The ENVE Melee frame and fork is designed with the future of road cycling in mind. Built around the key attributes of aerodynamics and responsive handling, the Melee's race-ready frame is crafted to maximise the natural durability, stiffness and compliance of carbon fibres. Specialists in their craft, ENVE's team designs and makes the products they want to ride. The Melee adheres to this philosophy and brings the brand's rich carbon experience to bear, with ENVE focusing on the process of crafting carbon fibre to build the frame, as well the merits of the material itself. With the demands of modern riding and racing, frame durability is critical. By running continuous fibres throughout the frame, tapering the laminate, layering and orientating the fibres to increase zone specific performance and removing excess material to reduce weight, ENVE has been able to achieve stiffness, impact toughness and compliance where it is needed throughout the frame. The Melee is finished in a beautiful and classy Damascus colour. Using the Real-World Fast aero technologies also found in its SES wheel line-up, ENVE has finely balanced the Melee to give aero efficiency. Tuned for real world performance, the bike has been extensively tested in the lab and on the road at 32kph/20mph and 48kph/30mph, to offer outstanding performance and the best possible ride experience at realistic speeds. ENVE has designed the Melee with its SES wheelset in mind for optimal aerodynamics, since the tubeset shapes complement the SES rims. Whether your goal is to shave off valuable seconds to win a triathlon, be King of the Mountains or one of the fast-men, or simply to ride where you want to on a mixture of surfaces, the SES wheel line will get you there. Designed with versatility in mind, the Melee can be tailored to ride a criterium or rough roads through the choice of tyre size to match the surface you'll be tackling, optimised around 27-31mm tyres for aero performance. If you want to push the boundaries, this frame has the capability to run up to a 35mm tyre. Tuned for precision and agility, the Melee is available in seven sizes, with five different fork rakes depending on the frame size, giving you the best handling and most stable bike, no matter how tall or short you are. It is designed to take a threaded T47 inboard bearing for smooth operation but is compatible with a range of options. When it comes down to spec'ing your frameset, the Melee is compatible with Shimano mechanical to ensure best front derailleur functionality, as well as all wired electric and wireless options and 1x or 2x configurations. The integrated front end has been designed to route hoses and wires between a 1.5" upper bearing and a 1.125" steerer tube. Combining the Melee with the integrated ENVE Road Stem and ENVE SES AR Handlebar allows the cables, wires and brake hoses to pass undetected through the handlebar to the headtube, for a clean finish and minimal wind disturbance. The Melee uses a dedicated seat post, featuring a wind cheating Kammtail design and ENVE's patented twin-bolt saddle rail clamp design. It is available in three lengths, with a 0 or -20 degree offset. Thoroughly tested by a team that loves cycling, for guaranteed real-world performance, the elements of the Melee come together to cut down air flow disruption and boost your speed. If you're looking for a bike that can handle all types of roads, fits like a glove and offers a responsive, comfortable to ride, the Melee is for you. ENVE has even factored in versatility and compatibility for fenders. With ENVE's impeccable carbon credentials, as well as its five-year Warranty and Damage Protection, you know that this incredible racing bike will be a worthwhile investment. Mind prepped, body ready, equipment on point. The rest is out of your control. When the gun goes off, a melee ensues. Confidence in ability and equipment provide an escape from the chaos. Now Available in 3 Colors Damascus Aegean Blue ENVE Black Introducing ENVE Black The most ENVE color of them all. The frame's matte finish features hints of gloss that deliver a stealthy aesthetic for an understated look of speed. BUILT A LA CARTE The Melee chassis is the canvas upon which you can create your dream bike. Choose your favorite SES or Foundation wheelset, Handlebar, IN-Route Stem, and Aero Seatpost to achieve your perfect setup. COMPLETE BUILDS REAL-WORLD FAST The Melee takes design cues from our own Custom Road, but where the Custom Road prioritizes customization, the Melee prioritizes efficiency and speed. VERSATILITY With geometry optimized around 27 to 32 mm tires, the Melee dials up the versatility, allowing you to tune your setup to meet the needs of the day. FIT AND GEOMETRY At the foundation of performance are bike fit and geometry. If those two fundamentals are not established, all the engineering wizardry won’t save your ride. You need a sound fit and refined geometry to give you the confidence and comfort needed to tap into your bike’s performance. Offered in seven sizes with five fork rakes, the Melee has your ideal fit in mind – like no other race bike on the market. Shaped for Speed Developed in CFD and the wind tunnel, the Melee features refined tube shapes that have been tuned to complement our own SES™ rim shapes and deliver aerodynamic performance that is Real-World Fast™. Additional features such as the IN-Route System add to the Melee’s slippery design. INTEGRATED FOR SPEED The IN-Route System routes wires and hoses through the bar, stem, and headset, where they’re secured using ENVE’s anti-rattle finishing kit – allowing them to remain silent, out of sight, and out of the wind. Ride Tuned While three fork rakes can service the bulk of riders, we’ve added two extra fork rakes to specifically accommodate the smallest and largest of riders. This ensures that the Melee, regardless of size, will deliver the same level of responsive, confidence-inspiring handling required of a race bike. Designed for modern racing Harnesses ENVE's expertise for an aerodynamic advantage that increases with speed Offers the durability, stiffness and compliance modern racers need Builds upon the natural strengths of carbon fibre 7 frame sizes, 5 fork rakes Comes with handlebar, stem and seat post. You can choose the size and specifications. Made to complement the SES wheel line Tyre clearance for 25-35mm tyres and optimised for 27-31mm tyres Compatible with most drivetrains on the market 5-year Factory Limited Warranty, cover through ENVE's Incidental Damage Protection Programme Techinical Specifications Frame - ENVE M.O.D Carbon, 12x142 Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Threaded T47 BB, Internal routing, Fender Compatible Fork - ENVE M.O.D Carbon, 12x100 Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Internal routing, Fender Compatible Targeted Application - Road Race/Performance Sizes (cm) - 47,50,52,54,56,58,60 Fork Rake - 55,51,47,43,39 Frame Size/Fork Rake - 47 cm/55, 50cm/51, 52cm/47, 54cm/47, 56cm/43, 58cm/43, 60cm/39 Frame Weight - 850g +/- 2% (Size 56, Painted, No Hardware) Headset - ENVE Integrated IS52/IS52 Internal Drop-in Headset Bearing - 1.5" IS52 Upper and Lower Seat Post Diameter - ENVE Aero BB Type - T47 Inboard Bearing Brake Mount - Flat Mount Front Axle - 12x100 (Total Length: 122, TP:1.5, TL:15) Rear Axle - 12x142 (Total Length: 168, TP:1.0, TL:14) Minimum Tyre Size - 25c Optimal Tyre Size - 27c-32c Maximum Tyre Size - 35c In-Frame Storage - N/A Frame routing - Internal
