Liteville 301 "MK12": Innovative geometry configurator

The frame manufacturer Liteville relies on variety: the "301" frame is available in 26, 27.5 and 29 inch wheel sizes, with suspension travel ranging from 140 to 160 millimetres. However, this variety can be confusing and raise questions: How steep is the steering angle with a 29er front wheel and 140 mm fork? Such answers are provided by a new, unique configurator.

Two positions on the chainstay
With the "301 MK12" frame, Liteville once again demonstrates continuous further development, with a wheel size option for the chainstays standing out in this innovation stage. With the "Duo Link", the German manufacturer promises two rear triangles in one bike, or to put it more simply: when the rear triangle is adjusted, the dropout not only moves backwards or forwards, but also upwards or downwards - depending on which position was selected. According to Liteville, the dropout thus assumes the appropriate position for the corresponding rear wheel diameter without any change in geometry.

Within the "Scaled Sizing", the frame manufacturer already uses different wheel sizes at the front and rear and, for example, adapts the XL frames to the use of a 29er front wheel and 27.5 or 29er rear wheel right from the start.

What does the geometry look like?
The countless possibilities that Liteville offers for a customized build can now be calculated and compared. In a new type of configurator, prospective "301" customers can enter different wheel sizes, suspension travel and fork heights to determine exact geometry data. Liteville simplifies the calculations with standard values for the installation height and pre-bend of the fork as well as the seat height so that these calculations do not become an expert exercise.

The values to be entered and compared are the frame size, suspension travel on the fork and rear triangle as well as the various wheel options in conjunction with the chainstay position option. If you still haven't had enough of the variety, you can also tinker with the headset for angle adjustment called Vario Spin in the configurator to create your desired geometry.

Next configurator stage in development
Liteville has almost hidden the geometry configurator on the website; it can be found directly here. As befits the constant further development at Liteville, the configurator is already in the next stage of development: soon the sag will also be taken into account, as this also influences the angles on the bike.

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