the claymore
speed without sacrifice
The 2024 Edition of the Deviate Claymore maintains its award-winning design while now being fully UDH compatible. Inspired by the medieval Scottish two-handed great sword, known for its strength and symbolism of the rugged Highlands, Deviate’s Claymore embodies this legacy - crafted to conquer the world's most challenging terrains. Whether you're descending root-strewn drops or racing between tapes at dizzying speeds, the Claymore excels. Designed to be the ultimate long-travel enduro bike, it offers unparalleled handling, combining speed, precision, and versatility for both racing and trail riding. The Claymore's goal is to dominate enduro stages with winning pedal performance and playful agility for off-tape adventures.
Key features
Material: Full Carbon Construction
Wheel Size: 29”
Rear Wheel Travel: 165 mm
Front Travel: 170/180 mm
Suspension Type: High Pivot
Frame Weight: 3.2 kg
Sizes: M, L, XL
Colours: Rowan Red, Moss Green
Tech OVerview
Fully Sealed Bearings
Bearing Grease Ports
18T Chain Idler
Downtube Protector
Twin-lip Wiper Seals Throughout
Threaded BB
Cable gutter system
tech details
SPECIFICATIONS
Rear Wheel: 29”, Boost: 148mm * 12mm
Fork Compatibility: 29” 170 or 180mm with 44/42mm offset | Fork crown interference with downtube MUST be checked before fitting forks
Bottom Bracket: 73mm BSA Threaded
Headset: ZS44/28.6 upper and a ZS56/40 lower headset cup
Cranks: Minimum Q-factor of 168mm
Chainline: 52mm or 55mm options available
Chain length: 126 links (widely available, no need to join chains)
Max Chainring Size: 36t
Shock Size: Metric 230*60mm (Some shocks may be incompatible with our frames, please check this with the shock manufacturer and/or ourselves)
Shock Hardware: Front: 40*8mm | Rear: Eyelet bushing
Brake Mount: Post Mount 180mm
Seatpost Compatibility: Internal dropper routing 34.9”
Seat Collar: 38.5mm
Mech hanger: UDH or Deviate Derailleur Hanger (Highlander/Claymore)
Rear Axle non-UDH : M12xP1.75 | 192mm long | Thread length is 26mm (minimum 20mm)
Rear Axle UDH : M12xP1 | 185mm long | Thread length is 14.5mm
Reviews
“This is a bike I genuinely want to race - I thought that from the first ride. I got on and was like “I want to take this to an Enduro race.”
- Alicia Leggett, Pinkbike
"I'm lucky enough to get to ride quite a few different bikes throughout the year, and the Claymore is the one I'd happily keep in the shed. While it looks like a long-travel, very race-focused bike on paper, it's more versatile than the numbers on the geo sheet allude to. It climbs well and will get you up anything your legs can manage. It is happy enough to be pedalled and ridden as a trail bike, rather than just enduro-ed steep up, step down. But, open the taps and it does show it's harder hitting DNA. That high pivot suspension isn't just hype. The Claymore hoovers up big hits, small hits, rooty tracks, rocky tracks... basically whatever you point it at. The Claymore's got it all."
— Ross Demain
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Buying Options
Frame Only
Claymore
PRO Builds
Custom build
How to Try?
We have a demo centre in the UK and a growing network of worldwide demo centres.
How to Buy?
Check out our online store or view our dealer network
FAQ
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We suggest around 30% for most riders, but this will vary depending on terrain and personal preference.
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No - a standard 126 link chain will work with even a 12 speed Shimano or Sram set-up.
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ZS44/28.6 upper and a ZS56/40 lower headset cup.
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Absolutely. We have two lower ISCG-05 tabs which allow the use of a lower guide/bash.
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The Claymore is not designed to work with 27.5” or 27.5”+ wheels. It is designed for 29” wheels.
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We suggest a 170-180mm fork with a 44mm offset. A 51mm offset is compatible and will lead to a slightly more lively steering feel. We do not recommend triple clamp or dual crown forks with the Claymore.
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The Claymore will work with most coil or air shocks on the market - we recommend a mid-mid initial tune. We can’t guarantee that a specific shock will have clearance. The shocks available on our online store are all compatible. Please note that shocks with rear rebound adjustment may be problematic to adjust.
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Anything from 28t to 36t will work great depending on how steep your hills are!
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Technically, yes - however, you’d need a crankset and chainring combination that can be “clocked” to account for the idler wheel. This process will require some experimentation and as such we cannot offer support on installation.
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We’ve designed The Claymore to run 2.6” tyres.
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In the box along with the frameset we’ll also include a rear axle (with a non-compressible sheath fitted for transit). There will be a mech hanger and idler wheel installed on the frame as well as a seat collar. If you’ve bought a shock from us too, then the shock will be installed.
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