"Imagine our surprise when Enve 'leaked' a while ago that they are now squeezing a third model into the EnVe(enn) - diagram"
Enve Fray - Close Family
We went of our way to point out in our Enve Mog test, the brave functional overlap to the Enve Melee.
Imagine our surprise when Enve 'leaked' a while ago that they are now squeezing a third model into the limited real-estate of Enve's model Venn-diagram!
All-Roads Geometry - Unravelling The Fray
Yes, I will keep going with the cheap 'Fray' sub-heads, even if they wear thin (couldn't that one)
Strangely the Fray's bulls-eye echoes our own magnificent LANDRACE Tupelo - classic all-roads bike, optimised for 32-35mm road tyre AND room for mudguards in the winter. But also feisty enough for an occasional sportiv event or even a little cyclo-x or road-race. And should the fancy take you enough designed-in versatility to carve out your own expedition. We obviously concur that this a happy space to occupy - sharper than a gravel bike but friendlier than a race-bike.
Fray also comes in 'Salt' ...
... or 'Ash'
"We obviously concur that this a happy space to occupy - sharper than a gravel bike but friendlier than a race-bike"
Fighting For Space - Into The Fray
The Fray will suit a lot of people a lot of the time. It actually looks like the MOG gets most squeezed in the Enve-Venn. The Melee gets its place as one of the most versatile aero/race bikes on the planet. The Fray becomes the super-friendly do-everything bike for almost everyone. And the MOG slides into a thinner 'Gravel Race' category.
The Fray features:
- Geometry optimized for 31-35mm tires
- Tire clearance for up to 700 x 40 (1X Only), 700 x 38 (2X)
- Lightweight and durable carbon construction through ENVE's Material Optimized Design process
- Internal routing using ENVE's IN-Route System and components
- 1x or 2x drivetrain compatibility
- Threaded T47 bottom bracket
- SRAM UDH
- ENVE Cargo Box and Bags (in-frame storage)
- Mudguard compatibility
- Aerodynamic tube shapes and design
- A la carte build options
- Price - £5500 - including frame, fork, bar/stem seat-post
We are taking orders and planning builds now. Heads-up - there is very limited stock. We will be writing our own review very soon!