First Look: 2016 Morpheus V-Slope

If you have to ask why they built it, it's probably not for you...but for the rest of you, if a more forgiving dirt jumper sounds like a cool idea, the V-Slope is worth a closer look. Short, maneuverable, yet with 3.4" of rear travel to help take the sting out of your not-quite-on-the-money landings, it was designed to give slopestyle competitors an edge on bigger courses without straying too far from the feel and the performance of the classic hardtail.

Here is what Morpheus themselves had to say about the new bike: "It is easy to be so close to something great; without being able to see it clearly. This may have been the case when we asked our riders to investigate what they needed in a slope style bike to be competitive and feel confident on. Most of the feedback was related to adjustments that they were being requesting to our then current slope bike; the Skyla. At a certain moment in time management had to step back and say "Guys, I think we are looking toward the wrong bike for inspiration." Once the focus was shifted toward our hardtail, the Vimana. It became clear the next slope style bike would be based around that platform. Now, after two full successful seasons on the world tour, we are in stock with a production unit that is nearly as compact the award winning Vimana."

2016 Morpheus V-Slope Highlights

Shortest chainstay option of any slope bike at 14.8 inches (376mm)
3.4 inches/86mm travel from custom tuned Fox CTD Evo
44-56mm tapered head tube
Proprietary telescopic rear dropouts (TRD) provides excellent chain tension, alignment, and precise wheel base position
Low 2.3:1 leverage ratio provides excellent compression and reduced abuse on custom fox rear shock
Concentric BB pivot design provides single speed compatibility without a tensioner
Proprietary hydroformed tubing and forged bottom bracket
ISCG05 chain guide tabs
Value orientated pricing with frame sets including fox shocks starting at $1295
Completes starting at $2295
Sizes: Regular and Long
Available in blue, red or black in anodized finish
Sold online at: www.morpheusbikes.com
Available now