Just announced, the all-new Jeronimo Cycles Maletta Ti hardtail is designed around a Pinion gearbox, a 120mm fork, and a set of specs that looks ready for anything from technical trail rides to long-form bikepacking adventures. Find all the details here…

Pedro Jerónimo, the frame designer behind Nordest Cycles, reintroduced his 15-year-old brand, Jerónimo Cycles, in 2021, naming each model after unique characters from the small village in northeast Portugal where his family was born and raised. Maletta was one such figure, known for his love of dancing and music. He earned his nickname as a child after claiming that a suitcase full of treasures was hidden in his house. One of Pedro’s earliest memories of Maletta was seeing him on a bicycle at his grandparents’ doorstep.

It’s a fitting name for the latest “downcountry” hardtail in the Jerónimo Cycles lineup. With a 65° head tube angle and a relatively long front center, the Maletta Ti appears to be a versatile mountain bike: progressive enough for technical trails while not too over the top to remain comfortable on more mellow rides.

Jeronimo Maletta Ti
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti

Maletta Ti Geometry

Size M M/L L
Head tube angle 65° 65° 65°
Head tube 100 110 120
Top tube (virtual) 598 625 657
Seat tube angle 75° 75° 75°
Seat tube 440 440 465
Chainstays 435/455 435/455 435/455
Reach 435 460 490
Stack 603 612 621
BB Drop 60 60 60
Wheelbase 1157 1202 1221
Suspension Travel (120mm SAG 20%) 504 504 504
Stem 40 40 40
Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail

Pedro also equipped the Maletta Ti with plenty of gear-mounting options, including rack mounts and four pairs of bottle bosses, making it an interesting prospect as a trail-oriented bikepacking rig. The Maletta Ti frame is constructed from Ti3Al2.5V titanium tubing and features internal cable routing for both mechanical and electronic shifting systems. And although it’s designed primarily for a 120mm fork, Pedro claims its geometry is suited for suspension travel ranging from 100 to 140mm. Here’s the full set of specs from Jerónimo Cycles.

  • Ti3Al2.5V double-butted titanium frame
  • Pinion C1.12 or C1.12i Smart Shifter gearbox
  • Anodized graphics
  • Internal cable routing
  • Tire clearance: 27.5 x 3.0″ or 29 x 2.6″
  • BOOST rear axle with replaceable 12x148mm dropouts, axle and dropouts included
  • Head tube for ZS44/EC44 headset
  • Seat clamp included
  • 31.6mm diameter seatpost
  • Frame weight with gearbox and cranks (size M/L): 5,340 grams
  • Supports forks from 100-140mm of travel with 44mm rake
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail
  • Jeronimo Maletta Ti Pinion Hardtail

The Jeronimo Maletta Ti frame comes in a matte grey finish with anodized decals and is available in several configurations. Pricing starts at €2,999 for the frame/Pinion kit, which includes shipping within the EU. For those looking to add a fork, the Frame Carbon Kit comes with a rigid carbon fork from €3,649, and the Frame Cane Creek Helm 2 120mm Kit starts at €4,299. Both also including EU shipping with a delivery time of approximately 12 weeks. Learn more over at Jeronimo Cycles.

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