It’s time. Riding styles and preferences are ever evolving and progressing. The all-new VIPA TRAIL with 120mm of supple, efficient and comfortable travel is the bike that not only heralds the change but also embraces the needs of those who love the DOWNS as much as the UPS. A bike that is just as comfortable at the sharp end of a Stage Race or Marathon event as it is railing berms or jumping drops on your gnarlier home trails. A bike that makes you feel younger and faster no matter the terrain!
The VIPA TRAIL shot on location at the new Momsen Bikes Head Office in the Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth.
Frame Features
- Full Carbon Front and Rear Triangles 120mm Rear Wheel Travel Boost 148 Rear. We’ve left no stone unturned with our latest offering.
- Signature Low Leverage Design (not dissimilar to our current VIPA RACE models )
- Monocoque Front Triangle with Internal Cable Routing (various cable routing options and covers provided)
- Carbon Seatstays and Chainstays with Boost 148 x 12 mm rear end
- Designed for both 2x and 1x Drivetrain Options
- Optional Internal Shimano Di2 Battery holder – allowing for enclosed battery fitment whilst still allowing Dropper Seatpost compatibility
- Available in 4 frame sizes – S, M, L, XL (to start sizes will be limited to M, L, XL)
- Internal Cable Routing for Dropper Seatpost
- Seatpost Diameter : 31.6mm
- Bottom Bracket : Pressfit 92mm
Your weapon of choice
Available as a Rolling Chassis for 2017 we are offering the new Full Carbon 120mm travel model with a choice of Standard Build or an upgraded Premium Build. The Rolling Chassis consists of VIPA TRAIL Carbon Frame + Rear Shock + Wheelset + Suspension Fork. Each option has been carefully selected to compliment the frame and intended usage.
Standard Build:
- Fox Float DPS Performance Shock
- Stan’s ZTR Arch S1 Wheelset
- RockShox Revelation RL 120mm
- R 45,000 incl VAT
Premium Build:
- Fox Float DPS Factory Shock
- Stan’s ZTR Arch Mk3 Wheelset
- RockShox Pike RCT3 120mm
- R 52,500 incl VAT
Fork
Designed around a 120mm travel front fork with BOOST spacing we have opted for the following fork options:
- Standard Build: RockShox Revelation RL, 120mm, 51mm Offset, 15 x 110 Boost Lowers
- Premium Build: RockShox Pike RCT3, 120mm, 51mm Offset, 15 x 110 Boost Lowers
Note: maximum suggested travel is 130mm to ensure intended handling and ride characteristics
Rear Shock
We have worked with Fox Racing Shox to offer 2 options of rear shock that have both been custom tuned for this frame. The emphasis was placed on a rear shock that was able to be plush during longer events but still offer the popular firm lockout option for long climbs and extended gravel sections.
- Standard Build: Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, Evol SV, 3 Position, Firm Lockout, 190mm Eye to Eye
- Premium Build: Fox Float DPS, Factory Series, Kashima, Evol SV, 3 Position, Firm Lockout, 190mm Eye to Eye
Wheelset
Recognizing that riders wanting the versatility that this bike can offer needed a wheelset that was both light and stiff whilst still durable and wide enough for modern tyre choices we only really had 1 choice of wheel brand – Stan’s No Tubes!
- Standard Build: ZTR Arch S1, Neo Hubs, 32H, Boost 110 x 15 Front, Boost 148 x 12 Rear
- Premium Build: ZTR Arch Mk3, Neo Hubs, 32H, Boost 110 x 15 Front, Boost 148 x 12 Rear
Suggested “Wide Right” Tyre Size: 29 x 2.25 to 2.5 Width
Geometry
Availability
The first shipment is expected to arrive next week with limited stock.
In 2017, the Vipa Trail will only be available as a rolling chassis (frame, shock, fork, and wheelset).
