| 4-Star Build Level | 5-Star Build Level | 6-Star XTR Build Level | 6-Star AXS Build Level | |
| Weight (lbs.) | S: 32.1, M: 32.2, L: 32.3, XL: 32.5 | S: 30.4, M: 30.6, L: 30.8, XL: 31.0 | S: 29.3, M: 29.5, L: 29.8, XL: 30.0 | S: 29.5, M: 29.7, L: 30.0, XL: 30.2 |
| Shock | Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2 EVOL, 230x65 | Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65 | Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65 | Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65 |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select RC, 160mm, 44mm rake, 29 | Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost | Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost | Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost |
| 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 | Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo Eagle, B148, DUB, 170mm, 32t | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, B148 DUB, 170mm, 32t | Shimano M9120 XTR, 170mm, 32t | SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle, B148, 170mm, 32t |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275, 12-speed, 10-50t | Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed, 10-51t | SRAM XG1299, 12-speed, 10-50t, Rainbow |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM XO1 Eagle BLK, 12-speed | Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Wireless, 12-speed |
| Rear Shifter Lever | SRAM GX Eagle Lunar 12-speed, Trigger | SRAM GX Eagle Lunar, 12-speed, Trigger | Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed, Rapidfire Plus | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Wireless 2 Bottom MMX, 12-speed |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded | SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded | Shimano SM-BB93 BSA 73mm | SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded |
| Front Brake | SRAM CODE R, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor | SRAM CODE RSC, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor | Shimano XTR 9120, 200mm, Centerlock rotor | SRAM CODE RSC, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM CODE R, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor | SRAM CODE RSC, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor | Shimano XTR 9120, 180mm, Centerlock rotor | SRAM CODE RSC, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR 9100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle, Rainbow |
| Front Wheel | Stan's Flow S1 Pro 29, Tubeless, Boost 15x110, 6-bolt | Stan's Flow MK3 Team 29, Tubeless, Boost 15x110, 6-bolt | Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 15x110, CenterLock | Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 15x110, CenterLock |
| Rear Wheel | Stan's Flow S1 Pro 29, Tubeless, Boost 12x148, XD, 6-bolt | Stan's Flow MK3 Team 29, Tubeless, Boost 12x148, XD, 6-bolt | Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 12x148, Microspline, CenterLock | Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 12x148, XD, CenterLock |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, 60tpi, 3C Maxx Terra | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, 60tpi, 3C Maxx Terra | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, 60tpi, 3C Maxx Terra | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, 60tpi, 3C Maxx Terra |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Agressor 29x2.25 WT, 60tpi, EXO/TR | Maxxis Agressor 29x2.25 WT, 60tpi, EXO/TR | Maxxis Agressor 29x2.25 WT, 60tpi, EXO/TR | Maxxis Agressor 29x2.25 WT, 60tpi, EXO/TR |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect, 35 x 40mm | Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm | Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm | Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm, XL/LG/MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Alloy | Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon | Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon | Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon |
| Grips | Spot lock-on | Spot lock-on | Spot lock-on | Spot lock-on |
| Seat Post | BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6 | BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6 | BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6 | Sram AXS Wireless 170mm for XL and Large, 150mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, 31.6 |
| Saddle | Spot MTB | Spot MTB | Spot MTB | Spot MTB |
See this diagram for an explanation of Mayhem geometry terms.
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| Reach | 410mm (16.1") | 440mm (17.3") | 470mm (18.5") | 500mm (19.7") |
| Stack | 611mm (24.1") | 620mm (24.4") | 630mm (24.8") | 638mm (25.1") |
| Eff. Top Tube Length | 545mm (21.5") | 577mm (22.7") | 610mm (24.0") | 642mm (25.3") |
| Seat Tube Length | 350mm (13.8") | 400mm (15.7") | 450mm (17.7") | 490mm (19.3") |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm (3.5") | 100mm (3.9") | 110mm (4.3") | 120mm (4.7") |
| Head Tube Angle | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Actual Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") |
| Est. Bottom Bracket Height | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") |
| Rear Center | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") |
| Front Center | 731mm (28.8") | 765mm (30.1") | 798mm (31.4") | 834mm (32.8") |
| Wheel Base | 1171mm (46.1") | 1205mm (47.4") | 1238mm (48.7") | 1274mm (50.2") |
| Standover | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") |
SRAM Stylo Eagle, B148, DUB, 170mm, 32t
SRAM XG1275, 12-speed, 10-50t
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
SRAM GX Eagle Lunar 12-speed, Trigger
SRAM GX Eagle
Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2 EVOL, 230x65
RockShox ZEB Select RC, 160mm, 44mm rake, 29
Stan's Flow S1 Pro 29, Tubeless, Boost 15x110, 6-bolt
Stan's Flow S1 Pro 29, Tubeless, Boost 12x148, XD, 6-bolt
Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
SRAM CODE R, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor
SRAM CODE R, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor
Race Face Aeffect, 35 x 40mm
Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm, XL/LG/MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Alloy
Spot lock-on
BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6
Spot MTB
SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, B148 DUB, 170mm, 32t
SRAM XG1275, 12-speed, 10-50t
SRAM XO1 Eagle BLK, 12-speed
SRAM GX Eagle Lunar, 12-speed, Trigger
SRAM GX Eagle
Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65
Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost
Stan's Flow MK3 Team 29, Tubeless, Boost 15x110, 6-bolt
Stan's Flow MK3 Team 29, Tubeless, Boost 12x148, XD, 6-bolt
Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
SRAM CODE RSC, 200mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor
SRAM CODE RSC, 180mm, Centerline, 6-bolt rotor
Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm
Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon
Spot lock-on
BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6
Spot MTB
Shimano M9120 XTR, 170mm, 32t
Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed, 10-51t
Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed
Shimano XTR 9100, 12-speed, Rapidfire Plus
Shimano XTR 9100
Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65
Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost
Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 15x110
Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 12x148, Microspline
Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
Shimano XTR 9120, 203mm, Centerlock rotor
Shimano XTR 9120, 180mm, Centerlock rotor
Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm
Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon
Spot lock-on
BikeYoke Revive 185mm for XL and Large, 160mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, Internal, 31.6
Spot MTB
SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle, B148, 170mm, 32t
SRAM XG1299, 12-speed, 10-50t, Rainbow
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Wireless, 12-speed
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Wireless 2 Bottom MMX, 12-speed
SRAM XX1 Eagle, Rainbow
Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos. Adj., 230x65
Fox Factory 38 Float, 29, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 160mm, 44mm rake, Boost
Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 15x110
Enve M630 29, Tubeless, Industry Nine Hydra, Boost 12x148, XD
Cane Creek 40, ZS44/ZS56 ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
SRAM CODE RSC, 200mm, Centerline, Centerlock rotor
SRAM CODE RSC, 180mm, Centerline, Centerlock rotor
Race Face Turbine R, 35 x 40mm
Race Face Next R, 35mm, XL/LG 800mm, MD 780mm, SM 760mm, 20mm rise, Carbon
Spot lock-on
Sram AXS Wireless 170mm for XL and Large, 150mm for Medium, 125mm for Small, 31.6
Spot MTB
See this diagram for an explanation of Mayhem geometry terms.
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| Reach | 410mm (16.1") | 440mm (17.3") | 470mm (18.5") | 500mm (19.7") |
| Stack | 611mm (24.1") | 620mm (24.4") | 630mm (24.8") | 638mm (25.1") |
| Eff. Top Tube Length | 545mm (21.5") | 577mm (22.7") | 610mm (24.0") | 642mm (25.3") |
| Seat Tube Length | 350mm (13.8") | 400mm (15.7") | 450mm (17.7") | 490mm (19.3") |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm (3.5") | 100mm (3.9") | 110mm (4.3") | 120mm (4.7") |
| Head Tube Angle | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° | HI 65.0°, LOW 64.5° |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Actual Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") | HI 27mm (1.1"), LO 36mm (1.4") |
| Est. Bottom Bracket Height | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") | HI 348mm (13.7"), LO 341mm (13.4") |
| Rear Center | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") | 440mm (17.3") |
| Front Center | 731mm (28.8") | 765mm (30.1") | 798mm (31.4") | 834mm (32.8") |
| Wheel Base | 1171mm (46.1") | 1205mm (47.4") | 1238mm (48.7") | 1274mm (50.2") |
| Standover | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") | 705mm (27.8") |
The Living Link™ system re-imagines and reinvents full-suspension technology to provide riders with multiple benefits over conventional systems. Read More
Leaf Spring is partially flexed, adding support in the beginning of the sag range.
"Both the Mayhem 130 and Mayhem 150 are incredible trail bikes, which I would put again at the top of my favorite-bikes-of-all-time list."
The Mayhem 150 is built for fast and confident descenders who want to climb faster and cover more ground, because every extra summit bagged is another thrilling descent gained. The 150 is for riders who have been ripping on a 130 for a few seasons and want to attack more aggressive terrain, and for riders with sluggish six-inch-travel bikes that climb like donkeys but who want to sprint.
We took the legendary qualities of our Living Link and integrated them into a frame with a long, low and slack geometry and steep seat tube—a geometry that Spot pioneered and which is revolutionizing mountain biking. Tuned for more travel, the ride-enhancing qualities of Living Link really shine through on the 150. The result is a six-inch travel bike that is strong and light, and that centers the rider in the most athletic position for aggressive descending and effortless seated climbing.
At the heart of our award-winning Living Link™ suspension platform is an aerospace-grade titanium leaf spring which helps riders accelerate up climbs without locking out, while also providing a torsionally and laterally stiff linkage between the front and rear triangles for precision carving.
We added a Geometry Adjuster that lets riders slacken the head tube angle and lower the bottom bracket for stability in high speed turns. A super-low top tube provides easy stand-over clearance and a short seat tube accommodates longer dropper posts. The 150 shows that the only thing better than causing some mayhem is causing even more.
The beating heart of the Mayhem’s ride performance is the titanium leaf spring technology that has won our patented Living Link™ suspension platform numerous accolades and awards. The animation above helps to visualize the special qualities of Living Link™ and its ability to store and release energy that boosts pedaling performance. At rest (or when airborne), the Living Link™ leaf spring is relaxed. As the suspension compresses, the leaf spring begins to flex, supporting the rider and widening the sag sweet spot. As the leaf spring continues to flex it stores energy that assists the system’s compression until, at full-bottom-out and maximum compression, it returns to a relaxed state. As the bike’s suspension enters its rebound phase, the leaf spring goes from relaxed to partially flexed, storing and controlling rebound energy. Midway through the rebound, the leaf spring is fully flexed, a position in which it is fully loaded up with rebound energy. As the rebound continues toward its relaxed state, it releases that stored energy to provide a slight power boost.
Living Link™ also addresses a flaw of typical suspension systems: lateral and torsional flex. The titanium leaf spring, which is manufactured locally by a Colorado aerospace components manufacturer, is extremely stiff laterally and firm torsionally. Think about a metal ruler. It is easy to bend across its flat surface but tipped on edge that ruler is virtually impossible to bend. What that means is the Mayhem carves hard, with a solid connection between the front and rear triangles.
The Mayhem’s frame shape is driven by a Force-Response design philosophy. We shaped and engineered the bike’s frame based on detailed analysis and testing both in the lab and on the trail. The result is a bike that heightens pedaling efficiency, maximizes strength and durability, and focuses material in areas where it is most needed while minimizing material (and weight) where a streamlined design improves performance and efficiency.
The forward portion of the top tube is shaped to quietly communicate and diffuse the large compressive forces this area of the bike absorbs, while the rearward portion is slimmed to handle the smaller forces delivered through the seat tube. The upper control link has been designed to deliver superb suspension response, precise shock control and excellent torsional stiffness, all while minimizing stress on the seat tube structure.
The twin-strut rear swingarm supports the crucial connections between the front and rear triangles and manages the intense energetic loads generated by the rear wheel, while remaining slim and compact for reduced un-sprung inertia. The main pivot yoke, connected to the titanium leaf spring, spreads the Enduro dual-row full-complement bearings as wide as possible for maximum durability and prolonged bearing life. Tires are crucial to bike handling and frame performance. We shaped the chain stays and seat stays to give the Mayhem loads of clearance for wide-diameter tires up to 29x2.5", with some 29x2.6" tires working as well.
In totality, the Mayhem frame is one of the most advanced, efficient, durable, low-maintenance, and fast mountain bike frames on the market.
The Mayhem’s geometry illustrates our firm belief that a bike should maximize a rider’s strengths and minimize their weaknesses. It should put them in the most athletic position to succeed in a variety of trail conditions, allowing riders to cover ground more easily. We designed the Mayhem to place the rider’s weight precisely between the front and rear wheels. We accomplish this by extending the measurement between the bottom bracket and front axle, by slackening the head tube angle for better handling on steep and rough terrain, and by steepening the seat tube angle. This geometry eliminates front-end lift during seated climbing but provides ample room to move and shift your weight when descending. All of this means you spend less energy balancing your bike, allowing you to feel fresh and juiced up for bursts of power when climbing. The Mayhem’s geometry improves the rider’s performance at all speeds, up and down, slow or fast, on all terrain, so that you can explore more, ride more, extend your range and cover more ground. Because every extra summit bagged means another thrilling descent.
Kinematics are the properties of an object in motion. We engineered the Mayhem to have an energetic pedaling response, but with reduced chain growth deep in the stroke for uninterrupted power delivery in rough terrain. In nerd speak we describe this as a seamless progressive leverage ratio: Soft off the top, ample mid stroke support from the leaf spring, and ramp at the end to prevent hard bottoming and soak up big hits. The Mayhem’s kinematics eliminate the need for shock lockout due to the power boost provided by our Living Link™ suspension. All of this means that climbing takes less energy and more watts are sent to the wheel with every pedal stroke.
Full shralp mode is only a few moments away with our Geometry Adjuster which lets the rider swap between HI and LO modes in less than 30 seconds with one tool. Slacker, lower, shreddier. Adjust it on the trail or set it and forget it. Our goal is to provide riders with options that allow them to tailor and fine-tune their Mayhem to their riding style. It’s like getting two bikes for the price of one.
Cable lines on a beautifully shaped bike frame are kind of like those overhead power lines that ruin your view of the sky: they are butt ugly and could easily be hidden with some effort. Our Groovy Guides integrate the rear brake line into the tube, providing a clean look while also offering easier access than internal cable routing. Our Groovy Guides make it easy to service what may be the most important cable on your bike, while also keeping it out of the way and eliminating snags. It’s just one more example of how we sweat the small details to enhance your ride performance.
We design and test our frames to the highest standards so you can be confident in your investment. Should you have an issue with your Spot frame, we will warranty it against manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the frame. Of course there's some fine print (read here), but if you buy a bike and ride it as it is intended to be ridden, we've got your back. And if you do get into a fender-bender, we have a fantastic crash replacement program as well.
This bike rides like a dream. It's so much fun. I normally hate climbing, but with this bike I don't mind it. It's so efficient, with no pedal bob.
This is a really nice bike! I went a size smaller and its super playful and nimble. Lifetime warranty and received bike 2 weeks from payment, from colorado to singapore. Spot has good competition around colorado and Spotbike people has been really awesome. I gave them a call before buying and they gave me the assurance that liking the bike and service is their top most priority. So far, they have not disappoint. Also, its a really beautiful looking bike.
Literally my first day riding it and someone told me "they thought I was on an e-bike" because of how fast I was going uphill. Very responsive and loves to hop and manual. Can't say anything on durability yet. It is my favorite bike I have owned and I am definitely an overly critical snob.
10/10 would recommend.
Would also recommend talking to Paul. The guy knows his stuff and does whatever he can to help. Couldn't be happier with my entire experience with SPOT. I dont know how they are not more popular already.
This bike is amazing. Loving the agility down hill. Climbs with ease and is very sturdy. This is way more bike then I’ll ever need.
Can say enough good things about it.
I demoed the different mountain bikes from Spot many times and decided on the 150 and it is amazing! I love climbing on it and I love the down! The Spot team is great to work with and are friendly and knowledgeable!!
