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MARES APEX 1 Features
Lightweight carbon 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
Complete Sram Apex 1 groupset – 1x
Reliable Alex 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 | ||
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Size | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
Seat tube length | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
Handlebar width | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 | |
Stem Length (MM) | 90 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 | |
Crankarm length | 170 | 172,5 | 172,5 | 175 | 175 | 175 | |
A | Size (MM) | 480 | 510 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
B | Effective Top Tube (MM) | 523 | 534 | 544 | 555 | 565 | 577 |
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 | 74,5 | 74,5 |
E | Chainstay length (MM) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
F | Bottom bracket drop (MM) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
G | Head Tube Length (MM) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 |
H | Fork construction height (MM) | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 |
I | Pre-raked fork (MM) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
J | Wheelbase length (MM) | 1003 | 1015 | 1020 | 1027 | 1037 | 1045 |
K | Stack (MM) | 526 | 536 | 547 | 559 | 568 | 579 |
L | Reach (MM) | 367 | 375 | 382 | 390 | 397 | 405 |

Specification
Frame
Carbon, disc, PF30 BB, 142x12 mm thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing
Frame material
Carbon
Fork
Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm R.A.T thru axle, R.A.T Evo Technology, flat mount 160/160 mm, internal cable routing
Rear derailleur
SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed, long cage
Chain
SRAM PC-1130
Crankset
SRAM S350-1, 42T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM PF30
Handlebar
BBB Deluxe, aluminium, drop: 125mm, reach: 70mm
Stem
BBB Deluxe, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree
Headset
1-1/8", tapered, IS 47/33
Saddle
Prologo Scratch STN Rail
Seatpost
BBB Deluxe, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm
Brakes
SRAM Apex 1 HRD, disc, 160 mm/160 mm
Brake lever description
SRAM Apex 1 HRD
Brake
Disc
Wheelset
Alex Rims CXD-6, disc center-lock,aluminium, 100x12/142x12 mm, 24/24 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width
Tires
Continental Cyclo-X King, 700 x 35C, Folding
Gears
11
Size
54,56,51,58,48,60
Plateaux
1x
Shifting type
Mechanical shifting
* Subject to technical modification without notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
** Weight in size M, of standard specification and without pedals.