Enduro HT V3.1: a complete evolution

From a pandemic dream to the first prototype

Building a Chilean mountain bike brand from scratch was not easy. At 20, Vasco Fariña set out to design an enduro hardtail that could take the hardest abuse. The first prototype, made abroad, arrived with critical flaws: chainstays far too long (460 mm on 27.5" wheels), crude cable routing that made fitting brakes a chore, and geometry problems in the larger sizes that hurt rider comfort. Instead of stopping the project, every mistake became a lesson in engineering and in working with suppliers.

Refined geometry, full compatibility

With what the first batches taught us and direct feedback from riders, the brand made a radical jump in quality. The design evolved to fix the structural base and deliver international-level performance:

• Optimised geometry: chainstays shortened as far as possible for agility, and redesigned sizes with reach and seat tube lengths that fit riders of different heights.
• Wheel versatility: the new platform can be built as a mullet (29" front, 27.5" rear) or full 29", to suit each rider.
• Clean internal routing: external guides are gone, giving clean, secure, friction-free routing for brake lines and the dropper post.

Finish

The finish changed completely too. From unpainted prototypes delivered in a rush during the pandemic, we moved to specialist paint shops that guarantee a flawless finish. Durable decals and polished structural details turned the frame into a tough, functional and good-looking piece. The V3.1 reflects the maturity of a project built by hand that now competes head to head on Chile's most demanding trails.