A brand new era of the meticulously machined Actofive I-Practice mk2 aluminum path bike lets MTB riders choose from 120-140mm of rear wheel journey after which fine-tune anti-squat to create their very own excellent mountain bike. Extra journey, extra adjustability, and extra succesful than ever. This second era of Actofive’s full in-house CNC-machined aluminum mountain bike could be constructed into a light-weight downcountry bike or with a bit extra burly construct right into a beast of a path bike blurring into short-travel enduro for the succesful rider…
ActoFive I-Practice Mk2 versatile, adjustable CNC alloy Path bike
Simply over a yr and a half in the past, Actofive launched the I-Practice as a simplified shorter-travel and extra reasonably priced instance of their superbly exact CNC-machined mountain bike handiwork. In comparison with the rather more advanced and longer journey variable high-pivot P-Practice enduro bike, the I-Practice was meant to be a extra accessible bike, and a motorbike extra suited to the kind of using most mountain bikers truly expertise.
However now, with 15mm extra journey in every of three settings, three completely different flip-chips to fine-tune suspension, wheelsize combos & experience peak, plus an angle modify headset… the constraints of what the brand new I-Practice mk2 can do are type of flying out the window. What you’re left with is a motorbike that may adapt to virtually any model of recent mountain biking.
Actofive calling this machine a short-travel path bike appears to undersell what’s clearly a succesful software in the fitting palms. I watched first-hand as Czech enduro racer Vojta Blaha rode his new I-Practice mk2 to a Blinduro Podzim win on the bike’s first weekend racing after its debut at Bespoked, whereas most riders (myself included) raced the two days of steep, rocky & free blind levels on for much longer journey bikes.
But, Blaha had nothing however nice issues to say in regards to the playful new bike… calling it a “Shred machine. The final word path bike which you can pedal for 100km after which throw a DH observe at it”.
What’ new?
The brand new all-29er I-Practice Mk2 positive aspects 15mm longer rear wheel journey, now reaching 120mm / 130mm / 140mm relying in your selection of rear shock. It’s easy plug-and-play based on Actofive, so you may at all times change journey down the highway with a easy shock swap – no different elements/modifications required.
Whereas the authentic I-Practice used welded Nicolai seat & chainstays, now Actofive machines all the bike in-house. The brand new stays characteristic intricately hollowed-out truss-like buildings which you can see on their backsides. We obtained a preview of the brand new stays in our latest Actofive Manufacturing unit Tour.
What’s actually most unusual in regards to the new I-Practice mk2 is its newfound adjustability, giving extra choices to fine-tune it for varied kinds of path using. It retains the identical 3-position experience peak adjustment & angle adjustable headset cups.
However now provides the choice for a 10mm shorter chainstay hyperlink for mullet builds AND a brand new 4-position suspension tuning flip-chip they’re calling Adjustable Pivot.
By minutely adjusting the peak of the principle pivot simply above the underside bracket customers can considerably modify the anti-squat response of the suspension, whereas fine-tuning the pedal kickback curve, as effectively. This lets riders simply modify how full of life or planted the bike feels to go well with their using & pedaling kinds. Learn our abstract of Anti-Squat right here if you wish to be taught extra on why it’s nice to have the ability to modify it to your desire.
The brand new bike additionally options extra progressive geometry, impressed by its Enduro World Cup-racing P-Practice sibling. Its headset is now a level slacker at 65° (+/-1°), seattube a level steeper at 78°, and body Attain 5mm longer.
Excellent for quick and technical path using.
Tech particulars
- totally CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum billet in Dresden, Germany
- two-piece hole clamshell adhesive-bonded entrance triangle
- open machined seatstays & open machined chainstays with press-fit polymer bridge for tuned rear-end flex
- two-piece keyed & bolted-together aluminum rocker hyperlink
- 120, 130, or 140mm of 4-bar rear wheel journey by way of completely different shock stroke (190×45 or 210×50/55mm)
- matched to 130-150mm fork journey
- 4-position Adjustable (most important) Pivot to tune suspension anti-squat traits
- 3-position backside bracket drop settings: Low 43mm, Impartial 39mm, or Excessive 36mm
- 2-position size-specific chainstay lengths: 437mm (S1/2) or 444mm (S3); adjustable -10mm for Mullet setup
- three Attain-based sizes: S1 455mm / S2 475mm / S3 505mm
- slack 65° headtube angle, adjustable +/-1° with eccentric headset cups
- steep 78° seattube angle
- full 29″ or Mullet wheel measurement combos
- max 2.4″ tires
- UDH for SRAM T-type Transmission or typical derailleurs
- 73mm BSA threaded backside bracket with ISCG 05 tabs
- Increase 12x148mm thru-axle, PM 180 brake & 31.6mm seatpost
- bottle cage bosses on prime & backside of downtube, plus software bag/service mount below toptube
- inside cable routing by means of most important triangle (exterior routing non-obligatory)
- customized anti-noise chainstay protector & downtube guard
- 3300g body weight (measurement S2, with out shock)
- uncooked aluminum or a number of anodized colours out there
Actofive I-Practice Mk2 – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new Actofive I-Practice Mk2 is out there made-to-order as a frameset beginning at 6000€ and not using a shock.
When you hit the order button, Actofive’s Simon Metzner will work out precisely what you’re in search of to customise your bike, together with determining what the very best shock is suited to your construct… from a 420€ Fox Float to a 1079€ Intend Hover Choose and each coil or air choice in between.
Then, as soon as you place a 2/3 down fee, he’ll get to machining your bike. Frameset lead time is at present round 4-5 months. Customized full Actofive I-Practice Mk2 dream bike builds are additionally out there. The sky is the restrict, however full pricing begins at 12,900€, and once more Simon will assist you construct a one-of-a-kind shredder.