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2021 MDE

Damper AM 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Weight31.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 155 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesFormula Cura Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Damper AM 29
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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)

29 mph

Damper AM 29

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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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
MDE DAMPER 29 in review – A progressive enduro bike from Italy with big surprises.

Mar 2020 · Markus Frühmann

The MDE DAMPER stands out with its distinctive character and authentic Italian charm. With a generous amount of travel and promising geometry, the DAMPER encourages you to get rowdy. Of course, we didn’t miss the chance to put it through its paces on some sunny trails in Italy. The new MDE DAMPER offers up to […]

Highs
  • Good riding position and lots of traction on technical climbs

  • Coil shock offers sensitivity and pop

  • Good value for money

  • Custom geometry and configurator

Lows
  • Too sluggish for quick direction changes

  • Heavy

  • Frame lacks attention to detail

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select RC, 42mm offset

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230mm x 60mm

Travel155mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm English threaded

Headset

MDE HS ZS44-ZS56

Stem

Truvativ Descendant, 31.8mm bar clamp, 40mm, 50mm, or 60mm length

Handlebar

Truvativ Descendant Riser, 760mm width, 20mm rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter

Saddle

WTB Volt, steel rails

Seatpost

Switch SWR dropper; 125mm or 150mm drop

TypeDropper

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

TypeFormula 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

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.3", Rear: Maxxis Aggressor, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.3"

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