MOREWOOD BIKES 2010
far from just the bikes that downhill built_
MAKULU
For the best part of a decade we’ve pursued excellence in
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downhill racing. And nothing’s changed about that. In fact, our flagship production model -- the much revered Makulu -- is a clear testament to time well spent.
What has changed is the breadth of our scope. Applying
KALULA
IZIMU
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ZULA
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MBUZI
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KWELA
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exactly the same dedication as we do in downhill, we’ve worked tirelessly to create a frame for every discipline. And that includes cross-country. Why has it taken so long?
SHOVA
Quite simply, we weren’t satisfied. But now we are.
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XC
XC
“A bike that could comfortably win the Absa Cape Epic.” Bicycling Magazine, August 2009
CROSS-COUNTRY
ZULA SPECIFICATIONS Proprietary triple butted tubeset by Morewood 4” rear travel (100mm) FOX RP23 80mm – 120mm (rec. fork) 2450g (medium frame with rear shock) Colours: Black or White
TECH INFO Semi-integrated (S 110mm, M 120mm, L 130mm and XL 140mm) head tube Formed and triple butted Al 6069 T6 proprietary tubeset 73mm bottom bracket Front derailleur: high band bottom pull SPI Lite - simple, refined pivot interface
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Enduro MAX sealed pivot bearings CNC machined 6082 Al replaceable derailleur hanger 160mm rear brake mount – international standard Small, medium, large and X-large frame sizes
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XC
For those of you who are wondering, this is a thoroughbred cross-country machine.
XC
CROSS-COUNTRY
KWELA SPECIFICATIONS Proprietary triple butted tubeset by Morewood 80mm – 120mm (rec. fork) 1400g (medium frame) Colours: Black or White
TECH INFO
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ROAN EXELBY & DAVE LIEMAN // FULLIMPUT, ABSA CAPE EPIC
Semi-integrated (S 110mm, M 120mm, L 130mm and XL 140mm) head tube
CNC machined 6082 Al replaceable derailleur hanger
Formed and triple butted Al 6069 T6 tubeset
160mm rear brake mount – international standard
73mm bottom bracket
Small, medium, large and X-large frame sizes
Front derailleur: low band, top pull
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MITCH DELFS NATHAN RENNIE
www.morewoodbikes.com/kenda-morewood
DH
“...performance-wise it is the most inspiring all round production downhill bike we’ve ridden.”
DH
DOWNHILL RACING
MAKULU
Dirt Magazine, June 2009
SPECIFICATIONS 8” rear travel (203mm) BOS Stoy 200mm (rec. fork) Colours: White, Yellow or Black
TECH INFO
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MITCH DELFS // FORT WILLIAM, SCOTLAND
1.5” head tube (120mm)
2.3:1 leverage ratio linkage with Enduro MAX bearings
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
266mm x 89mm [10.5” x 3.5”] rear shock length
Hydroformed top tube
12 x 150mm bolt thru rear axle (Maxle compatible)
83mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
180mm post-mount direct rear brake tab
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DH/FR
“You can position it any place you want on the trail and jump anything in-between.”
DH/FR
Decline Magazine
DOWNHILL / FREERIDE
IZIMU SPECIFICATIONS 8.2” rear travel (215mm) RockShox Vivid 5.1 180mm - 200mm (rec. fork) Colours: Red or Black
TECH INFO
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PIERRE VAN DER MERWE // TOKAI, CAPE TOWN
Revised shock mount for increased progression
73mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
1.5” head tube (120mm)
Simple, refined pivot interface
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
240mm x 76mm [9.5” x 3”] rear shock length
Hydroformed top tube
12 x 150mm dropouts, one-piece CNC machined axle
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FR/DH
Inspired by bike parks and tweaked on World Cup downhill tracks, the versatile Kalula is at home on the hill.
FR/DH
FREERIDE / DOWNHILL
KALULA SPECIFICATIONS 7” rear travel (178mm) BOS Stoy 170mm - 200mm (rec. fork) Colours: White or Cobalt Blue
TECH INFO
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GARY BARNARD // TOKAI, CAPE TOWN
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
83mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
Progressive suspension curve
Small, medium and large frame sizes
44mm / semi-integrated – 1.5” tapered head tube
2.3:1 leverage ratio linkage with Enduro MAX bearings
Hydroformed top tube
241mm x 76mm [9.5” x 3”] rear shock length
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GARY PERKIN & ANDREW SAVAGE // TABLE MOUNTAIN, CAPE TOWN
SS
SS
Anti-gravity isn’t just something from science fiction.
SLOPESTYLE
ZUZA SPECIFICATIONS 6.7” rear travel (170mm) RockShox Vivid 5.1 150mm – 180mm (rec. fork) Colours: Turquoise or Black
TECH INFO
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1.5” head tube (120mm)
Front derailleur compatible - triple / dual chainring ready
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
Simple, refined pivot interface
Hydroformed top tube
12 x 135mm rear axle (Maxle compatible)
73mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
Brake mount - international standard
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ENDURO
MBUZI
“What defines the Morewood in the air is its ability to do anything; this bike puts the rider in complete charge...” Mountain Bike Action Magazine
SPECIFICATIONS 6.2” rear travel (160mm) FOX DHX AIR 4.0 140mm – 160mm (rec. fork) Colours: Grey or White
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1.5” head tube (120mm)
Front derailleur compatible - triple / dual chainring ready
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
Simple, refined pivot interface
Hydroformed top tube
12 x 135mm rear axle (Maxle compatible)
73mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket
Brake mount - international standard
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AM
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“Steering the Shova is like piloting a finely tuned Porsche.” Mountain Biking Magazine
ALL MOUNTAIN
SHOVA SPECIFICATIONS 5.7” rear travel (145mm) FOX RP23 120mm – 140mm (rec. fork) Colours: White or Blue
TECH INFO
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44mm semi-integrated 1 1/8” (120mm) head tube
Simple, refined pivot interface
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
IS brake mount
Hydroformed top tube
CNC machined replaceable derailleur hanger
73mm bottom bracket
CNC machined QR dropout
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4X
“The bike not only rails berms, but powers out of them.”
4X
Sicklines.com
4X RACING
NDIZA SPECIFICATIONS 4” rear travel (100mm) FOX RP23 80mm – 120mm (rec. fork) Colours: White or Yellow
TECH INFO
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NATHAN RENNIE // SEA OTTER, USA
44mm semi-integrated 1 1/8” (120mm) head tube
Simple, refined pivot interface
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
CNC machined replaceable derailleur hanger
Hydroformed top tube
CNC machined QR dropout
73mm ISCG 05 ready bottom bracket
Brake mount – international standard
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DIRT
The same solid performer is equally at home on the jumps or in the park.
DIRT
DIRT
ENZA SPECIFICATIONS 80mm – 120mm (rec. fork) Colours: Black, White or Pink
TECH INFO
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GARY BARNARD & JONTY NEETHLING // CAPE TOWN
44mm semi-integrated 1 1/8” (120mm long) head tube
CNC machined replaceable derailleur hanger
Custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset
Rear brake mount – international standard
Hydroformed top tube
One size only
73mm CNC machined ISCG 05 bottom bracket
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F
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TOP TUBE
SEAT TUBE
CHAINSTAY
WHEELBASE
HEAD ANGLE
SEAT ANGLE
BB HEIGHT
SHOCK
HEAD TUBE
MAKULU 565mm axle to crown 580mm 414mm S 610mm 414mm L
445mm
1152mm
71º 71º
267 x 89mm
120mm
1182mm
65º 65º
+22mm
445mm
+22mm
267 x 89mm
120mm
IZIMU 565mm axle to crown 580mm 415mm S 610mm 415mm L
440mm
1144mm
241 x 76mm
120mm
1174mm
70.5º 70.5º
+30mm
440mm
65º 65º
+30mm
241 x 76mm
120mm
438mm
1109mm
71º 71º
241 x 76mm
120mm
1139mm
65.5º 65.5º
+22mm
438mm
+22mm
241 x 76mm
120mm
438mm
1169mm
65.5º
71º
+22mm
241 x 76mm
120mm
430mm
1094mm
71.5º 71.5º
216 x 73mm
120mm
1119mm
67.5º 67.5º
+15mm
430mm
+15mm
216 x 73mm
120mm
430mm
1069mm
200 x 57mm
120mm
1094mm
70º 70º
+15mm
430mm
67.5º 67.5º
+15mm
200 x 57mm
120mm
430mm
1119mm
67.5º
70º
+15mm
200 x 57mm
120mm
430mm
1070mm
72º 72º
200 x 51mm
120mm
1090mm
69º 69º
0mm
430mm
0mm
200 x 51mm
120mm
430mm
1120mm
69º
72º
0mm
200 x 51mm
120mm
425mm
1076mm
72º 72º
165 x 38mm
120mm
1111mm
68.5º 68.5º
-5mm
425mm
-5mm
165 x 38mm
120mm
420mm
1066mm
69º
71.3º
-23mm
N/A
120mm
425mm
1060mm
73.5º 73.5º
165 x 38mm
110mm
1085mm
70º 70º
-10mm
425mm
-10mm
165 x 38mm
120mm
425mm
1116mm
165 x 38mm
130mm
1142mm
73.5º 73.5º
-10mm
425mm
70º 70º
-10mm
165 x 38mm
140mm
420mm
1032mm
73º 73º
N/A
110mm
1063mm
70.5º 70.5º
-30mm
420mm
-30mm
N/A
120mm
420mm
1083mm
N/A
130mm
1104mm
73º 73º
-30mm
420mm
70.5º 70.5º
-30mm
N/A
140mm
SIZE
GEOMETRY
KALULA 565mm axle to crown 550mm 414mm S 580mm 414mm M 610mm 414mm L ZUZA 545mm axle to crown 568mm 405mm S 593mm 405mm L MBUZI 545mm axle to crown 560mm 405mm S 585mm 440mm M 610mm 485mm L SHOVA 518mm axle to crown 560mm 405mm S 580mm 445mm M 610mm 490mm L NDIZA 480mm axle to crown 570mm 370mm S 605mm 370mm L ENZA ZULA S M L
470mm axle to crown 588mm 360mm 475mm axle to crown 560mm 405mm 585mm 460mm 615mm 500mm 640mm 535mm
XL KWELA 475mm axle to crown 555mm 405mm S 585mm 460mm M 605mm 500mm L 625mm 535mm XL
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APPAREL Now go. 01
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02 01. Morewood hoodie ‘zip’
02. Morewood hoodie ‘no zip’ 03. Makulu T-shirt ‘black’ 04. Morewood T-shirt ‘white’
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