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MONDRAKER PRESENTS THE NEW

DUNE CARBON 2016


Everything is ready for the D-Day. The new Dune will make you
face your next Enduro race with the ultimate bike in the market,
the perfect blend between Cross Country climbing ability and
Summum Downhill prowess going down full throttle and enjoy
your Dune Day.
Dune is the Enduro bike par excellence. To date its been already 8
seasons since its launch in 2009 as the first model characterized by
the, back then, new exclusive Zero Suspension System.
In 2014 Mondraker introduced a renewed Dune featuring Stealth
aluminum tubes, 275 inch wheels and Forward Geometry that has
established itself as one of the best Enduro bikes in the class. Two
complete development seasons later have paid off and the Dune
Carbon 2016 is finally a reality.

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DUNE CARBON,

ENDURO REDEFINED
Foxy Carbon released in 2014 and Summum Carbon in 2015
have been the most successful models of the new generation of
Mondraker carbon bikes that undoubtedly have been settled as the
leaders in their respective categories. Everything we learnt out of
creating these projects have been applied to make the new Dune
Carbon: the new benchmark in Enduro racing bikes.
Dune Carbon distinguishes itself with the best lightness and
efficiency qualities of the Foxy
Carbon while inheriting the best
strengths of Summum Carbon: a
structurally very robust frameset suited to the rigors of Enduro
racing, a new lower link with

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collet-axle pivots and bolts with


expander cone washers that offer maximum reliability without
any maintenance needs and the
choice to adjust its geometry,
slacken the head angle and
chain stay length.

ULTIMATE ENDURO

RACE BIKE

The development process has been the most complex and thorough that we
have accomplished so far. The goal of creating the best Enduro bike possible
has not been an easy task and, for the last two years we have tested several
prototypes both main frames and swingarms, trying to achieve the best
handling and best possible performance against the clock. We have even
performed blind tests testing different carbon fiber lay-ups to experience not
only the riding sensations and feelings, but ultimate and objectively compare
timed downhill segments.
A very laborious process of countless hours of testing, which outcome we are
really proud of, having achieved the best Enduro race bike we could create.
But to finish off a great product, make it differently and make it better from
the rest we had to bring added value. Enduro races are won on the downhills
and we know a thing or two about this with our Summum models. The tracks
are becoming more and more technical with increasingly difficult and dizzying
downhills. Top level Enduro races such as EWS demand not only a perfect
physical shape, but also having the most complete bike. For this, to our best
Stealth Carbon frameset with our exclusive Forward Geometry and optimized
Zero suspension system with 160mm of rear wheel travel, weve added the
option of choosing the head tube angle with +1/-1 and chain stay length
in 430mm or 440mm. The result speaks for itself: Dune Carbon is the most
sophisticated and advanced multiadjustable Enduro bike of the moment.
Mondraker Dune Carbon is the representation and completion of the best
suited Enduro racing bike today. A sophisticated frameset from another planet
with unique features weighing just 2,450 grams (5.4lbs) without rear shock.
Mondrakers best technologies applied in the ultimate Enduro race bike.
Performance that exceeds what we were used to on the aluminum framed
Dune models that sets a new standard for Enduro bikes today.

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STEALTH CARBON
TECHNOLOGY

Stealth involves the most advanced technology in the industrial


design and optimization of structures which is present in most
of the top of the range Mondraker models. Dune Carbon raises
the concept of Stealth Carbon to its greatest heights, inheriting
all the knowledge applied over the three years developing and
creating the Foxy and Summum Carbon, to create the best and
most efficient Enduro bike possible. The result is clear to see:
A new frame which sets a new design standard from Foxy and
Summum Carbon with a unique and unbeatable look, surprising
and shocking whichever way you look at it.
Characteristic of the Stealth Carbon technology are the curved
and rounded shapes, which are plain to see and make its
impressive appearance even more striking. Dune Carbon stands
out from the rest with exceptional structural rigidity denoting
its careful craftsmanship and the studied positioning of each
and every one of the carbon layers that make it up. The Stealth
manufacturing method is the result of carrying out research on
each of the essential processes that make it up, with the objective
of improving its features as much as possible. From the selection
and preparation of the different types of carbon fiber, preservation
and impregnation with epoxy, to their detailed layout and manual
application in their specific location, everything follows a strict
process set out in the fiber plan written by the engineers. The use
of solid internal molds, both in expanded high density polystyrene
and in biodegradable silicon, allow for the optimal compression
of the fibers with the guarantee of a clean extraction after the
heat treatment.
What stands out above all is our Vacuum Compression Process
method, through which the frame is subjected to a process of
fiber compression through a vacuum at high pressure. All the
frames and parts are put through this process after each layer
of material is applied. This way, we can remove any potential air
bubbles among layers and let us achieve a greater expansion
of the epoxy adhesive between the weaves of the fibers. With
this we can guarantee the reliability of the structure, achieving
figures for strength and rigidity that are greater than those for
fibers only applied manually.

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STEALTH CARBON
TECHNOLOGY

The oversized front triangle follows the design of Foxy and


Summum Carbon, with some stylish and aggressive layout where
it has been very important to achieving the optimum frontal
rigidity. The top tube has a very marked sloping that splits in
two when in contact with the head tube, with a larger and more
styled front window with a more racing and aggressive look,
providing unprecedented structural solidity.
In addition to its functional advantages in terms of performance,
this is one of the most attractive features of the Dune Carbon
in terms of its appearance. The bottom bracket area and the
Zero Suspension System now feature new and larger bearings,
oversized axles and a new lower link with a new design, similar
to the ones on the Summum Carbon. The result: The best possible
performance, a superior rigidity and maximum reliability.
The swingarm entirely manufactured from carbon features a double
mast that links the chain stays with the seat stays and integrates
a 3K carbon fiber detachable mudguard that fits perfectly in its
design. The new Zero suspension system upper link manufactured
100% from carbon finishes off an state-of-the-art frameset with a
weight of only 2.450 grams for the size M with no shock.

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ZERO

SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TECHNOLOGY

Zero is the virtual pivot suspension system developed and


patented by Mondraker, consisting of two links that compress
and control the movement of the shock at its two ends. The
positioning of the shock and being compressed from both
sides creates a floating movement, giving life to this exclusive
high-performance suspension system.
Dune Carbon features a new optimization of the Zero system,
specially optimized to offer the best performance with 1X
gearings with the most neutral pedaling performance and
the most capable rear suspension.
Thanks to the Stealth Carbon construction and the new
bearings and oversized axles of the Zero system, Dune
Carbon offers better performance and an a supreme
efficiency for a racing Enduro bike to be more agile, more
supple and faster. Virtually the same Summum Carbon
performance for a Enduro model.
The three Dune Carbon R, Dune Carbon RR and Dune Carbon
XR models feature a RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair, FOX
Float X and FOX Float X2 respectively, with exclusive settings
specifically developed for the Zero Suspension System.

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FORWARD GEOMETRY
TECHNOLOGY

Dune Carbon benefits from the Forward Geometry that we have spent more than five
seasons developing to the maximum level in the Downhill World Cup. Since 2013 we have
been offering this in all our high-performance Mondraker models, such as the Foxy, Dune
or Summum. The advantages of Forward Geometry lay on better control of your bike,
superior handling, stability and greater confidence, which in a Enduro bike are key facts
when it comes to beating our time against the clock.
Forward Geometry is based on a geometry with longer top tubes combined with a shorter
stem. In the case of Dune Carbon we spec the FG30 30mm length stem for the three
models R, RR and XR and for the 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. As an option we offer the FG10 and
FG20 stems as well.
Forward Geometry offers greater safety in technical and steep terrain, with a more
advanced front wheel axle that provides greater stability even on really steep chutes. This
increase in the length of the Front Center -and therefore on the bike wheelbase- creates
a more composed and stable bike at high speed in any situation. Forward Geometry
establishes a new weight balance making it possible to load the front wheel much more
than with a traditional geometry. This fact allows you to improve your riding and handling
skills in downhill, offering greater grip on turns and noticeably improving control.
Forward Geometry represents one of the best and most important innovations in
mountain biking today. A geometric concept created by Mondraker which we keep
evolving with Dune Carbon to try to keep offering better performance and trying to stay
a step ahead of the rest.
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ADJUSTABLE

GEOMETRY
The new Dune Carbon is available in 4 different sizes: S, M, L and XL. Dune Carbon R and
Dune Carbon RR are based on its 160mm travel fork while Dune Carbon XR (Xtrem Racing)
features a 170mm fork.
In turn, Dune Carbon XR and frameset kit include the adjustable geometry kit to steepen or
slacken the head angle (+1/-1) and chain stays 430mm or 440mm. Adjustable geometry kit
can also be purchased separately.

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Frame Size

XL

Frame Size

XL

Seat Tube Length

380mm

420mm

470mm

510mm

Seat Tube Length

380mm

420mm

470mm

510mm

Top Tube Length

610mm

630mm

655mm

673mm

Top Tube Length

610mm

630mm

655mm

673mm

Bottom Bracket Drop

-5mm

-5mm

-5mm

-5mm

Bottom Bracket Drop

-5mm

-5mm

-5mm

-5mm

Bottom Bracket Height

350mm

350mm

350mm

350mm

Bottom Bracket Height

347mm

347mm

347mm

347mm

Chainstay Legth

430mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

Chainstay Legth

430mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

Seat Tube Angle, Actual

69.9

69.9

69.9

69.9

Seat Tube Angle, Actual

70

70

70

70

Seat Tube Angle, Effective

74.7

74.7

74.7

74.7

Seat Tube Angle, Effective

75

75

75

75

Head Tube Angle

66

66

66

66

Head Tube Angle

66.5

66.5

66.5

66.5

Fork Offset

44mm

44mm

44mm

44mm

Fork Offset

44mm

44mm

44mm

44mm

Wheelbase (445mm)

1198mm

1218mm

1243mm

1265mm

Wheelbase (445mm)

1193mm

1213mm

1238mm

1260mm

Head Tube Length

110mm

110mm

120mm

130mm

Head Tube Length

110mm

110mm

120mm

130mm

Reach

452mm

472mm

493mm

508mm

Reach

452mm

472mm

493mm

508mm

Stack

596mm

596mm

606mm

613mm

Stack

593mm

593mm

603mm

610mm

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275
Dune Carbon features the most popular and effective 275 inch diameter wheels
that Enduro top performance racing represents.
Being the third generation of the 275 Dune some key parameters in its frameset
have been redesigned as the swingarm, to try to make it as compact as possible with
430mm or 440 mm extensible chain stays thanks to the geometry kit, keeping this
wheel diameter and up to 2.5 tires that have proved to be the ideal in competition
and has become the most popular in the market.

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Exclusive downtube and chainstay guards

ISCG05 with protector

Monoblock Carbon Upper Link

To prevent any rock thrown away from the trail could damage the downtube or right chain stay when downhill riding
or racing, we have designed exclusive high-strength plastic
protectors with rubber inserts that help maintain the frame
as it is new.

All three Dune Carbon models feature ISCG05 tabs with a exclusive carbon fiber manufactured protector to avoid damage the bottom bracket, which in turn also protects the bottom of the frame itself.

Dune Carbon Zero Suspension System features for the first


time ever a full carbon upper link. It is stiffer compared to
the aluminum counterpart and offers an unbeatable looking
following this new model layout.

HHG
Hidden Housing Guide internal cabling
Dune Carbon features our HHG system of guided internal cables for the rear derailleur, rear brake and RockShox Reverb
Stealth adjustable seatpost. This way, we can guarantee less
maintenance and less risk of damage when crashing, as well
as a better designed and much cleaner aesthetics.

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MAIN FEATURES
3 models: Dune Carbon XR / Dune Carbon RR / Dune Carbon R
4 sizes available: S, (15) , M (17), L (19), XL (21)
Exclusive Stealth Carbon manufacturing process
Zero suspension system with 160mm of travel
Forward Geometry with FG30 stems. Optional FG10 and FG20
Chain stay adjustable length 430mm, 440mm
1-1/8-1.5 tapered headset with adjustable geometry kit (+1 / -1, 0)
Monoblock full carbon upper link
Internal routing HHG: Hidden Housing Guide
Oversized bearings and axles, new lower link system
3K carbon manufactured mudguard with integrated design and detachable
3K carbon manufactured Ring-Guide protector compatible with 30-32-34T
180mm post-mount rear brake mount
Exclusive protectors for the lower part of the downtube, mast and right chainstay
12x142mm rear thru-axle
BB73 standard threaded bottom bracket
Dune Carbon frameset weight without shock: 2.450 gramos (5,40lbs.)
Weights:
Dune Carbon XR: 12.9kg (28,4lbs)
Dune Carbon RR: 12.6kg (27,78lbs)
Dune Carbon R: 12.9kg (28,4lbs)
Limited lifetime warranty

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SPECIFICATIONS
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DUNE CARBON RR 275

1 frame

Dune Stealth full Carbon Zero Suspension System FG 160mm

Dune Stealth full Carbon Zero Suspension System FG 160mm

2 sizes

S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 470mm / XL: 510mm

S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 470mm / XL: 510mm

3 rear shock

Fox Float X2 Factory Kashima 215x63.5mm

Fox Float X 3Pos lever Adjust Factory Kashima 215x63.5mm

4 fork

Fox 36 275 Float HSC LSC FIT Factory Kashima 15mm Tapered 170mm

Fox 36 275 Float 3Pos Lever FIT4 Factory Kashima 15mm Tapered 160mm

5 headset

FSA N42 ACB Bearings integrated Tapered 1-1/8->1/5

FSA N57 Tapered 1-1/8->1/5

6 stem

Onoff Stoic FG 35mm

Onoff Stoic FG 35mm

7 handlebar

Onoff Stoic UD Carbon 0,5 rise 780mm

Onoff Stoic UD Carbon 0,5 rise 780mm

8 grips

Onoff Diamond, 1lock-on, 130mm.

Onoff Diamond, 1lock-on, 130mm.

9 seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm

10 saddle

SDG Circuit MTN, high density PU foam, TI-crmo rails, black cordura sides

SDG Circuit MTN, high density PU foam, silver crmo rails

11 front brake

Sram Guide RSC 180mm

Sram Guide RS 180mm

12 rear brake

Sram Guide RSC 180mm

Sram Guide RS 180mm

13 levers

Sram Guide RSC Forged alloy lever with bearing lever pivot

Sram Guide RS Forged alloy lever with bushing lever pivot

14 rims

Mavic Crossmax Pro XL LTD 275 23mm internal width, tubeless. 24H

DT E1700 Spline 275 Tubeless Ready, 25mm inner width, 28H

15 spokes

Mavic Zicral, straight pull, round.

DT Competition, Straight pull

16 front hub

Mavic Crossmax XL, alloy axle, adjustable sealed bearings, 15mm

DT E1700 Spline 15mm x 100mm

17 rear hub

Mavic Crossmax XL alloy axle 12x142mm XXD 1x11 Rear axle DT RWS

DT E1700 Spline 12x142mm XXD 1x11 Rear axle DT RWS

18 tires

F: Crossmax Charge XL Ltd Front 2.4 / R: Crossmax Quest XL Ltd Rear 2.4

Maxxis High Roller II 275x2.3 Tubeless Ready Dual compound Exo

19 crankset

Sram X01, 24mm spindle, 94 BCD, 170mm, 32T X-SYNK chainring

Race Face Aeffect SL 24mm spindle Spiderless Direct Mount 32T

20 bottom bracket

Sram GXP XR, sealed bearings, 73mm

Race Face X-Type, sealed bearings, 73mm

21 pedals

22 chain

Sram PCX1 11s

Sram PCX1 11s

23 front derailleur

24 rear derailleur

Sram X01 Type2 1x11s carbon long cage X-Horizon actuation.

Sram X01 Type2 1x11s carbon long cage X-Horizon actuation

25 shifters

Sram Trigger X01 11s, carbon. X-Actuation, Zero Loss Technology

Sram Trigger X1, 11s, X-Actuation, Zero Loss Technology

26 cassette

Sram PG-1180, 10-42T 11s, XXD freehub only

Sram PG-1175, 10-42T 11s, XXD freehub only

27 weight w/o pedals

12.9kg

12.6kg

28 price

8.999

7.499

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SPECIFICATIONS
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1 frame

Dune Stealth full Carbon Zero Suspension System FG 160mm

2 sizes

S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 470mm / XL: 510mm

3 rear shock

RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir HV Eyelet, 215x63.5mm

4 fork

RockShox Pike 275 RC 15mm Axle Tapered 160mm

5 headset

FSA N57 Tapered 1-1/8->1/5

6 stem

Onoff Stoic FG 30mm

7 handlebar

Mondraker Dune R Carbon custom design 1 rise 780mm

8 grips

Onoff Diamond, 1lock-on, 130mm.

9 seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm

10 saddle

SDG Circuit MTN, high density PU foam, silver crmo rails

11 front brake

Sram Guide R 180mm

12 rear brake

Sram Guide R 180mm

13 levers

Sram Guide R Forged alloy lever with bushing lever pivot

14 rims

DT E1900 Spline 275 Tubeless Ready wheelset

15 spokes

DT Champion

16 front hub

DT E1900 Spline 15mm

17 rear hub

DT E1900 Spline 12x142mm XXD 1x11 freehub. Rear axle DT RWS

18 tires

Maxxis High Roller II 275x2.3 Tubeless Ready Dual compound Exo

19 crankset

Race Face Aeffect SL 24mm spindle Spiderless Direct Mount 32T

20 bottom bracket

Race Face X-Type, sealed bearings, 73mm

21 pedals

22 chain

Shimano HG60011 11s

23 front derailleur

24 rear derailleur

Shimano XT SGS RDM8000 Shadow Plus 11s

25 shifters

Shimano XT SLM8000, Rapidfire plus, 11 speed rear

26 cassette

Shimano XT CSM8000 11-42T 11s

27 weight w/o pedals

12.9kg

28 price

5 .999

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DUNE CARBON XR 275 (FRAME KIT)


frame

Dune Stealth full Carbon Zero Suspension System FG 160mm


with adjustable Geometry Kit

sizes

S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 470mm / XL: 510mm

rear shock

Fox Float X2 Factory Kashima 215x63.5mm

headset

FSA N42 ACB Bearings integrated Tapered 1-1/8->1/5

stem

Onoff Stoic FG 30mm

miscellaneous

Rear axle DT RWS 12x142mm

weight w/ rear shock 2.9kg


price

3.999

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