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Separate the sled from the shred. Eliminate the squish from the smash. Who says capability and climb-ability can’t go hand-in hand?

The all-new Mayhem 140 is lighter, stronger, more supple, more efficient, more magic carpet, and more poppy. It’s the most capable bike we’ve ever made. In every way. 

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Introducing the 3rd generation of Living Link suspension, the biggest leap forward in the platform’s existence. A new layout gives us wider control over kinematics, enabling gobs of grip, plentiful pop, and an unprecedented level of control.

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Triangles are the strongest shape, so our Slaybar frame subdivides the mainframe, creating a truss-like structure to bolster the shock and distribute forces. The result: A strength-to-weight improvement of 60%.

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Mayhem 140
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Mayhem 140
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 11 reviews

$3,599 to $8,999

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Drive Train

Crankset

SRAM S1000, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor

Cassette

SRAM XG1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Shifter Lever

SRAM GX Eagle Lunar 12-speed, Trigger

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Suspension

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik Select, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth

Wheel Set

Front Wheel

Stan's Flow S2 15 X 110 Boost | 29"

Rear Wheel

Stan's Flow S2 12 X 148 Boost | 29"

COMPONENTS

Headset

Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower

Front Brake

SRAM G2R, 200mm Centerline Rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM G2R, 180mm Centerline Rotor

Stem

Race Face Chester, 35 x 40mm

Handlebar

Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm, XL/LG/MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Alloy

Grips

ODI Elite Pro Lock-On

Seat Post

BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3

*spec is subject to change

Drive Train

Crankset

SRAM GX Transmission, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor

Cassette

SRAM GX Transmission XG1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX AXS Transmission

Rear Shifter Lever

SRAM AXS Rocker Controller

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, Flattop, Silver

Suspension

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth

Wheel Set

Front Wheel

Industry Nine Enduro S 29, 1/1 hub, Tubeless, Boost 15x110, 6-bolt

Rear Wheel

Industry Nine Enduro S 29, 1/1 hub, Tubeless, Boost 12x148, XD, 6-bolt

COMPONENTS

Headset

Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower

Front Brake

SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor

Stem

Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm

Handlebar

OneUp, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon

Grips

ODI Elite Pro Lock-On

Seat Post

BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3

*spec is subject to change

Drive Train

Crankset

SRAM XX Transmission, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor

Cassette

SRAM CS1297, XX Transmission, 10-52

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX AXS Transmission

Rear Shifter Lever

SRAM AXS-POD-B1 Right MMX

Chain

SRAM XX Eagle, Flattop, Black

Suspension

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth

Wheel Set

Front Wheel

Industry Nine Hydra EN325 Carbon 24H 15 X 110 Boost

Rear Wheel

Industry Nine Hydra EN310 Carbon 24H 12 X 148 Boost

COMPONENTS

Headset

Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower

Front Brake

SRAM CODE Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston, 200mm, HS2, 6-Bolt rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM CODE Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston, 180mm, HS2, 6-Bolt rotor

Stem

Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm

Handlebar

OneUp, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon

Grips

ODI Elite Pro Lock-On

Seat Post

Sram AXS Wireless 170mm for XL and Large, 150mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, 31.6

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3

*spec is subject to change

4-Star Build Level 5-Star Build Level 6-Star AXS Build Level
Weight (lbs.) S: 31.7 | M: 31.8 | L: 31.9 | XL: 32 S: 30.9 | M: 31 | L: 31.1 | XL: 31.2 S: 29.8 | M: 29.9 | L: 30 | XL: 30.1
Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60 Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60 Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate with Hydraulic Bottom-Out | 230 X 60
Fork Rockshox Lyrik Select, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm, 44OS, Maxle Stealth
Headset Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
Crankset SRAM S1000, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor SRAM GX Transmission, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor SRAM XX Transmission, 170mm, 32t, 174mm Q-Factor
Cassette SRAM XG1275, 10-52 SRAM XS1275, GX Transmission, 10-52 SRAM CS1297, XX Transmission, 10-52
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX AXS Transmission SRAM XX AXS Transmission
Rear Shifter Lever SRAM GX Eagle SRAM AXS Eagle RH 2 Button SRAM AXS Pod Right MMX
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Threaded SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Threaded SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Threaded
Front Brake SRAM G2R, 200mm Centerline Rotor SRAM CODE Silver Stealth, 200mm Centerline Rotor SRAM CODE Ultimate, 200mm HS2 Rotor
Rear Brake SRAM G2R, 180mm Centerline Rotor SRAM CODE Silver Stealth, 180mm Centerline Rotor SRAM CODE Ultimate, 180mm HS2 Rotor
Chain SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX Transmission, Flattop, Silver SRAM XX, Eagle, Silver
Front Wheel Stan's Flow S2 15 X 110 Boost Industry Nine Enduro S 1/1 Alloy 15 X 110 Boost Industry Nine Hydra EN325 Carbon 24H 15 X 110 Boost
Rear Wheel Stan's Flow S2 12 X 148 Boost Industry Nine Enduro S 1/1 Alloy 12 X 148 Boost Industry Nine Hydra EN310 Carbon 24H 12 X 148 Boost
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 X 2.4 EXO Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 X 2.4 EXO Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 X 2.4 EXO
Rear Tire Maxxis Dissector 29 X 2.4 EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 29 X 2.4 EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 29 X 2.4 EXO+
Stem Race Face Chester, 40mm, 35mm Clamp Race Face Turbine R, 40mm, 35mm Clamp Race Face Turbine R, 40mm, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar Race Face Aeffect, 20mm Rise OneUp Carbon, XL 800 mm, LG 780mm, MD/SM 760mm, 20 mm Rise, 35.0 mm Clamp, Sweep 8 deg back 5 deg up OneUp Carbon, XL 800 mm, LG 780mm, MD/SM 760mm, 20 mm Rise, 35.0 mm Clamp, Sweep 8 deg back 5 deg up
Grips ODI Elite Pro Lock-On ODI Elite Pro Lock-On ODI Elite Pro Lock-On
Seat Post BikeYoke Revive 185 mm for XL and Large, 160 mm for Medium, 125 mm for Small, Internal, 31.6 BikeYoke Revive 185 mm for XL and Large, 160 mm for Medium, 125 mm for Small, Internal, 31.6 Rockshox Reverb AXS, AXS Pod Left MMX, 170 mm for XL and Large, 150 mm for Medium, 125 mm for Small, Internal, 31.6
Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3 SDG Bel-Air V3 SDG Bel-Air V3
150mm Geometry
160mm Geometry

See this diagram for an explanation of Mayhem geometry terms.

Frame Size Small Medium Large X-Large
Reach 415mm (16.3") 445mm (17.5") 475mm (18.7") 505mm (19.9")
Stack 605mm (23.8") 619mm (24.4") 633mm (24.9") 642mm (25.3")
Eff. Top Tube Length 560mm (22.0") 594mm (23.4") 621mm (24.4") 647mm (25.5")
Seat Tube Length 356mm (14.0") 407mm (16.0 ") 457mm (18.0") 495mm (19.5")
Head Tube Length 90mm (3.5") 105mm (4.1") 120mm (4.7") 130mm (5.1")
Head Tube Angle 65.2° 65.2° 65.2° 65.2°
Effective Seat Tube Angle 76.5° 76.5° 77.0° 77.5°
Actual Seat Tube Angle 72.3° 72.4° 73.4° 74.4°
Bottom Bracket Drop 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2")
Est. Bottom Bracket Height 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5")
Rear Center 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1")
Front Center 729mm (28.7") 765mm (30.1") 801mm (31.5") 835mm (32.9")
Wheel Base 1163mm (45.8") 1200mm (47.2") 1236mm (48.7") 1270mm (50.0")
Standover 741mm (29.2") 743mm (29.3") 742mm (29.2") 742mm (29.2")

Mayhem 140 Geometry

150mm Fork
160mm Fork

See this diagram for an explanation of Mayhem geometry terms.

Frame Size Small Medium Large X-Large
Reach 415mm (16.3") 445mm (17.5") 475mm (18.7") 505mm (19.9")
Stack 605mm (23.8") 619mm (24.4") 633mm (24.9") 642mm (25.3")
Eff. Top Tube Length 560mm (22.0") 594mm (23.4") 621mm (24.4") 647mm (25.5")
Seat Tube Length 356mm (14.0") 407mm (16.0 ") 457mm (18.0") 495mm (19.5")
Head Tube Length 90mm (3.5") 105mm (4.1") 120mm (4.7") 130mm (5.1")
Head Tube Angle 65.2° 65.2° 65.2° 65.2°
Effective Seat Tube Angle 76.5° 76.5° 77.0° 77.5°
Actual Seat Tube Angle 72.3° 72.4° 73.4° 74.4°
Bottom Bracket Drop 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2") 31mm(1.2")
Est. Bottom Bracket Height 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5") 343mm (13.5")
Rear Center 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1") 435mm (17.1")
Front Center 729mm (28.7") 765mm (30.1") 801mm (31.5") 835mm (32.9")
Wheel Base 1163mm (45.8") 1200mm (47.2") 1236mm (48.7") 1270mm (50.0")
Standover 741mm (29.2") 743mm (29.3") 742mm (29.2") 742mm (29.2")

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Leaf Spring is partially flexed, adding support in the beginning of the sag range.

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First Ride: Spot Mayhem 140

"My notes for the handful of rides I've taken it on so far all center around a similar theme that can be summed up in two words (that are best said with an East Coast accent): wicked fun."

"I ended up hitting some bigger moves on the Mayhem, ones that I typically reserve for longer travel bikes, largely because I wasn't worried about whether or not I'd end up blowing through the travel when I landed."

"The climbing position is upright and comfortable, and the suspension is efficient without being harsh, ideal traits for long rides on a variety of terrain."

"There's no shortage of good trail bikes out there these days, but Spot seem to have cooked up something a little different, a bike with suspension performance that helps it stand out from the crowd."

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Flash Review: Spot Mayhem 140

"The Mayhem 140 is a very good climbing bike, with a comfortable seated position. Once on the trail, there are a couple of short, punchy, quite technical climbing sections, and I was impressed by the suspension’s small bump sensitivity and excellent traction. There are a few that are tough to clean, but I was able to get up most of them on the Mayhem 140, which, given that this was my first ride on the Mayhem 140, is saying quite a bit about how well it climbs.

Its downhill performance is equally impressive. The Living Link suspension has a lovely off-the-top plushness, especially for a bike in this travel range, that makes the Mayhem 140 feel like a longer-travel bike. There are some fairly big features on the way down the “B” that typically use all of the travel on most of the bikes I’ve ridden on it, and the Mayhem 140 handled them well, with no harsh bottom outs."

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Spot’s Mayhem 140 Is the Best Trail Bike You’re Not Riding

"The Mayhem 140 is a brilliant all-around all-trail bike that’s fast, capable, and more efficient than most."

"It is a damn fine machine and has no problem matching up against the category’s elite."

"Thanks to that Spot energy, it climbs superbly and quickly for a bike in its category, with traction in spades and great support."

"Pushing myself down a descent with lots of speed variation, corners of all sizes and speeds, plenty of square-edged rocks (loose and embedded), and a handful of smaller drops and jumps, the Mayhem 140 was nearly magical. The wheels skipped and floated across the terrain while the bike above remained calm."

"Spot’s Mayhem 140 is quirky and a bit different. And it’s also one of the best trail bikes you can buy."

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First Impressions: Spot Mayhem 140

"With the new design, Spot managed to match the 130’s climbing ability, but on the descents, the 140 is a completely different, wild bone-crushing animal."

"The suppleness early in the stroke makes for confidence-inspiring control while tearing through roots at speed, and the supportive mid-stroke keeps the handling predictable when pressing into and accelerating out of the corners. Fun is my number-one gauge of a bike, and there is no shortage of good times when going downhill on the Mayhem 140."

"Spot is a family-owned company backed by loyal employes dedicated to designing great bikes. The brand doesn’t drop new models often, but when it does, you can bet the designers put their heart and soul into it. With the Mayhem 140, they’ve created something special."

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Look at the drive side of the Mayhem 140 and you’ll see smooth, clean lines and minimal hardware. We went to great lengths making the 140 striking whether you’re feet or inches from it. All fasteners are accessed from the non-drive side, including the cable ports. Further increasing simplicity and reliability, the Mayhem 140 uses just 6 bearings, all of which are mounted into the links, not the frame members, and use replaceable secondary external seals to help keep moisture and contamination out

Pivots stay tight and quiet with our new SprockLock pivot system. Most hardware relies on friction to prevent loosening, while SprockLock provides a true mechanical interlock to prevent pivot hardware from backing out. A splined axle with a locking cap keys into the frame, creating a more failsafe system than expanding hardware, with simpler and fewer parts. 

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Cable Management: Nobody does cable ports cleaner than this. Rather than molding metal threads into carbon to cinch cable ports to, we came up with an elegant solution that reduces material and increases reliability. A single fastener ties both sides together, and threads directly into the drive side port/cover. Port covers are interchangeable to accommodate all common cable configurations.

While designing the Mayhem 140, we saw an opportunity to cut down on pesky frame rivnuts by developing a bottle mount that attaches through the Inversion link mounting bolts. The mount is also slotted to provide placement for a strap to hold a pump and spares. As an added level of convenience, the mount can be removed easily from the side of the bike. No need to fumble around the cage inside triangle. It might just be the coolest bottle mount ever made.

Anti-squat is a double-edged sword. It is the most important parameter to designing efficient suspension, but high levels in the wrong part of the travel will prevent the tire from tracking the terrain. By aligning the max anti-squat value in the travel range where the rider is pedaling, we minimize tradeoffs.

Compared with everything else on the graph, you can see that the Mayhem 140 follows a very different curve. Living Link Inversion gives us a level of control that other brands simply don’t have. 

With Inversion we’re able to locate the highest anti-squat value directly in the sag range, where it’s welcome. Since the curve drops off dramatically at either end, we create a nice, soft stroke initiation and a much more active system farther into the travel range.

On the leverage rate side, the inverted leaf spring layout gives us added control as well. While most suspension systems provide a steady ramping of force through the stroke, Inversion lets us change direction midway through. At full extension, stroke initiation is easier due to a steep beginning curve. Transitioning into sag, the curve flattens and becomes very linear. This gives easier access to the deeper parts of the travel- something not possible with high levels of air spring progression. More performance, less harshness.

But the magic happens at around three quarters into the travel, where the leverage curve actually switches direction. Building bottom out resistance for the last portion of the stroke makes for a seamless, pillowy landing without compromising bump performance everywhere else. To top it off, all builds get a Rockshox Super Deluxe with Hydraulic Bottom Out control- trophy truck technology for your bike that puts clunky bottom outs in the past.

A nearly linear leverage rate behavior is excellent for bump absorption, but does not provide enough bottom out resistance. The Inversion system enables us to tailor the ends of the curve to improve bottom-out support while also increasing touch down sensitivity. The linkage arrangement of the suspension system creates a more progressive zone near bottom out. The flexure of the leaf spring acts as a negative spring at top out, helping with soft stroke initiation, and as a positive spring partway through the stroke, acting to straighten the curve in mid-travel. All of this combines to give a ride that delivers great traction when lightly loaded, a supportive, predictable mid-stroke response, and good bottom-out protection without having to tune excess air can progression into the shock.

The above graph shows the leverage rate curve of an imaginary Mayhem 140 without the leaf spring against the actual Mayhem 140. The leaf spring allows us to create a more linear center part of the curve, providing more usable travel in the mid-stroke while maintaining sensitivity at the top of the travel, and protection deep into it. 


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Reviewed by Ethan F.
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Causing Mayhem

Just picked up my new 140 a month ago. While a little wintry here and there on the front range of Co, I have been able to get some good rides in. So far its been a blast. I've been lucky enough to have the Mayhem 130 and 150. This bike is quite different than both of those. It climbs better than the 130 which is quite good and descends better than the 150. Great combo! Frame feel is more forgiving and it has a quality of giving you more time to decide what line you wanna take even a break neck speed. Steering control is very good, holds a line extremely well. Take the time to set up the rear shock correctly to extract the most out the bike. Highly recommended

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Reviewed by Matt H.
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I never believed in a single bike to climb and descend, but...

I was planning on buying a Mayhem 150, but the guys a spot convinced me to test ride a Mayhem 140. After two rides I was completely sold. The Mayhem 140 climbs like a trail bike and descends like a long travel enduro bike. I never ridden anything like it.

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Reviewed by Jeff E.
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Mayhem 140

Just rode Virginia Canyon and it was one of the most fun rides I’ve ever had. There’s not many trails in this state that this bike can’t handle.

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Reviewed by Justin B.
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One Bike to do it all!

The folks down at Spot have really outdone themselves this time. What an incredible ride! I have had Spots before and have always believed they were the best of the best, but my gosh, this is next level. I have been riding this bike now for about a month and am consistently hitting PR's on all sorts of different terrain. The stability gives great confidence on the descents and the newest iteration of the living link keeps your wheel glued to the ground in gnarliest of climbs. There is a sensation of almost being lifted over the hard bits. I am so incredibly impressed. This bike is indeed the one bike quiver killer!

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Reviewed by Gary P.
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Awesome Bike

This is my fourth SPOT bike and, easily the best! Super fun bike to ride, surprisingly, a better climbing bike than anticipated and amazing descending abilities. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND....SOLID!!

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