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M97 frame
rear travel
150 mm
wheels
mixed
frame
full carbon
drivetrain
gearbox
M97
frame
frame
from
EUR 3.999,00
wheels
mixed
rear travel
150 mm
drivetrain
gearbox
frame
full carbon
quality
frame
Our raw frame parts are manufactured in a carbon factory in Taiwan, where also some well known premium mountain bike brands are manufactured. The frame parts are tested against the ISO4210 standard and the much stricter internal factory testing program according to German Zedler standards and equipment.
coating
Coating is done in The Netherlands at a highly specialized company, experienced in raw carbon frames. The frames are carefully sanded, after which the primer is applied. When the surface is extremely smooth the two-component multi-layer coating system is applied to the frame.
bearings
In critical pivots and rockers we use top quality Enduro bearings, mostly in max or double row variations.
assembly
Quality control, assembly of the frames and final bike assembly is all done in-house at Instinctiv.
wheelsets
Our wheelsets are custom built with carefully selected components of the highest quality. Handbuilt wheelsets result in more stable wheels than standard factory wheels, giving you more confidence and acceleration speed.
features
puma
patented suspension platform
gearbox
high-tech drivetrain
triggers
like you are used to
geometry
designed for maximum confidence
routing
internal cable routing
tensioner
efficient chain tensioner
protection
high quality moulded protection
specifications
frame
material: high mod carbon fibre
rear travel: 150 mm
rear brake: 180 mm post mount
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Including:
– bottom tube and chainstay protectors
– Acros Blocklock headset (ZS44, ZW56)
– Instinctiv 30t narrow wide chainring
– Instinctiv chain tensioner
– seatpost clamp (31.6 mm)
weight
3.17 kg, including cable clamps, headset bearings, seat post clamp and protectors.
drivetrain
optional Pinion C1.12 gearbox with DS2 grip shifter
optional Instinctiv trigger shifter
shock
optional Fox Float Factory DPX2 EVOL 185×55 trunnion
3 position lever adjustment, 10-clicks tuning range
front wheel
optional aluminum 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes. 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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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 H2R boost hub with 120 points of engagement, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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optional carbon 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis E Carbon, Pinion H2R hub with 120 points of engagement, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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including through axle DT Swiss RWS 148×12 (X12), with detachable lever, HWQASM00S2035S
rider weight
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 110 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.
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M97 geometry
- M
- L
- XL
- rider height (cm)
- stack
- reach
- top tube
- head tube angle
- head tube
- head tube spacer
- seat tube angle
- seat tube
- dropper travel
- chainstay
- wheelbase
- bb drop
- bb height
- standover height
- 165 - 180
- 618
- 446
- 606
- 64.0 °
- 110
- 15
- 75.5 °
- 430
- 125
- 430
- 1211
- 19.7
- 343
- 691
- 178- 190
- 627
- 481
- 644
- 64.0 °
- 120
- 15
- 75.5 °
- 460
- 150
- 430
- 1250
- 19.6
- 343
- 723
- 188 - 202
- 641
- 513
- 680
- 64.1 °
- 135
- 15
- 75.4 °
- 460
- 150
- 430
- 1288
- 19.5
- 342
- 722
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.
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Thanks to the absence of derailleur and cassette your rear wheel is lighter, you have more traction and better control. Both with the DS2 grip shifter and with the optional trigger shifter; shifting is fast, instant and precise.
The 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.
Pinion
developed by automotive engineers
M platform
The Puma suspension platform of the M is all about breeding confidence. Downhill, gaining speed, the M sticks to the trail like you never felt before.
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.
Puma platform
sticks to the trail
sensitive
Small lightweight rockers and upside-down-shock-mount reduce inertia of moving parts to an absolute minimum, on top of the derailleur and cassette being obsolete.
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A large shock stroke and high quality Enduro bearings further guarantee a rear suspension that is highly responsive.
progressive
The M platform has a progressive leverage ratio which ramps up around sag point.
Out on the trails this means the suspension is sensitive yet big hit capable; providing a combination of mid range support and a nearly bottomless feel over jumps.
powerful
The M series have approximate 115% anti squat around sag point. This means the rear suspension does not compress undesirably as a result of your acceleration.
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We rather see the watts you put out being put into speed on the trails, rather then mm of shock travel.
balanced
Anti-rise levels are optimal at 90 to 100% throughout the bikes’ suspension travel. This means the brake forces accurately compensate for any mass transfer; preventing the bike and rider from dangerously tilting forward under hard braking.
At the same time our levels below 100% ensure the suspension remains active and sensitive throughout your braking zone.
playful
The gearbox’ weight is positioned low in the middle of the suspended frame right below the rider; this results in a playful bike that is easily maneuverable.
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Combined with a steep 76° seat tube angle, this makes for an excellent climbing bike.
less friction
The shock is not linked to the primary rocker, which greatly reduces torsional forces and thus friction being transferred to the shock.
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Together with limited rotation of the shock throughout its travel this makes for both a very durable and highly sensitive layout.
M frame configuration
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
*limited compatibility; please contact us to check which shock models will fit.
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 H2R boost 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 H2R boost rear hub.
