M9
- 29" wheels
- 140/150mm travel
- gearbox
- trail/enduro
- 29" wheels
- 140/150mm travel
- gearbox
- trail/enduro
specifications
frame
material: high mod carbon fiber
coating: two-component, 3 layer system, by hand in Europe
bearings: sealed double row, max and high-load needle bearings
assembly: full quality control and frame assembly in house by Instinctiv
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rear travel: 140 mm
rear brake: 180 mm post mount.
weight
15,4 kg*
fork
Fox Float 36 Factory Series
150 mm travel
GRIP2, 15QRx110, 44 mm rake
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shock
Fox Float X Factory EVOL 185×55 trunnion
2 position lever adjustment, 10-clicks tuning range
drivetrain
Pinion C1.12 gearbox
12 gears, 600% range, 166 mm Q factor
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– including Instinctiv 30T chainring
– including Pinion chain tensioner
– including Pinion DS2 grip shifter
– including T30 or T26 rear sprocket
– optional Instinctiv trigger shifter
– optional Instinctiv belt drive
brakes
standard Magura MT5 1-finger lever with reach adjust
optional Magura MT7 PRO 1-finger lever with reach adjust
203 mm Storm HC front disc
180 mm Storm HC rear disc
front wheel
standard aluminum 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro alloy rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes. 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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optional carbon 29″ Industry Nine Hydra Enduro Carbon, 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
rear wheel
standard aluminum 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy rim, Industry Nine 1/1 hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
optional carbon 29″ Industry Nine Hydra Enduro Carbon, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
through axle: DT Swiss RWS 148×12 (X12), with detachable lever, HWQASM00S2035S
tires
Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.50 WT
Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.40 WT
cockpit
standard handlebar: Raceface Turbine R35 alloy / 8° backsweep / 20mm rise
optional handlebar: 77Design carbon 35 / 9° backsweep / 20mm rise
optional handlebar: Beast UD riser / 8° backsweep / 25mm rise
grips: Ergon GE1 MTB Enduro Evo or GA2 black grips
stem: 77Designz One Piece Stem 35 mm or 45 mm
seatpost
Fox Transfer Factory dropper post with Fox Transfer lever
size M: standard 150 mm, optional 125 mm
size L: standard 150 mm, optional 125 mm
size XL: standard 150 mm, optional 175 mm
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The 150 mm dropper post will not fully insert into the frame on a size M.
The 175 mm dropper post will not fully insert into the frame on a size XL.
rider weight
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 100 kg, including clothing, backpack, accessories.
remark
In some cases we might need to assemble another version of a component or a similar component, when the component in question is not available anymore in the foreseeable future.
geometry
- MD
- LG
- XL
- stack
- reach
- top tube
- head tube angle
- head tube
- seat tube angle
- seat tube
- chainstay
- wheelbase
- bb drop
- bb height
- standover height
- 615
- 452
- 605
- 64.5 °
- 110
- 76.0 °
- 430
- 445
- 1227
- 26
- 349
- 697
- 624
- 486
- 642
- 64.5 °
- 120
- 76.0 °
- 460
- 445
- 1265
- 26
- 349
- 729
- 637
- 518
- 678
- 64.5 °
- 135
- 75.9 °
- 460
- 445
- 1303
- 26
- 349
- 728
- min. seat height*
- max. seat height*
- max. insertion depth
- 633
- 733
- 228
- 688
- 818
- 258
- 688
- 818
- 258
All sizes are given in millimeters, unless stated otherwise.
* with a saddle stack of 40mm, a dropper post of 125 mm for size medium and a dropper post of 150 mm for sizes large and extra large.
kinematics
Progressive
Our bikes have a progressive suspension character. This way the suspension is supple and sensitive around sag, yet big hit capable. Plush with little risk of bottoming out. How progressive a bike is depends primarily on the regression of the leverage ratio.
efficient
All our bikes have a anti-squat value of around 115% at sag across all gears thanks to our chainline not being affected by gear shifts.
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Anti-squat values come down throughout the bikes’ travel: from more than 120% down to less than 90%. This way our team crafted a very efficient yet lively suspension platform.
fully active
Our gearbox driven bikes benefits from very little pedal kickback. Especially at high speed, in heavier gears kickback is negligible.
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This is a major benefit because it means the suspension remains fully active and sensitive during quick descends, even when pedaling.
sensitive
Anti-rise levels are optimal at 90 to 100% throughout the bikes’ suspension travel.
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This means that brake forces accurately compensate for any mass transfer during deceleration. Not only at sag-point but at any point throughout the bikes’ travel.
smooth
Our suspension platform is designed to offer a near vertical initial axle-path. A vertical or rearward axle path improves the suspension’s smoothness.
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When the vectors from trail obstacles and the wheel path are more in line this results in the suspension being compressed rather than the bike being ‘held back’.
leverage ratio
anti-squat
anti-rise
pedal kickback
axle path
find your size
body height
Stand straight with your back against a wall and place a book on your head. Make sure the book is parallel with the floor and at right angles to the wall, touching the wall. Make a mark on the wall with tape and measure the distance between the bottom of the book and the floor.
leg length
Stand straight up with your back against a wall. Take a book and tuck it between your legs. Pull up the book, simulating the pressure of sitting on a bike saddle. Make a mark on the wall with tape and measure the distance between the top of the book and the ground.
configuration
Pinion grip shifter
Light, efficient and ergonomically very good. Developed with Ergon. Great for shifting up and down multiple gears at once.
instinctiv trigger shifter
Fast, precise and very close to what you are used to. Allows intuitive single upshift and double downshifts.
raceface turbine alloy / 300 grams
Dialed in to fit your modern riding style and set-up, the Turbine R is a rad all-mountain handlebar with an aggressive riding position and a killer strength to weight ratio.. With 8° backsweep and 20mm rise.
77designz carbon / 257 grams
Carbon handlebar with a 35mm clamping zone offer the perfect balance of stiffness and flex. The aluminum sleeve protects the carbon fibers from constriction and crimping. With 9° backsweep and 20mm rise.
beast ud carbon / 194 grams
Lighter, tougher, better. The excellent balance of flexibility, vibration damping and robustness ensures precise steering response and the ultimate on-trail experience. With 8° backsweep and 25mm rise.
Crankbrothers Synthesis enduro Alloy
Tuned front and rear alloy wheel system for enduro riding and racing, with Industry Nine 101 front and rear hub.
industry nine enduro s carbon
The Hydra S Carbon series pairs the legendary performance of the flagship Hydra hub with the S Series chassis and modern carbon technology.
fizik terra alpaca x5 for men
A new MTB saddle from Fizik that is perfect for full-suspension trail bikes, the 145mm-wide saddle offers great pedaling support but is also easy to move around on.
fizik luca x5 for women
A mountain bike saddle from Fizik, specifically designed for women, with a central cutout, corrosion-resistant S-Alloy rails and a carbon-reinforced nylon shell.
sqlab 611 for men and women
The wave-like shape and raised rear section provide perfect rearward support and an optimal pressure distribution which reaches deep into the body structures resulting in improved power transmission.
ergon smc for men
Comfort and dynamic response as an unbeatable combination. You’re comfortable in every position and ready to put the pedal to the metal. Leave saddle discomfort in the dust and enjoy the trails with the SMC Men Sport Gel.
crankbrothers stamp 7 large
Pro-level concave platform pedal provides optimal shoe/pedal interface.
crankbrothers mallet e
The ultimate pedal for enduro racing, with integrated traction pad technology.
frame only
Customize more and build your own M9 with our frameset. Extremely smooth, big wheels and fast.
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* delivery times
The mentioned delivery times are estimated to the best of our knowledge, based on the lead times that are communicated to us by our suppliers. The expected shipping date might change if parts are delivered to us later than expected. Depending on the chosen options, the lead time can become longer.
** weight
Approx weight based on the lightest configuration in size L, with a Pinion C1.12 drive train, carbon wheelset, without pedals.
*** community
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