Photo By Nick Brandreth Photo at Back yard in Orange, California, United States

2010 Contraband production sample with graphic kit and tech9 395mm rigid fork and new white BadaBoom bars.

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kier888 (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:26)

nice what fork is that?

fisher-rider (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:27) (Below Threshold) show comment

Contraband ..

blkmrktcarter (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:27)

BlkMrkt Tech9 395mm axle to crown... there will also be a 415mm axle to crown version.

fisher-rider (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:28)

...sweeeeeet...

blkmrktcarter (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:28)

the Contraband is the frame.

Deeds (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:36)

whats the wieight on that

blkmrktcarter (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:38)

27 lbs.

Deeds (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:39)

wow lighter than i thought

jaredhtop (Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22)

Def. My new frame/fork

Devan-Holdaway (Nov 21, 2009 at 21:43)

would the 395mm fit a 26" wheel?

blkmrktcarter (Nov 22, 2009 at 1:27)

Yes, it does...

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fisher-rider (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:27)

Nice bike dude ! Big Grin

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mtb4lfe (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:28)

hmmm sexynasty carter.. haha

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kier888 (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:32)

yeah everyone calls the fork the contraband, the contrabands the 24 whenever those forks are out im getting them

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pdurand (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:34)

nice frame looks like 14.3 inch chainstays to me!! what size axel for the drop outs? o and whats the retail the reatil price i heard it was around 500 is this true?

blkmrktcarter (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:38)

399.99 US... 10mm X 135mm rear end.

pdurand (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:46)

alright thats great! not trying to prod you but where can i get my hands on one?

blkmrktcarter (Oct 5, 2009 at 19:01)

No where until they arrive in about 6 weeks. then... you're blkmrkt dealer...

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Rattsl (Oct 5, 2009 at 18:58)

That pic looks sweet man, I'm loving it.

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ccmtb (Oct 6, 2009 at 4:31)

How much is the Tech9 going to cost?

blkmrktcarter (Oct 6, 2009 at 5:18)

$119.99... US MSRP

ccmtb (Oct 6, 2009 at 12:38)

Nice, I can't wait to get one.

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remmiedirt (Oct 6, 2009 at 5:37)

damn, that frame is heavenly.

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doyouquaxu (Oct 6, 2009 at 19:13)

another solid frame! i'm stoked to see these at my lbs, keep up the great work.

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dannnny (Oct 8, 2009 at 11:27)

Bike looks awesome.
Any chance you could tell me how you made the purple effect?

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blkmrktcarter (Oct 8, 2009 at 12:33)

just used a flash with a purple gel... walked around popping the flash

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giant-kyle (Oct 16, 2009 at 13:49)

whats ur gear ratio ?

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zzirGrizz (Oct 19, 2009 at 18:49)

could you buy the bike complete or is it just the frame?

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blkmrktcarter (Oct 19, 2009 at 19:16)

The frame and fork will both be available in Nov. finally.

morninglory1 (Oct 22, 2009 at 22:59)

churr=)

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alberta-mtbkr17 (Nov 12, 2009 at 15:40)

is that 24inch specific?

blkmrktcarter (Nov 13, 2009 at 6:01)

Yes... it is. We shipped the out Contraband's today... yay!!!

NorCalNomad (Nov 15, 2009 at 22:03)

wait then how did trevor have one? he get a proto frame?

blkmrktcarter (Nov 16, 2009 at 8:51)

Because I like Trevor... he's a good rider and a nice kid!

NorCalNomad (Nov 16, 2009 at 9:48)

He is a great dude, freaking hilarious too tup

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TiMbike (Nov 13, 2009 at 8:04)

yay

although i might go for 26 becuase im used to riding 26 Smile

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Date: 2009-10-05
Trail: Back yard
Riders: Photo By Nick Brandreth
Description: 2010 Contraband production sample with graphic kit and tech9 395mm rigid fork and new white BadaBoom bars.
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