ENVE Melee

Generations

What changed from one generation to the next. Useful when you're weighing a used bike against a new one.

1. 2026-09

   Melee v2

   V2

   • Claimed 17 W faster than the first Melee at 50 km/h with rider (frame/fork/seatpost -11.4 W, bar and tape -3 W, aero cages -2.6 W)
   • Frame surface area cut by 7.5%; claimed 791 g frame (56, UL Black)
   • Tyre clearance reduced from 35 to 33 mm; mudguard mounts dropped
   • T47 replaced by a BSA threaded bottom bracket; UDH added
   • New headset with smaller bearings and a new two-bolt aero seatpost
   • Sizes 56-60 have 11 mm less stack including the new SES Aero V2 bar
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2. 2022

   Melee

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