a partnership that brings the peak of motorsport inspiration and craftsmanship together with state-of-the-art bicycle design. Created exclusively with competition in mind, handcrafted, numbered, and finished by artisans who merge high performance and advanced technology with the refinement of traditional hand craft.
Crafty Unlimited. Endless style and performance. Very limited quantity.
In the 1990s, along with the insane progression of MTB culture and technology, we also witnessed the feats of some the most extreme race cars in history, like the Porsche K8. The K8 was a remarkable machine that serves as the inspiration for our latest, ultimate expression of E-MTB performance and style – the Mondraker Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition. A one-of-a-kind Crafty, hand-painted in the iconic Gulf colors and with a build sheet that spares no expense.
The Porsche Kremer 8 was the evolution of a previous benchmark, the Porsche 962. The 962 dominated the Group C racing category from 1984 through 1994, scoring a remarkable nineteen Constructor's Championships across various series. When the Le Mans Prototype (LMP) category emerged, the LMP1/C90 class was created to allow older cars to compete against the latest-generation prototypes.
This was the moment when the Kremer brothers set to work creating the K8’s predecessor, the K7. They transformed the 962CK6 by removing its roof and windscreen, replacing the doors with new bodywork, and repositioning the driver at the center. That car became known as the CK7 Spyder.
A year later, chassis 07-2 was further refined into the Kremer K8, a two-seater “Spyder” concept, open-top, 900 horsepower prototype.
Gulf’s association with motorsport took shape in 1967, when a Ford GT40 Mark I raced at Daytona decked out in the original Gulf Oil racing livery. Driven by Dick Thomson and Jackie Ickx, it featured the brand’s corporate colors: a stunning deep shade of blue paired with a darker orange.
That very first GT40 went on to become a piece of motorsport history, as those hues would only be seen on that one occasion. From then on, Gulf decided they wanted a more vibrant look to ensure maximum visibility on the track. Having recently acquired the Wilshire Oil Company, Gulf adopted its brighter, lighter pastel blue and a striking calendula orange.
The result was one of the most iconic color schemes in racing history, arguably the most recognizable of all time. So much so that Gulf became the first lubricant company to officially register its racing colors.
For the Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition we’ve gone with the original Gulf Oil colors, immortalized on that very first Porsche Kremer K8 and now reborn on the one-of-a-kind Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition. This creation marks the culmination of Mondraker’s close collaboration with Gulf, following in the footsteps of the Dusty X Unlimited Gulf Edition and the Neat Unlimited Gulf Edition.
Not only for its unique hand-painted finish, but also for its exceptional build. The few lucky owners of this special edition won’t just own a one-of-a-kind design, they’ll also unlock the full potential of our flagship E-MTB, meticulously equipped with the very best components.
The Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition is built from our premium Stealth Air Carbon Fiber and powered by Bosch’s latest CX-R motor, delivering up to 100 Nm of powerful assistance with a removable 800Wh battery and the option to add Bosch’s 250Wh Powermore extender. It’s also the only model in the Crafty lineup to feature Öhlins suspension, with the RXF 38 M.3 29” fork offering 160 mm of travel paired with a TTX22M coil shock at the rear.
Based around our top-tier Crafty RR SL, the Gulf Edition is further refined with premium upgrades including DT Swiss HXC 1200 carbon wheels and Trickstuff Maxima brakes (crafted entirely from CNC-machined 7075 aluminum with four-piston calipers and 203 mm rotors). These brakes, with their flawless finish, evoke the craftsmanship and technology found in the cockpit of the Porsche Kremer 8. A fusion of history, performance, motorsport, and mountain biking, all distilled into the Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition.
The Crafty Unlimited Gulf Edition represents the final chapter in our partnership, embodied in our most advanced and sought-after E-MTB.
This exclusive edition will see very few, numbered units available worldwide. Each bike will include its serialized production number, a matching touch-up paint kit in orange, blue and silver, and a spectacular commemorative book recounting the story of the Porsche Kremer 8. Together, the bike and accessories pay tribute to the passion shared by both brands, and to Gulf’s exceptional motorsport heritage including the iconic colors which now also form a part of the Mondraker Crafty’s legacy.
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