ENVEMelee
ENVE's second-generation Melee is a pure road race bike that chases low weight and aero at once: ENVE claims a 791 g frame (56 cm, UL Black), a 6.8 kg complete bike with SRAM Red and 17 W saved over the first Melee, developed with a rider on board in the Silverstone wind tunnel. Tyre clearance drops to 33 mm, it moves to a BSA threaded bottom bracket and UDH, and it is sold as a frameset or two configurable SRAM Red builds.
- From
- €15,199$13,950€15,199
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 7
- Frame weight
- 791 g27.9 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
A light, configurable race bike that balances weight and aero: a sub-800 g frame, a 6.65 kg claimed Red build and a 17 W gain over the first Melee, with a one-piece cockpit in 18 sizes. You give up tyre clearance (33 mm) and pay a premium, and the seatpost and IN-Route front end are ENVE-specific.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Light
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
- − Expensive
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 88/100
- Frame
- 93/100
- Components
- 93/100
- Fit
- 86/100
- Practicality
- 68/100
- Price
- 25/100
- Weight
- 100/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
From the lightest claimed weight (6.65 kg, size 54)
Bike duel
Reviews
4 independent reviews of the ENVE Melee.
- WrittenJosh Croxton
- Written
Escape Collective
Enve Melee V2 review: Stiffer, lighter, faster, strongerJack DuncanTested: Force - ▶ Video
- ▶ Video
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes
NEW Enve Melee vs Specialized Tarmac - I Wasn’t Expecting This
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (ENVE M.O.D. Carbon)
- Fork material
- Carbon (ENVE M.O.D. Carbon)
- Frame weight
- 791 g27.9 oz
- Frameset weight
- 1,442 g3.18 lb
- Weight measured on
- Size 56, UL Black finish (ENVE press kit): frame only 791 g; frame, fork, headset, seatpost, thru-axles and derailleur hangers 1,442 g
- Max system weight
- 136 kg299.8 lb
- Frame sizes
- 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
- Colours
- UL Black, White Lightning
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Max tire width
- 33 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BSA threaded (68 mm)
- Front axle
- 12 x 100 mm thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12 x 142 mm thru-axle
- Mechanical shifting possible
- Yes
- Front derailleur mount
- Bolt-on braze-on mount
- Cable routing
- Fully internal through the ENVE IN-Route headset system; mechanical groupsets compatible
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece carbon bar and stem (ENVE SES Aero V2 or SES AR One-Piece) on the complete builds; ENVE recommends its IN-Route bars and stems
- Seatpost type
- Proprietary Melee v2 aero carbon seatpost, zero offset, two-bolt clamp, wedge seat clamp
- Fit notes
- 7 sizes. The SES Aero V2 one-piece cockpit comes in 18 sizes (37/40 to 41/44 cm wide, 90-140 mm stems). Compared with the first Melee, sizes 56-60 have 11 mm less stack (5 mm in the frame, 6 mm in the bar), and five fork rakes are spread across the seven sizes. The top cap adds 4.5 mm of stack.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- 17 W faster than the first Melee at 50 km/h with rider, bottles and cages: frame, fork and seatpost -11.4 W, SES Aero V2 bar and aero tape -3 W, SES aero bottle cages -2.6 W. Frame surface area cut by 7.5%.
- Testing method
- Wind tunnel (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, Silverstone) with a real rider on board, bottles and cages fitted, developed with Simon Smart
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- ENVE IN-Route, 40.5 x 49.5 x 6.5 mm 45/45 upper and lower bearings, alloy compression ring
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Proprietary parts
- Aero seatpost; IN-Route headset and cable routing
- Frame warranty
- ENVE Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner (from manufacture date for second owners), plus a separate lifetime crash replacement programme
- Sold via
- Direct from ENVE online (US and EU stores) and through dealers
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Melee V2 PRO RED | Melee V2 Premium RED | Melee V2 Frameset | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | €15,199$13,950€15,199 | €14,199$12,250€14,199 | €4,999$5,000€4,999 |
| Weight | 6.65 kg14.7 lb | — | — |
| Weight measured on size | 54 | — | — |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | ENVE's configurator build: wheels, crank length, chainrings, tyre width, cockpit size, saddle width and colours are chosen at order. The claimed weight is ENVE's ride-ready figure for a 54 cm Red AXS 2x power-meter build with SES 4.5 PRO wheels, weighed with Dura-Ace pedals, tyre sealant and bar tape (56 cm: 6.82 kg; 58 cm with 1x: 6.75 kg). EUR price from ENVE's EU store, which listed the build as sold out on 2026-10-06. UK prices quoted by the press (BikeRadar £13,199) aren't on an ENVE UK store. | ENVE's configurator build: wheels, crank length, chainrings, tyre width, cockpit size, saddle width and colours are chosen at order. ENVE publishes no weight for this build. EUR price from ENVE's EU store, which listed the build as sold out on 2026-10-06. BikeRadar quotes £12,399. | Frame, fork and zero-offset seatpost; ENVE's comparison table lists no cockpit for the frameset (the SES Aero V2 One-Piece Handlebar is $800 separately). EUR price from ENVE's EU store, which listed it as sold out on 2026-10-06. BikeRadar lists the frameset at $5,800 / £5,299 and Cycling Weekly gives £4,399 for the frameset and £5,299 / $5,800 with cockpit; ENVE's own US price is $5,000. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | — |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | — |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | — |
| Chainrings | 46/33 or 48/35 (chosen at order) | 46/33 or 48/35 (chosen at order) | — |
| Crank lengths available | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm (chosen at order) | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm (chosen at order) | — |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Type | Integrated in crankset | Integrated in crankset | — |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | ENVE SES 4.5 PRO | ENVE SES 4.5 | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Notes | SES 6.7 PRO can be chosen instead; freehub HG, XDR or N3W | SES 2.3 or SES 3.4 can be chosen instead; freehub HG, XDR, N3W or Microspline | — |
| Tires | ENVE SES Road Tire | ENVE SES Road Tire | — |
| Widths available | 25, 27, 29, 31 or 33 mm, tan or black sidewall (chosen at order) | 25, 27, 29, 31 or 33 mm, tan or black sidewall (chosen at order) | — |
| Cockpit | |||
| Handlebar | ENVE SES Aero V2 One-Piece Handlebar | ENVE SES Aero V2 One-Piece Handlebar | — |
| Type | One-piece carbon bar and stem | One-piece carbon bar and stem | — |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes | — |
| Widths available | 37/40, 39/42 or 41/44 cm (hoods/drops) with 90-140 mm stems (18 sizes, chosen at order) | 37/40, 39/42 or 41/44 cm (hoods/drops) with 90-140 mm stems (18 sizes, chosen at order) | — |
| Bar reach | 76 mm | 76 mm | — |
| Bar drop | 128 mm | 128 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Notes | Airfoil-shaped drops with optional shaped pads; computer mount included. Claimed 335-355 g depending on size. The SES AR One-Piece Handlebar can be chosen instead. | Airfoil-shaped drops with optional shaped pads; computer mount included. Claimed 335-355 g depending on size. The SES AR One-Piece Handlebar can be chosen instead. | — |
| Headset | ENVE IN-Route | ENVE IN-Route | ENVE IN-Route |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Elite | Selle Italia SLR Elite | — |
| Widths available | 130 or 145 mm | 130 or 145 mm | — |
| Notes | ENVE x Selle Italia co-branded version | ENVE x Selle Italia co-branded version | — |
| Seatpost | ENVE Melee v2 Aero Seatpost | ENVE Melee v2 Aero Seatpost | ENVE Melee v2 Aero Seatpost |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Proprietary; two-bolt saddle clamp | Proprietary; two-bolt saddle clamp | Proprietary; two-bolt saddle clamp |
| Bar tape | ENVE Handlebar Tape | ENVE Handlebar Tape | — |
| Notes | Grey, black or white | Grey, black or white | — |
| Included extras | |||
| Bottle cages | ENVE SES Aero Carbon Bottle Cage | ENVE SES Aero Carbon Bottle Cage | — |
| Notes | Two cages, black or white, down tube or seat tube style | Two cages, black or white, down tube or seat tube style | — |
Melee price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee V2 PRO RED | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $13,950 | €12,451 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €15,199 | €15,199 | +22% | |
| Melee V2 Premium RED | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $12,250 | €10,934 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €14,199 | €14,199 | +30% | |
| Melee V2 Frameset | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $5,000 | €4,463 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €4,999 | €4,999 | +12% |
Building up the Melee V2 Frameset
Included: Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Real-world weight
Scale weights of the Melee from reviewers, next to ENVE's claim.
| What | Measured | Claimed | Measured by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete bikeSize 56 · SRAM Red build in UL Black, without pedals, with two empty bottle cages | 6.73 kg14.8 lb | — | Cyclingnews2026-09 |
| Complete bikeForce build with 90 mm x 39 cm cockpit, 27 mm tyres and bottle cages, without pedals | 6.7 kg14.8 lb | — | Escape Collective2026-09 |
Ownership checklist
4 of 4 known checks pass. Why these checks
- ✓
Threaded bottom bracket
BSA threaded (68 mm)
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12 x 142 mm thru-axle
- ✓
Works with mechanical shifting
Melee geometry
| 47 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 501.7 mm19.8″ | 517.4 mm20.4″ | 532.9 mm21″ | 547.4 mm21.6″ | 564.7 mm22.2″ | 584.9 mm23″ | 610.4 mm24″ |
| Reach | 367.6 mm14.5″ | 374.6 mm14.7″ | 380.7 mm15″ | 386.7 mm15.2″ | 393.3 mm15.5″ | 400.1 mm15.8″ | 407.5 mm16″ |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.8° | 73.5° | 73.2° | 72.8° |
| Head tube angle | 70.8° | 71.5° | 72.3° | 72.5° | 73.2° | 73.2° | 73.8° |
| Head tube length | 97.5 mm3.8″ | 110.1 mm4.3″ | 122.2 mm4.8″ | 138.8 mm5.5″ | 153.3 mm6″ | 176.5 mm6.9″ | 197.5 mm7.8″ |
| Effective top tube | 502.1 mm19.8″ | 518.1 mm20.4″ | 533.5 mm21″ | 546.2 mm21.5″ | 560.6 mm22.1″ | 576.7 mm22.7″ | 597.1 mm23.5″ |
| Seat tube length | 421.4 mm16.6″ | 442.1 mm17.4″ | 464.5 mm18.3″ | 479.7 mm18.9″ | 502.9 mm19.8″ | 522.4 mm20.6″ | 554.2 mm21.8″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 977.6 mm38.5″ | 979.6 mm38.6″ | 979.3 mm38.6″ | 989.2 mm38.9″ | 990.6 mm39″ | 1,006.5 mm39.6″ | 1,010.7 mm39.8″ |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 73 mm2.9″ | 73 mm2.9″ | 71 mm2.8″ | 71 mm2.8″ |
| BB height | 267.4 mm10.5″ | 267.4 mm10.5″ | 267.4 mm10.5″ | 269.4 mm10.6″ | 269.4 mm10.6″ | 271.4 mm10.7″ | 271.4 mm10.7″ |
| Fork offset | 55 mm2.2″ | 51 mm2″ | 47 mm1.9″ | 47 mm1.9″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 39 mm1.5″ |
| Front centre | 579.3 mm22.8″ | 581.4 mm22.9″ | 581.1 mm22.9″ | 590.3 mm23.2″ | 591.7 mm23.3″ | 604.8 mm23.8″ | 609 mm24″ |
| Standover | 717.7 mm28.3″ | 735.4 mm29″ | 754 mm29.7″ | 770.4 mm30.3″ | 790.3 mm31.1″ | 811.5 mm31.9″ | 839.4 mm33″ |
| Saddle height max | 746.4 mm29.4″ | 767.1 mm30.2″ | 789.5 mm31.1″ | 804.7 mm31.7″ | 827.9 mm32.6″ | 847.4 mm33.4″ | 879.2 mm34.6″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Melee in size 54 against the middle size of 65 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase989.2 mm38.9″
shortestlonger than 69% of 65 bikeslongest
- Front centre590.3 mm23.2″
shortestlonger than 90% of 29 bikeslongest
Long front centre: more weight on the rear wheel and more stable front end.
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Aerodynamics
In Cyclingnews' with-rider wind tunnel test the Melee v2 came within 1.66 W of the Cervélo S5, the fastest bike the magazine had tested, and about 7 W better than the first Melee with the same control wheels.
SourceCompatibility
ENVE gives 33 mm as the maximum and 31 mm as the optimal tyre size. The fork takes 160 mm rotors only; the rear takes 140 mm, or 160 mm with an adapter.
SourceRacing
The UCI approved-frames list (version 2026.10.02) shows ENVE's original Melee (approved 3 Dec 2022, 6 sizes 47-60), not a separate entry for the 7-size Melee v2, so UCI approval of this generation isn't confirmed here.
SourceHistory
The Melee v2 launched in September 2026, replacing the first Melee from 2022. It cuts tyre clearance from 35 to 33 mm, drops the mudguard mounts, moves from a T47 to a BSA threaded bottom bracket and adds UDH, a new headset with smaller bearings and a new seatpost.
SourceVersions
ENVE's frame weight figures disagree: the press kit gives 791 g for a 56 cm UL Black frame, the product page says 'under 800 g' and 750-850 g depending on size, and the FAQ gives about 750 g (UL Black) versus about 850 g (White Lightning) at 56 cm. ENVE says the UL Black finish is 31 g (press kit) or 40 g (product page) lighter than the painted colours.
SourceVersions
The press lists further builds (Premium Force, Foundation Force, Pro Force, Foundation Red) for the UK and Europe, and Escape Collective tested a Force build, but ENVE's US and EU stores only list the frameset, Premium RED and PRO RED.
Source
Melee FAQ
How much does the ENVE Melee cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €4,999–€15,199 / $5,000–$13,950 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Melee V2 PRO RED, Melee V2 Premium RED and Melee V2 Frameset.
How much does the ENVE Melee weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (Melee V2 PRO RED) weighs 6.65 kg (14.7 lb) in size 54. The frame weighs 791 g (27.9 oz) (Size 56, UL Black finish (ENVE press kit): frame only 791 g; frame, fork, headset, seatpost, thru-axles and derailleur hangers 1,442 g). The frameset weighs 1,442 g (3.18 lb).
What sizes does the ENVE Melee come in?+
7 sizes: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60.
What is the tire clearance of the ENVE Melee?+
Up to 33 mm tires.
Which groupsets are compatible with the ENVE Melee?+
Mechanical shifting can be fitted. Bottom bracket: BSA threaded (68 mm).
What builds of the ENVE Melee are available?+
Melee V2 PRO RED: SRAM Red AXS E1; Melee V2 Premium RED: SRAM Red AXS E1.
What warranty does the ENVE Melee frame have?+
ENVE Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner (from manufacture date for second owners), plus a separate lifetime crash replacement programme
Is the ENVE Melee aerodynamic?+
17 W faster than the first Melee at 50 km/h with rider, bottles and cages: frame, fork and seatpost -11.4 W, SES Aero V2 bar and aero tape -3 W, SES aero bottle cages -2.6 W. Frame surface area cut by 7.5%. (Wind tunnel (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, Silverstone) with a real rider on board, bottles and cages fitted, developed with Simon Smart)
Sources
- https://enve.com/collections/melee-v2
- https://enve.com/products/melee-v2-frameset
- https://enve.com/products/melee-v2-premium-red
- https://enve.com/products/melee-v2-pro-red
- https://enve.com/en-eu/products/melee-v2-frameset
- https://enve.com/en-eu/products/melee-v2-premium-red
- https://enve.com/en-eu/products/melee-v2-pro-red
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0724/7842/5372/files/MELEE_v2_MEDIA4-WEB_1.pdf?v=1789054510
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2027-enve-melee-v2
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/7982d7114b9d62978cb87876ea476535/58780c70-6247-4448-8384-b145fa30aba9.pdf
- https://www.cyclingnews.com/bikes/road/wind-tunnel-tested-enve-melee-v2/
- https://escapecollective.com/enve-melee-v2-stiffer-lighter-faster-stronger/
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