Carlos Coloma's New Mondraker Revealed - Mont-Sainte-Anne XC World Cup 2017

Aug 4, 2017
by Richard Cunningham  

Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
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Carlos Coloma's
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Carlos Coloma's Mondraker dual-suspension prototype was camouflaged during early practice sessions.


Carlos Coloma recently earned a bronze medal at the Olympic XC in Brazil and is the current Spanish National Champion. The highly decorated Spaniard appeared at the MSA World Cup aboard a dual-suspension Mondraker wrapped in anti-recognition camouflage. We were in the pits when the new machine was exposed in its pre-production colors and graphics. Dubbed the Volume FS, the new design is radical by cross-country standards, with a Mondraker-length top tube, slack-for-cross-country geometry, and a rear suspension system that duplicates the wild-looking configuration of their latest, 150-millimeter-travel Foxy AM/trail bike. Carlos says we may see a production version by October 2017.


Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
Carlos Coloma shows off his new ride for Mont Sainte Anne - sans wrap.

The new bike has a SRAM drivetrain, powered by a Q-ring-equipped Rotor Rex crankset. Brake rotors and pads are by Galfer, another vanguard Spanish component maker. Wheels are Prototype brand Tram Carbon, rolling on Maxxis 2.2-inch Ikon tires. At 171 centimeters tall, Carlos is somewhat dwarfed by the Mondraker's rider-forward geometry, but the futuristic cross country chassis should give the Spanish superstar a leg up in the technical sections this Sunday.

Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
The shock is compressed by the lower link as well as by the upper rocker.

Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
The upper rocker link is carbon fiber. The Fox Step Cast fork and Float Factory shock have remote, cable-actuated lockouts.

Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
Internal headset cups and a recessed stem minimize the handlebar height of Mondraker's newest 29er.

Carlos Coloma s Mondraker Prototype
Wheels are Prototype brand 29R Team Carbon, rolling on Maxxis Ikon tires.


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45 Comments
  • 24 1
 Is purpose of the holes drilled into the shock linkage bolts to save weight? If so, man that's extreme. Gotta admit though, even for a XC bike that thing is beautiful!
  • 24 2
 He could save more weight if he shaved off his moustache
  • 4 1
 @tomchallinor: ... and all other hair in fact. It's aerodynamics... and helps with healing too. The roadie way all the way mate.
  • 10 1
 @tomchallinor: or took a mad dump.!
  • 5 0
 I think it mostly looks cool, without really affecting strength. Good enough for me !
  • 4 0
 @tomchallinor: moustache = more power Smile
  • 3 0
 @pweb79: i just took a mad dump.... and I DO feel much lighter
  • 1 0
 i'd buy that in a heartbeat... now if i just had the money...
  • 1 0
 @wolf-amongst-lambs: bring on the KOMs .!!!
  • 23 0
 The Hunchback of Mont Saint Anne!
  • 1 0
 come play with esmeralda Smile
  • 20 0
 A threaded BB, sanity returns
  • 15 0
 Looks like a Look. Cool bike tho
  • 4 3
 Looks like a look! Good work squire :-)
  • 16 1
 I heard it sessions like a Look.
  • 1 0
 @LemonadeMoney: lols!!!!
  • 9 0
 That's one sexy frame!
  • 5 1
 Absolute thing of beauty! I was luck enough to try the podium and the Factor RR, hopefully this is a best of both worlds.
  • 4 0
 Darn it Mondraker come sell in the US already, your bikes look insanely good and I wanna ride em'.
  • 2 0
 The new Volume FS is still very aesthetically appealing. I just wonder if they designed the bike to be full suspension , or for the full suspension to be on a bike as aestethically pleasing as its predecessor.
  • 4 0
 A threaded bb?
  • 6 3
 I was thinking the same thing. Rider-forward indeed, designed with the rider in mind who wants BBs that don't creak and can be easily replaced.
  • 4 9
flag wittereus (Aug 4, 2017 at 23:07) (Below Threshold)
 I don't see threads, thats a press fitWink
  • 4 3
 @wittereus: look at the pics bro. Clearly threaded bb
  • 6 5
 Nup. Definitely a parallel bore and no sign of threads. The light reflection is uninterrupted and would be if there were threads.
  • 6 0
 @handynzl: You are blind
  • 4 0
 @handynzl: clean your screen brother. That bb is clearly threaded.
  • 3 3
 @handynzl: I agree, barrel bore unthreaded.
  • 3 1
 Such a weird looking recessed headset. Prolly rides like a dream but thing is funny looking.
  • 2 0
 Cool rig! Is there something similar to a knock block to stop damaging your top tube if you have a crash?
  • 2 0
 I imagine so. They do on the podium hardtails- basically a keyed headset cup and covert that stops it rotating too far.
  • 10 9
 That is a Flucking ugly looking bike
  • 1 0
 It looks like a Goat getting ready to FUCK YOU UP... and I like it.
  • 1 0
 That saddle is frightening. Where is the dropper?
  • 1 0
 threaded bb, such a good idea
  • 1 0
 oh shift! LOOK at that stem!
  • 1 0
 Who do I have to screw to get a dazzle camo paint job?
  • 2 2
 that astro suspension keeps on giving!
  • 1 0
 it is not an astro, khs is an astro. Their original stuff was catalog crap. The zero stuff is from Fabien and Cesar. Now, please make a 29er trail bike!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 @downhere67: The sus is taken from the astro design
  • 1 0
 BARSPIN ANYONE?!
  • 3 4
 Having "PROTOTYPE" blasted on your bike in big letters is so f*cking wack.
  • 1 0
 I spent a minute eyeballing for a manufacturer's name and was unsuccessful... and didn't bother.
  • 5 0
 @AlexS1: prototype is the name of the brand. Pretty sure they're from Spain or Portugal
  • 1 0
 @shanefp: Thumbs up... no wonder the fonts are so big...







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