Mondraker CRAFTY CARBON R 29

Features – MONDRAKER CRAFTY CARBON R

The Crafty Carbon is the most balanced model with the best overall performance in Mondraker’s range of e-Mountainbikes. The carbon frame is a completely new development and shows all the expertise Mondraker has in frame building. Unmatched aesthetics have been combined with advanced geometry and maximum stiffness. The handcrafted, stylish Stealth Air Carbon frame set is the lightest in the world of E-Enduros. Mondrakers Forward Geometry was specially designed for 29ers and gives the Crafty Carbon an unparalleled agility. The chassis is the only one with a Zero Suspension System optimized for e-bikes and provides optimal control and comfort.

The proven SRAM 1×12-speed drivetrain offers enough bandwidth for hard climbs. The Fox suspension with 160 mm / 150 mm suspension travel offers superior comfort, whereby the Fox 38 29 Float GRIP Performance suspension fork in combination with the Float-X LV Performance rear shock provides particularly good responsiveness. The stable 29″ DT Swiss wheels come of course in Boost standard and are tubeless ready. On crisp descents, the E-MTB is reliably decelerated by SRAM’s 4-piston brake system. The brake discs with a diameter of 200 mm at front and rear offer sufficient reserves to safely descend from the highest peak. The wide Maxxis tyres ensure reliable grip.

Technologies

STEALTH AIR CARBON
Stealth Air Carbon starts from the best selection of high modulus fibers and the elaboration of a thorough and complex layup seeking to achieve the lightest possible weight without compromising reliability or its optimum stiffness. In the case of an electric bicycle and according to its special attributes, its innovative organic industrial design language introduces fluid lines and very soft edges: a cutting-edge finish and very refined aesthetics that makes the new Crafty Carbon a true iconic e-MTB. Its slender and, at the same time, mighty profile plays a key role in its signature “Mondraker look” so highly stylish that make Crafty Carbon a unique model.

Crafty Carbon RR SL, RR and R framesets share the same Stealth Air Carbon manufacturing process and features. All of them with the most exclusive construction, the selection of high modulus carbon fibers and the most careful lay-up molding process that make Crafty Carbon the most complete, most special and exclusive e-MTB at the moment.

FORWARD GEOMETRY
For 2020 Mondraker have made the leap to 29” for Crafty models and have refined – even furthermore – their exclusive Forward geometries throughout the collection. Crafty Carbon benefits from Mondraker‘s 8 seasons of Forward Geometry expertise and specially, being an e-MTB model, features the best overall geometry they have ever designed for an e-MTB to date: a steep 76° seat tube angle which ensures an ideal riding position for pedalling steep inclines, an optimized chainstay length of 455 mm perfectly balanced to offer maximum traction uphill and playful handling going down, with its characteristic and distinctive long Reach and Front Center Mondraker bicycles are known of, as well as a 65.5° headtube angle combined with 160 mm travel FOX forks with short offsets.

Short 44 mm fork offsets have their greatest and superior benefits in combination with the genuine and distinctive Forward Geometry concept and its super-responsive direct steering combined with the proprietary FG30 mm stem and long Reach. Short offsets imply longer ”Trail” measurement, improving riding stability and translating into a more playful ride, greater confidence and added grip of the front tire in the corners as a bonus and a more enjoyable and faster ride overall.

E-BIKE OPTIMIZED ZERO KINEMATICS
Zero is Mondraker’s proprietary and flagship virtual pivot rear suspension system engineered by two links that compress and control the shock movement from both ends featured on all Mondraker full suspension models. Crafty Carbon – as well as the entire e-MTB Mondraker range on this 2020 season – introduces new redesigned kinematics, specifically designed according to the needs and rigors of an e-MTB.

The three Crafty Carbon RR SL, RR and R models feature FOX DPS metric Trunnion shocks, with internal “custom” configuration and exclusive settings specifically developed for this e-MTB Zero suspension system kinematic optimization and its 150 mm rear wheel rear travel.

COOLING AIR FLOW SYSTEM
Crafty Carbon features an innovative cooling system that allows channelled air flow through the inside of the main tube. This air circulation has its origin in its integrated cooling gills near the head tube, allowing the air flow through the internal structure in order to help dissipate the heat generated by the Bosch battery in order to improve its performance. Air is expelled through an exit port at the opposite end of the battery, just above the bottom of the main tube.

HIDDEN HOUSING GUIDE
Crafty Carbon benefits from Mondraker‘s HHG technology with internal guide for the derailleur cable, rear brake, as well as the internal dropper post both on Crafty Carbon R and Crafty Carbon RR models. Special mention should be made for the new Acros ICR (Integrated Cable Routing) headset – developed together for the new Crafty Carbon. This new system allows the insertion and internal routing of all these cables mentioned from the top of the headset, keeping the aesthetics cleaner and tidier. Crafty Carbon RR SL doesn’t have dropper and rear derailleur cables as specs a RockShox Reverb AXS internal dropper post and SRAM X01 Eagle AXS drivetrain both electronic and wireless.

Please note that pedals are not included!