Clutch 2026
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.
The Clutch is Moustache's gearbox enduro, built around the Pinion MGU motor and gearbox in one sealed bottom-bracket unit. With a derailleur and cassette removed, Moustache claims roughly 750g of unsprung mass is shed and the centre of gravity drops, which it pairs with a mullet 29in front / 27.5in rear setup and 170mm front / 160mm rear travel on a 6061 alloy frame.
Geometry is consistently aggressive across all four sizes: a 64.2 degree head angle, 77 degree seat angle and 450mm chainstays throughout, with reach growing from 435mm on the S to 504mm on the XL. The low 349mm BB height and 806mm standover reinforce the playful, planted brief rather than a pure XC climber.
Three trims share the same Pinion MGU and 780Wh battery, so the differences are suspension and finishing kit. The 160.7 at £7,199 uses a RockShox Domain R fork, Super Deluxe shock and a KMC single-speed chain rather than a belt, with Magura MT5 brakes. The £7,999 160.8 steps up to a ZEB Select fork, Vivid shock and the maintenance-free Gates CDX belt drive. The £8,899 160.9 adds a ZEB Ultimate fork, Vivid Ultimate shock, Magura Gustav Pro brakes and Mavic XM1030 wheels, making it the most complete package for those wanting the full belt-and-gearbox experience.
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 mm | 460 mm | 480 mm | 504 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 637 mm | 652 mm | 660 mm |
| Seattube | 370 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Chainstay | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Wheelbase | 1224 mm | 1253 mm | 1282 mm | 1310 mm |
| Headtube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| BB Height | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm |
| Standover | 806 mm | 806 mm | 806 mm | 806 mm |
| Front Centre | 774 mm* | 803 mm* | 832 mm* | 860 mm* |
Trims · 3
160.7 £7,199 | 160.8 £7,999 | 160.9 £8,899 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | Pinion MGU (E1.12) · 85 Nm · all trims | ||
| Battery | Moustache 780Wh · 780 Wh · all trims | ||
| Travel F/R | 170/160 mm · all trims | ||
| Frame | Aluminium · all trims | ||
| Fork | RockShox Domain R, DebonAir spring w/external rebound, 170mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm offset, mini-fender compatible | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir+ spring w/external rebound and compression, 170mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm offset, mini-fender compatible | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, DebonAir+ spring w/external rebound and HS/LS compression, Buttercups, 170mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm offset, mini-fender compatible |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select, rebound adjustment, Moustache tune, 230-65mm, 160mm travel | RockShox Vivid Select, 2-position lever and rebound adjustment, Moustache tune, 230-65mm, 160mm travel | RockShox Vivid Ultimate, 2-position lever, rebound and compression adjustment, Moustache tune, 230-65mm, 160mm travel |
| Headset | Acros AZF-725, sealed bearings, internal routing, integrated multi-tool · all trims | ||
| Stem | Moustache alloy 3D forged, 40mm · all trims | ||
| Handlebar | Moustache alloy, 780mm, 35mm, 30mm rise, 9 deg backsweep, 5 deg upsweep · all trims | ||
| Grips | SB3 Hornet · all trims | ||
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Selle Royal SRX | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 |
| Seatpost | EXA 900i dropper post w/remote lever, 31.6mm, 125mm | KS Rage-i dropper post w/ Shimano remote lever, 31.6mm, 125mm | KS Lev Integra dropper post w/ Shimano remote lever, 31.6mm, 125mm |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons (front and rear), MDR-C 203mm rotors | Magura MT5, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons (front and rear), MDR-C 203mm rotors | Magura Gustav Pro, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons (front and rear), MDR-S 203mm rotors |
| Rear derailleur | Pinion MGU integrated 12-speed gearbox (no derailleur) · all trims | ||
| Crank | Pinion, alloy 160mm · all trims | ||
| Shifters | Pinion TE1 E-Trigger · all trims | ||
| Cassette | — | Gates CDX Carbon Drive 39T | Gates CDX Carbon Drive 39T |
| Chain | KMC e101, anti-rust coating, Single Speed (Pinion Narrow-Wide 34T chainring) | Gates CDX belt | Gates CDX belt |
| Drivetrain | Pinion MGU integrated 12-speed gearbox (no derailleur); Pinion, alloy 160mm; Pinion TE1 E-Trigger; KMC e101, anti-rust coating, Single Speed (Pinion Narrow-Wide 34T chainring) | Pinion MGU integrated 12-speed gearbox (no derailleur); Pinion, alloy 160mm; Pinion TE1 E-Trigger; Gates CDX Carbon Drive 39T; Gates CDX belt | Pinion MGU integrated 12-speed gearbox (no derailleur); Pinion, alloy 160mm; Pinion TE1 E-Trigger; Gates CDX Carbon Drive 39T; Gates CDX belt |
| Wheels | Moustache asymmetric alloy 6061E, welded, double wall, 28 holes, 29" front / 27.5" rear, internal width 30mm, tubeless ready | Moustache asymmetric alloy 6061E, welded, double wall, 28 holes, 29" front / 27.5" rear, internal width 30mm, tubeless ready (Moustache by Mavic hubs, ID360 rear) | Mavic XM1030 Maxtal, welded, 28 holes, 29" front / 27.5" rear, internal width 30mm, tubeless ready (Moustache by Mavic hubs, ID360 rear, Centerlock) |
| Tyres | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / EXO+ / TR front; Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR rear | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR front; Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR rear | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR front; Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.50 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR rear |
| Weight | 26.9 kg | 26.9 kg | 27.4 kg |
| Price | £7,199 | £7,999 | £8,899 |
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