Using the same tried and trusted suspension layout as the venerable Makulu 26", we completely redesigned the Makulu 27.5".
Makulu
Using the same tried and trusted suspension layout as the venerable Makulu 26", we completely redesigned the Makulu 27.5" to squeeze every performance advantage out of the 27.5" wheel.
The improved "wheel roll" helps you maintain speed between obstacles, yet the compact frame geometry keeps the frame nimble in the tight stuff. It's truly the best of both worlds. Substantially lighter, noticeably faster and seductively sleek.
Features
- 203mm Rear Wheel Travel
- 200mm Recommended front fork
- FOX RC4 Kashima, Cane Creek DBAir, BOS Void
- 4.4kgs Frame weight with coil shock
Frame Specs
Makulu 27.5" Frame Specs
- Tapered 44mmx56mm head tube (Length 110mm)
- 12mm x 157mm rear hub spacing
- Syntace X12 rear axle
- 83mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
- 30.9mm Seat Tube
- New CNC machined 6082 Ali replaceable derailleur hanger
- Post mount direct 160mm rear brake tab
- 266mm x 89mm [10.5" x 3.5"] rear shock
- 25mm Front & 25mm Rear shock hardware
- 2.3:1 Leverage ratio linkage with Enduro Max bearings
- New Hydro formed Al 6062 T6 top and down tube
- Small, Medium and Large frame sizes
European Build
European build specification by Sports Nut GmbHMakulu 27.5" Build Specs
- Rear Shock
Fox 40 Air RC2 Fit Kashima Factory 650B, 203mm - Derailleur (F)
- - Brake (F)
Avid X.0 Trail 200mm black - Fork
Fox DHX DC4 Kashima Factory, 267mm - Derailleur (R)
SRAM X.0 Type 2 short cage, 10-speed, black - Brake (R)
Avid X.0 Trail 180mm black - Shifter front
- - Headset
Acros Azx-204, black - Wheelset
Spank Spike Race28 650B factory wheelset, black - Shifter rear
SRAM TRIGGER X.0, 10-speed, black - Bar
Spank Spike 777, 15 mm rise, black - Tires (F)
ISchwalbe Magic Mary Downhill 60-584 VSC - Crank
SRAM X.0 DH carbon (165mm, 36T), red - Stem
Spank Director, black - Tires (R)
Schwalbe Magic Mary Downhill 60-584 VSC - Chainguide
cSixx 150gm (Iscg05 32-42T), black - Grips
Spank Lock On grips, black/black endcaps - Hub (F)
Spank Spoon 20mm - Chain
SRAM PC1051, 10-speed - Seat
SDG i-Fly, Morewood custom - Hub (R)
Spoon 12/150 mm, blk - Cassette
SRAM PG-1050, 11-26t, DH, 10-speed - Seatpost
SDG Micro X-Beam, 30.9 mm
Geometry
| Makulu 27.5" Geometry | ||||||||||||
| Size | Top Tube | Reach | Stack | Seat Tube | Chainstay | Wheelbase | Head Angle | Seat Angle | BB Height | Head Tube | Shock | Fork |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 594mm | 385mm | 606mm | 415mm | 448mm | 1207mm | 62.5° | 71° | 0 | 120mm | 10.5' x 3.5' 267 x 89mm |
586.1x52 +4.0 |
| Medium | 624mm | 415mm | 606mm | 415mm | 448mm | 1237mm | 62.5° | 71° | 0 | 120mm | 586.1x52 +4.0 | |
| Large | 659mm | 450mm | 606mm | 415mm | 448mm | 1272mm | 62.5° | 71° | 0 | 120mm | 586.1x52 +4.0 | |
| Makulu 27.5" Geometry |
SPI2
Stable Pivot Interface 2
Simpler, stronger and lighter
SPI2 is the recent upgrade of our ever-popular, tried and tested SPI interface. SPI [Stable Pivot Interface] is the single pivot design which we have used for many years throughout our suspension line-up. Building on that system, SPI2 incorporates revisions to the proven SPI: it uses refined pivot caps which eliminate the need for a pivot axle by incorporating them into the cap itself. SPI2 is simpler, stronger and lighter than SPI.
| A | High-Strength Bolt (6mm Allen Key) |
| B | Pivot Cap |
| C | Washers |
| D | Pivot Cap (8mm Allen Key) |
LOW LEV
Low Leverage Advantage
Low Leverage Advantage
Low-Leverage Advantage is what we call our link actuating system, as seen on the Makulu and the Kalula. Essentially this linkage allows us to tune the suspension kinematics of the frame to perfectly suit both the shock as well as the requirements put on the specific frame by the intended application. This linkage does not in any way alter the wheel path, meaning that the frame, despite having a linkage, is still a single pivot. The link merely serves to manipulate the shock rate.
| A | Rockerplates |
| B | Pull Link |
