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Taniwha Performance
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
7.700 $(6.621 €)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | Cane Creek DBair IL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Internally Geared Hub |
| Groupset | Pinion |
| Brakes | Magura MT Trail Sport Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
165cm – 177cm
175cm – 188cm
185cm – 198cm
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Summary
The Zerode Taniwha is a standout enduro bike with a unique gearbox design that offers a mix of high-performance suspension and innovative drivetrain technology. Its rear suspension excels in sensitivity and traction, making it a formidable choice for rough and steep terrains. However, the gearbox system requires adaptation, and the bike's weight and shifting limitations under load are noted drawbacks.
Superlative suspension performance
Low maintenance gearbox
Excellent traction and control
Innovative design with reduced unsprung weight
Silent and precise shifting in muddy conditions
Heavier than traditional drivetrains
Shifting requires stopping pedaling
Gearbox shifting under load not possible
Adaptation needed for gearbox system
Limited frame sizes available
The Taniwha conforms to all terrain at any speed with a level of sensitivity, response and devotion that I’d never expect from an air-sprung shock.
BIKE MagazineThe Zerode is truly outstanding with gravity rather than gears providing the speed.
BikeRadarThe advantages of a gearbox are real. Only last year SRAM told us the front mech was dead – is it time to bury the rear derailleur too?
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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May 2019 · Mtbr
The new Zerode Taniwha Mulét capitalizes on the versatility of the Taniwha platform to deliver a ride that combines the best elements of 29 and 27.5” wheels, and it is available in both 140 and 160mm travel versions. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2018
"I've developed an affinity for this unique bike; it does things a bit differently, but does the important things very well..."
May 2018 · Bturman
With promises of improved suspension performance, greater durability, massive gear range, optimized pedaling, quiet function, and much more, it's high time Vital MTB straddled a proper gearbox bike.
Mar 2018
We brought the Zerode Taniwha into the Bike Shop for editors Travis Engel and Will Ritchie to give you their take on this unique bike and its ultra-unique Pinion gearbox. We review the ins and outs of how Pinion works, its strengths and weaknesses, and what it rides like like out on the trail
Oct 2017 · Andi Sykes
Andi's been riding the snot out of the carbon fibre Zerode Taniwha to find out if gearboxes are indeed the future.
Jul 2017 · Jamie Darlow
With its wide-ratio Pinion gearbox, the Zerode Taniwha enduro rig marries innovation to aesthetics. Superlative suspension, excels on rough terrain.
Superlative suspension, excels on long, steep, rough terrain. Less maintenance than standard drivetrains.
Increased weight, no shifting under load, and gripshift is awkward.
Apr 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Truly stunning ‘best ever’ suspension smoothness and corner-ripping character but there are gear grind and shifting issues. Buy if you want a bike with the agility to handle the trail like a 4X bike, but will suck up the drops and hook the berms like a full-on DH bike, too
Suspension performance, low maintenance gearbox, three year warranty for original owner
Grinding gears and shifting
Apr 2017 · Trev Worsey
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| Frame | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Cane Creek DB Air IL Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS 44/56 |
| Stem | Syntace Mega Force |
| Handlebar | Syntace Vector 7075 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro |
| Seatpost | 9Point8 Fall Line, 150mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syntace Moto Gripz |
| Crank | Pinion, forged |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Pinion C.1.12 gearbox, grip shift, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Zerode 30 tooth, singlespeed, direct mount |
| Chain | Wipperman 808, Pinion KS1.2 tensioner |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Magura MT Trail Sport, Magura Storm 203mm front / 180mm rear rotors Type: Magura MT Trail Sport Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT Trail Sport |
| Rims | WTB Frequency i29 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, double butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Sapim brass nipples |
| Front Hub | Zerode Project 321 |
| Rear Hub | Zerode Project 321 |
| Tires | Front: WTB Convict 2.5", TCS Light High Grip, Rear: WTB Trail Boss 2.4", TCS Tough Fast Rolling |
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Last updated 3 September
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