{"id":71899,"date":"2025-04-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=71899"},"modified":"2025-04-03T08:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:56:43","slug":"outer-cycles-introducing-the-shale-enduro-frameset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/outer-cycles-introducing-the-shale-enduro-frameset\/","title":{"rendered":"Outer Cycles Introduce the\u00a0Shale\u00a0Enduro Frameset"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Shale is our take on a modern enduro machine\u2014capable, confident, and ready for whatever the trail throws at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharing the same proven suspension platform as our Link E-bike, it\u2019s built for riders who want a bike that feels stable at speed, efficient on the climbs, and controlled in the rough. Its progressive geometry strikes a balance between confidence and agility, with a slack head angle that keeps things steady on steep descents, a steep seat tube that positions you efficiently for climbing, and a moderately low bottom bracket that helps the bike feel planted without losing responsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A flip chip allows you to switch between a mullet or full 29\u201d setup, letting you fine-tune the ride to match your style. The progressive suspension design ensures small bump sensitivity while still providing the support needed for hard hits and big landings. Standard-size sealed bearings throughout make maintenance straightforward, so you can spend more time riding and less time in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Concept:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind this frame was to create an enduro bike with a similar feel to our E-bike but with slightly more aggressive geometry and added adjustability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Linkage Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We designed an optimised rocker linkage to save weight specifically for the enduro platform. The frame uses an unbridged seat stay design, so a stiff rocker link is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using a more contoured design and thinning the wall profiles, we found a good balance between stiffness and overall frame weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geometry and Flip Chip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We experimented with the geometry on this frame to land on something that feels both versatile and modern. The goal was a long, low, and slack setup that is super stable but still holds its own when the trail gets tighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, the flip chip was intended purely as a geometry adjustment. But with the growing popularity of mullet setups, we adapted it to function more as a wheel size correction. So, if you swap out the rear wheel size, you simply flip the chip and maintain mostly consistent geometry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flip Chip Versatility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easily switch between a mullet or full 29\u201d setup to dial in the ride feel that suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Progressive Suspension Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have used a progressive leverage curve to deliver plush small bump sensitivity while keeping mid-stroke support and big-hit confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dialed Enduro Geometry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A slack head angle, steep seat tube, and moderately low BB create the perfect balance between stability, efficiency, and playfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frame<\/strong><\/td>Alloy 29\u201d Boost, 160mm travel, UDH hanger, Internal Cable Routing, Compatible Fork: 170mm 44mm offset<\/td><\/tr>
Wheel size<\/strong><\/td>29\u201d or Mullet<\/td><\/tr>
Rear Shock<\/strong><\/td>Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 205 x 62.5mm<\/td><\/tr>
Headset<\/strong><\/td>FSA No.57<\/td><\/tr>
Seat Post Clamp<\/strong><\/td>Outer 36.1mm<\/td><\/tr>
Rear Thru Axle<\/strong><\/td>Outer Stealth<\/td><\/tr>
Frame Warranty<\/strong><\/td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>4.5 kg (size Medium Including Shock, please allow for some deviation)<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong><\/td>R30 000 (includes RockShox Super Deluxe, FSA headset, thru-axle, chainstay protector, and hanger)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Press Release The Shale is our take on a modern enduro machine\u2014capable, confident, and ready for whatever the trail throws at it. Sharing the same proven suspension platform as our Link E-bike, it\u2019s built for riders who want a bike that feels stable at speed, efficient on the climbs, and controlled in the rough. Its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":71902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[5342],"featured_location":[338],"class_list":["post-71899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-outer-cycles","featured_location-bottom-row"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71899"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71965,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71899\/revisions\/71965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71899"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=71899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}