Enve Melee Frameset

Enve Melee Frameset

$4,800.00 USD
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The ENVE Melee is a modern race bike built for riders who want one chassis to cover fast group rides, road racing, hard training, and rougher pavement without giving up speed. It balances low weight, aerodynamic efficiency, sharp handling, and real tire clearance in a way that feels current, not compromised. A race bike with a wider operating window.
KEY FEATURES

Real-World Fast aero design
SES-tuned tube shaping
Integrated front-end cable routing
Two-piece aero cockpit system
Seven frame sizes offered
Five fork rakes by size
Fit-led chassis customization
Aero seatpost with twin-bolt clamp
Fender mount compatible
Race handling, added versatility
SPECIFICATIONS

ENVE M.O.D. carbon frame
ENVE M.O.D. carbon fork
Claimed frame weight: 850g
Sizes: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
Headset: IS52/IS52 integrated
Bottom bracket: T47 inboard
Brake mount: flat mount
Front axle: 12x100
Rear axle: 12x142
Minimum tire size: 25c
Optimal tire size: 27c-32c
Maximum tire clearance: 35c
Internal frame routing
Fender mount compatible
An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
  • An Enve Melee Frameset infront of a white background in the Iconic Red colorway #iconic-red
Cyclist riding an Enve Melee on a winding road with mountains in the background

A Race Bike with Amenity

The Melee is for the rider who still wants a race bike to feel like a race bike, but with modern wide tire clearance, fender mounts, and fit versatility. Fast group rides, road racing, wet winter training, and long routes over rough pavement all sit squarely in its wheelhouse. It is for those who value sharp acceleration, clean integration, and everyday practicality. The Melee makes perfect sense for riders who push hard, care about fit, and want one high-end road chassis that feels equally fast gunning from start-line, and stacking mileage on rough PNW roads.

KEY FEATURES

An Enve Melee in Aspen White in a plywood room at Metier Seattle

Real-World Fast Aero

The Melee is built around ENVE’s Real-World Fast approach: aerodynamic tube shapes, a low-frontal-area front end, and profiles designed to work with ENVE SES wheels. Instead of chasing one narrow wind tunnel number, the bike is meant to stay fast across real speeds, real roads, and real rider setups. That gives the Melee a distinctly modern feel. Aero, but not one-dimensional.
An close up of the front fork on an Enve Melee

Race Geometry with Tire Clearance

ENVE optimized the Melee’s geometry and handling around 27 to 32mm tires, then gave it clearance for up to 35mm. That matters because roads are often rough, and wider tires at lower pressures means less rolling resistance. The Melee keeps its race DNA, validated by team Total Energies in 2025, but smooths things out and keeps speeds high over rough roads and broken tarmac.
An Enve Melee in Aspen White with Enve AR40 wheels in a plywood room

Size-Specific Fit and Handling

Seven frame sizes and five fork rakes are a big part of what makes the Melee special. ENVE did not just scale the frame and call it done. The fork-rake options are there to preserve the intended handling across the size range. Add stem length, handlebar width, and seatpost setback options, and the Melee becomes a race chassis that can be dialed, not just sized.

Enve Melee Frameset FAQS

Is the ENVE Melee an aero road bike?

Yes. The Melee is ENVE’s speed-focused aero road race platform.
What tires work best on the ENVE Melee?

The Melee is optimized around 27c to 32c tires.
Can the ENVE Melee fit 35mm tires?

Yes. The frame is designed with clearance for 35mm tires.
Is the ENVE Melee a frameset or complete bike?

The Melee is built around ENVE’s chassis-based road platform.
What bottom bracket does the ENVE Melee use?

The Melee uses a T47 inboard bottom bracket.
How many sizes does the ENVE Melee come in?

Seven sizes: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60.

Why we carry the Melee

ENVE has a very specific talent for making speed feel refined, and has paved the way for modern road bike tire clearances. The Melee lands right in the sweet spot: fast enough for race-day, broad enough for rough Seattle pavement and winter training miles. It is a road bike that feels current in all the right ways, and with that premium ride feel we’re all after.

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS

Frame, Fork, and Touchpoints

Frame: ENVE M.O.D. Carbon, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc.
Fork: ENVE M.O.D. Carbon, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Size-Specific Rake.
Headset: ENVE Integrated IS52/IS52 Internal Drop-in (1.5" bearings).
Handlebar/Stem: ENVE IN-Route System (Compatible with SES AR, SES Aero, or Integrated Bar/Stem).
Seatpost: ENVE Aero Carbon (Proprietary D-shape; 0mm or 20mm setback).
Thru Axles: 12x100mm (Front), 12x142mm (Rear).

Groupset

Electronic Compatibility: Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS, Campagnolo Wireless (Full integration).
Mechanical Compatibility: Shimano 1x & 2x; SRAM 1x; Campagnolo 1x.
Non-Compatible: SRAM 2x Mechanical and Campagnolo 2x Mechanical.
Max Chainring (1x): 54T.
Max Chainring (2x): 55/42T.
Bottom Bracket: T47 Inboard Bearing (Threaded).
Derailleur Hanger: SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger).

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Size: 700c.
Optimal Tire Size: 27mm – 32mm.
Minimum Tire Size: 25mm.
Maximum Tire Clearance: 35mm (measured width).
Brake Rotor Compatibility: 160mm (Front); 140mm or 160mm (Rear).

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