{"product_id":"enve-melee-v2-frameset-ultralight-black","title":"ENVE MELEE V2 FRAMESET - ULTRALIGHT BLACK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMelee v2\u003c\/strong\u003e improves the two things that matter most in modern road racing – \u003cstrong\u003eweight\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eaerodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e – at the same time. By advancing both critical performance areas simultaneously, it removes the tradeoff between a lightweight climbing bike and an aero race bike without sacrificing the responsive ride characteristics the Melee is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eThe Melee v2 leans into its racing pedigree to deliver a purpose-built package with the singular objective of going faster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelee v2 accomplishes this by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing \u003cstrong\u003etotal surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e of the frame by \u003cstrong\u003e7.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced \u003cstrong\u003emaximum tyre clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e from 35mm to \u003cstrong\u003e33mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew headset design\u003c\/strong\u003e using smaller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew seat post design with new \u003cstrong\u003elightweight rail clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBSA bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUDH\u003c\/strong\u003e for further weight savings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eSPEED SECRETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eThroughout the development of the Melee v2, the wind tunnel confirmed more than a few suspicions we had about what happens on the road, and why the most aero bikes aren’t always the most winning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eSuper deep aero tube profiles are wind tunnel fast, but not always \u003cstrong\u003ereal-world fast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eThe frame’s tube shapes must work in harmony with the rider’s body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eA rider’s legs create turbulence and can dam up airflow, creating drag. The frame’s tube shapes must allow the airflow to progress across\/through the rider’s legs and onto the back half of the frame and rear wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eWater bottles and their cages must be considered as part of the system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially, our Real-World Fast protocol required that all aero wheel development must be considered within the system of the complete bicycle. Over the years, we’ve seen that a rider’s body greatly influences the aero performance of rim and tube shapes. Today, ENVE’s updated Real-World-Fast development protocol requires a rider on board to validate each design. \u003cstrong\u003eAero testing without a real rider is an incomplete system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHERE THE WATTS WERE WON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Melee v2 system is a staggering 17 watts faster than its predecessor. This is realised in these areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame, fork, \u0026amp; seatpost: \u003cstrong\u003e11.4 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlebar \u0026amp; bar tape:\u003cstrong\u003e 3 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAero cages with bottle: \u003cstrong\u003e2.6 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRIDE DYNAMICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eWhile weight savings and improved aerodynamics were the two main objectives for the Melee v2, additional frame characteristics were not ignored. The Melee v2 is a thoroughbred race bike, and efficient power transfer remains a critical component for performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGEOMETRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003eWith racing in focus, the Melee v2 has been tuned for response, precision and agility. Seven frame sizes aim to accommodate riders of all sizes and fit needs, while five unique fork rakes ensure that optimal handling is achieved regardless of frame size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"2026 MELEE V2 COLLAGE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/4099p14.jpg\" alt=\"2026 MELEE V2 COLLAGE\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1250\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"height: 1px;\" size=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BY4Hguc9Rkw\" title=\"Melee v2 -  Behind the Product\" width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"2024 ENVE footer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/2924p40.jpg\" alt=\"2024 ENVE footer\" width=\"1040\" height=\"260\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"ENVE","offers":[{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 47cm Black","offer_id":47474446958767,"sku":"EN100-5008-147","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 50cm Black","offer_id":47474447057071,"sku":"EN100-5008-150","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 52cm Black","offer_id":47474447122607,"sku":"EN100-5008-152","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 54cm Black","offer_id":47474447253679,"sku":"EN100-5008-154","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 56cm Black","offer_id":47474447319215,"sku":"EN100-5008-156","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 58cm Black","offer_id":47474447450287,"sku":"EN100-5008-158","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ENVE Frameset Melee V2 60cm Black","offer_id":47474447483055,"sku":"EN100-5008-160","price":8799.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/6157\/files\/26531p49.jpg?v=1789131107","url":"https:\/\/veloworkshop.co.nz\/products\/enve-melee-v2-frameset-ultralight-black","provider":"Velo Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}