{"product_id":"enve-melee-v2-carbon-road-bike-frameset","title":"Enve Melee V2 Carbon Road Bike Frameset","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEnve Melee V2 Carbon Road Bike Frameset\u003c\/strong\u003e is ENVE's first ground-up aero road race frame, built for riders who want a WorldTour-level race platform without a weight penalty. It was developed with aerodynamicist \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Smart\u003c\/strong\u003e and tested at the Mercedes-Petronas wind tunnel \u003cstrong\u003ewith a rider on board\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Melee V2 pairs dedicated aero shaping with a \u003cstrong\u003e750–850g frame weight\u003c\/strong\u003e (depending on size) in ENVE M.O.D. carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMany aero frames add weight and complexity, but the Melee V2 moves the other way. It has a \u003cstrong\u003e7.5% reduction in total frame surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e, a headset with smaller bearings, a lighter seatpost clamp, and a \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded BSA bottom bracket with UDH\u003c\/strong\u003e. ENVE reports that a 56cm build in the UL Black finish can reach a \u003cstrong\u003e6.8 kg complete bike\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a notable figure for a disc-brake aero race bike. Room for \u003cstrong\u003etires up to 33mm (31mm optimal)\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps it practical on real roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad racers and fast group riders who want aero efficiency and low weight in one frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders building a custom race bike around their own groupset, wheels, and cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who prefer a \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded BSA bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e for quiet, easy-to-service long-term ownership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a different bike if you need tires wider than 33mm or want a complete bike ready to ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seven sizes (47–60cm) each have their own fork rake, so fit and handling change across the range. A professional bike fit confirms your size and cockpit dimensions before you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is \u003cstrong\u003eframe and fork only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Budget for a stem, handlebars, wheels, and groupset, and confirm that your cockpit works with ENVE In-Route internal routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUL Black\u003c\/strong\u003e uses an ultralight clear coat over raw carbon and is \u003cstrong\u003e40g lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e than White Lightning and the other fully painted Melee V2 frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAero shaping developed with a rider on board.\u003c\/strong\u003e ENVE's Real-World Fast protocol shaped the tubes and components around the rider and bike together, not the frame alone. That puts the development work where it counts: in the conditions you actually ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight-focused details.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eENVE In-Route headset\u003c\/strong\u003e uses smaller \u003cstrong\u003e-49.5mm bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e with an aluminum compression ring. The \u003cstrong\u003eproprietary Melee V2 aero seatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a lightweight rail clamp. Using a \u003cstrong\u003eBSA threaded bottom bracket and UDH\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of proprietary standards saves weight, keeps service simple, and makes derailleur hangers easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroupset and routing.\u003c\/strong\u003e ENVE In-Route internal routing works with \u003cstrong\u003emechanical groupsets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the front derailleur uses a bolt-on, braze-on style mount. You can build the Melee V2 around the drivetrain you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes, axles, and wheels.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlat mount disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12x100mm front \/ 12x142mm rear thru-axles\u003c\/strong\u003e fit most current road disc wheelsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork rake by size.\u003c\/strong\u003e ENVE uses a different fork rake for each size, from \u003cstrong\u003e55mm on the 47cm to 39mm on the 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than one fork for the whole range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frameset is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eENVE Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secondhand owners are covered too, from the date the frame was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wind-tunnel-developed aero frame at 750–850g, with a 6.8 kg complete build possible (56cm, UL Black)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as frameset only; proprietary aero seatpost; 33mm maximum tire width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e A threaded BSA bottom bracket and UDH on a dedicated aero race frame, developed with a rider on board alongside Simon Smart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we like that ENVE chased aero speed without giving up a threaded bottom bracket or real tire clearance. 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