Mondraker UK brand ambassador
Paul Bolton
In the scheme of famous parings, fish and chips would be obsolete, this is a match made in heaven. Mondraker bikes and Hard Enduro athlete, and now RedBull Motorsports commentator Paul Bolton.
We personally met Paul a few years ago at a bike event. At the time ebikes were still a touche subject, so it was great to meet someone who saw the excitement and benefits that an ebike could bring. We got Paul on his first Mondraker, a Level RR back in 2020, as part of a True North/Bolts collaboration, and introduced him direct to the Mondraker UK team in 2022.
With Mondrakers patented Forward Geometry, long wheel base and stability, it’s the perfect bike for Pauls aggressive and technical riding style, stemming from Pauls many years as a World Class Hard Enduro athlete.
Sadly for us mere mortals, you’ll be seeing Paul around a few more enduro MTB races this year. I’m happy he’s a category below me, watch out masters!
What's Paul riding now?
For 2022 Mondraker have matched Paul with the Crafty XR, the perfect Super Enduro bike with Ohlins suspension system (170/150m).
Paul invited myself and Jim at Pinned TV along for his first ride out, a bit of freestyle riding in the Lakes. Check out the vlog just to see how talented this lad is on a bike (and how he makes Jim and myself look like amateurs).
Mondraker XR
Only the best for this guy, we took Paul and his Mondraker XR to the corridor of dreams at the Burgtec ranch. Let loose and they opted for a Purple Rain and Burgtec Bullion combo.
We think they’ve done a mighty fine job of adding a bit of Burgtec bespoke.
Mondraker Tech Specs
Frame
Crafty 6061 Alloy Stealth Evo, e-Bike Optimized Zero Suspension System, 150mm travel, Forward Geometry, internal battery, Boost 12x148mm rear axle, tapered head tube, one-piece Monoblock upper link, HHG internal cable routing, MAX capacity sealed bearings, oversize 17mm axles, integrated dropout speed sensor, exclusive plastic motor covers.
Sizes
S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 450mm / XL: 490mm
Rear shock
Öhlins TTX Air 205X65mm. Settings: high speed compression lever with climb mode, low-speed compression, rebound, air preload. Trunnion top mount, 25x10mm bottom bushings
Shock settings
C40 compression, R60 rebound
Fork
Öhlins RXF 38 M.2 29, 170mm, TTX18 Twin Tube cartridge, tapered steerer tube, Boost 15x110mm axle, offset 44mm. Settings: high speed compression lever with climb mode, low-speed compression, rebound, air preload, ramp chamber
Headset
ONOFF Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube, ACB sealed bearings, top 41×30.2x7x45ºx45º, bottom 51.9x40x8x45ºx45º
Stem
ONOFF Sulfur FG 30mm 0º, 6061 forged alloy, 31.8mm barbore
Handlebar
ONOFF Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy, rise: 20mm, width: 800mm, 9º backsweep, 5º upsweep, 31.8mm barbore
Grips
ONOFF Diamond, 1lock-on, 135mm
Seatpost
ONOFF Pija dropper internal, diameter 31.6mm, S size: 387x125mm, M size: 425x150mm, L/XL size: 465x170mm
Saddle
FIZIK Terra Aidon X5 145mm
Front brake
SRAM Code R, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 200mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads
Rear brake
SRAM Code R, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 200mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads
Brake lever
SRAM Code R, tool-free reach adjust
Rims
Mavic E-Deemax S 29, 30mm internal width, Maxtal welded, PFP, tubeless, 28 spokes
Spokes
Mavic straightpull duble butted, contactless lacing
Front hub
Mavic, Boost 15x110mm, IS 6 bolts
Rear hub
Mavic, Boost 12x148mm, ID360 Ratched system, IS 6 bolts, XD freehub
Front tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead
Rear tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect ebike, 165mm
Rings
SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle 34T, steel, narrow-wide, 104 BCD
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12s, Powerlock
Rear derrailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, Type 3 roller bearing clutch, cage lock, 1x12s, X-Actuation 1:1
Shift levers
SRAM Trigger GX Eagle, 12s, X-Actuation 1:1, single click
Casette
SRAM XG-1275, 10-52T, 12s
Derailleur hanger
Mondraker M068
Weight
24.9 kg
Find out more about Paul and Hard Enduro
If you’re new to Hard Enduro, check out Bolts You Tube channel for an insight into how hardcore these guys are on motorbikes. Find out a bit more about Paul, his racing and his new role as RedBull Motorsport commentator.
We have a few Mondraker XR’s left in stock, and more due to arrive July. Visit our website or call us for more details.
