KEY FEATURES
- 130NmTorque150Nm in boost
- 700WhBatteryAvinox
- 145mmRear travel160mm fork
- 20.8kgFull build weight
- i-trackMid-pivot suspension
- 5 yearsFrame warrantyDrive 2, wheels 5, other parts 1
Overview
- Weight 20.8kg
- Colours Obsidian Black, Jade Green
- Standard EN15194 / UL2849
- Load capacity 120kg
Frameset
- Frame Carbon fibre, Cat. 4, 145mm rear travel (up to 152mm), mid-pivot, integrated battery, rear wheel flip chip, shock position flip chip, internal cable routing, Boost 12 x 148mm, 16T idler with oversized bearings, titanium pivot bolts, carbon linkage
- Fork Fox 36 F-S 2027, 29in, 160mm travel, Grip X2 damper, 15 x 110mm
- Rear shock Fox Float X F-S 2027, 185 x 55mm trunnion, Fox Factory custom tune
- Headset FSA No.57 alloy, ZS44/56
- Rear axle 12 x 148mm alloy, black
Motor and battery
- Motor Avinox M2S, 250W, 130Nm
- Boost torque 150Nm
- Peak power 1,500W
- Battery Avinox 36V 700Wh
- Display Avinox 2-inch OLED
- Controllers Avinox wireless, left and right
- Charger Avinox 12A 508W
Drivetrain
- Shifter SRAM AXS pod controller
- Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, with power cable
- Cranks Avinox SL, 155mm
- Cassette SRAM XS-1275, 10-52T
- Chain SRAM GX Flattop
- Chainring SRAM CR T-Type 36T DM steel
Brakes
- Brakes Shimano M8220, 4-piston, finned metal pads
- Rotors Shimano RT6B750, 200mm, 2.2mm thick
Wheels and tyres
- Wheelset Wingman Prodigy Trail carbon
- Front hub Ethirteen Sidekick V2.0, 28h, J-bend, 15 x 110mm thru-axle, 6-bolt
- Rear hub Ethirteen Sidekick V2.0, 32h, J-bend, 12 x 148mm thru-axle, 6-bolt, 60T, SRAM XD
- Spokes Pillar triple butted
- Rims Carbon, Wingman Prodigy HD 29 480 front, Wingman Prodigy 27 445 rear
- Front tyre Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5, MT EXO+ TR
- Rear tyre Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.4, MT DD TR
- Tubes Tubeless ready, supplied with tubes
Cockpit
- Stem ONEUP forged, 42mm
- Handlebar ONEUP alloy forged, 35mm clamp, 800mm wide, 35mm rise
- Grips Velduro enduro grips
Seat and dropper
- Saddle Fizik Terra Aidon X5
- Dropper post ONEUP Dropper V3, 31.6mm, 180mm travel (S), 210mm travel (M, L), 240mm travel (XL)
- Dropper lever ONEUP Dropper lever V3.1
- Dropper remote clamp ONEUP 22.2mm clamp
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Eff. seat tube length (mm) | 390 | 410 | 430 | 450 |
| B | Head tube angle (°) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| C | Eff. top tube length (mm) | 570 | 600 | 627 | 658 |
| D | Reach (mm) | 440 | 466 | 485 | 515 |
| E | Actual seat tube angle (°) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| G | Eff. seat tube angle (°) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| H | Chainstay length (mm) | 440 | 440 | 443 | 447 |
| I | BB drop at rear wheel (mm) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| J | BB drop at front wheel (mm) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| K | Head tube length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 125 | 140 |
| L | Axle to crown (mm) | 572 | 572 | 572 | 572 |
| M | Fork offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| N | Trail (mm) | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
| O | Stack (mm) | 620 | 629 | 645 | 658 |
| P | Wheelbase (mm) | 1210 | 1241 | 1275 | 1315 |
| Q | BB height (mm) | 344.5 | 344.5 | 344 | 344 |
| Seatpost insert (mm) | 260 | 280 | 300 | 320 | |
| Standover height (mm) | 698 | 704 | 709 | 716 | |
| Rider height (cm) | 160-172 | 172-182 | 180-188 | 185-195 |
Choose your size
- Reach
- 440mm
- Standover height
- 698mm
- Wheelbase
- 1210mm
Stuck between sizes?
The ranges overlap at about 172cm, 180 to 182cm and 185 to 188cm. If you like a bike that feels stable and planted at speed, size up. If you prefer something flickable that is easy to throw around, size down. Neither is the wrong call. It comes down to how you ride.
Which size Vandal R should I choose?
The Vandal R comes in S, M, L and XL. S suits riders from 160 to 172cm, M from 172 to 182cm, L from 180 to 188cm and XL from 185 to 195cm. If you sit between two sizes, size up for a bike that feels stable and planted at speed, or size down for one that is easier to flick around. The Sizing and Geometry tabs have the full numbers.
How much does the Vandal R weigh?
The Vandal R weighs 20.8kg as a full build, which makes it the lightest full power bike in the Velduro range.
What motor and battery does the Vandal R have?
The Vandal R uses the Avinox M2S motor, rated at 250W and 130Nm, with 150Nm of boost torque and 1,500W of peak power. The battery is an integrated Avinox 36V 700Wh pack, charged with a 12A 508W Avinox charger. You also get a 2-inch Avinox OLED display and wireless left and right controllers. If you want a larger battery, the Vandal X comes with an 800Wh pack.
How much suspension travel does it have?
The Fox 36 fork has 160mm of travel. The rear has 145mm of travel, up to 152mm, controlled by a Fox Float X shock with a custom factory tune.
What is i-track suspension and how does it work?
i-track is a patented suspension platform. The Vandal uses it in a mid-pivot layout with a 16T idler and oversized bearings. The idler manages the chain so pedalling forces and suspension movement stay separate, which helps the bike keep its grip, respond to small bumps and put power down efficiently. The inventor explains how it works in our i-track suspension article.
What wheels and tyres does it come with?
The Vandal R rolls on Wingman Prodigy Trail carbon wheels with Ethirteen Sidekick V2.0 hubs and Pillar spokes, with a 29in wheel at the front and a 27.5in wheel at the rear. The tyres are a Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 at the front and a Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.4 at the rear. The larger front wheel rolls over rough ground, and the smaller rear wheel keeps the back end agile.
Are the wheels tubeless ready?
Yes. The wheels are tubeless ready, and the bike is supplied with tubes.
What is the load capacity of the Vandal R?
The Vandal R has a load capacity of 120kg and meets the EN15194 and UL2849 standards.
What warranty does the Vandal R have?
The frame and the wheels are covered for 5 years. The Avinox drive system is covered for 2 years, and all other components for 1 year.
Where can I test ride or buy a Vandal R?
Use the dealer locator to find your nearest Velduro stockist. If there isn't one in your region, contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
How do I contact Velduro tech support?
Email support@velduro.co.nz with your bike model and any photos or videos of the issue.
How does the Vandal R compare with the Vandal X?
Both bikes share the same full carbon frame, carbon linkage and Avinox M2S motor. The Vandal R has a 700Wh battery and Wingman Prodigy Trail carbon wheels, and weighs 20.8kg. The Vandal X has the larger 800Wh battery and Velduro e-Enduro alloy wheels, and weighs 21.4kg. If you would rather choose your own parts, the Vandal Frame Only kit comes with the Avinox M2S motor and a 700Wh battery.
Industry leading Avinox M2S motor
Industry leading Avinox M2S motor
Full Carbon Fibre Monocoque Frame
Full Carbon Fibre Monocoque Frame
I-track's patented suspension system
I-track's patented suspension system
Sram GX AXS
Sram GX AXS
Electric shifting transforms your ride
Avinox 2" OLED Display
Avinox 2" OLED Display
Connectivity between motor & mobile