{"id":39389,"date":"2022-07-21T16:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=690534"},"modified":"2022-07-21T16:20:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:20:18","slug":"the-enve-melee-is-a-5500-carbon-monocoque-frameset-with-clearance-for-35mm-tyres","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/the-enve-melee-is-a-5500-carbon-monocoque-frameset-with-clearance-for-35mm-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"The ENVE Melee is a $5,500 carbon monocoque frameset with clearance for 35mm tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Jack Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 21 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>The ENVE Melee is the brand\u2019s new <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bikes\/&quot;\">road race bike<\/a>, and the second bike it has released.<\/p>\n<p>While the design of last year\u2019s <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/enve-custom-road\/&quot;\">Custom Road<\/a> was, as the name suggests, focused on allowing customers to configure the bike to their specific needs, the Melee is \u201cpurpose-built for speed\u201d, and will be available in a more typical range of seven sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the brand\u2019s debut US-made Custom Road bike, the Melee uses a monocoque construction technique and is built overseas.<\/p>\n<p>A chassis kit \u2013 which includes a stem, seatpost, handlebar, headset and frameset \u2013 costs \u00a35,300 \/ $5,500 \/ \u20ac5,500. Complete builds will not be offered by ENVE.<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <h2>5 things you need to know about the ENVE Melee<\/h2>\n<ul><li>The ENVE Melee is the brand\u2019s second road bike, following 2021\u2019s Custom Road<\/li>\n<li>The Melee is only available as a frameset and finishing kit package<\/li>\n<li>Unlike the Custom Road, the Melee uses a monocoque construction<\/li>\n<li>The Melee features clearance for tyres up to 35mm wide<\/li>\n<li>Prices start at \u00a35,300 \/ $5,500 \/ \u20ac5,500 for a chassis kit<\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><h2>\u2018Real-World\u2019 aero<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690557\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos20-dca49e2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee sees the tube shapes from the Custom Road refined for aerodynamic performance.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The new ENVE Melee has been designed around what the brand dubs its \u2018Real-World Fast\u2019 aero philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>With this, ENVE says it aims to optimise its <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/buyers-guide-to-road-bike-wheels\/&quot;\">wheels<\/a>, components, and now bikes, to perform best in what it deems to be real-world riding conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690656\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-claimed-aero-savings-f17aa51.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee saves approximately 6 watts over the Custom Road.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>In the case of the Melee, it is optimised around riding speeds in the 32km\/h to 40km\/h range.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to the Custom Road, ENVE says you can expect to save around 6 watts of drag at 48km\/h, depending on yaw angle. That figure is closer to 1 or 2 watts at 32km\/h.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=353%2C236,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690556\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos19-d9abf94-e1658406642121.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=618%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The frameset is slimmed down subtly compared to the Custom Road.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Speaking to BikeRadar, Jake Pantone \u2013 ENVE\u2019s vice-president of product and brand \u2013 explained wind-tunnel time helped the brand identify \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d that would allow it to optimise the existing tube shapes as used on the Custom Road.<\/p>\n<p>This resulted in a design that called for thinner tube profiles compared to the Custom Road.<\/p>\n<p>According to Pantone, this was only possible by switching to monocoque construction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos81-e1af856-e1658406683362.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos81-e1af856-e1658406683362.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos81-e1af856-e1658406683362.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Slimming down the tubes was made possible by switching to a monocoque construction.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>This is because, in ENVE\u2019s interpretation of tube-to-tube construction, additional carbon layup is required around the tube\/lug joints to smooth the join.<\/p>\n<p>This \u201ctakes up more space\u201d but, when you remove these additional overwraps, having one continuous layup enabled ENVE\u2019s designers to use tubes with a profile around 1 to 2mm thinner.<\/p>\n<p>The bike features all the trappings of a modern aero road bike, including fully internal cable and hose routing, dropped seatstays, Kammtail-profiled tubes and a narrow frontal profile.<\/p>\n<p>An unpainted size 56cm frame with no hardware is claimed to weigh 850g, with an expected variance of around +\/- 2 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>No claimed weight for the fork was supplied.<\/p>\n<h2>ENVE Melee geometry<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690616\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos78-6cf8cd8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee\u2019s geometry is fairly typical for an all-rounder race bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Melee is available in seven different sizes, starting at 47cm and topping out at 60cm.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/sizing-and-fit\/road-bike-geometry-explained\/&quot;\">geometry<\/a> figures are pretty typical \u2013 albeit a touch taller at the front end \u2013 for an all-rounder race bike.<\/p>\n<p>A size 54cm frameset has a stack of 550.6mm and reach of 386.7mm.<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl7-review\/&quot;\">Specialized Tarmac SL7<\/a> in the same size has a stack 16.6mm lower at 534mm, and approximately the same reach at 367mm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690601\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos63-468901d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee shares its fork with the Custom Road.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Melee shares its fork with the Custom Road.<\/p>\n<p>This fork is available in five different offset options, with offset decreasing as you move through the size range.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of road bikes on the market will only see one or two fork offset options.<\/p>\n<p>ENVE says offering such a wide range of offset options keeps handling consistent for riders across the full size range.<\/p>\n<p>For those who really want to geek out on geometry, ENVE has also supplied trail figures for the full range of tyre sizes recommended for the Melee in each offset option.<\/p>\n<p>Few brands provide such extensive geometry information, so ENVE deserves credit here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"&quot;footable_parent_690536&quot;\" class=\"&quot;\" footable_parent=\"\" ninja_table_wrapper=\"\" loading_ninja_table=\"\" wp_table_data_press_parent=\"\" semantic_ui=\"\"> <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"&quot;ninja_table_instance_0&quot;\" data-footable_id=\"&quot;690536&quot;\" data-filter-delay=\"&quot;1000&quot;\" aria-label=\"&quot;ENVE\" melee=\"\" road=\"\" bike=\"\" geometry=\"\" chart.csv=\"\" id=\"&quot;footable_690536&quot;\" data-unique_identifier=\"&quot;ninja_table_unique_id_100763298_690536&quot;\" class=\"&quot;\" foo-table=\"\" ninja_footable=\"\" foo_table_690536=\"\" ninja_table_unique_id_100763298_690536=\"\" ui=\"\" table=\"\" nt_type_legacy_table=\"\" selectable=\"\" celled=\"\" striped=\"\" vertical_centered=\"\" footable-paging-right=\"\" ninja_table_search_disabled=\"\" ninja_table_pro=\"\"><colgroup><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_0\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_1\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_2\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_3\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_4\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_5\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_6\"\/><col class=\"&quot;ninja_column_7\"\/><\/colgroup><thead><tr class=\"&quot;footable-header&quot;\"><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_0\" ninja_clmn_nm_sizecm=\"\">\ufeffSize (cm)<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_1\" ninja_clmn_nm_47=\"\">47<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_2\" ninja_clmn_nm_5=\"\">50<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_3\" ninja_clmn_nm_52=\"\">52<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_4\" ninja_clmn_nm_54=\"\">54<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_5\" ninja_clmn_nm_56=\"\">56<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_6\" ninja_clmn_nm_58=\"\">58<\/th><th scope=\"&quot;col&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_column_7\" ninja_clmn_nm_6=\"\">60<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12128&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_0\" nt_row_id_12128=\"\"><td><b>Reach (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>370<\/td><td>376<\/td><td>381.5<\/td><td>386.7<\/td><td>394.3<\/td><td>401<\/td><td>408.8<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12129&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_1\" nt_row_id_12129=\"\"><td><b>Stack (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>507.2<\/td><td>524.4<\/td><td>537.6<\/td><td>550.6<\/td><td>569.1<\/td><td>586.4<\/td><td>608.1<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12130&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_2\" nt_row_id_12130=\"\"><td><b>Top tube length (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>510<\/td><td>524<\/td><td>537<\/td><td>548<\/td><td>563<\/td><td>578<\/td><td>597<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12131&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_3\" nt_row_id_12131=\"\"><td><b>Fork rake (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>55<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>39<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12132&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_4\" nt_row_id_12132=\"\"><td><b>Seat tube length (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>431.2<\/td><td>451.8<\/td><td>470.5<\/td><td>484.6<\/td><td>510<\/td><td>527.1<\/td><td>552.3<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12133&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_5\" nt_row_id_12133=\"\"><td><b>Seat tube angle (degrees)<\/b><\/td><td>75<\/td><td>74.5<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>73.8<\/td><td>73.5<\/td><td>73.2<\/td><td>72.8<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12134&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_6\" nt_row_id_12134=\"\"><td><b>Head tube angle (degrees)<\/b><\/td><td>71<\/td><td>71.5<\/td><td>72.2<\/td><td>72.4<\/td><td>73.3<\/td><td>73.3<\/td><td>73.7<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12135&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_7\" nt_row_id_12135=\"\"><td><b>Head tube length (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>105<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>145<\/td><td>160<\/td><td>180<\/td><td>200<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12136&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_8\" nt_row_id_12136=\"\"><td><b>Bottom bracket drop (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>71<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12137&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_9\" nt_row_id_12137=\"\"><td><b>Chain stay length (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>410<\/td><td>410<\/td><td>410<\/td><td>410<\/td><td>410<\/td><td>412<\/td><td>412<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12138&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_10\" nt_row_id_12138=\"\"><td><b>Wheelbase (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>980.1<\/td><td>983.4<\/td><td>982.5<\/td><td>990.9<\/td><td>991.9<\/td><td>1,006.4<\/td><td>1,012.3<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12139&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_11\" nt_row_id_12139=\"\"><td><b>Front centre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>581.9<\/td><td>585.1<\/td><td>584.3<\/td><td>592<\/td><td>593<\/td><td>604.7<\/td><td>610.6<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12140&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_12\" nt_row_id_12140=\"\"><td><b>Standover height (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>701<\/td><td>721<\/td><td>738<\/td><td>753<\/td><td>777<\/td><td>795<\/td><td>819<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12141&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_13\" nt_row_id_12141=\"\"><td><b>Bottom bracket height with 29mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>268<\/td><td>268<\/td><td>268<\/td><td>270<\/td><td>270<\/td><td>272<\/td><td>272<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12142&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_14\" nt_row_id_12142=\"\"><td><b>Trail \u2013 27mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>58.1<\/td><td>59.3<\/td><td>59.1<\/td><td>57.9<\/td><td>56.8<\/td><td>56.5<\/td><td>58.1<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12143&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_15\" nt_row_id_12143=\"\"><td><b>Trail \u2013 29mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>58.8<\/td><td>59.8<\/td><td>59.7<\/td><td>58.4<\/td><td>57.3<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>58.7<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12144&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_16\" nt_row_id_12144=\"\"><td><b>Trail \u2013 31mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>59.4<\/td><td>60.4<\/td><td>60.2<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>57.8<\/td><td>57.5<\/td><td>59.2<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12145&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_17\" nt_row_id_12145=\"\"><td><b>Trail \u2013 33mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>60.2<\/td><td>61.2<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>59.7<\/td><td>58.5<\/td><td>58.2<\/td><td>59.9<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\"&quot;12146&quot;\" class=\"&quot;ninja_table_row_18\" nt_row_id_12146=\"\"><td><b>Trail \u201335mm tyre (mm)<\/b><\/td><td>60.9<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>61.7<\/td><td>60.4<\/td><td>59.2<\/td><td>58.9<\/td><td>60.5<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done--><\/table><style type=\"&quot;text\/css&quot;\" id=\"&quot;ninja_table_custom_css_690536&quot;\"><![CDATA[ #footable_690536 { font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; } ]]><\/style><\/div> <section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <h3>What is fork offset and trail?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Fork offset \u2013 which is also commonly known as rake \u2013 is the distance between the front axle and an imaginary straight line drawn through the fork\u2019s steerer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Increasing offset pushes the wheel further out in front of the bike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Increasing rake can be helpful on smaller bikes because it reduces toe overlap without impacting the handling of a bike as significantly as slackening out the head angle \u2013 which has a similar effect \u2013 would.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Trail is the measurement of the horizontal distance between where an imaginary line drawn through the steering axis meets the ground, and the point where the tyre touches the ground. Trail is affected by head tube angle, offset and tyre volume.<\/p>\n<p>A lower trail figure will generally result in quicker handling and a higher number gives calmer handling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><h2>Chassis only<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=284%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=284%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=337%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=337%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=384%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=384%2C269,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=590%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=387%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=387%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=528%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=528%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690655\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos118-2685426.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=590%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee is only available as a frame kit.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The ENVE Melee is only available as a \u2018chassis\u2019 package that includes a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/bike-stems\/&quot;\">stem<\/a>, seatpost, <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/road-bike-handlebars-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-ones\/&quot;\">handlebar<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/the-ultimate-guide-to-headsets\/&quot;\">headset<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This package will cost \u00a35,300 \/ $5,500 \/ \u20ac5,500. For comparison, the Custom Road in a broadly similar build package would set you back $7,000 (international pricing N\/A).<\/p>\n<p>No complete builds will be offered by ENVE itself, though the brand suggested individual international distributors may choose to offer build packages.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is designed around ENVE\u2019s new integrated road stem. This features hidden faceplate bolts and is available between 80mm and 130mm lengths in 10mm increments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-690646\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos109-1de619a-e1658407026319.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> A custom out-front mount is available with the bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>ENVE has worked with K-Edge to supply an integrated out-front <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-bike-computers\/&quot;\">bike computer<\/a> mount to complement the new stem.<\/p>\n<p>The ENVE SES AR handlebar is available in sizes from 38cm to 46cm in 20mm increments.<\/p>\n<p>The Melee is compatible with all <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/electronic-groupsets\/&quot;\">electronic groupsets<\/a> in either a 1x or 2x arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>However, the bike is only compatible with Shimano mechanical <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/road-bike-groupsets-everything-you-need-to-know\/&quot;\">road bike groupsets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because the Melee requires continuous cable routing from the shifter to the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/front-derailleur\/&quot;\">front derailleur<\/a>. Only Shimano front derailleurs have a suitable cable routing path for this.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the Custom Road, the Melee does not feature <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mudguards-fenders-a-buyers-guide\/&quot;\">mudguard<\/a> mounts, but that\u2019s not surprising given the racing focus of the bike.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is built around a T47 <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/the-complete-guide-to-bottom-bracket-standards\/&quot;\">bottom bracket<\/a> shell.<\/p>\n<h2>Clearance to shred(ish)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos50-c9bb314.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Melee can accommodate tyres up to 35mm wide.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The ENVE Melee is designed to handle best with tyres between 27mm and 32mm wide, but has clearance for <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bike-tyres\/&quot;\">road bike tyres<\/a> up to 35mm wide.<\/p>\n<p>While increasingly large tyre clearance is a common feature of modern road bikes, 32mm is typically the limit for most race-focused bikes.<\/p>\n<p>ENVE claims boosting that figure to 35mm will make the bike better suited to mixed surfaces, adding that \u201cversatility has come to define the modern race bike\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Though this will apply to fewer riders than before, ENVE does not recommend using tyres narrower than 25mm on the Melee because doing so will adversely affect the geometry and handling of the bike.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next for ENVE?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos54-d58da8b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/ENVE-Melee-road-bike-photos54-d58da8b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> ENVE is working on further new bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>ENVE<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>ENVE has made no secret of the fact it is working on further bike projects, but Pantone wouldn\u2019t be drawn on exactly what the brand has planned next.<\/p>\n<p>He did, however, point to the fact that \u201cas a brand, ENVE services all disciplines of cycling\u201d, adding that by \u201clooking at our wheel product line you can take a pretty good guess of what\u2019s coming next\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, we expect ENVE is most likely working on a <a 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