Engineered by riders, for riders

ALWorks Frame Engineering

  • 180/172 mm travel
  • Multi-format compatible
  • High Pivot suspension design
  • Alluminum 6061
  • External or internal cable routing
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Product Features

Wheel compatibility

Compatible 32/29", 32/27.5", 29/29" & 29/27.5"

Geometry

High Pivot

Engineered by a rider for riders

Technical Features

Anti-rise

The suspension design was optimised to maintain a constant ≈100% anti-rise throughout the entire travel. This counteracts the rider’s tendency to pitch forward under braking, keeping the rider balanced and the bike composed on steep terrain.

Axle path

A rearward axle path of up to 18 mm, resulting from the high instantaneous centre of rotation (ICR), allows the bike to effectively absorb obstacles and maintain stability and speed through rough terrain.

Leverage ratio

Traditional progressive instantaneous ratio (2.95 to 2.45) designed to optimise sensitivity and ground tracking during the initial part of the stroke, while providing increased support and preventing bottom-outs toward the end of the stroke.

Anti-squat

With anti-squat values between 105% and 125% at sagacross the first 6 gears of the cassette, the suspension remains firm under pedalling while not overextending and facilitating pedal bob. This helps maximize the bike’s pedalling efficiency on climbs and overall dynamism.

Pedal-kickback

Thanks to the idler pulley, the pedal kickback remains below 10° on the last 8 gears. The suspension remains free without artificial need to compensate kickback.

Geometry Conservation

Designed to ride any wheel size

The frame is delivered with a headset and two lower cups:

  • The 29” configuration features a lower cup with an integrated spacer that compensates for the difference in front axle height.
  • The 32” configuration uses a standard, minimal-stack lower cup.

Thus, the bike’s geometry remains completely unchanged regardless of the front wheel configuration (32” or 29”).

The frame also features a flip-chip that allows both 27.5” and 29” rear wheels to be mounted without altering the bike’s geometry. Combined with the headset’s lower cup, this enables the bike to be ridden in the following configurations:

Technical size reference

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