Bokeh Force 1X £3,455.00

Size

Colour

  1. Element Grey
  2. Flare Orange
  3. Vela

700C OR 650B

  1. THIS BUILD WITH 700C
  2. THIS BUILD WITH 650B

Bokeh Force 1X

ALL ORDERS WILL BE FOR BOKEH2 WITH PARALLAX2 FORK FEATURING TRIPLE ACCESSORY MOUNTS & INTERNAL DYNAMO CABLE ROUTING.

"...it's possibly the most holistically perfect complete bike I've ever ridden. And I've tested literally thousands in the past twenty years so that's no small statement."

Guy Kesteven | BikeRadar/Cycling+ | Legendary bike tester.

Features

  • Unique Mason MultiPort adaptable internal routing.
  • Dedacciai, custom formed, triple-butted performance Aluminium frame with Mason Parallax2 full carbon Thru-Axle fork
  • Mason 'ThruBB' 56Ømm, internally routed bottom bracket shell.
  • Also available with Ritchey VentureMax WCS Flare 'bars in all sizes.
  • Available with a choice of the finest 650B and 700C tyres specific to AdventureSport bikes from Panaracer, WTB and Schwalbe.
  • This bike is available with a wide selection of 650B and 700C wheels including the specially developed Mason x Hunt 650B AdventureSport wheelset.
  • Ultra-light and triangulated for stiffness Deda Superzero stem.
  • Now with Deda Gravel100 flare 'bar. 12° flare at the drops offers more stability off-road whilst maintaining the racey drop bar brake/shifter feel.
  • High performance F160/R160 2-piece centrelock floating rotors.
  • 3rd Bottle cage bosses on the underside of the down tube designed to work seamlessly with Fabric bottles and tool kegs.
  • Clearance for full mudguards.
  • Integrated Parallax fork-crown boss for fixed light set-ups.
  • Fully and discretely eyeletted for rack and ‘guards.
  • Carbon Mason Penta microadjust post and Mason Macro clamp.
  • Lightweight, full SRAM Force 1x HRD groupset with hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Clutched rear mech keeps chain securely positioned.
  • Precisely engineered 10-42T wide range cassette.
  • The 'Parallax2' carbon monocoque fork has been refined for 2019 in conjunction with our Italian frame builders, it uses a Ø12mm thru-axle, flat-mount and internally routed dynamo and brake hose porting, weighing just 465g.

Details

Our frame sets deserve the best components, so we put a great deal of thought into the mix of parts used for each bike build. Bars, stem and crankset are sized to match frame size choice, but we can sometimes make sizing adjustments at your request.

If you would like to make it your own and dial-in the sizing or component choice for your dream build, go ahead and choose using the options in the 'Configure' option above.

Now available at your request are a range of HUNT wheelsets, a huge range of tyres and Ritchey VentureMax WCS Flare 'bars in all sizes. We're constantly improving our range of components to give you the ideal choice for bikepacking set-ups and precise off-road handling.

We'll set-up the front brake to be operated by the Right Hand lever for all UK destinations. For destinations outside of the UK, please choose your brake set-up in the Config. menu above the 'Order This Bike' button.

See full geometry chart for details.

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Technical info

Select size
 

Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 480
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 432.2
C > BB DROP 77
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 515.9
F > TT ACTUAL 497.8
G > STACK 536.1
H > REACH 359.9
I > STAND-OVER 741
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
74.7
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 69.5
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 100
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 74
P > WHEELBASE 1013
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 40
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 500
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 453
C > BB DROP 75
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 519.9
F > TT ACTUAL 503.9
G > STACK 537.9
H > REACH 363.5
I > STAND-OVER 764.1
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
75.3
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 70
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 115
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 74
P > WHEELBASE 1013.7
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 42
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 520
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 473.0
C > BB DROP 75
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 535.9
F > TT ACTUAL 520.3
G > STACK 554
H > REACH 374.0
I > STAND-OVER 781.8
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
72.0
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 70.5
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 130
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 74
P > WHEELBASE 1021.8
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 42
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 540
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 493.5
C > BB DROP 73
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 551
F > TT ACTUAL 534.4
G > STACK 568.1
H > REACH 376.2
I > STAND-OVER 799.4
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
68.7
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 71.0
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 145
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 73
P > WHEELBASE 1028.4
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 44
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 560
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 513.7
C > BB DROP 73
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 561.4
F > TT ACTUAL 546.3
G > STACK 579.5
H > REACH 383.4
I > STAND-OVER 814.8
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
65.4
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 71.5
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 155
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 73
P > WHEELBASE 1034.4
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 44
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 580
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 534.1
C > BB DROP 70
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 580.8
F > TT ACTUAL 567.2
G > STACK 587.9
H > REACH 395.2
I > STAND-OVER 831.0
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
62.1
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 72
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 165
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 72.5
P > WHEELBASE 1045.4
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 46
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 60
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 554.2
C > BB DROP 70
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 590.7
F > TT ACTUAL 577.1
G > STACK 607.0
H > REACH 399.1
I > STAND-OVER 850.0
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
62.1
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 72
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 185
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 72.5
P > WHEELBASE 1055.4
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 46
Dimensions
(mm unless specified)
A > SEAT TUBE C/T 620
B > SEAT TUBE C/C 574.7
C > BB DROP 70.0
D > REAR CENTRE 435
E > TT EFFECTIVE 600.5
F > TT ACTUAL 585.8
G > STACK 630.7
H > REACH 401.4
I > STAND-OVER 871.7
J > OFFSET 50
K > TRAIL
Trail data for more wheel/tyres in full geo. chart (where applicable)
62.1
L > FORK CROWN HEIGHT 398
M > HEAD ANGLE 72
N > HEAD TUBE LENGTH 210
O > SEAT TUBE ANGLE 72.5
P > WHEELBASE 1065.5
Q > HANDLEBAR (OUTSIDE DIMENSION) 46

This page gives you some guidelines based on rider height, but these are only a starting point for a proper bike fitting. There are of course many other factors to consider when choosing the right size for you and sizing advice will vary depending on your choice of model from the Mason range and the way that you intend to ride it. We're always here to help of course and would always recommend a professional bike fitting and visiting us for a ride on the Mason Cycles riverside gravel/country lanes test-loop if you can. There is further advice, based on specific models, below the height chart.

Sizing chart

Fitting a bike to a rider is an important process, this information is a start to the process but it’s not really possible to give 100% accurate fitting instructions online.

Humans are odd shapes, each person’s physical dimensions: arm, torso, femur length, level of flexibility, skill level and intended model usage are very different. This means that there will invariably be different frame size requirements, even for people of the same height and inseam.

SIZING ADVICE BASED ON MASON MODELS

ROAD, ALL-ROAD & GRAVEL - Aspect | Resolution | Definition | SLR | BokehTi | Bokeh | Exposure: Size range is 48cm to 62cm depending on specific model. The chart dimensions show the extremes of useable frame size based on height and the rider size range is very similar for all our frames with 6 or 8 standard sizes.

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE - InSearchOf: Size range is 42cm to 58cm [5 sizes]. As a start point, we would recommend selecting one size down from your normal 'road' frame size. For example, if you would normally ride a 54cm then a 50cm InSearchOf is probably best for you.

MTB, TRAIL/TRAVEL - RAW: Size range is Sml to XL [4 sizes]. With the advent of modern, more progressive mountain bike geometry, the sizing process is even more fluid. The Mason RAW is no different: seat tube lengths are kept deliberately low so riders have a certain amount of flexibility in choosing size based on their preferred reach, wheelbase, handling characteristics and intended use. For instance, for high speed and loaded up stability you may prefer a larger frame that will also provide more pack space in the front triangle. Or, if you are spending most of your time on twisty woodland singletrack, you’d benefit from the shorter wheelbase and extra response of the smaller frame.

We are experienced in sizing and geometry, so of course we will be on the end of the phone or email to help and advise, but we would always recommend having a proper bike fit done before committing, especially if you feel like you may be between sizes. If you do fall between our frame sizes, it’s probably best to go with the smaller size. It’s easier to make a smaller frame fit a little larger than vice versa.

CONFIGURATION: With all models, you can use our drop down menus to configure your finishing kit to suit your needs, including which brake lever operates front/rear wheel and for MTB we’re happy to cut down the handlebar to your desired width.

Please email us here or call 01273 463000 if you have further requirements that you would like to discuss, we are always happy to help.

 

InBoard Disc-Mount

The calliper is mounted on the chain stay, this allows us to use lighter more comfortable seat-stays and gives a flex free mounting for the post-mount components to be welded to. Mounting the brake on the chain stay also keeps it cleanly out of the way of rack and ‘guard stays.

Multiport

Our frames use an adaptable, internal cable routing system. Developed by us to allow your Mason frame to be used with a combination of control systems and adapt and evolve with your requirements and riding styles. We were the first to bring this type of system to a performance steel frame and now use this system across our range. Interchangeable alloy parts allow five options:

1. Full cable outer. 2. Hydraulic Hose. 3. Split outer. 4. Electronic cable [e.g. Shimano Di2]. 5. 2 x Hose/cable or Hose/Dynamo wire 6. Blank.

Taper Head Tubes

Our frames use modern 1-1/8” - 1.5” taper head tubes. Pioneered by composite frames, the taper head tube makes huge sense for metal frames too;

The large overall diameter provides a useful weld area. The fully integrated headset is light and has a very low stack-height. Large 1.5” lower bearing, mated to a tapered carbon fork steerer, spreads the load and gives flex-free braking and instant response to steering input.

Threaded Bottom Brackets

We choose a more traditional 68mm, BSA, threaded standard for our AdventureSport frames because we believe it gives greater durability and creak-free reliability over many miles. The threaded BB is easier to service using standard tools and you are more likely to find a replacement when adventuring far from home. A properly lubricated, threaded BB is also an ideal interface with a metal BB shell.

Thru-BB

'Thru-BB' is unique to MASON aluminium frames. The large 56mmØ presents a large weld area to the base of the down tube and then steps down to the 68mm width threaded seats. This step-down provides plenty of space around the outside of the bottom-bracket bearings to allow the control cable and hose to pass through on the way to the chain stays and out to the brake and rear mech.

IMPORTANT: This BB shell design requires the use of a bottom bracket with a 24mm or 30mm 'sleeved' axle like most Shimano or SRAM DUB, because the hose/cables run through the shell and under the axle. DO NOT use a bottom bracket type without a sleeve. Campagnolo sleeves are available on the site HERE. Please contact us if you would like advice on compataible cranksets/BB types.

BoatTail Stays

Unique to MASON. The seat stays flow out of the ovalised top tube and then curve and taper down to meet the chain stays which curve up towards the axle. We call this ‘BoatTail’, a custom bend giving disc-rotor and calliper clearance, helping to avoid chain-slap on the rough stuff and allowing a little compliance to help smooth the ride.

Aluminium Dedacciai Tubing

The entire tubeset was developed in conjunction with Italian, metal tubing gurus Dedacciai. The Definition is constructed from Triple Butted, Hand Selected, custom shaped, 7000 series, Dedacciai Alu tubes and tig welded by hand with beautiful Smooth weld beads. The welds require no after sanding or finishing, so there is no thinning and weakening of the tubes at crucial areas. The frame is fully heat treated, stress relieved and anti-corrosion treated after welding.

27.2 Seat Post

Our oversize seat tubes don't house oversize seat posts. The large diameter seat tube helps the 'core-stability' of the frame but large, stiff seat posts don't help rider comfort. A 27.2mm post helps to dial out road-buzz and the smoother ride means you stay fresher for longer.

Internal Routing

We route the hoses and cables internally where practical, keeping the 'adventure nature' of our bicycles firmly in mind. For smoother runs and a cleaner aesthetic, all control cables, hoses and electronic shift control wires now run through the down tube, via the special BB shell and out through the chainstays, guided by our Mason 'MultiPort' adaptable inserts. Interchangeable Internal routing keeps the control cabling away from road dirt and grime, helps avoid accidental damage, makes cleaning easy, de-clutters your bike and means you can adapt your bike easily to work with various shifting and braking methods. For adventure and endurance riding, internal routing also has the advantage that it is easy to strap frame packs to the frame tubes without being hindered by external cabling and hoses.

Integrated Headset

Integrated, 41.8ø upper, 51.8ø lower, for taper head tube. Both bearings are ‘ACB’, meaning ‘Angular Contact Bearings’. The head-tube seat angle is 45º.

The headset drops into a tapered seat in the head tube and is tensioned using a headset tensioner within the fork steerer. Tensioning the headset centres it on the taper and prevents any play. The larger lower bearing allows a tapered steerer and larger crown. This gives sharper response, helps reduce flex under braking and spreads bearing load.

1x Drivetrain

'1x' is a multi-terrain performance drivetrain with maximum chain security thanks to the narrow-wide chainring and jockey wheels and 'clutched' rear-mech. The range of gears is equivalent to a 2x compact drivetrain, but with the elimination of doubled-up crossover gears. '1x' are lighter, quieter, and more secure.

ISO Testing

All our frames complete the intensive strength and fatigue testing to fully comply with ISO standards. The AdventureSport range of frames are put through the tough road race ISO testing, with its brutal Horizontal Fatigue test. The Parallax fork goes through the MTB test with its even tougher 'Drop Testing' standards. Because of this we are confident that these frames will last you a lifetime of hard riding.

It's not law that frames and forks have to be tested to their limits like this, but our frames will always be tested in this way, so you can be sure that your MASON frame not only looks beautiful with a ride quality to match, but it is tough, safe and dependable too.

650B/700C

The Bokeh and Exposure are optimised for large-volume treaded tyres, and are designed for 650B and 700C wheel sizes. Using the smaller 650B wheel means that you can fit a larger-volume treaded tyre for off-road applications, or use a 700C wheel with a tyre of less volume, but with the same rolling radius, when prioritising rolling speed.

We've worked together with HUNT Bike Wheels to develop the tubeless-ready, extra-wide, 650B 'AdventureSport' wheelset: replaceable cartridge bearings; traditional J-bend spokes; easy strip down of the hub system requiring traditional tools only.

Bottle #3

A third bottle cage mount at the base of the down-tube to allow for an additional bottle or tool keg to be fitted. The third bosses are positioned close to the BB to maximise tyre clearance and keep the centre of gravity low. 

FlatMount Brake Calipers

Flat mount disc-brake callipers are lighter, neater, and open up more space within the dropout area for racks and ‘guards. The calliper is mounted to the dropout, allowing us to use a lighter, more comfortable seat-stay.  Up front, the calliper is mounted directly to the fork [via the brake manufacturers adaptor] and offers a cleaner and more minimalist appearance and also provides a compact packaging of the brake caliper.

 

D-Form Downtube

The DForm down tube is designed by us and tooled exclusively for MASON by Dedacciai in Italy. It is not a simple ‘D’ section and varies in shape from being taller/narrower at the head tube to being wider and lower in section where it meets the BB shell. This shape allows a very wide weld where the tube meets the BB, giving it great stability and ensuring that the weld doesn’t excessively overlap onto the base of the seat tube.

Thru-Axle Front & Rear

Our Steel and Alu. frames use the Mason ‘F-Stop’ thru-axles up front and bolt-thru axles at the rear. Our Titanium frames use the F-Stop axles front & Rear.
The F-Stop system is clockable to your desired position and can be adjusted as it 'beds-in', giving you a 'tool-free' and serviceable thru-axle with a familiar QR-style lever locking system. Threads are replaceable if damaged.

Switchlever

This model uses SwitchLever Thru-Axles front and rear. This high quality axle system features a removable lever to be used with both axles. Store the lever in the front axle for quick use or remove completely for extra security and a clean, low-profile look.

Parallax2 Thru-Axle Fork

Unique to MASON. This frame is fitted with our ‘Parallax2’ 465g, Ø12mm thru-axle/flat-mount, monocoque carbon fork. We develop our own custom tubing and wheels, so when it comes to the forks for our bicycles it makes total sense for us to design and tool up for our own fork too. We don’t want to compromise ride-feel, balance and performance by using an ‘off-the-shelf’ and generic product.
Features: Custom layup UD carbon construction, Mason F-Stop axle with clockable axle, allowing you to re-position the release lever as things bed in. TrueTaper steerer, sealed Internal Routed brake & dynamo routing, dynamo light eyelet on crown, triple-boss eyelets on both fork legs, discrete eyelets for mudguard mounting. Huge clearance with full mudguard clearance even when using the largest tyres.

Recommended tyre sizing: 700c x 40mm [45mm Max.] 650b x 50mm/2” [2.1” Max.]

Essental Dimensions: Bokeh

BRAKING

Rotor Size: The fork can take a 140 or 160mm rotor [using adaptor]. We recommend no smaller than 160mm up front if you are using cable braking. 160mm is the maximum recommended diameter for the rear and the native rotor size is 140mm.

Calliper Type: These frames are designed for flat-mount calipers. It's possible to fit post-mount calipers front and rear with the use of a flat > post-mount adapter.

Bokeh Flat-Mount Mounting Bolt Lengths: FRONT - 15mm. REAR - SRAM: 22mm. Shimano: 28mm.
BokehTi Flat-Mount Mounting Bolt Lengths: FRONT - 15mm. REAR - SRAM: 27mm. Shimano: 33mm.

Bolt lengths for mounting Flat-Mount brake calipers to our frames vary because of the different dropout designs and materials used across our range.

We always recommend using genuine hardware and consulting us directly using the 'Technical' dropdown, or using a qualified cycle mechanic if in doubt.

NOTE: This frame is compatible with most modern disc-brake systems but may not be suitable for ALL brake callipers. Please check clearance before purchasing your braking system.

CHAINRING SIZES

Max 1x chainring size: 42T.

Max 2x chainring size: 31/48T.

WHEELS + AXLE SPACING

Ø12mm Thru-axle Front / Ø12mm Thru-axle rear.

Front axle spacing: 100mm. Rear axle spacing: 142mm.

Axle length/pitch: Bokeh: Front - 120mm/1.5P. Rear - 160mm/1.5P. BokehTi: Front - 120mm/1.5P. Rear - 172mm/1.5P.

TYRES

The below are guides only. Fitted width may vary depending on manufacturer and rim width. Please check true dimensions of chosen components to be sure.

Bokeh:

Max tyre widths with 'guards:

700C x 41mm | 650B x 50mm.

Max tyre widths without 'guards:

700C x 45mm | 650B x 52mm.

SEAT POST

Bokeh: 27.2mm. BokehTi: 31.6mm.

SEAT CLAMP

Bokeh: 31.8mm. BokehTi: 34.9mm.

FRONT MECH

Bokeh: 31.8mm. 62cm: 34.9mm. BokehTi: 34.9mm.

BB TYPE

68mm shell width. BSA threaded.

PARALLAX2 FORK

Headset type: Integrated, 41.8Ø upper, 51.8Ø lower, for taper head tube. Angular Contact Bearings. The head-tube seat angle is 45º.

Stack-washer maximum: 40mm below stem is max. recommended for carbon steerer. Warranty is void above this dimension.

Dimensions: Crown height - 398mm. Offset - 50mm.

Mounting Bolt Torque: 4Nm.

Accessory Cages: Max load capacity 3kg per side. Follow manufacturers installation and loading instructions.

Specifications

Our frame sets deserve the best components, so we put a great deal of thought into the mix of parts used for each bike build. Bars, stem and crankset are sized to match frame size choice. See Geometry chart for component sizing.

Frame Dedacciai custom-shaped performance Aluminium.
Fork Mason Parallax2 full carbon Thru-Axle fork.
Headset DEDA Low profile, integrated headset.
Colours Element Grey, Flare Orange, Vela.
Bike Weight 54cm - 9.2kg.
Sizes 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62.
Shifting SRAM Force 1X.
Chainset SRAM Force 1X 42T.
Cassette SRAM XG-1175.
Chain SRAM PC1170.
Braking SRAM Force Flat-Mount Hydro.
Tyres 700C x 35mm Panaracer GravelKing SK / Panaracer Comet Hardpack 650B x 50mm.
Wheels HUNT Four Season Gravel Disc X-Wide / Mason X HUNT 650B AdventureSport Disc.
Handlebar Deda Gravel100 Alloy.
Clamp MASON Macro alloy ultralight.
Seatpost MASON Penta carbon, microadjust.
Saddle Fizik Terra Argo X5.
Bar Tape Mason Bar Tape.
Stem Deda Superzero.