Scapin Morgan – first look

Scapin’s first full suspension has 650b (27.5in) wheels and a carbon frame

The Morgan is Scapin's first full suspension model

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Josh Patterson

Published: May 20, 2013 at 6:56 pm
The Morgan is Scapin's first full suspension model - Courtesy
The shock is mounted high in the main triangle, just below the top tube(s) - Courtesy
Scapin claims this placement keeps it clear of mud and other debris, while making it easier to make on-the-fly adjustments - Courtesy
The Morgan's single pivot suspension provides 100mm of rear wheel travel - Courtesy
The rear end uses a 12x142 thru axle - Courtesy
The Morgan uses a press fit BB92 botom bracket - Courtesy
Scapin is an Italian brand that may be better known for its high performance road bikes - Courtesy
The frame uses a direct mount front derialleur - Courtesy
The post mount disc brakes are tucked neatly inside the rear triangle and mounted to the chainstay - Courtesy
Price range for the Morgan is £4,000 to £7,500; US pricing TBD - Courtesy

Scapin is set to introduce the Morgan, a carbon cross-country full suspension mountain bike designed around 650b (27.5in) wheels. BikeRadar take an exclusive closer look at the first Morgan to leave the shores of Italy.

According to Scapin, the Morgan has been in development for three years. It’s the Italian bicycle brand’s first full suspension model and features 100mm of rear suspension travel. The Morgan is able to accommodate 100-120mm suspension forks.

The carbon monocoque frame is constructed using T700 high modulus carbon fiber. Titanium fasteners are used for all the suspension hardware. The claimed weight for a medium frame is 3.9lb (1,770g).

The frame has internal cable routing for the front and rear derailleur cables, with an externally-routed brake line running along the underside of the downtube for ease of servicing. The company claims the ‘through the top tube’ shock placement makes it easier to adjust the shock while riding and shields it from dirt and other contaminants.

Scapin claims this placement keeps it clear of mud and other debris, while making it easier to make on-the-fly adjustments: - Courtesy

The shock is tucked into a split in the top tube

Other frame features include a 12x142mm thru-axle, BB92 bottom bracket, direct mount front derailleur, and post-mount disc brake tabs.

The morgan is scapin's first full suspension model: - Courtesy

The complete bike shown here has a claimed weight of just under 22lb (10kg) and is priced at £6,399

The Morgan is available in small, medium and large sizes. All three frame sizes share 70.5-degree head tube angles, 73-degree seat tube angles and 17.3in (438mm) chainstays. Price range for the Morgan is £4,000 to £7,500. visit the Scapin UK website for more information or sales enquiries.

In North America Scapin is distributed by Stage Race. Pricing and availability for North American consumers is to be determined.

Josh Patterson

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Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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