Not Sliding Dropouts This frame is based around our sliding dropout frame that we used for our production bikes thisl year, and also sold as a frame only. We have done a geared-only version of it to get the retail price and weight down.
Bridgeless Stays Massive mud clearance. No clogging anywhere. All reinforced with extra gussets that help protect against granny-ring chainsuck.
Butted headtube TimTested(TM) on Bolty's Steps for the last six months. This headtube gives you extra fork knob clearance, and a lighter, yet stronger front end.
Bigger top tube We upped the diameter of the top tube to handle the longer forks you've all decided are essential. Top tube is now 32mm diameter
New Geometry Now corrected for 4/5in forks. We've got a 440mm rigid fork in stock too though, so don't worry.
Lighter rear stays New custom butted rear stays to give a better ride than ever before.
No seat tube bottle bosses so you can slide your saddle right down.
Removable V brake bosses like always. They come with them. Use them, or keep them safe for when your disc brakes go tits up the night before a big ride.
Let's also answer some of those questions that are going to get asked:-
All parts from a standard inbred will fit - same seatclamp (29.8/30mm), same front mech (28.6mm top pull), same post - 27.2mm, same headset - 1.125in. The headtubes about 10mm longer though.
The brake bosses are 1 position - for 26in wheels.
There are rack and mudguard mounts on the dropouts.
More gubbins
Detail DN6 tubing throughout. Lazer cut vertical dropouts, mudguard and carrier mounts, bottle bosses on downtube only.
Colour White pearlescent only. With clear-coated graphics
Sizing Pick a size, but don't be too frantic... All our bikes are LONG to make them hammer fast on singletrack when you're cranking... They're a touch longer than most bikes to get the most from your power, but also cos we spec them with short rake forks and short stems - even on the large size we only run 80mm stems to give great steering. Check the geometry
HERE as it's the same as the slot dropout frame.
OTHER STUFFSeatpost size 27.2mm (the tube is slotted at the front, to stop muck getting in)
BB Shell 68mm (axle length of 113mm for most cranks these days except for '03 and later LX which need a whopping 121mm axle, according to this).
Seat tube size 29.8mm seatclamp, 28.6mm front mech.
Headtube size 1.125in (inch and an eighth)
Warranty Two years manufacturing defects with a lifetime half price crash replacement warranty.
Custom colours or braze ons We don't do 'em. Inbreds are only available as they come. But remember - at these prices, you could always have a builder repaint/braze on for you.
See a big image here
NOTE :: 18in frames restocking around July 14th
