M97 frame | carbon gearbox mountain bike

“Downhill the M97 rides smoothly through the terrain. The rear end works first class, jumps fine and reliably smooths out even rough passages.”

BIKE Magazine / DE

“I was able to test my new M9 for the first time today in a riding technique course, what an ingenious device!”

Marc Brodesser / DE

“I got the bike about a week ago and absolutely loved it! You guys are not just great engineers but fantastic artists as well.”

Peter / USA

“Finally I could unpack the frame. It is absolutely insane… I was freaking out when I saw it.”

Nicola / Italy

“The bike is super planted. You guys have done a great job with it. In first week I was hitting PBs already. The trigger shifter is so easy to use and feels so familiar straight off the bat. “

EWS rider / UK

“I can’t stop grinning! Besides the great design, color and technology, I am also fascinated of the handling characteristics. The relative high weight of the bike seems to disappear on the trail, the central and low COG generates active handling and huge traction while the frame geometry results in increased self confidence due to stability…”

Sebastian / DE

drivetrain

gearbox

wheels

mixed

front travel

150 mm

rear travel

150 mm

frame

full carbon

frame

material: high mod carbon fibre

rear travel: 150 mm

rear brake: 180 mm post mount

Included in the frameset:

– down tube and chainstay protectors
– Acros Blocklock headset (ZS44, ZW56)
– Instinctiv 30t narrow wide chainring
– seatpost clamp (31.6 mm)

– through axle DT Swiss RWS 148×12 with detachable lever

– Instinctiv adapter to mount a Pinion chain tensioner

Remark: shock is not included in the frameset.

weight

3.17 kg, including cable clamps, headset bearings, seat post clamp and protectors.

drivetrain

optional Pinion gearbox set (including a 12 gear Pinion C1.12 gearbox with DS2 grip shifter, Pinion cranks, Pinion universal spacer set and Pinion 26T chainring)

optional Pinion KS1.2 chain tensioner

optional Instinctiv trigger shifter

front wheel

optional aluminum 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes. 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black

optional carbon 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis E Carbon rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes, 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black

rear wheel

optional aluminum: 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy rim, Pinion DT Swiss H3R hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black

optional carbon: 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis E Carbon, Pinion DT Swiss H3R hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black

through axle: DT Swiss RWS 148×12 (X12), with detachable lever, HWQASM00S2035S

rider weight

We recommend a maximum rider weight of 100 kg, including clothing, backpack, accessories, etc. to take full advantage of the potential and adjustability of the suspension. Heavier riders may experience an increased sag percentage.

All sizes are given in millimeters, unless stated otherwise.

M drivetrain

The M’s integrated gearbox gives you next generation technology and a worry-free drivetrain.

Thanks to the absence of derailleur and cassette your rear wheel is lighter, you have more traction and better control. Both with the Pinion DS2 grip shifter or with the optional Instinctiv trigger shifter; shifting is fast, instant and precise.

The Pinion DS2 shifter is great for shifting a number of gears up or down with a single action.

Instinctiv’s trigger shifter combines the best of two worlds; it offers an interaction that is resembling a derailleur shifter with the speed of a gearbox.

M suspension

The M sticks to the trail like you never felt before. Your ride will be smoother, faster and with more control with our patented Puma suspension platform.

Small lightweight rockers, an upside-down-shock-mount, less unsprung weight, high quality bearings and the use of high load needle bearings in many pivots make for a highly responsive layout.

Climbing is equally important and efficient with a steep seat tube angle, a low center of gravity and a high 115% anti-squat ratio around sag.

configuration

custom

color

We are happy to help you build your dream bike, also with a custom color that is not standard in our program. But colors can be tricky, so we made a few guidelines to make the process work.

When you choose ‘custom color’, we will disregard the standard color from your order and contact you to discuss the preferred custom color you would like.

You can prepare already the following:

– your preferred color in NCS code

– choose whether you want your frame in matt or glossy

– choose your decal set, which options you can find below.

You will understand that choosing the right frame color with the right decal set is tricky. Unfortunately we can not make samples or renders with your color, and we can not take back frames that were coated in a custom color for reasons that have to do with the color. We advise to choose the color carefully and order a color sample from the NCS website before ordering your custom color frame.

custom color

decals

You can choose the following decal sets to add to your frame:

Decalset A

Dark brown Pantone 440 C for the Instinctiv brand and small texts and light blue Pantone 545 C for the M and small patterns.

Decalset B

Fresh blue Pantone 3125 C for the Instinctiv brand and small texts and dark grey Pantone Coolgrey 10 C for the M and small patterns.

Decalset C

Light blue Pantone 291 C for the Instinctiv brand and small texts and sand Pantone 7530 C for the M and small patterns.

Decalset D

Light blue Pantone 291 C for the Instinctiv brand and small texts and moss green Pantone 5487 C for the M and small patterns.

compatible

shocks

Various shocks can be used in combination with the M platform. Shock specifications and stroke are similar for all M7, M9 and M97 models.

The following combinations have been validated:

Fox
– Float X 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
– Float DPX2 185 x 55 mm Trunnion, MY2020 / MY2021
– Float DPS 185 x 55 mm Trunnion

Rockshox

– Super Deluxe 185 x 55 mm Trunnion

DT Swiss

– R535 ONE 185 x 55 Trunnion

non-compatible

shocks

Fox
– Float X2 185 x 55 mm Trunnion, MY2020 / MY2021
– Remote versions of the Float DPX2, Float DPS and Float X

Rockshox
– Deluxe 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
– Remote versions of the Deluxe and Super Deluxe

Ohlins
– TTX1Air or TTX2Air, 185 x 55 mm Trunnion

Pinion DS2

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.

Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro

aluminium

Tuned front and rear alloy wheel system for enduro riding and racing, with Industry Nine 101 front hub and Pinion DT Swiss H3R rear hub.

Crankbrothers Synthesis E

carbon

Tuned front and rear carbon wheel system for enduro riding and racing, with Industry Nine 101 front hub and Pinion DT Swiss H3R rear hub.

custom color *

gearbox *

chain tensioner *

trigger shifter *

wheelset *

what riders say