Final yr, Mondraker launched the Arid, the model’s very first stab at a devoted gravel bike. Other than the Dusty, this was Mondraker’s entry right into a class that wasn’t squarely “mountain bike.” And the Arid is just their second providing with drop bars, behind the Dusty e-gravel bike.
Now, Mondraker is taking the Arid one step additional, offering a completely customizable construct to their European clients. Together with a customized construct comes a customized paint job that, as you might have guessed, makes this new Arid very unique – Customized Limitless Eclipse-exclusive.
Mondraker Goes Gravel
There are particular issues about Mondraker bikes that make them distinctly, properly, a Mondraker. Together with modern traces and crisp angles, many Mondraker mountain bikes have a geometrical gap close to the headtube.
The model carried this signature custom to the rear of the Mondraker Arid, with triangular holes on the seat keep and seat tube junction. This cutout not solely provides fashion factors, however Mondraker additionally says it helps with a little bit of vertical flex.
Mondraker additionally featured comparatively forward-thinking geometry, with longer reaches and total measurement. Taken from the mountain biking aspect, a higher size added stability when issues get tough and extra technical. It additionally offers a extra snug place, as Mondraker designed the Arid to be a gravel racer as a lot as a multiday bikepacking machine.
The bike additionally noticed another options commonplace with the model’s mountain bike background. Issues like inside body storage, a 1x-only drivetrain, UDH compatibility, and wider (50mm) tire clearance.
Mondraker Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse
Now, one yr later, the model goes totally customized with its new Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse body sequence. This restricted body is just obtainable in Europe and incorporates a customized paint job, together with different options and tweaks not seen on the Mondraker Arid.
With the limited-edition Arid frameset, Mondraker boasts: “That is your invitation to craft one thing actually private. No presets. No limits. Simply potential.”
Blue Lab Paint Studio
The Mondraker Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse is painted within the model’s Blue Lab studio. Every body will get the Eclipse end therapy, which Mondraker says is rather more than only a shade. The paint is light-reactive and dynamic, shifting and seemingly altering because the bike strikes. The body is highlighted with a high-gloss end that boasts a surprising, deep brilliance from each angle.
Stealth Air Carbon Fork
When the Arid was launched a yr in the past, the bike was spec’d with Mondraker’s Stealth Air fork. For the Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse frames, Mondraker makes use of an advanced model of the Stealth Air Carbon fork, with a sleeker profile, saving 60 grams.
Mondraker Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse Particulars
Mondraker is providing these frames as totally customizable to an unique set of European clients. These wishing to construct their dream Mondraker Arid might want to collaborate with a choose Mondraker seller.
Other than just a few choose parts, buyer can select each element on their Limitless Eclipse. Other than the Stealth Air Carbon fork, each Mondraker Arid Carbon Limitless Eclipse body comes totally outfitted with:
Entrance & rear thru-axles (12×100 F / 12×142 R)
ONOFF S9 carbon seatpost
ONOFF headset
ONOFF stem
SRAM UDH derailleur hanger
The body retails for $2,999. Contact Mondraker for extra particulars.
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