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MARES AL 105 Features
Robust and lightweight aluminium frame with full-carbon fork, R.A.T. thru-axle system (R.A.T. thru-axles are sold under licence in the UK [UK patent GB2414971B]) and 100% FOCUS CX racing geometry
Shimano 5800 105 groupset
Reliable Shimano wheels and Continental tyres
In spite of adverse conditions
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Setting the Cyclo-cross benchmark for 25 years
Years of feedback from countless professional racers have made the MARES what it is today: THE benchmark for Cyclo-cross.
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Frame protection as standard
It is often small details that make the difference between victory and defeat. Our proprietary FOCUS CX chain guide prevents the chain from coming off.
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The world’s fastest quick-release axle
Quicker and simpler: Thanks to our patented FOCUS R.A.T.* quick-release axle, wheel changes can be carried out in under ten seconds.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
| A | Size (MM) | 480 | 510 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
| B | Effective Top Tube (MM) | 518 | 529 | 538 | 550 | 558 | 570 |
| C | Head Tube Angle (°) | 70 | 70 | 70.5 | 71 | 71 | 71.5 |
| D | Effective Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| E | Chainstay (MM) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| F | BB Drop (MM) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| G | Head Tube Length (MM) | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 170 |
| H | Fork Length (MM) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| I | Fork Offset (MM) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| J | Wheelbase (MM) | 999 | 1010 | 1015 | 1023 | 1031 | 1038 |
| K | Stack (MM) | 539 | 549 | 560 | 571 | 581 | 592 |
| L | Reach (MM) | 358 | 367 | 372 | 381 | 386 | 395 |
Specification
Frame
7005 aluminum, disc, BSA BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing
Fork
Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm RAT through axle, RAT Evo Technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal brake cable routing
Front derailleur
Shimano 105 5800, w/clamp 31.8
Rear derailleur
Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, short cage
Sprocket description
Shimano 105 5800, 11-28T
Chain
Shimano 105 HG601
Crankset
Shimano RS500, 46/36T
Handlebar
BBB Basic, Aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70mm
Stem
BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree
Saddle
Velo VL-1489 Steel Rail
Seatpost
BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm
Brakes
Shimano 105 RS505, disc, 160 mm/160 mm
Wheelset
Shimano WH-RS170, disc center-lock,aluminium, 100x12/142x12 mm, 28/28 spokes,17 mm inner rim width
Tires
Continental Race King CX, 700 x 35C
Gears
22
Brake levers
Shimano 105 RS505
Brake type
Disc
Plateaux
2x
Shifting type
Mechanical shifting
