The next generation of precision-machined Actofive I-Train mk2 aluminum trail bikes allows MTB riders to choose between 120mm and 140mm of rear wheel travel, then fine-tune the anti-squat to create their perfect mountain bike. More travel, more adjustability, and more performance. This second generation, fully CNC-machined Actofive aluminum mountain bike can be built as a lightweight trail bike or as a more rugged trail bike for experienced riders riding short distances in enduro…
Actofive launched the I-Train a year and a half ago as a simplified, shorter, more accessible example of a beautiful, precision-machined CNC-machined mountain bike. Compared to the much more complex, longer-travel, adjustable-height P-Train enduro bike, the I-Train is designed to be a more user-friendly bike and better suited to the type of riding most mountain bikers actually do.
But now there’s an extra 15mm of travel in each of three settings, three different dropout chips for fine-tuning the suspension, wheel size and ride height combinations, and a headset with adjustable angle… The new I-Train mk2 The limitations are almost gone. What’s left is a bike that can be adapted to almost any modern mountain bike style.
Actofive calls this machine a short-travel bike, and seems to underestimate how effective a tool it is in the right hands. I watched Czech enduro racer Vojta Blaha win Blinduro Podzim on his new I-Train mk2 on its first weekend of Bespoked debut, while most riders (myself included) were riding longer. The long bike was raced over steep, rocky and loose blinds over two days of racing.
Still, Blaha has nothing but praise for the fun new bike… calling it “an old man’s machine. It’s the perfect XC bike to ride for 100km and then hit the DH trails.”
The new full 29-inch I-Train Mk2 has an increased rear wheel travel of 15mm, now reaching 120/130/140mm, depending on the rear shock you choose. According to Actofive, it’s a simple plug-and-play system, so you can change the travel at any time with a simple shock swap – no other parts/modifications required.
The original I-Train used Nikolai’s welded seat and chainstays, but Actofive now builds the entire bike in-house. The new chainstays feature a complex skeletonized truss design that can be seen from the rear. We got a look at the new chainstays on a recent trip to the Actofive factory.
What’s most unique about the new I-Train mk2 is its new adjustability, giving you more fine-tuning options for different off-road riding styles. It retains the same three-position ride height adjustment and adjustable headphone cup angle.
But now there’s an added option – 10mm shorter chainstay links for a mullet design and a new 4-position suspension adjustment switch they call the “Adjustable Pivot”.
By fine-tuning the height of the main pivot located above the bottom bracket, users can greatly customize the suspension’s response to squat, as well as fine-tune the pedal’s rebound curve. This allows riders to easily adjust the bike’s dynamics and stability to suit their riding and pedaling style. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of being able to customize it to your liking, read our review of the Anti-Drown here.
The new bike also features more refined geometry inspired by its Enduro World Cup sibling, the P-Train. Its headset is now slacker at 65° (+/- 1°), the seatpost is 78° straighter and the reach has increased by 5mm.
The new Actofive I-Train Mk2 can be configured as a frame kit, with prices starting from €6,000 without shock absorbers.
Once you hit the order button, Simon Metzner from Actofive will tailor your bike to what you’re looking for, including finding the best shock for your body type… From €420 for the Fox Float to €1,079 for the Intend Hover Opt and everything in between, coil and air options.
Then, once you have put down 2/3 of the down payment, he will start working on your bike. The frameset delivery time is currently around 4-5 months. Also available are fully bespoke Actofive I-Train Mk2 dream bikes. There is no price cap, but full prices start at €12,900 and again Simon will help you create a unique bike.
Corey has been writing about mountain bikes, enduro, cyclocross, ATVs, gravel bikes, and bike touring for 25 years, before the industry even had those names. Before Bikerumor, Corey was a practicing architect focused on sustainability, designing bike shops and bike parts, and worked as a bike shop mechanic.
He has lived in the Czech Republic for over 15 years and is a technical biker, gravel racer, and short and medium trail racer. Corey travels around Europe on his bike, meeting with Europe’s leading product developers, industry experts, and fashionistas to provide in-depth analysis of the latest developments and future trends.
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Post time: Nov-14-2024
