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ENDURO - PARK - AM/Trail
150mm / 158mm / 165mm Rear travel

Mde Born in the Alps wheel 29
REAR
Mde Born in the Alps wheel 29
FRONT

Our frames are made by hand one by one in our workshop. We can offer many colors customization. We can do them tailor made (Rider tuned geometry).

Delivery within 60 days from order confirmation (General description of the service and Shipping cost).

OVERVIEW

GEOMETRY

Geometry based on 572mm axle-to-crown (160mm Fork)
Shox: Rock Shox Monarch Plus 216x63mm
Tires: 29″x2.30
BB Drop: 22mm
SIZESMLXL
ST390430460490
TTR560585605630
REACH410435460485
STACK603610613623
SA76,2°76,2°76,2°76,2°
HA65,5°65,5°65,5°65,5°
HT100110115120
BBH350350350350
CS444444444444
WB1174119912241249
RIDER HT150-165cm165-175cm175-185cm185-200cm

GALLERY

FRAME SPECS

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
Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Damper Brushed upper link

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 from braking forces.

I-link 2.0 a further evolutionary step the ultra-proven suspension system

Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Damper Brushed lower link

DRIVE UNIT

Polini E-P3 stands out for its unique design, compact dimensions, and lighter weight compared to the motors nowadays available on the market and an unparalleled power.

Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Polini E-P3 eMtb
  • MOTOR:250 WATT (500 W PEAK)
  • MAXIMUN TORQUE: 70 Nm
  • MOTOR WEIGHT:  2.850 GR.
  • BATTERY: 500 Wh
  • BATTERY WEIGHT: 2.620 GR.
  • BATTERY RANGE TILL:  220 Km
  • ASSISTANZCE: 25 Km/h
Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Polini E-P3 battery Lithium eMtb

FULLY-INTEGRATED DOWN TUBE BATTERY

Thanks to its innovative design, the lithium-ion battery of 500 Wh ca be integrated in the frame, giving a captivating aesthetic effect. The down-tube, studied to reduce the optical impact, is made of drawn aluminum, and it is perfectly integrated with the motor mounting. Between the innovative solutions, there is also the possibility to house inside the down-tube all the control cables (rear brake, gear and derailleur), making them invisible.

BATTERY
Battery and capacity Lithium ION 500 Wh13,8 Ah
Voltage 36 V
Battery Weight 2.620 gr.
Size approx. 340 x 80 x 70 mm

ERGONOMIC LCD DISPLAY
Compact and easy to read it lets a simple and intuitive control of your E-Bike.

  • Display Dot matrix
  • Degree of protection IP 65
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Integrated Joystick
  • Bluetooth LE interface
  • Walk assist function
  • Micro-usb interface
  • Base functions:
  • Light
  • Assistance level
  • State of charge
  • Speed
  • Pedal power
  • Motor power
Mde 2020 Born in the Alps Polini E-P3 lcd display eMtb

FRAMESET

YOU CAN ORDER DAMPER 29 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 DAMPER 29 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

CLICK BELOW AND SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR DAMPER 29 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

COMP BIKE SPECS

CLICK BELOW AND SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR DAMPER 29 COMP 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

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 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 Damper is compatible with 27.5x 2.8″ tires (with +14mm dropouts). Also Damper 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 Damper will accept a 36t chainring or smaller.

Our geometry is based on a 160mm 29″ fork with a 51 or 46mm offset. 150mm fork could also fit. We wouldn’t recommend less travel than that, as the BB will get a bit low. 170mm is 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.
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.

You can found Damper’s suspension curves diagrams to this link.

SERVICES

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"Check Your Frame"
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"Revitalize Your Frame"
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"Lifetime Crash Replacement"
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"Rider Tuned Geometry"