Here is a quick run-down of the notable changes through the different versions, including available color codes. Touch-up paint is not available from Black Mountain Cycles. There are many options for purchasing touch-up paint on-line. I don’t have any recommendations on these services, but you can use the color codes below to help in your purchase.
La Cabra
La Cabra V1.2 color – Gray-Yellow RAL 7034
La Cabra V1.1 color – Peanut Butter (PMS 7511)
La Cabra V1 colors Martini Olive (PMS 7497), California Gold (PMS 7508)
Rear dropout spacing changed to 132.5mm to allow either 130mm or 135mm hubs
Rando style rack braze-on added to fork
Monstercross V5.x
V5.6 color – Kinda Blue (PMS 2150)
V5.5 colors – Bright Blue (PMS 2194) and Olive Oil (PMS 16-0847)
V5.4 color – Signal Yellow (RAL 1003)
V5.3 colors – Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) and Greenery (PMS 18-1550)
V5.2 colors – Aurora Red (PMS 14-0445) and Semi-Gloss Black (Black)
V5 colors – Pink (RAL 4003) and British Racing Green (RAL 6005)
Fork crown changed to the Pacenti Paris-Brest-Paris crown
Add 3rd water bottle boss option under down tube
Frame sizes changed to 52cm – 64cm in 2cm increments – overall geometry changed to reflect the new sizing
Monstercross V4
Black Cherry and Dazzling Blue (color codes n/a)
Mid-fork blade eyelet added for front low-rider racks or to support a porteur style front rack
Monstercross V3
Gray and Green (color codes n/a)
Chainstay shape changed to a slight s-bend to accommodate any crankarm
Monstercross V2
Orange and Gray (color codes n/a)
Chainstays were straight, which limited crank choices. Shimano’s 10 speed 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace arms had clearance issues at the end of the arm.
Seat stay braze-on added for rack install
65cm size added
Monstercross V1
Root Beer and Orange (color codes n/a)
Chainstays were straight, which limited crank choices. Shimano’s 10 speed 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace arms had clearance issues at the end of the arm.
Frame sizes available 50cm – 62cm in 3cm increments
MCD
MCD V1.3 – Classic Blue (PMS 2154), California Gold (PMS 7508). Triple anything bosses on fork legs relocated to the 9:00/3:00 position for left/right fork legs.
MVC V1.2 – Desert Orange (PMS 167), Mayfly (PMS 5723). Triple anything type bosses added to fork legs. Thru-axle spec changes to 12mm x 1.5t front, 12mm x 1.5t rear.
MCD V1 – Olive Oil (PMS 16-0847), Pink (RAL 4003). Thru-axle specs: 12mm x 1.5t front, 12mm x 1.0t rear
ROAD+
Road+ V1.3 – Rubystone Red (PMS 233), Wet Sand (PMS 7530). Thru-axle spec changes to 12mm x 1.5t front, 12mm x 1.5t rear. Triple anything bosses on fork legs relocated to the 9:00/3:00 position for left/right fork legs.
Road+ V1.2 – Ultra Violet (PMS 18-3838), Golden Lime (PMS 7495). Triple anything type bosses added to fork legs.
Road+ V1 – Aurora Red (PMS 14-0445), Light Blue (RAL 5024). Thru-axle specs: 12mm x 1.5t front, 12mm x 1.0t rear
