Deviate Highlander 140 MTB Frame with Fox Factory X2 Shock 2021

Deviate Highlander 140 MTB Frame with Fox Factory X2 Shock 2021

Please note this is for the frame and shock only – image is for illustration purposes only.

The ultimate one bike quiver

The Highlander 140, conceived and tested in the wild Highlands of Scotland, is an all-conquering warrior of a bike.

Designed from the ground-up with the sole focus of creating the world’s most capable trail bike. The Highlander 140 is as happy on all-day back-country epics as carving turns at the bike park.

The all-rounder nature of the Highlander 140 is carried forward with the balanced geometry, plenty of stand-over and the ability to run a super-long dropper defines the Highlander’s character as playful, composed, and most importantly, a confidence inspiring trail bike. This is a bike built to put a smile on your face wherever the trail takes you.

High Pivot Point

Deviate’s high pivot point, and the careful idler placement, mean the suspension performance on the Highlander is the best of all possible worlds. The rearward axle path lets the bike flow over rough terrain, and as the idler location controls anti-squat, the Highlander has negligible pedal kickback and a deliberate anti-squat curve which eliminates pedal induced suspension bob. The unique kinematics of a high pivot point design maintains chassis stability and geometry under heavy braking, meaning aggressive riding is rewarded.

Suspension Kinematics

The unique kinematics of a high pivot point design, with it’s rearward axle path and high anti-rise means that under heavy braking chassis stability and the geometry are maintained – this simply means that aggressive riding is rewarded. The sensation of “the bike not holding you back” is very real on the Highlander and you’ll find yourself hitting lines that you’d have previously reserved for your downhill bike (or imagination).

Features:

• Cable channel – clean lines and easy maintenance.
• Frame protection – bonded rubber frame protection to protect from rock strikes and chain slap.
• 2.8” tyre clearance
• Water bottle compatible
• Accessory mounting points

Component Standards:

• Rear Wheel: 29”, Boost: 148mm * 12mm
• Fork Compatibility: 29” 150-160mm with 44/42mm offset
• Bottom Bracket: 73mm BSA Threaded
• Headset: ZS44/28.6 upper and a ZS56/40 lower headset cup
• Cranks: Minimum Q-factor of 168mm
• Chainline: 52mm
• Chain length: 126 links (widely available, no need to join chains)
• Max Chainring Size: 36t
• Shock Size: Metric 210*55mm
• Shock Hardware: Front: 30*8mm | Rear: bushing
• Brake Mount: Post Mount 180mm
• Seatpost Compatibility: Internal dropper routing with internal cable routing. 31.6”, Max Insertion Depth: Medium:- 300mm, Large:- 330mm (that’s a 200mm Reverb at full insertion even on the M)
• Seat Collar: 34.9mm

Shock:

• Fox Float X2 Factory Shock
• Improved bearing ratio for metric sizes
• Matching 8-click HSC and HSR adjustment on GRIP2 forks and X2 shocks
• Updated compression ratios, 300psi max
• Improved high-speed rebound tunability via addition of VVC (Variable Valve Control)
• Increased control and decreased harshness via linear damping
• Ultra-low-friction, highly durable damper shaft finish
• Independent firm mode circuit, firmer lockout than previous Float X2
• Lower friction air seals
• Reduced length reservoir for better fit on more frames
• Finned inner body for improved structural rigidity and reduced hysteresis