Mythic Scythe Frame / £899.99 (SRP £1239.99)
Mythic's new extreme freeride workhorse - the Scythe
Info - Mythic Scythe
The Scythe captures the spirit of toughness, and is the spiritual successor of the Mythic Scream and Chaparral.
The Scythe is the perfect tool for hardcore freeriders who want to stomp big drops and ride technical trails.
Scythe riders are not interested in endless discussions about tyre compounds and gear ratios - they just want to pin downhill trails, clear gaps and hit drops on a tough & reliable bike.
Everything on this frame is engineered to let you ride hard, withstand the elements, all with minimal maintenance.
You don’t need treat this bike with any respect, but you can always count on it to get you home.
Tech Info
Travel: 7" / 8" adjustable.
Frame Weight: Approx 11lb (with DHX 5.0 Coil)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large.
Colours: Ano Black, White, Team Black & Polish, Ano Grey.
Shock: Fox DHX 5.0 Coil.
headtube: 1.5"
Rear Hub: 150mm x 12mm Maxle (maxle supplied)
Chainguide Mounts: ISCG 2005
Tubeset: Custom hydroformed 7005 aluminium alloy.
Other Features
Full complement sealed cartridge bearings on all pivots.
Full-length seat tube for full seat height adjustment - a must for a true freeride frame.
7-8" travel adjustment with DH or Freeride settings.
Maximum fork travel - 8" (200mm) dual crown.
Supplied with alloy seatpost, seatclamp and spare derailleur hanger.
Geometry
| Size | 15"(S) | 15.7" (M) | 16.5" (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standover | 730-760mm | 755-785mm | 770-800mm |
| Top Tube | 21.9" | 22.4" | 23.3" |
| Chainstay | 17.3"-17.5" | ||
| Wheelbase | 44-44.6" | 44.5-45.2" | 45-45.8" |
| Tyre | Travel | Fork | HA | SA | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26×2.5" | FR 7.0" | 7" | 66.5 | 71.5 | 14.4" |
| 26×2.5" | FR 8.0" | 7" | 67.5 | 72.5 | 14.8" |
| 26×2.5" | DH 7.0" | 8" | 65.0 | 70.0 | 14.5" |
| 26.2.5" | DH 8.0" | 8" | 66.0 | 71.0 | 15.1" |
HA = Head Angle
SA = Seat Angle
BB = Bottom Bracket Height
Buying a frame or build
There are many options when it comes to building your Scythe. Below are a couple of examples, from the entry-level which has a good level spec at an affordable price, to the "Pro" build which has an upgraded spec at a higher price.
Entry-Level Scythe - £2149.99
| Frame | Mythic Scythe (Fox DHX5.0 Coil Shock) | Fork | Marzocchi 888RCV 200mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headset | FSA Pig DH 1.5" | Bar | Dmr Wingbar Alloy 31.8mm |
| Stem | Dmr Headstock 50mm | Grips | Dmr Lock-D |
| Seatpost | Praxys Dual-Bolt | Saddle | Dmr Expert |
| Pedals | Dmr V8 | Chainset | Shimano Hone Dual Ring & Bash |
| Chain Device | E-13 DRS | Front Mech | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Deore | Cassette | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | Sram PC951 | Shifters | Shimano Deore 2-Way Release |
| Front Brake | Avid Juicy 5 203mm | Rear Brake | Avid Juicy 5 185mm |
| Front Wheel | Dmr Revolver 20mm / Mavic EX729 / DT | Rear Wheel | Dmr Revolver / Mavic EX729 / DT |
| Tyres | Maxxis Hi-Roller 2.5" | Tubes | Specialized |
Pro Build Scythe - £2799.99
| Frame | Mythic Scythe (Fox DHX5.0 Coil Shock) | Fork | Marzocchi 888 RC2X VA 200mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headset | FSA Pig Pro 1.5" | Bar | Raceface Diabolus 31.8mm |
| Stem | Raceface Diabolus 50mm | Grips | Raceface Diabolus Lock-Ons |
| Seatpost | Praxy Dual-Bolt | Saddle | SDG Bel Air RL |
| Pedals | Easton Flatboy | Chainset | Raceface Diabolus X-Type Dual Ring |
| Chain Device | E-13 DRS | Front Mech | Sram X9 |
| Rear Mech | Sram X9 | Cassette | Sram PG971 |
| Chain | Sram PC971 | Shifters | Sram X9 |
| Front Brake | Avid Juicy 7 203mm | Rear Brake | Avid Juicy 7 203mm |
| Front Wheel | Hope Pro 2 20mm / Mavic 721 / DT Comp | Rear Wheel | Hope Pro 2 Rear 150×12 / Mavic 721 / DT Comp |
| Tyres | Maxxis Hi-Roller 2.5" 60a | Tubes | Specialized 2.3-3.0 |
Contact us for more info regarding the Scythe frame & build options.
As the exclusive Mythic UK importer we offer the Scythe frame at a stunning price, the RRP on the Scythe is £1239.99, we offer this direct to you for just £899.99
Colours and sizes below are as in stock in the UK. Other colours subject to availability & special order are white powder, red powder & gun grey ano.
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