Last time we saw the MMR Kenta it was being ridden as a prototype just before the Tokyo Olympics. Now MMR is finally ready to release the bike to the public with nine models across the range. Just like the previous version of the Kenta, it uses a linkage-driven single pivot, although MMR has developed a new link and re-shaped the mounting.
There are now three versions of the Kenta with the SL race bike, the more standard Kenta and the SXC that MMR calls "Super XC". Both the Kenta SL and Kenta use the same platform with 100mm of travel, a 69-degree headangle and a 76-degree seat tube angle. The SXC model switches things up with a travel increase to 120mm and a slacker headangle and seat tube angle of 68 and 75 degrees respectively.
GeometrySitting at the top of the range is the Kenta SL 00 with SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle and top-level RockShox SID suspension. But you can also choose the SL 10 with Shimano's XTR groupset and Fox factory suspension. Next, there is the Kenta range featuring six different models. Starting with the 00 with Fox factory suspension to the 90 coming in at just €2799 featuring RockShox Judy suspension and a Shimano Deore drivetrain. Finally, there is the Kenta SXC with 120mm of RockShox SID suspension, SRAM GX Eagle and a RockShox Reverb dropper post.
Kenta SL 00
Fork: RockShox SID SL
Shock: RockShox SID Luxe
Drivetrain: Sram XX1 AXS Eagle 12V // Sram XX1 Eagle Boost
Brakes: Sram Level Ultimate 180/160
Wheels: Prototype World Cup
Price: €7,299
Kenta SL 10
Fork: Fox Factory
Shock: Fox Factory Float
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR M9100 12V // Shimano XTR M9120
Brakes: Shimano XTR 160/160
Wheels: DT XRC-1501 Carbon
Price: €5,799
Kenta 00
Fork: Fox Factory
Shock: Fox Factory Float
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 12V // Shimano XT
Brakes Shimano XT 160/160
Wheels: DT XRC-1501 Carbon
Price: €4,799
Kenta 10
Fork: RockShox SID SL
Shock: Rock Shox SID Luxe
Drivetrain: Sram GX AXS Eagle 12V // Sram GX Eagle
Brakes: Shimano XT 180/160
Wheels: DT X-1900 XD
Price: €4,499
Kenta 30
Fork: Fox Performance
Shock: Fox Performance Elite Float
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 12V // Shimano XT
Brakes: Shimano XT 160/160
Wheels: DT X-1900 MS
Price: €3,899
Kenta 50
Fork: RockShox SID SL
Shock: Rock Shox SID Luxe
Drivetrain: Sram GX Eagle 12V // Sram X1 Eagle
Brakes: Shimano MT-501 180/160
Wheels: DT X-1900 XD
Price: €3,699
Kenta 70
Fork: Fox Rhythm
Shock: Fox Performance Elite Float
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 12V // Shimano MT-5101
Brakes: Shimano MT-501 180/160
Wheels: XCR 9800
Price: €3,299
Kenta 90
Fork: RockShox Judy Silver Air
Shock: RockShox Deluxe
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 12V // Shimano MT-5101
Brakes: Shimano MT-200 180/160
Wheels: XCR 9800
Price: €2,799
Kenta SXC 00
Fork: RockShox SID Base
Shock: RockShox SID Luxe
Drivetrain: Sram GX Eagle 12V // Sram X1 Eagle
Brakes: Shimano XT 180/160
Wheels: DT M-1900 XD
Price: €4,299
Hence my Daily Mail comment as there was a period of time in the UK that parents refused to allow their children to have the MMR as there was a completely false and unproved ' rumour'it was linked to autism in children.
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They added a second bottle cage, which is a must for marathon racers or long training rides!
The other thing I noticed is that it only comes in 3 sizes (S/M/L). For riders like me who're always kinda in between L and XL, this size L could fit me well.
I'd like to see a high end option for the SXC build, as it's not unusual anymore to race XCO on 120mm.
Weight for the SL should be around 10.5kg race ready.
Now, how about availability?
(I'll show myself out...)
Bikes today are by and large cookie cutter designs made out of huge Asian conglomerate factories.