Bombtrack CALE is a new hardtail trail mountain bike launched by Bombtrack in Cologne, based on their Beyond+ range.
Also inspired by all those individual builds that are popping up on social media using a suspension fork, Bombtrack say that they took it further and created the CALE.
A contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean the Bombtrack CALE is easy on the long-haul, yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it’s possible to ride into remote locations, drop the bags, and have some fun exploring new trails.
This, they say, means the Bombtrack CALE is a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes
An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control, a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars.
With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost, ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this “all the bike most riders will ever need”.
Bombtrack CALE Hardtail Trail Bike [Photo Jason Sellers]Highlights
- New hardtail trail mountain bike based on Bombtrack’s experience with their Beyond+ range, can be run with 27.5’’ plus wheels or standard 29’’ wheels.
- MRP Ribbon SL 120 mm travel suspension fork with Boost spacing and 35mm stanchions.
- Bombtrack Illusion 35 mm oversized handlebar, 800 mm wide and Bombtrack Chase stem with 40 mm extension.
- WTB STi4 TCS 2.0” tubeless ready front rim, WTB STi40 TCS 2.0 tubeless ready rear rim.
- WTB Vigilante 2.8” TCS tubeless ready tires, tough and high grip front, tough and fast rolling rear.
- Sram GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain with 10 – 50t cassette, GX Eagle Boost crank, Sram Dub bottom bracket and 30t direct mount chainring.
- Magura Trail Sport hydraulic disc brake with four front pistons and two at the rear for maximum power and control.
- Magura Storm SL.2 180 mm rotors.
- KS E30i 30.9mm dropper post with 150mm travel.
Pricing
Frameset: £ 595.00 // 649,99 € // 729,99 U$
Complete: £ 3300.00 // 3.399,00 € // 3.749,99 U$
More info available online.