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MARES AL Commuter Features
Robust and lightweight aluminium frame with guards and pannier rack mount
Complete Shimano 4700 Tiagra groupset
Quality DT Swiss rims 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 post 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 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | |
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 material
Aluminium
Frame
7005 aluminum, disc, BSA BB, 135 mm quick release dropouts, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing
Fork
Aluminium, disc, 100 mm quick release
Front derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4700, w/clamp 31.8
Rear derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed, short cage
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 4601
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra 4700, 48/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA
Handlebar
BBB Basic, aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70mm
Stem
BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree
Headset
1-1/8", tapered, IS 47/33
Saddle
Velo VL-1489 Steel Rail
Seatpost
BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm
Brakes
Shimano R317, mechanical disc, 160 mm/160 mm
Brake lever description
Shimano Tiagra RS405
Brake
Disc
Rims
Concept, aluminium
Rear hub
Concept SL, QR
Front Hub
Concept SL, quick release, aluminium, 100 mm,Concept SL, QR
Tires
Continental Race King CX, 700 x 35C
Fender
including Mares fender
Gears
20
Plateaux
2x
Shifting type
Mechanical shifting
Size
54,48,60,58,51,56
* Subject to technical modification without notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
** Weight in size M, of standard specification and without pedals.