Melee V2.
Lighter.
17 watts faster.
ENVE’s second-generation race bike drops to 791 grams, cuts frontal surface area by 7.5%, and is a claimed 17 watts faster than the original Melee. Threaded BSA, UDH, a new lighter seatpost, and a sharper 33 mm race-focused clearance.
What changed from V1 to V2.
The original Melee was a race bike with versatility baked in — 35 mm clearance, a comfortable stack, mudguard mounts. The V2 is narrower in purpose and sharper for it. ENVE benchmarked it against the Trek Madone and Tarmac SL8 rather than against its own predecessor, and rebuilt nearly every component of the chassis around weight and drag.
Built for the speeds
you actually ride.
Developed at 32 and 48 km/h in the Mercedes-Petronas wind tunnel — not at lab speeds nobody races at.
Where the watts went.
ENVE’s first ground-up aero bike developed under its updated Real-World Fast protocol, tested at the Mercedes-Petronas wind tunnel in Silverstone with aerodynamicist Simon Smart. The 17-watt saving is chassis-only — the same wheels were used for both bikes.
11.4 W — frame, fork, seatpost
Reduced frontal area, a slimmer head tube made possible by smaller headset bearings, and a reprofiled seatpost do the bulk of the work.
3 W — handlebar and tape
The new SES Aero Road Bar with an airfoil drop shape, plus 1.2 mm Aero Race Tape wrapped three-quarter length to keep material out of the wind.
2.6 W — bottle cages
SES Aero Bottle Cages with different shapes for downtube and seat tube, working with standard round bottles. They fit the original Melee and other bikes too.
| Bike (rider on board, 50 km/h, bottles fitted) | Average drag |
|---|---|
| ENVE Melee V2 | 507.71 W |
| Trek Madone (aero bottles) | 510.79 W |
| Specialized Tarmac SL8 | 511.30 W |
| Trek Madone (standard bottles) | 517.90 W |
| ENVE Melee V1 | 524.71 W |
Figures are ENVE’s own internal wind tunnel testing. The comparison is against the Specialized Tarmac SL8, not the newer SL9, and against the Trek Madone Gen 8 in two bottle configurations. Independent testing may differ.
Sharper, not softer.
33 mm, on purpose
Clearance drops from 35 mm to 33 mm. ENVE cites 31 mm as the optimal measured width for road racing; the saving goes into weight and drag. For bigger rubber, the Fray and MOG exist.
Lower front end on big sizes
Sizes 56 to 60 lose 5 mm of stack, and the new bar drops a further 6 mm — 11 mm lower overall, so taller riders get an aggressive position without awkward spacer stacks.
Threaded BSA
Away from T47 inboard to a plain threaded BSA shell. Lighter, and far easier to live with and service than press-fit over a frame’s life.
UDH compatibility
Universal Derailleur Hanger, so replacement hangers are available anywhere in the world and the frame is ready for direct-mount drivetrains.
Stiffer under load
ENVE measured lower frame deflection than the V1 in its stiffness test — the V2 gets lighter and more aero without losing the snap the original was known for.
Still fit-first
Seven sizes, five fork rakes, à la carte bar width, stem length and seatpost setback. ENVE’s Best Fit Calculator is the right starting point before you order.
Every gram, every watt.
791 grams in size 56, a chassis of 1,442 g complete, and 7.5% less frontal area than the bike it replaces. ENVE stripped the Melee back to a pure race machine — threaded BSA, UDH, smaller headset bearings, a lighter seatpost — without losing the ride quality the original was known for.
Frameset or complete bike.
Take the chassis and build it your way, or let us deliver it complete and ready to ride. ENVE’s Spec’d for Speed programme offers four factory build levels — Pro RED, Premium RED, Premium Force and Foundation Force — or we can spec something entirely your own.
Melee V2 Frameset
The full 1,442 g chassis — everything you need before wheels and groupset.
- 791 g frame (size 56, UL Black)
- Fork, headset, thru-axles, UDH hanger
- New aero seatpost, zero-offset standard
- UL Black or White finish
- Choose your own cockpit sizing
Complete Bike
Built to your specification and fit, delivered ready to ride. 6.8 kg UCI-legal builds available.
- SRAM RED / Force AXS, Shimano or Campagnolo
- ENVE SES 4.5 Pro, 6.7 Pro or any wheelset
- New SES Aero Road Bar sized to your fit
- Professionally built, tuned and boxed
- Carbon wheel programme pricing available
In detail.
The Melee V2 is designed as a complete system — frame, cockpit, tape and cages all contribute to the 17-watt saving. These are the parts that do the work.
Full specification.
Published ENVE figures for the Melee V2 chassis. Geometry is available on request — send us your fit numbers, or complete ENVE’s Best Fit Calculator, and we will confirm the correct size and cockpit before you order.
Specifications from ENVE’s September 2026 Melee V2 launch material. Weights are claimed. Confirm final specification with us before ordering.