Currency

Highlander II (non-UDH) - Frame Only


Low stock
Overview

Dialled for adventure

Introducing the Highlander II, our all-carbon trail bike, now equipped with full UDH compatibility. This versatile bike is designed for everything from bike park laps, all day rides, weekend enduros and everything in between. We've enhanced what we believe is the best high-pivot trail bike on the market, and made it better. Featuring a 65-degree head angle with a 160mm fork for agility and stability on challenging, steep trails. With a perfect reach for climbing, comfort and ample room for controlled descending, the Highlander II offers enormous standover clearance and accommodates the longest dropper posts available. The Highlander II is truly suited to any trail, any time.

Key Features

Material: Full Carbon Construction

Wheel Size: 29”

Rear Wheel Travel: 145 mm

Front Travel: 160 mm

Suspension Type: High Pivot

Shock (not included): 210x55mm

Frame Weight: 3.2 kg

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Chainline: 52mm

Tech

Reduced Maintenance, Simplified Serviceability

  • Deviate Grease Port System
  • Cable Gutter System
  • UDH Compatible

Learn More

Proven High-Pivot Suspension Platform

  • No pedal kickback
  • Geometry Conservation Under Braking
  • Rearward Axle-Path For a Smoother Ride

Learn More

Durable Design

  • Bearing Load Management
  • Improved Chain Retention

Learn More

Geometry

Accolades

Pinkbike

"The high pivot causes the wheelbase to grow when you push into a corner and the bike stays low and level when hard on the brakes, which makes it feel even more stable and surefooted than the geometry numbers would suggest.”

- Seb Stott

Read Full Review

GMBN - Top 5 Trail Bike

"This is a trail bike for those who like to push the limits on rougher terrain. It’s full 29er, full carbon, and it comes with fully sealed bearings and interestingly, grease ports too, so it should be faff free maintenance”

- Anna Cipullo/Owen Coutts

Watch Full Review

Lifetime Warranty & Crash Replacement

All of Deviate Cycles frames come with a lifetime warranty. We want you to have peace of mind when purchasing a Deviate. We produce high end carbon frames and stand behind our product 100% with a lifetime warranty. Saying that, in return we expect you to maintain your frame and not use it beyond it’s intended limits.

Read more here

Estimated Delivery:

Size Small | Sold Out N/A

Size Medium | Est January 2025

Size Large | Est January 2025

Size XL | Est January 2025

Cycleschemes

We accept Cyclescheme | Bike2Work | GCI Scheme | Halfords Cycle2Work (UK Only)

Find Out More

CHF 2,880.00
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

4 reviews

Pickup available at Kinbuck

Usually ready in 24 hours

View store information

Looking for other ways to buy?

Why Deviate?

Lifetime frame warranty

Ride with confidence—we stand behind our bikes 100%, offering a lifetime frame warranty, lifetime bearing replacements, and a crash replacement scheme.

award-winning designs

Our bikes have received critical acclaim from reviews worldwide whilst also receiving awards from industry leading publications including Pinkbike and GMBN.

Expert Customer Support

We are a rider-led expert team on hand to provide advice on every part of the purchase from component choice to after-care.
Contact us Monday-Friday 9am-5pm GMT.

Tech

Grease Ports as Standard


Grease all major pivot and linkage bearings without the need to do any disassembly with 7 built-in grease ports across the bike. Typically, bearings don't need replacing for 2+ years.

Idler Precision, extended lifespan


The idler’s carefully positioned placement, combined with a 3-point side cover connection, ensures optimal suspension performance, stiffness, and extended bearing life.

Hidden yet accessible cable-routing


The cable gutter design keeps your cables tucked away whilst still easily accessible. The gutter system adds additional strength to the frame whilst also providing accessory mount points.

Proven Design

Why High-Pivot?

The Deviate high pivot suspension platform delivers exceptional performance by utilizing a rearward axle path, which enhances bump absorption and maintains stability over rough terrain. This design reduces pedal kickback and improves braking efficiency by minimizing geometry disruption under load. The result is a smoother, more controlled ride, offering superior traction and comfort for tackling technical trails and challenging descents.

Reviews

"Deviate’s Highlander II is a hard-charging, light weight, do-it-all machine that goes toe to toe with the big brands"

The Highlander II voted as a 'Top 5 Trail Bike 2023'
"I found it easy to ride confidently almost straight away. The handling is well-balanced, with easy maneuverability and plenty of stability."
Deviate Spares Programme

For The Riders

Keeping your bike in top condition is essential for every ride, which is why our Spares Programme makes finding and reordering hardware quick and hassle-free.

No matter where your adventures take you, our Spares Programme ensures your bike is always ready to perform.

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
100%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
D
Duncan M.
Dream Bike

Truly love this bike (frame)! Purchased in the summer and now have enough rides under my belt to give a review. I’ve put the bike through all the terrain the Midwest USA has to offer: Lots of CC type single track and some natural and bike parky lift access gravity all with jumps, berms, skinnys, rocks, roots, hardpack, mud, sand, tacky dirt, snow, etc.

Best bike I’ve ever ridden. My previous bikes included a 22 Specialized Stumpjumper, Santa Cruz 5010 and several Trek Fuel EX models. I’ve demoed Yeti, Giant, Rocky Mountain, Transition, Ibis, etc.

The bike is so balanced and well designed. I think most of its success boils down to the spot on geometry and sizing. The 65deg head angle, 77deg seat tube angle and reach numbers are perfect in my opinion for a do it all bike that can descend and climb. The suspension travel is perfect for a trail bike and the high pivot works as described. It’s fairly light weight as well. It’s not the lightest bike I’ve ever had but it’s so much more composed and certainly doesn’t feel heavy.

I got the XL frame as a 6’2” tall rider. I built mine up with Ohlin’s suspension, Hope brakes, OneUp dropper (240mm drop, perfect!), SRAM Eagle drivetrain, Burgtec bars and stem (42.5mm, perfect), Wolf Tooth spacers and chainring, Eargon seat, 5dev cranks, Roval Control wheels (super light), Maxxis rubber, etc.

Finally, I Love supporting a very cool small bike brand. They even hooked me up by pressing the Crane Creek headset I purchased from them into the frame before shipping when I asked. Can’t say enough, get yourself one!

D
Dennis Baumbach
Best CLAN

Hey folks
i am so happy to get my Highlander 2.
The quality is amazing and the quality of packaging too.
It looks so fast 😎🤙

cheers Dennis

L
LIONEL SAEZ
Premium quality

The quality is outstanding, from the aspect of the materials to the assembling.
The team is friendly and answer everything clearly. It’s a go

E
Eamon Warburg
Such a sick frame

Definitely the sickest looking bike I’ve seen everything is perfect on it, so sick can’t wait to build it up

FAQs

How much sag should I run?

We suggest around 30% for most riders, but this will vary depending on terrain and personal preference.

Do I need to join chains?

No - a standard 126 link chain will work with even a 12 speed Shimano or Sram set-up.

What headset do I need?

ZS44/28.6 upper and a ZS56/40 lower headset cup.

Can I mount a chainguide to The Highlander II

Absolutely. We have two lower ISCG-05 tabs which allow the use of a lower guide/bash.

Can I fit 27.5” wheels to the Highlander II?

In short, no. Our Highlander II was designed around a 29" setup and changing the wheel sizes will dramatically affect kinematics and ride qualities. It will also void your warranty.

What fork should I run?

We suggest a 160mm 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 Highlander II. This will void the warranty.

Is it UDH compatible?

Yes - unless we specify otherwise, all our latest frames are UDH compatible.

Can I run an oval chainring?

In short, yes.

However, you must make sure that the chainring is clocked around 89 degrees. Some cranks do not allow for this, so please be sure to check with your crank manufacturer first.