Bombtrack Introduces the Cale Hardtail

Jan 9, 2020 at 3:13
by Bombtrack  


PRESS RELEASE: Bombtrack

The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul, yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond+ models, it’s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control, a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost, ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course, the CALE wouldn’t be a Bombtrack if it wasn’t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it’s possible to ride into remote locations, drop the bags, and have some fun exploring new trails


The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails

The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails
The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails

The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails
The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails


bigquotesTriple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it’s possible to ride into remote locations, drop the bags, and have some fun exploring new trails.Bombtrack


The CALE comes with a contemporary trail geometry featuring a long reach and moderate stack mean it is easy on the long-haul yet fun when the terrain kicks off. Using experience gained building our Beyond models it s a vehicle for exploring the most technical routes. An MRP Ribbon suspension fork stops the bike getting thrown about to increase control a quality furthered by its huge 800mm wide bars. With the ability to slam the saddle out of the way courtesy of the KS E30i dropper seatpost ultra-wide WTB Vigilante TCS tyres and a mountain-shrinking 10-50t cassette make this all the bike most riders will ever need. Of course the CALE wouldn t be a Bombtrack if it wasn t ready for adventure too. Triple cage mounts plus the ability to fit a rear rack mean it s possible to ride into remote locations drop the bags and have some fun exploring new trails


Highlights

• New hardtail trail mountain bike based on our experience with the Beyond+ range, can be run with 27.5’’ plus wheels or standard 29’’ wheels.

• MRP Ribbon SL 120 mm travel suspension fork with Boost spacing and 35mm stanchions.

• Bombtrack Illusion 35 mm oversized handlebar, 800 mm wide and Bombtrack Chase stem with 40 mm extension.

• WTB STi4 TCS 2.0” tubeless ready front rim, WTB STi40 TCS 2.0 tubeless ready rear rim.

• WTB Vigilante 2.8” TCS tubeless ready tires, tough and high grip front, tough and fast rolling rear.

• Sram GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain with 10 – 50t cassette, GX Eagle Boost crank, Sram Dub bottom bracket and 30t direct mount chainring.

• Magura Trail Sport hydraulic disc brake with four front pistons and two at the rear for maximum power and control.

• Magura Storm SL.2 180 mm rotors.

• KS E30i 30.9mm dropper post with 150mm travel.


More info and geometry chart here.

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5 Comments
  • 1 0
 @PHeller: The Cale will definitely clear 29'' x 2.4''. 29'' x 2.5'' might fit depending on rim and tire.

Sorry, 29'' x 2.6'' won't be possible. Luckily I am working from home today...
  • 1 0
 Frame-Only Cale is about $710 USD, or 650€. Claimed max tire is 275x2.8, although they say it can run a 29" setup they don't mention max width in that configuration.
  • 1 0
 It should easily clear a 29x2.4" tire in the back.
  • 1 0
 @Msajn: I reads somewhere that Bombtrack only specifies a 29x2.2 - yikes.

29x2.6 or go home.
  • 1 0
 @PHeller: Fork could fit easily if you go rockshock or fox, not sure about the MRP. I know their rigid carbon & steel fork can do 29x3.0. Not sure about the frame, but I read 2.35 clears no problem. So, one could run 29x2.8 front & 2.4 in the back.







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