Plus bikes are getting established as a new breed of bikes that offer advantages to certain riders. Today, Mondraker introduced a new option in this category: The 2016 Crafty+ 140 mm trail bike. Find out more about the new bike in the following press release!

Explore and Discover Plus

2016 is a really exciting year for Mondraker with a big commitment for plus wheels with 8 models featuring 27.5×3.0” tires: Vantage+ hardtails, Crafty+ full suspension and e-Vantage+ and e-Crafty+ e-MTBs.

The new Mondraker Crafty is already here. Two All Mountain models to experience new sensations thanks to its Plus wheels, optimized Zero Suspension System with a new redesigned lower link and 140 mm of travel, Stealth Evo aluminum construction and Forward Geometry.

Plus Bikes have their own benefits!
Plus Bikes have their own benefits!

Crafty+

Both Crafty R+ and Crafty RR+ feature an all-new Stealth Evo aluminium frameset with Forward Geometry, Zero Suspension System with 140 mm rear wheel travel and MDK-EP1 TLR wheels with 40 mm inner width rims and Maxxis Chronicle 27.5 x 3.0” TLR EXO casing tires.

Crafty RR+ features a Fox 34 Float 27.5+ Factory Kashima 140 mm fork, Fox Float X LV EVOL rear shock, SRAM Guide R 180 mm brakes, Shimano Deore XT 1×11 gearing with Race Face Aeffect crankset with 30T ring and RockShox Reverb adjustable seatpost as the equipment highlights.

Crafty RR+
Crafty RR+

Crafty R+ features a new RockShox Yari 27.5+ front fork with 140 mm, RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 rear shock, Avid DB-3 180 mm brakes, SRAM GX 1×10 gearing with Race Face Aeffect crankset with 30T ring.

Crafty R+
Crafty R+

Words & Photos: Mondraker


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