OTHER PARTS. THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS ARE THE FOLLOW

CLICK BELOW AND SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR FRAMESET. YOU CAN PLACE THE ORDER WITH A 30% OF DOWN PAYMENT.
 YOU WILL DO THE BALANCE WHEN YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY TO BE SHIPPED

RACE BIKE SPECS

The images are indicative and are only intended to show an example of the whole bicycle, they do not exactly correspond to the characteristics of the set-up proposed below

CLICK BELOW AND SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR RACE BIKE. YOU CAN PLACE THE ORDER WITH A 30% OF DOWN PAYMENT.
 YOU WILL DO THE BALANCE WHEN YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY TO BE SHIPPED

A' LA CARTE

WE CAN FOLLOW YOUR REQUEST. SEND US THE LIST OF COMPONETS YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET ON YOUR DREAM BIKE. WE WILL SEND YOU A QUOTATION AND WE WILL DISCUSS WITH YOU TO FIX THE BEST OPTIONS FOR YOUR NEEDS.  CONTACT US: info@mdebikes.com

INTENDED USE

Classification for Bicycle Usage

This category also covers the requirements of categories 1-3. In addition it includes use on very harsh, obstacle-scattered terrain with steep gradients and consequently higher speeds.  This category is not suitable for regular use in bike parks and the “North Shore” sections. Due to frequent stress, these bikes should be inspected after each ride. Full suspension bikes with mid-level travel are typical in this category.

Max rider weight (clothing and protections included): 110 kg

A description of all categories and more information about intended use can be found here.

FAQ

Do you have any questions? Click here to see answers to frequently asked questions

This varies greatly depending on tire make and model, but 27.5×2.5″ is generally the max you’d want in there. Some 2.6″ tires will be fine as well, but not all. We tested for asample the Maxxis Minion DHR 2 27.5×2.6″.

The Damper 27,5” is compatible only with 27.5″ wheels.

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 Damper will accept a 36t chainring or smaller.

Our geometry is based on a 160mm 27,5″ fork with a 42mm offset. We wouldn’t recommend less travel than that, as the BB will get a bit low. 170mm or 180mm are also fine if that’s your preference.

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.

With 230x65mm shock the rear travel will be 165mm and the frame could fit with both the forks 160mm or 170mm.

Yes, the frame fit also with 216x63mm shock size using the special shock link. The frame is delivered only with the 230mm shock link. You can choose the 216mm shock link or to get both on the configurator.

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.

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