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Down Country made easyMondraker launches the Chrono DC hardtail in carbon fibre

Jan Timmermann

 · 21.11.2023

Thanks to its lightweight carbon frame, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC should continue to cut a fine figure on the climbs despite its increased downhill potential.
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If Mondraker has its way, a downcountry bike doesn't necessarily need a shock. The Spaniards present a new carbon version of the Mondraker Chrono DC with 120 millimetres of travel. Their clear message: lightweight hardtails can be fast uphill as well as fun downhill. We have all the information on the new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC.

A hardtail for everything from cross-country to marathon to trail. That's what the Mondraker Chrono DC is supposed to be. At the beginning of the year, the Spanish label presented a new edition of the downcountry hardtail in aluminium. Now Mondraker is adding a carbon counterpart to the versatile bike with a rigid rear end. 120 millimetres of suspension travel on the fork, 2.4 inch wide tyres on 29 inch wheels and a telescopic seat post are designed to make the carbon hardtail fun to ride on trails. A carbon frame developed from scratch promises a low weight despite its downhill potential. What more could downcountry bikers want? Here are all the details about the brand new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC.

The new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC with a carbon frame is light and airy, yet powerful on the descents.Photo: MondrakerThe new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC with a carbon frame is light and airy, yet powerful on the descents.

Key data on the new Mondraker Chrono DC carbon hardtail

  • Purpose: Crosscountry / Marathon / Downcountry / Trail
  • Wheel size: 29 inch
  • Frame material: Carbon
  • Fork travel: 120 millimetres
  • Frame weight: from 1150 grams
  • Weight of complete bike: from 11.6 kilos
  • Price: from 2199 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
It looks like a fast race bike, but offers much more thanks to extensive updates: the new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR.Photo: MondrakerIt looks like a fast race bike, but offers much more thanks to extensive updates: the new Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR.

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Updates for the downcountry hardtail

As with the aluminium Mondraker Chrono DC, the lighter carbon version also gets the full downcountry innovation package. The suspension fork is 67.5 degrees flat with 120 millimetres of travel in the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC and is designed to offer both composure and reserves on demanding cross-country trails. 2.4 inch wide 29er tyres promise damping and grip. Mondraker also equips two model variants with dropper posts and 180 millimetre brake discs to ensure riding safety even on steep descents.

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>> Click here for the presentation of the Mondraker Chrono DC made of aluminium from the beginning of the year

On the new Chrono Carbon DC, Mondraker dispenses with cable routing through the headset and routes the cables classically through the frame into the interior. | Photo; MondrakerOn the new Chrono Carbon DC, Mondraker dispenses with cable routing through the headset and routes the cables classically through the frame into the interior. | Photo; Mondraker

The centrepiece of the new Mondraker hardtail is a completely renewed carbon frame. Lightweight carbon enables frame weights from 1150 grams and complete bike weights from 11.6 kilos despite trail suitability. Although this puts the Chrono Carbon DC well above the super-light frame weight of the Mondraker Podium Carbon, it achieves an extremely respectable value for the chassis with its one degree slacker geometry.

Thanks to modern geometry and a new frame, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC should feel at home on almost any terrain.Photo: MondrakerThanks to modern geometry and a new frame, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC should feel at home on almost any terrain.

For the Chrono Carbon DC, Mondraker has dispensed with high-end equipment variants and is only launching three complete bikes between 2199 and 3499 euros. For comparable weights, 120-millimetre trail bikes can easily cost 10,000 euros. So there are definitely reasons in favour of a downcountry hardtail. It is not for nothing that the market has recently seen more and more carbon hardtails with 120 millimetre travel, such as the Rose PDQ or the new Focus Raven.

Mondraker has put all its expertise with carbon into the new Chrono Carbon DC frame.Photo: MondrakerMondraker has put all its expertise with carbon into the new Chrono Carbon DC frame.

The new frame of the Chrono Carbon DC contains the DNA of other successful Mondraker bikes, such as the F-Podium, Neat or Crusher. Details such as a high level of seating comfort and two bottle cage mounting points should also predestine the downcountry hardtail for enduring marathon missions. The Spaniards have equipped all three model variants with a new cockpit made from their own OnOff components. A 760 millimetre wide aluminium handlebar is designed to offer a particularly high level of control on descents. With four different sizes from S to XL, all downcountry bikers should be able to find a suitable Chrono Carbon DC.

Flying with a hardtail? If it's up to Mondraker, no problem.Photo: MondrakerFlying with a hardtail? If it's up to Mondraker, no problem.

In addition to the slack head angle, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC's long reach values of 425 millimetres in size S to 475 millimetres in size XL should help with directional stability. A 74.5 degree seat angle promises plenty of pressure on the cranks, even on long tours and marathons. In order to maintain the agility of the downcountry hardtail on winding trails and through tight corners, Mondraker opts for 430 millimetre short chainstays in all frame sizes.

A chainstay protector with slats is designed to keep the noise level of the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC low.Photo: MondrakerA chainstay protector with slats is designed to keep the noise level of the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC low.

Models and prices

With the Chrono Carbon DC, Mondraker completes its range of downcountry hardtails. At the same time, the Spanish label is introducing new colour variants for the aluminium version that has been available for some time.

The Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR for 3499 euros is the top model in the range of Spanish downcountry hardtails.Photo: MondrakerThe Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR for 3499 euros is the top model in the range of Spanish downcountry hardtails.At 2799 euros, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC R with Sram NX Eagle drivetrain is in the mid-range price bracket.Photo: MondrakerAt 2799 euros, the Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC R with Sram NX Eagle drivetrain is in the mid-range price bracket.Mondraker's entry into the world of downcountry bikes with carbon frames is the 2199 euro Chrono Carbon DC.Photo: MondrakerMondraker's entry into the world of downcountry bikes with carbon frames is the 2199 euro Chrono Carbon DC.The Mondraker Chrono DC RR made of aluminium in a new colour scheme.Photo: MondrakerThe Mondraker Chrono DC RR made of aluminium in a new colour scheme.There's also a new colour for the Mondraker Chrono DC R in aluminium.Photo: MondrakerThere's also a new colour for the Mondraker Chrono DC R in aluminium.Naturally, the aluminium entry-level model Mondraker Chrono DC also gets a new look.Photo: MondrakerNaturally, the aluminium entry-level model Mondraker Chrono DC also gets a new look.

Jan Timmermann

Jan Timmermann is a true mountain biker. His interests cover almost everything from marathon to trail bikes and from street to gravel. True to the motto "life is too short for boring bikes", the technical editor's heart lies above all in bikes with charisma. Jan also runs the fitness centre for our cycling brands.

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