Thanks to the use of new materials and new production processes, Torpado Impudent has improved the behavior of the Matador, its reactivity and its driving precision.
In order to meet the needs of our professional athletes we have lengthened the reach and shortened the stem. The steering angle has been optimized: 69 ° for the version with 100mm travel, 68 ° for the version with 120mm travel. The seat tube angle has also been changed: 74 ° for the version with 100mm travel, 73 ° for the version with 120mm travel.
These features enhance the driving experience and feel of the new Matador.
Torpado Impudent has further developed the Matador suspension scheme: the joint has been eliminated from the sliders, allowing them to work in flexion while maintaining the progressive characteristics of the quadrilateral system of the previous model.
The new Matador is equipped with a 1x groupset: thanks to this feature we have been able to create rear stays with dimensions, shapes and characteristics that make the bicycle more reactive and able to transfer all the power and force without dispersion, as well as making it more agile.
Particular attention was paid to the design. The provision for internal cable routing has been improved to ensure a cleaner look and make assembly and maintenance easier.
Matador LT 120mm: the more open head tube angle gives the bike great handling in Single Tracks and Down Hill.The angle of the seat tube has an inclination that adapts optimally to long distances.
Matador ST 100mm: it is the perfect bike to face competitions thanks to the dedicated travel and its racing geometries.The Matador ST 100mm is the ideal compromise for Cross Country racing.
Matador X: everything in this model has been taken to extremes. Lightness, reactivity, agility and driveability have been expressed at the highest levels to make this model a real Race Machine.
Carbon Dropout, Carbon dropouts.
Carbon UD, UD carbon surface finish.
DIR, Dropper Internal Routing. Predisposition for the cushioned remote control cable.
HRB, Horizontal Rear Brake: Post-Mount attachment for 140 / 160mm rear brake on chainstay Integrated attachment on Chain-Stay for a more captivating line, improved braking performance and weight reduction.
Monocoque Carbon Frame, Full carbon frame, brake attachment included.
Press Fit 92, Bottom bracket with 24mm pin and 92mm box. Thanks to the reduced dimensions of the axle and the width of its base, it is light and performing.
RIR, Rear Shocks Internal Routing. Preparation for the rear shock absorber cable.
TA12X148 Boost, Through Axle 12mmx148mm Boost This system allows you to widen the rear stop by moving both brake disc and chain line by 3 mm, obtaining a greater wheel camber, giving stability and precision (used in PLUS models).
Tapered Head Tube, Steering with differentiated diameter 1 "1/8 - 1" 1/2 Improves the rigidity of the frame, as well as stability and driving precisión.
TDM, Torpado Front Derailleur Direct-Mount Derailleur, attachment directly to the seat tube without using the clamp, allowing the reduction of the overall weight of the bicycle.
Torpado Team Lab, Torpado and Torpado Factory Team technicians collaborate for the design, development and testing of MTB products.
Virtual 4X1, The kinematic system with the virtual pivot uses the flexion of the seat stays. Thanks to the exclusive use of the 1x drivetrain, the chainstays have a greater connection base to the seat tube joint; this guarantees greater reactivity and balance in the behavior of the suspensión.
Internal Cable System, Frame with integrated cable system.
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