Race bikes from Conway

Tobias Brehler

 · 03.09.2016

Race bikes from ConwayPhoto: Hersteller
Race bikes from Conway
Conway has expanded its race fleet for the coming season. Both the fully MFC and the hardtail MLC roll on 29-inch tyres and have carbon frames.

Conway MFC 29 Fully

  The top-of-the-range Conway MFC Factory model weighs in at 10.8 kilograms.Photo: Hersteller The top-of-the-range Conway MFC Factory model weighs in at 10.8 kilograms.

The MFC 29 race fully is completely new and is based on a carbon fibre main frame. As is usual for racing bikes with full suspension, the MFC does without a bearing on the rear axle and instead uses flexing seat stays. There will be four different models, two of them with an aluminium rear triangle. These two slightly cheaper versions with 120 millimetres of travel are aimed more at touring bikers, while the full carbon models with 100 millimetres of travel are designed for uncompromising racing. The main frame has space for a bottle cage on the down tube and an electronic Di2 drivetrain can also be integrated.

Prices start at € 2699.95 for the MFC 729 (12.9 kg) with 2x10 Simano XT drivetrain, Rock Shox Recon Silver suspension fork and Monarch RT3 shock. The slightly more expensive MFC 829 costs 3299.95 euros and has eleven-speed Shimano XT gears, a Rock Shox Reba RL fork and a Monarch RT3. It weighs 12.2 kilograms.

The MFC 929 for 5199.95 euros and a weight of 11.5 kilograms is the entry into the world of racing. On this model, an electronic Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain changes gears. A Rock Shox SID RL suspension fork with 100 millimetres of travel absorbs the shocks at the front and a Monarch RT3 at the rear. The top-of-the-range MFC Factory model has a Rock Shox RS1 fork, a Monarch XX and the new Sram Eagle twelve-speed drivetrain. This noble projectile costs 5999.95 euros and weighs 10.8 kilograms.

  The MFC from Conway is a completely new development. Depending on the version, the suspension offers 100 or 120 millimetres of travel.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The MFC from Conway is a completely new development. Depending on the version, the suspension offers 100 or 120 millimetres of travel.  All frames are Di2-ready. The 929 version of both the hardtail and the fully comes with Shimano's electronic shifting.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh All frames are Di2-ready. The 929 version of both the hardtail and the fully comes with Shimano's electronic shifting.
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Conway MLC 29 Hardtail

  The top version, which costs 4599.95 euros, weighs in at 9.7 kilograms. All models use the same frame.Photo: Hersteller The top version, which costs 4599.95 euros, weighs in at 9.7 kilograms. All models use the same frame.

Conway has also completely redesigned the hardtail frame. The carbon chassis has flexing seat stays, which should significantly increase comfort. The seat post with a diameter of 27.2 millimetres should also noticeably increase comfort. There is also space for two bottle cages in the Di2-prepared frame triangle. The weight is said to be slightly higher than that of its predecessor, but the stiffness has been significantly increased and the manufacturer has not specified a maximum weight for the rider.

The MLC 729 marks the entry-level model for 1799.95 euros. It weighs 11.8 kilograms and comes with 2x10 Shimano XT gears and Rock Shox Recon Silver forks. If you pay 2399.95 euros, you get a 900 gram lighter bike with Rock Shox Reba RL fork and eleven-speed Shimano XT drivetrain. For 3799.95 euros, the MLC 929 with Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain and Rock Shox SID RL fork rolls down the trails. This bike weighs 10.1 kilograms. The top model, which costs 4599.95 euros, weighs 9.7 kilograms. It has RS1 suspension from Rock Shox and the Sram Eagle changes gears.

  The thin seat stays with their flex should significantly increase the riding comfort of the Conway hardtail.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The thin seat stays with their flex should significantly increase the riding comfort of the Conway hardtail.  A front derailleur can be fitted to all bikes. This should please Alpine bikers in particular.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh A front derailleur can be fitted to all bikes. This should please Alpine bikers in particular.

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