INTRODUCING: DUKE FS 1 & DUKE FS 2

Are your racing ambitions a thing of the past, but you still love a fast ride? Is the rest of your riding made up of all-day mountain adventures with some sweet trails? You’re in the right place. The Duke is exactly the rocket you’re looking for.

 

Key Features:

• Lightweight carbon frame
• 130 / 120 mm travel for uphill speed and trail fun
• High-quality Sram or Shimano components
• Dropper post on all models

 

Design – Bold Orange, Casual Blue

Pleasing everyone when it comes to design is truly difficult. We went with two color combinations – one bolder, one more subtle.

We assigned the Duke FS 1 a daring orange with the specific name – Sunset Orange. To be perfectly honest, I’m not usually a fan of orange myself. But here, the designers nailed it! The darker sunset tone transitions across the entire frame into an even deeper shade. A gradient from the head tube all the way to the derailleur. A subtle Pells logo on the down tube and "Duke" branding on the seatpost.

Storm Blue is the color of the second Duke variant. The gradient is essentially the same as on the "One," just transitioning from blue to dark blue. No, it’s not a "safe" or boring color. It has a charm that both you and everyone you pass will truly enjoy.

 

 

Carbon Frame – Playful, Light, Up for Anything

There’s no need to debate the benefits of carbon. The frame is made of high-modulus carbon with 120 mm of travel. The frame itself weighs an impressive 2 kg without the shock.

The geometry sits right between an XC and a trail bike. A reach of 495 mm (size L) and a head angle of 66.5 degrees are sensible values that let you forget about back pain during all-day rides while keeping the bike solidly stable on descents.

The ride quality has been tested on various terrains – Rychleby Trails, Jeseníky trails, and even the rocky paths of Finale Ligure. No, it’s not an enduro bike for insane DH runs, but if you like to have a little fun on the way down, this bike won't let you down.

 

Two Component Groupsets – Sram and Shimano

Sram and Shimano split the bikes fifty-fifty. The Duke FS 1 is equipped with Sram components, while the "Two" is fitted with Shimano.

Specifically, the Duke FS 1 features one of Sram’s premium mechanical derailleurs – T-type 70 – and four-piston Sram DB 4 brakes with 180 / 160 mm rotors. The Duke also features a Rockshox Reba fork with 130 mm of travel. I’d especially like to highlight the Sram derailleur; because it’s mounted directly to the frame, it works perfectly even under load, so you don't have to worry about shifting at any time.

The "Two" is equipped with the legendary combo – Deore shifting, Shimano brakes, and RS Recon suspension. You’d be hard-pressed to find more legendary and long-lasting product lines than these.

But so you don't miss out on the other parts, here’s a clear table with everything else interesting you’ll find on the bike.

Components / Bike	Duke FS1	Duke FS2
Stem	Pells Alloy 35 mm ext bore, 45 mm	Pells Alloy 35 mm ext bore, 45 mm
Handlebars	Pells MTB, 20 mm rise, S: 740 mm, M - XL: 760 mm	Pells MTB, 20 mm rise, S: 740 mm, M - XL: 760 mm
Grips	Fizik Comfortfeel grips	Fizik Comfortfeel grips
Seatpost	Limotec A1, S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 170 mm	Limotec A1, S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 170 mm
Saddle	Terra Ridon X5 - 145 mm	Terra Ridon X5 - 145 mm
Wheelset	WTB i30	Pells J30
Hubs	Pells Lite Alloy	Shimano HB-TC500 / Shimano FH-TC500
Tires	Continental Magnotal Trail	Continental Magnotal Trail
Headset	FSA	FSA
Weight	13 kg	13.5 kg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion – Why this bike and not some generic ride?

It’s simple, and I already said it, didn’t I? You can’t show up to a meetup with your friends and all have the exact same bikes. No, I’m just kidding. But this bike isn't. It will surprise you in many ways—its versatility, component quality, and ride feel. And the color? You won’t easily overlook that either.

And that’s all? How do you like the bikes? Let us know anywhere.

Ditch the generic, go have some fun!