We personally met Paul a few years ago at a bike event. At the time ebikes were still a touche subject, so it was great to meet someone who saw the excitement and benefits that an ebike could bring. We got Paul on his first Mondraker, a Level RR back in 2020, as part of a True North/Bolts collaboration, and introduced him direct to the Mondraker UK team in 2022.
With Mondrakers patented Forward Geometry, long wheel base and stability, it’s the perfect bike for Pauls aggressive and technical riding style, stemming from Pauls many years as a World Class Hard Enduro athlete.
Sadly for us mere mortals, you’ll be seeing Paul around a few more enduro MTB races this year. I’m happy he’s a category below me, watch out masters!
For 2022 Mondraker have matched Paul with the Crafty XR, the perfect Super Enduro bike with Ohlins suspension system (170/150m).
Paul invited myself and Jim at Pinned TV along for his first ride out, a bit of freestyle riding in the Lakes. Check out the vlog just to see how talented this lad is on a bike (and how he makes Jim and myself look like amateurs).
Only the best for this guy, we took Paul and his Mondraker XR to the corridor of dreams at the Burgtec ranch. Let loose and they opted for a Purple Rain and Burgtec Bullion combo.
We think they’ve done a mighty fine job of adding a bit of Burgtec bespoke.
Crafty 6061 Alloy Stealth Evo, e-Bike Optimized Zero Suspension System, 150mm travel, Forward Geometry, internal battery, Boost 12x148mm rear axle, tapered head tube, one-piece Monoblock upper link, HHG internal cable routing, MAX capacity sealed bearings, oversize 17mm axles, integrated dropout speed sensor, exclusive plastic motor covers.
S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 450mm / XL: 490mm
Öhlins TTX Air 205X65mm. Settings: high speed compression lever with climb mode, low-speed compression, rebound, air preload. Trunnion top mount, 25x10mm bottom bushings
C40 compression, R60 rebound
Öhlins RXF 38 M.2 29, 170mm, TTX18 Twin Tube cartridge, tapered steerer tube, Boost 15x110mm axle, offset 44mm. Settings: high speed compression lever with climb mode, low-speed compression, rebound, air preload, ramp chamber
ONOFF Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube, ACB sealed bearings, top 41×30.2x7x45ºx45º, bottom 51.9x40x8x45ºx45º
ONOFF Sulfur FG 30mm 0º, 6061 forged alloy, 31.8mm barbore
ONOFF Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy, rise: 20mm, width: 800mm, 9º backsweep, 5º upsweep, 31.8mm barbore
ONOFF Diamond, 1lock-on, 135mm
ONOFF Pija dropper internal, diameter 31.6mm, S size: 387x125mm, M size: 425x150mm, L/XL size: 465x170mm
FIZIK Terra Aidon X5 145mm
SRAM Code R, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 200mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads
SRAM Code R, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 200mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads
SRAM Code R, tool-free reach adjust
Mavic E-Deemax S 29, 30mm internal width, Maxtal welded, PFP, tubeless, 28 spokes
Mavic straightpull duble butted, contactless lacing
Mavic, Boost 15x110mm, IS 6 bolts
Mavic, Boost 12x148mm, ID360 Ratched system, IS 6 bolts, XD freehub
Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead
Race Face Aeffect ebike, 165mm
SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle 34T, steel, narrow-wide, 104 BCD
SRAM NX Eagle, 12s, Powerlock
SRAM GX Eagle, Type 3 roller bearing clutch, cage lock, 1x12s, X-Actuation 1:1
SRAM Trigger GX Eagle, 12s, X-Actuation 1:1, single click
SRAM XG-1275, 10-52T, 12s
Mondraker M068
24.9 kg
If you’re new to Hard Enduro, check out Bolts You Tube channel for an insight into how hardcore these guys are on motorbikes. Find out a bit more about Paul, his racing and his new role as RedBull Motorsport commentator.
We have a few Mondraker XR’s left in stock, and more due to arrive July. Visit our website or call us for more details.
