Mondraker launches its new Plunder - Primus Sports
Mondraker launches its new Plunder - Primus Sports
Mondraker launches its new Plunder - Primus Sports
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<strong>Mondraker</strong> <strong>launches</strong> <strong>its</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>Plunder</strong><br />
<strong>Mondraker</strong> <strong>launches</strong> <strong>its</strong> <strong>new</strong> model for the most extreme Freeride called <strong>Plunder</strong>. The <strong>Plunder</strong><br />
will be the bike for riders who are looking for the most intense mountain biking sensations. All<br />
<strong>its</strong> potential will be demonstrated in Bike Parks, Freeride trails and most of Downhill courses.<br />
Concept / Use<br />
The main concept was to offer a <strong>new</strong> FR bike capable to face everything. The 2007 range needed<br />
a bike similar to the Petrol’s performance for downhill, but looking for different skills in term of<br />
weight, agility and pedalling efficiency; a bike capable to face all descents and the most<br />
technical areas, a bike able to play with the burms and to carry your speed with you, and this<br />
even though you are not a pro athlete.<br />
Besides classic Downhill, the <strong>new</strong><br />
<strong>Plunder</strong> is the perfect weapon for a<br />
Bike Park use with artificial obstacles,<br />
ramps, drops and wall-rides... The<br />
<strong>Plunder</strong> was also designed for those<br />
<strong>new</strong> kinds of extreme rides that have<br />
become very popular; short distance<br />
outings but very demanding as riders<br />
are ready to swallow positive vertical<br />
drop too, looking for <strong>new</strong> pristine<br />
“impossible areas”. That kind of riding<br />
is extremely demanding as you need a<br />
very versatile bike with high strength<br />
and resistance, big absorption ready, light weight, and an acceptable pedalling position for more<br />
comfort and performance.<br />
Construction / Design<br />
The <strong>new</strong> <strong>Plunder</strong> frame is totally made in Aluminium 6061 T6 with a special subsequent<br />
treatment raising <strong>its</strong> hardness. It has been proved that this kind of aluminium is strong and<br />
reliable when it comes to develop frames that will support the roughest conditions.<br />
The main triangle is formed by a monocoque main tube of variable thickness, made from a<br />
moulded plate to get a perfect section for maximum rigidity and strength. To offer the best<br />
steering precision, a OnePontFive head tube has been chosen with also two extra side<br />
reinforcements. Furthermore, two big perforated CNC plates are placed in the middle area,<br />
covering the shock and bearing all structural weight of the upper square section tube and also<br />
vertical tube.<br />
To finish with the front side, it is important to highlight the use of the ISCG international system<br />
in order to be able to place any type of chainguide on the bottom bracket.
The rear side gets generous square section links, with sealed bearings in both main pivot and<br />
Horst Link and CNC machined rear drop-outs<br />
with a reinforcement linked to the squared<br />
rearstays by big welding cords. These drop-outs<br />
are designed for a 12mm diameter through axle<br />
and a 150mm hub, that way a higher<br />
stability and stiffness at the rear is<br />
obtained. Finally, you will find a CNC<br />
machined main link with a stainless steel<br />
shaft for a better strength and longer<br />
longevity.<br />
Cinematic / Geometry<br />
When it was time to develop the cinematic, our top priorities were to get a suspension system<br />
with the biggest absorption ability as possible but also very sensitive on small bumps; and for<br />
this, nothing better than the roots of our Petrol Downhill cinematic.<br />
This system is based on a distorted parallelogram with four pivots (four-bar rear suspension), and<br />
one of them attaches the rear axle to the seatstay instead of the swingarm (Horst Link). The<br />
Horst Link allows the wheel to move freely in a vertical path, avoiding chain tension and braking.<br />
We have also achieved to minimize the brake calliper action, so even when the rear wheel is<br />
stuck, the suspension remains fully active and does not get compressed or extended.<br />
Furthermore, the specific main link plays a key role in the suspension system. Firstly, when the<br />
main link is at <strong>its</strong> initial position with an appropriate SAG of 25%, the angle over the shock<br />
offers an amazing sensitivity and the best traction ever as soon as the terrain gets rough (put your<br />
hands on the saddle, compress it slowly and enjoy the sweetness!). Then the shock gets<br />
compressed progressively, offering maximum control through all <strong>its</strong> travel, enable to fully use<br />
the 180mm travel of the bike easily while keeping a sweet bottom-out control.
Main features<br />
• 2 models: <strong>Plunder</strong>, <strong>Plunder</strong> R<br />
• 3 sizes available: S (16”), M (18”) and L (20”)<br />
• Alloy Aluminium 6061 T6.<br />
• Customized pipe, using monocoque technology<br />
and also numerical control parts.<br />
• Suspension system by distorted parallelogram with<br />
four pivots and Horst Link.<br />
• No pedaling contamination.<br />
• Rear brake interaction with the suspension behaviour reduced to minimal.<br />
• Great initial feeling with progressiveness and control through the whole travel.<br />
• Low gravity centre geometry and accurate free distance to the ground.
Specifications<br />
The selection of the components has been made under the same strict guidelines than for the<br />
frame construction; looking for the best performance and reliability without compromising the<br />
final weight. For MY07 we will find two <strong>new</strong> models: the <strong>Plunder</strong> as a first price model and the<br />
<strong>Plunder</strong> R as a high end model.<br />
We would like to emphasize the choice of Marzocchi forks with the <strong>new</strong> 66 with 180mm travel<br />
and also a <strong>new</strong> customized 1.5’’steerer tube. That way, we achieve the perfect balance between<br />
rear and front, offering the same touch, initial feeling and progressivity.<br />
FOX DHX's 3.0 and 5.0 rear shox are also very important as they are fully part of the design of<br />
the cinematic system. DHX's are packed with high-end technologies, easy to use for the end<br />
consumer though and enable you to get the ultimate setup in each situation.<br />
The other components are at the same level too: Shimano Saint transmission, Formula Oro<br />
205/185mm brakes, <strong>new</strong> FSA crankset with dual Gravity ring, Sun Ringle full wheel kit, Fizi:k<br />
Freek saddle and <strong>new</strong> <strong>Mondraker</strong> CNC components that will surprise you with their innovative<br />
design and aesthetic.<br />
Price of the <strong>new</strong> <strong>Plunder</strong> will be CHF 4390 and CHF 5390 for his big brother <strong>Plunder</strong> R. These<br />
<strong>new</strong> models will replace the Level family within the '07 <strong>Mondraker</strong> range. However, a unique<br />
Level model will be kept as first price model for FR initiation at CHF 2999.-; that should be the<br />
choice for the youngest riders.
PLUNDER R<br />
PLUNDER<br />
FRAME MONDRAKER PLUNDER FRX 6061T6 180mm MONDRAKER PLUNDER FRX 6061T6 180mm<br />
SIZES S (16”) / M (18”) / L (20”) S (16”) / M (18”) / L (20”)<br />
REAR SHOCK FOX DHX 5.0 PROPEDAL FOX DHX 3.0 PROPEDAL<br />
FORK MARZOCCHI 66 RC2X 180mm MARZOCCHI 66RV 180mm<br />
HEADSET FSA THE BIG FAT PIG 1.5" FSA THE BIG FAT PIG 1.5"<br />
STEM MONDRAKER DECLINE 1.5" 31.8mm 50mm MONDRAKER DECLINE 1.5" 31.8mm 50mm<br />
HANDLEBAR MONDRAKER DEKLINE 31.8mm ONOFF MORPH FREERIDE 31.8mm 680mm<br />
GRIPS ONOFF HIT LOCK-ON ONOFF HIT LOCK-ON<br />
SEATPOST ONOFF MORPH TELESCOPIC 31.6mm ONOFF MORPH TELESCOPIC 31.6mm<br />
SEAT FIZIK FREEK WHITE FIZIK FREEK BROWN<br />
FRONT BRAKE FORMULA ORO K24 FCS 200mm HAYES HFX9 V8 203mm BFL LEVER<br />
REAR BRAKE FORMULA ORO K24 FCS 180mm HAYES HFX9 V8 180mm BFL LEVER<br />
LEVERS FORMULA ORO K24 FCS HAYES HFX9 BFL LEVER<br />
RIMS SUN RINGLÉ SINGLETRACK 32H WHEELSET SUN RINGLÉ SINGLETRACK 32H WHEELSET<br />
SPOKES DT CHAMPION 2.0 BLACK DT CHAMPION 2.0 BLACK<br />
FRONT HUB RINGLÉ DEMON 20mm 32H WHEELSET RINGLÉ DEMON 20mm 32H WHEELSET<br />
REAR HUB<br />
RINGLÉ DEMON 12mm X 150mm 32H<br />
WHEELSET<br />
RINGLÉ DEMON 12mm X 150mm 32H<br />
WHEELSET<br />
MONDRAKER-ITS DH FRO LITE FRONT 2.35 / MONDRAKER-ITS DH FRO LITE FRONT 2.35 /<br />
TIRES<br />
EDGE FRO LITE REAR 2.35<br />
EDGE FRO LITE REAR 2.36<br />
CRANKSET FSA GRAVITY MEGAEXO BASH 36/22T TRUVATIV RUKTION 2.0 RG 36/24T<br />
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MEGAEXO TRUVATIV HOWITZER XR<br />
PEDALS MONDRAKER DECLINE PLATFORM ONOFF CLAW BLACK<br />
CHAIN SHIMANO HG SHIMANO HG<br />
FRONT DERAILL SHIMANO HONE 34.9mm SHIMANO HONE 34.9mm<br />
SHIMANO XT M761 TOP NORMAL SHORT<br />
REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO SAINT M-806 TOP NORMAL CAGE<br />
SHIFTERS SHIMANO LX RAPID FIRE PLUS SHIMANO DEORE RAPID FIRE PLUS<br />
CASSETTE SRAM PG-950 POWERGLIDE 11/32 9s SRAM PG-950 POWERGLIDE 11/32 9s
<strong>Primus</strong> <strong>Sports</strong><br />
Route de Servion<br />
1083 Mézières<br />
Tel. 021 903 55 47 Fax 021 903 55 59<br />
info@primussports.com www.primussports.com<br />
<strong>Mondraker</strong> <strong>Plunder</strong> R 180mm frame geometry<br />
SIZE CENTER TO TOP 420 460 500<br />
TOP TUBE 560 585 605<br />
HEAD ANGLE 66.5º 66.5º 66.5º<br />
SEAT TUBE ANGLE 68º 68º 68º<br />
TRUE SEAT ANGLE 72.5º 72.5º 72.5º<br />
WHEELBASE 1127 1152 1172<br />
CHAINSTAY 440 440 440<br />
BB HEIGHT 354 354 354<br />
OFF-SET FORK 44 44 44<br />
HEADPIPE 120 120 130<br />
*All sizes are calculated in mm<br />
SEATPOST DIAMETER<br />
DERAILLEUR CLAMP<br />
BOTTOM BRACKET<br />
HEADSET<br />
SHOCK LENGTH/SPEC.<br />
REAR HUB SPEC.<br />
WHEEL TRAVEL<br />
31.6mm<br />
34.9mm-Down Pull<br />
73mm<br />
1-1/5” No-integrated<br />
222.2mm x 63mm / ID=8mm<br />
150mm x 12mm Thru axle<br />
180mm<br />
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