The ENVE Melee was developed with the future of road cycling in mind. The frame of the Melee was developed with the aim of maximizing the natural durability, stiffness and resilience of carbon fibres.
ENVE are specialists in their field and design and manufacture the products they want to ride themselves. The Melee follows this philosophy and brings the brand's rich experience with carbon to bear. ENVE focused particularly on the process of manufacturing carbon fiber to build the frame to take full advantage of the material.
With the demands of modern road cycling, the durability of the frame is crucial. By using continuous fibers throughout the frame, tapering the laminate, layering and aligning the fibers to increase zone-specific performance and removing excess material to reduce weight, ENVE was able to achieve the required stiffness, impact resistance and compliance where it is needed. The Melee is only available in the color 'Damascus'.
Using the Real-World Fast Aero technologies also used in the SES wheels, ENVE has precisely balanced the Melee to ensure efficient aerodynamics. The Melee has been extensively tested in the lab and on the road at 32 km/h and 48 km/h to deliver outstanding performance and the best possible ride feel at realistic speeds.
Versatility is key and can be matched to the surface by the choice of tire size. A tire size of 27 to 31 mm is optimized for aero performance, but the Melee can be ridden with up to 35 mm tires.
Designed for precision and agility, the Melee is available in seven sizes, with five different fork travel settings depending on frame size to provide the best handling and stability to suit the rider's size and geometry.
The fork is designed for use with a threaded T47 bottom bracket to ensure smooth operation, but is compatible with a range of options. When it comes to spec'ing the frameset, the Melee is compatible with Shimano mechanical derailleurs to ensure the best derailleur functionality, as well as being compatible with all wired, electric and wireless options and 1x or 2x configurations.
The integrated stem has been designed to allow hoses and cables to be routed between a 1.5" top bracket and a 1.125" steerer tube. When the Melee is combined with the integrated ENVE Road stem and ENVE SES AR handlebar, the cables, lines and brake hoses can be routed unnoticed through the handlebar to the head tube for a clean finish and minimal wind disturbance.
The Melee features a special seatpost with a windproof Kammtail design and ENVE's patented two-bolt saddle rail clamp. It is available in three lengths and with an offset of 0 or -20.
The Melee's components have been thoroughly tested and guaranteed to perform in real-world conditions to reduce airflow and increase speed. With ENVE's impeccable carbon know-how, as well as the 5-year warranty and damage protection that comes with purchase, this incredible road bike is a worthwhile investment.