Inpulse bikes head honcho Cédric Fontenoy has sent us some pictures of the new R26 and R20, which arrived on the market a few weeks ago and have already enjoyed some success.
These frames have been through several evolutions, each sexier and more effective than the last. With a new ‘race’ look that everyone will love, with neat graphics and paint job, this new version looks great! The frame has also been considerably lightened: The 26” model has lost almost 600g and the full bike weighs in at just 8.5kg for the production model. This is not only down to the lightened frame, but also the impressive new spec that includes some new carbon Inpulse bars and hubs!



The rest of the spec is in a similar vein, an ultra-stiff, ultra-light fork (730g for the HS33 version with uncut steerer tube), a new freewheel with 108 engagement points and a new forged stem. The 20” model adopts postmount disc mounts, which are adjustable to allow for chain stretch.
In short, the 2011 vintage Inpulse bikes are pretty exceptional! Here they are in detail, more info on the Inpulse website.
The 2011 Inpulse R26
The full bike:
Geometry/Price:
Wheelbase | 1090mm (with 40mm rake) |
Chainstay length | 380mm |
BB height | +50mm |
Head angle | 71° |
Published weight | 8.50kg |
Price | €1890 |
Specification:
Fork | Inpulse alu Postmount |
Headset | Inpulse with carbon top cap |
Handlebar | Inpulse Carbon |
Stem | Inpulse "R" forged 120mm 25° |
Hubs | Inpulse Carbon/Alu |
Rims | Inpulse Alu 32/47mm, Single wall, 32h |
Spokes&nipples | Double butted Ø2/1.8/2mm black, red alloy nipples |
Front tyre | Continental Mountain King 2011 folding |
Rear tyre | Continental Rubber Queen 2011 folding |
Front brake | Magura HS33 or HYGIA SLP disc (Hope Trial available) |
Rear Brake | Magura HS33 |
Bottom bracket | Isis 127 mm |
Cranks | Try All Elite 175mm |
Freewheel | Inpulse 18t, red, 108 engagement points |
Pedals | Try All single cage |
Chain | Reinforced |
Sprocket | threaded, 15t |
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The 2011 Inpulse R20
The full bike:
Geometry and price:
Wheelbase | 1010mm (with 40mm rake) |
Chainstay length | 350mm |
BB height | +70mm |
Head angle | 71° |
Published weight | 8.00kg |
Price | €1890 |
Specification:
Fork | Inpulse alu Postmount |
Headset | Inpulse with carbon top cap |
Handlebar | Inpulse Carbon |
Stem | Inpulse "R" forged 150mm 35° |
Hubs | Inpulse Carbon/Alu |
Rims | Inpulse Alu 32/47mm, Single wall, 32h |
Spokes&nipples | Double butted Ø2/1.8/2mm black, red alloy nipples |
Tyres | Try All Shift |
Brakes | Hygia SLP or Hope Trial |
Bottom bracket | Isis 127 mm |
Cranks | Try All Elite 165mm |
Freewheel | Inpulse 18t, red, 108 engagement points |
Pedals | Try All single cage |
Chain | Reinforced |
Sprocket | threaded, 12t |
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