Now in its second year of production, Identiti have dropped the price of its enduro bike, the Mettle by £600  on the base model bike. There are also savings to be made across the three bike range, plus specification upgrades hung on the same progressive frame. 

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All three Mettle models now ship with four pot brakes, Guide T's for the base model the Mettle R, the new four piston Shimano Deore's (we spied these before the launch and showed you here) for the RC and Code R's for the top of the range RCX. The bikes all benefit from an improved suspension package with the latest metric technology rear shocks with bearing eyelets used. Identiti stick with using the latest MRP forks, the Ribbon Air 160mm fork features on two models, the RC and RCX, whilst the cheapest bike gets a 160mm Rockshox Yari. All bikes get tubeless ready tyres and 170mm cranks with 34 tooth chainrings.

With ahead of the curve geometry - small, medium and large reach numbers at 440/462/485mm, Identiti look to answer riders looking for a bike that fits. they say "No marketing led bulls**t acronym for our proven progressive 4 bar suspension linkage, we’ll let the suspension performance do the talking. Take a test ride for yourself and feel how the confidence inspiring geometry combined with plush, active suspension delivers when you need it."

Mettle R

The gateway enduro bike, priced at £2,999.99 - £600 less than 2018

New for 2019:

• Upgrade to 4 pot brakes – SRAM Guide T
• NX Eagle
• New Halo Ridgeline wheels
• KS E30i Seat Post

Mettle RC

Middle of the range in the three bike line up, the RC is £3,799.99 - £400 cheaper than 2018

New for 2019: 

• MRP Ribbon Air Fork
• Upgrade to Rock Shox Super Deluxe RC3 shock
• Upgrade to 4 pot brakes – Shimano MT520
• Gusset S2 Handlebar and Stem
• New Halo Ridgeline wheels
• KS E30i Seat Post

Mettle RCX

EWS proven race bike, Identiti say it's 'real world tested and absolute hooligan' - £4,799.99 - £200 cheaper than 2018

New for 2019:

• MRP Ribbon Air Fork
• Upgrade to SRAM Code R brakes
• Upgrade to Halo Vortex wheels
• Gusset S2 AM Saddle
   

Frame details

• 27.5" Wheels - Plenty of mud clearance - We live in the UK...
• 160mm Travel - 4 bar linkage with 8 large sealed bearings. All of our hardware uses 5mm hex key to tighten so it's easy to maintain, no special tools required.
• Metric Shock - The new frontier in shock technology.
• Boost wheel spacing - 148mm rear axle spacing taking advantage of optimised main pivot bearing width. Supplied with Syntace rear axle.
• Progressive suspension - 15% ending stroke progression for extra support to compliment the metric shock characteristics.
• Modern sizing - If you're a large frame normally, you'll ride our medium.
• Tapered headtube - Zero stack headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower.
• Low Standover - Lower top tubes, more room for your valuables.
• Threaded Bottom Bracket - Simple, easy to maintain. Here for good.
• 150mm+ Dropper Compatible - Room for longer dropper posts. 30.9mm post diameter
• ISCG 05 Chain Guide tabs - Chain guides are cool.
• Bottle cage bosses – Under the downtube.
• Available in Grey or Purple

You can, of course, buy a frame only and custom build your own Mettle, the brand offers a frame only option with a Rock Shox Deluxe RT3 or Super Deluxe RC3 shock for £1,599.99 or £1,699.99 respectively.

• www.identitibikes.com

 

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