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2021 MDE

Carve Race 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 127 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Pike Ultimate
ShockRockShox Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesFormula Cura Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Carve Race 27.5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Carve Race 27.5

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, 42mm offset

Travel: 140mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, DebonAir spring, 190mm x 45mm

Travel: 127mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm English threaded

Headset

MDE HS ZS44-ZS56

Stem

Switch Toboga, CNC alloy, 35mm bar clamp, 35mm or 45mm length

Handlebar

Switch Whip Carbon 35, 780mm width, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter

Saddle

WTB Silverado Pro

Seatpost

Switch SWR dropper; 150mm, 170mm, or 200mm drop

Type: Dropper

Pedals

None

Grips

MDE Piramid, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, X-ACTUATION, long cage

Front Derailleur

None

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 170mm or 175mm length

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 11-52 tooth, X-GLIDE

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, with PowerLock

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

Formula Cura, 2-piston, 180mm rotors

Type: Formula Cura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Formula Cura

Wheels
Rims

MDE Rover Lite wheelset, 25mm width

Spokes

MDE Rover Lite wheelset

Front Hub

MDE Rover Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Rear Hub

MDE Rover Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Tires

Maxxis High Roller II, EXO, TR, 27.5" x 2.4"

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