Epic Cycles - Cannondale Jekyll

Cannondale Jekyll

Built around radical new shock technology, Jekyll essentially delivers two different bikes in one. Climb like you’re on an XC bike, descend like you’re on a big mountain rig; the Jekyll breaks the rules for long travel trail bikes and is designed as the ultimate OverMountain race machine.

The ECS-TC system eliminates play and flex for instantaneous response and control, while a handlebar lever lets you switch between a lower volume, cross country air shock for rolling and climbing terrain, and a high volume, linear air shock for aggressive descents. Switching between the modes also alters the bike’s geometry, appropriately changing the handling and keeping the rider in the proper position for the terrain.

In fact, the Jekyll is so competent in all arenas that Mark Weir has ridden the same bike to podium finishes in downhill events like Urge Cabo Verde and a top ten Pro cross-country finish at the Napa Dirt Classic.

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Cannondale Jekyll - Key Features

DYAD RT2 SHOCK: the new DYAD is the first shock that provides two completely different shock options in one package –Elevate and Flow. Each mode has its own air spring volume, each with its own completely separate damping circuits. It is fundamentally like having two different shocks available to you at the flick of a switch. In the 150mm Flow setting, the shock’s Linear Air Spring technology (L.A.S.) provides a spring rate that is virtually identical to a coil spring and mates it with speed sensitive damping circuits tuned for maximum descending performance. In the 90mm Elevate setting, the air spring volume is reduced, providing a firm, progressive spring rate, mated to damping circuits optimised for trail riding and climbing performance.

ATTITUDE ADJUST: switching between the DYAD shock’s FLOW and ELEVATE settings radically alters the Jekyll’s geometry and “attitude”- low and stable for flowing descents or steep and forward for efficient climbing. The DYAD’s Elevate setting reduces the sag point and raises the BB, making the steering angle steeper and keeping the rider in a more efficient position. This counteracts the tendency of normal long-travel shocks to compress deeper into their sag as the terrain points up, forcing the rider forward to keep the front wheel weighted.

ECS-TC (ENHANCED CENTER STIFFNESS-TORSION CONTROL) SYSTEM: the ECS-TC System is the key to the the Jekyll’s rock solid feel and ultra precise handling. The shock linkage and swingarm pivot use 15mm thru-axles which are clamped on both sides, effectively tying the two sides together and dramatically increasing the system stiffness. Wide bearing placement, double bearings at rear dropouts and a unique linkage-bearing preload system eliminates freeplay in the rear suspension, improving centre-stiffness and enhancing control.

BALLISTEC CARBON: High-strength fibres developed by the military for ballistic armouring, and impact-resistant hot-melt resins are used as the primary structural materials of the frame, while high-modulus carbon fibres are used to strategically enhance stiffness. Lighter and stiffer than aluminium, stronger and more durable than steel, BallisTec carbon can shake off rock strikes and impacts that would cripple the competition and their carbon “shields”. To maximize strength in the crucial, high-load BB/shock mount area Cannondale co-mould a high-strength, high-precision, heat-treated CNC’d aluminium BB node into the frame. The bond formed between the carbon and the aluminium is actually stronger than the bond of carbon to itself.

CANNONDALE SMARTFORMED ALUMINIUM: The alloy versions use SmartFormed, septuple-butted, heat-treated 6000 series aluminium. The down tube alone has seven different wall thicknesses, created by butting the tube along its length, then mechanically shaping the tube, then hydro- forming it into the final shape. Labour intensive and difficult, it shows Cannondale’s continued mastery of the aluminium arts.

PULL-SHOCK DESIGN: The pull-shock design of the Jekyll places the shock’s mass just above the BB keeping the bikes centre of gravity low and centred and making the bike both extremely stable and supremely flickable. It also equalizes forces and concentrates stresses in the super strong BB node.

X-12 THRU AXLE: Another example of our System integration philosophy, the X-12 thru axle and dropout system provides the stiffness of a 12mm thru axle with the quick wheel changes and ease of use of a quick-release wheel. Compatible with both 142mm and 135mm thru-axle wheels.

CLASHNIKOV TOP TUBE: The Clashnikov top tube, with its distinctive vertically tapered seat tube yoke and massive diameter at the head tube delivers tremendous stiffness and strength to the top tube/seat tube and top tube/head tube junctions, while its ultra low standover height permits maximum maneuverability.

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2012 Jekyll Alloy 4- £2699 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

FRAME: Jekyll, 150/90mm, SmartFormed Alloy, BB30, ISCG03, 1.5 Si head tube
FORK: RockShox Sektor TK, Dual Position, lockout, rebound, 15QR thru axle, 1.5"
SHOCK (REAR): Fox DYAD RT2 dual shock 150/90mm
HEADSET: Tange Seiki 1.5", Integrated
DERAILLEUR (REAR): SRAM X7
DERAILLEUR (FRONT): SRAM X7, direct mount
SHIFTERS: SRAM X5
BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 3
BRAKES: Avid Elixir 3, 180/180mm
CRANKSET: SRAM S1000 3.3, 44/33/22
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1030, 11-36, 10-speed
HANDLEBAR: Cannondale C3 riser, 680x20mm, 6061 alloy, Cannondale alloy locking grips w/closed end
STEM: Cannondale C4, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
PEDALS: Nil
SEATPOST: Cannondale C2, 31.6x350mm
SADDLE: Cannondale Stage 2
HUB (FRONT): Formula, 15mm
HUB (REAR): Formula, 142x12mm
SPOKES: DT Swiss Champion
RIMS: SunRingle Inferno25, 32 hole
TYRES: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Snakeskin Trailstar, 2.35" tubeless ready
EXTRAS: High Pressure Shock Pump, DYAD Remote Lever, Syntace X-12 142 mm rear axle

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For more info, to check availability or to place an order please call 01584 879245, or drop us an email at info@epic.cycles.co.uk and we'll email or ring you back.

All new mountain bike purchases include a free set-up session on collection, but if you are unable to visit the store for any reason we will happily advise on sizing over the phone or via email.

And if you would like us to deliver your item to you, rather than taking it away in person, we are very happy to do so at no cost to mainland UK (excludes Highlands and Islands).

2012 Jekyll Alloy 3 - £2999 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

FRAME: Jekyll, 150/90MM, Smartformed Alloy
FORK: Fox 32 Talas RL w/Custom Lockout Threshold, 150mm, 15QR thru axle, 1.5"
SHOCK (REAR): Fox DYAD RT2 dual shock 150/90mm
HEADSET: Tange Seiki 1.5", Integrated

DERAILLEUR (REAR): Shimano XT
DERAILLEUR (FRONT): SRAM X7, direct mount
SHIFTERS: Shimano SLX
BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 7
BRAKES: Avid Elixir 7, 180/180mm
CRANKSET: SRAM S1400, BB30, 44/33/22
CASSETTE: Shimano HG-62, 11-36, 10-speed

HANDLEBAR: Cannondale C2 riser, 680x20mm, 2014 alloy, Cannondale alloy locking grips w/closed end
STEM: Cannondale C1, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
PEDALS: Nil
SEATPOST: Cannondale C2, 31.6x350mm
SADDLE: Cannondale Stage CrMo

HUB (FRONT): Formula, 15mm
HUB (REAR): Sun Ringle Dirty Flea 142x12mm
SPOKES: DT Swiss Champion
RIMS: SunRingle Inferno25, 32 hole
TYRES: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Snakeskin Trailstar, 2.35" tubeless ready

EXTRAS: High Pressure Shock Pump, DYAD Remote Lever, Syntace X-12 142 mm rear axle

>> Geometry

For more info, to check availability or to place an order please call 01584 879245, or drop us an email at info@epic.cycles.co.uk and we'll email or ring you back.

All new mountain bike purchases include a free set-up session on collection, but if you are unable to visit the store for any reason we will happily advise on sizing over the phone or via email.

And if you would like us to deliver your item to you, rather than taking it away in person, we are very happy to do so at no cost to mainland UK (excludes Highlands and Islands).

2012 Jekyll Carbon 2 - £3899 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

FRAME: Jekyll, 150/90mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, BB30, ISCG03, 1.5 Si head tube
FORK: Fox 32 Talas RL w/Custom Lockout Threshold, 150mm, 15QR thru axle, 1.5"
SHOCK (REAR): Fox DYAD RT2 dual shock 150/90mm
HEADSET: Tange Seiki 1.5", Integrated

DERAILLEUR (REAR): SRAM X9
DERAILLEUR (FRONT): SRAM X7, direct mount
SHIFTERS: SRAM X9
BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 7 carbon
BRAKES: Avid Elixir 7 carbon, 180/180mm
CRANKSET: SRAM S2210, BB30, 38/24 w/ guard
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1070, 11-36, 10-speed

HANDLEBAR: Cannondale C2 riser, 680x20mm, 2014 alloy, Cannondale alloy locking grips w/closed end
STEM: Cannondale C1, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
PEDALS: Nil
SEATPOST: Cannondale C2, 31.6x350mm
SADDLE: Fi'zi:k Gobi XM

HUB (FRONT): SunRingle BlackFlag Expert +, 24 hole, 15mm
HUB (REAR): SunRingle BlackFlag Expert +, 24 hole, 142x12mm
SPOKES: SunRingle BlackFlag Expert +
RIMS: SunRingle BlackFlag Expert +, tubeless ready
TYRES: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Snakeskin Trailstar, 2.35" tubeless ready
EXTRAS: High Pressure Shock Pump, DYAD Remote Lever, Syntace X-12 142 mm rear axle

>> Geometry

For more info, to check availability or to place an order please call 01584 879245, or drop us an email at info@epic.cycles.co.uk and we'll email or ring you back.

All new mountain bike purchases include a free set-up session on collection, but if you are unable to visit the store for any reason we will happily advise on sizing over the phone or via email.

And if you would like us to deliver your item to you, rather than taking it away in person, we are very happy to do so at no cost to mainland UK (excludes Highlands and Islands).

2012 Jekyll Carbon 1 - £4999 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

FRAME: Jekyll, 150/90mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, BB30, ISCG03, 1.5 Si head tube
FORK: Fox 32 Talas RLC FIT, 150mm, 15QR thru axle, 1.5", w/ Kashima
SHOCK (REAR): Fox DYAD RT2 dual shock 150/90mm
HEADSET: Tange Seiki 1.5", Integrated

DERAILLEUR (REAR): Shimano XTR
DERAILLEUR (FRONT): SRAM X9, direct mount
SHIFTERS: Shimano XT
BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 9 carbon
BRAKES: Avid Elixir 9 carbon, 180/180mm
CRANKSET: SRAM S2210, BB30, 38/24 w/ guard
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1070, 11-36, 10-speed

HANDLEBAR: Truvativ Noir, 700x25mm rise, Cannondale alloy locking grips w/closed end
STEM: Cannondale C1, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
PEDALS: Nil
SEATPOST: RockShox Reverb, 31.6x385mm height adjustable
SADDLE: Fi'zi:k Gobi Mg

HUB (FRONT): Mavic CrossMax ST, 15mm
HUB (REAR): Mavic CrossMax ST 142x12mm
SPOKES: Mavic CrossMax ST
RIMS: Mavic CrossMax ST, tubeless
TYRES: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Snakeskin Trailstar, 2.35" tubeless ready

EXTRAS: High Pressure Shock Pump, DYAD Remote Lever, Syntace X-12 142 mm rear axle

>> Geometry

For more info, to check availability or to place an order please call 01584 879245, or drop us an email at info@epic.cycles.co.uk and we'll email or ring you back.

All new mountain bike purchases include a free set-up session on collection, but if you are unable to visit the store for any reason we will happily advise on sizing over the phone or via email.

And if you would like us to deliver your item to you, rather than taking it away in person, we are very happy to do so at no cost to mainland UK (excludes Highlands and Islands).

Stock availability and prices may fluctuate - please contact us for up to date information.

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2012 Jekyll Alloy 4- £2699 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

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2012 Jekyll Carbon 2 - £3899 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model

2012 Jekyll Carbon 1 - £4999 RRP - please contact us for our everyday low price on this model