Bike Radar’s 2023 Performance Bike Of The Year

The ENVE MELEE Force AXS D2 is a road bike built to match confidence in your ability with confidence in your equipment. Former Demo bikes are sold in “like-new” condition with light use while supplies last.

The Melee takes design cues from the ENVE Custom Road, but where the Custom Road prioritizes customization, the Melee prioritizes efficiency and speed. With geometry optimized around 27 to 32 mm tires, the Melee dials up the versatility with the ability to fit up to 35 mm tires, allowing you to tune your Melee to meet the needs of the day.

Real World Fast

Developed in CFD and the wind tunnel, the Melee features refined tube shapes that have been tuned to complement their SES™ rim shapes and deliver aerodynamic performance. Additional features such as the Integrated Front-End add to the Melee’s slippery design.

The Integrated Front-End routes wires and hoses through the bar, stem, and headset, where they’re secured using ENVE’s anti-rattle finishing kit, allowing them to remain silent, out of sight, and out of the wind.

Fit & Geometry

At the foundation of performance are bike fit and geometry. Offered in seven sizes with five fork rakes, the Melee has your ideal fit in mind — like no other race bike on the market.

ENVE have added two extra fork rakes to specifically accommodate the smallest and largest of riders. This ensures that the Melee, regardless of size, will deliver the same level of responsive, confidence-inspiring handling required of a race bike.

Features:

• Balanced for aero efficiency and weight savings
• Tube shapes complement SES rim shapes
• Integrated Front-End hides wires and brake hoses
• ENVE IN-Route Internal Routing System
• Wind tunnel tested for performance at 32 kph/20 mph and 48 kph/30 mph
• Optimized for tires 27-32mm, fits up to 35mm
• ENVE Factory Limited Warranty
• ENVE Incidental Damage Protection

Build:

• Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS D2 Road 2x
• Stem: ENVE Aero In-route (49cm: 80mm, 52cm: 80mm, 54cm: 90mm, 56cm: 90mm, 58cm: 90mm, 60cm: 100mm)
• Handlebar: ENVE SES AR Road (49cm: 38cm, 52cm: 40cm, 54cm: 40cm, 56cm: 42cm, 58cm: 42cm, 60cm: 44cm)
• Seatpost: ENVE SES Aero (49cm: 275x0mm, 52cm: 350x0mm, 54cm: 400x0mm, 56cm: 400x20mm, 58cm: 400x20mm, 60cm: 400x20mm)
• Wheelset: Zipp 303 Firecrest
• Shifters/Calipers: Force D2 / Brake Caliper
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1290 10-33, Rainbow
• Chain: SRAM Red D1 120 Links, Rainbow
• Rear Derailleur: Force AXS D2
• Front Derailleur: Force AXS D2
• Crank: SRAM Force D2 48x35t (49/50cm: 165mm, 52cm: 165mm, 54cm: 170mm, 56cm: 172.5mm, 58cm: 172.5mm, 60cm: 175mm)
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM T47 85.5mm Road
• Rotors (x2): Paceline Center Lock 160mm
• Centerlock Rings: Internal WolfTooth or ENVE Black
• Tires (x2): Goodyear Vector R Z30
• Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo R3 Adaptive 140mm
• Bar Tape: ENVE Bartape Black
• Battery Charger: SRAM eTap Battery Charger/Cord (Single)
• eTap Battery: eTap Battery x2
• Sealant (included with shipped bike but not installed in tires): Orange Seal Endurance 8oz