Cannondale Launches a 26" Dirt Jump Bike called Dave

Jun 15, 2021
by Seb Stott  
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We've been expecting something new from Cannondale for a while now, but this wasn't on our radar. Cannondale has just announced Dave, a brand new dirt jump bike with 26" wheels. With Cannondale's ties with the 50-01 crew, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that they've come up with a bike designed for, as Cannondale puts it, "jump lines, street jibs, skatepark flow, pump-track laps, whatever." They say it's made to be tough and affordable, with a single build and a single size that goes for $1,150 USD.

Cannondale Dave Details

• Intended use: Dirt jump, pump track, street, skate park, jibs
• Wheel size: 26"
• Fork travel: 100mm
• Head angle: 68.5 degrees
• Aluminium frame
• One size
• Price: $1,150 USD
• cannondale.com


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Dave has an aluminium frame and is single-speed specific, with 3/8" horizontal dropouts that have integrated chain tensioners to make it easier to install the rear wheel correctly. The three-piece Chromoly steel cranks spin in a BMX style bottom bracket with a 28-tooth steel chainring, but the frames' bottom bracket shell is threaded like most mountain bikes.

The rear brake cable is fully external, but it's left long and can be wrapped around the steerer tube to allow for barspins and tailwhips. An air-sprung Manitou Circus Expert fork takes the sting out of landings, with 100mm of travel, a 20x110mm Boost axle and a tapered steerer tube.

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194 Comments
  • 935 4
 Cannondale execs: We need to launch a "new" bike this summer but we are out of derailers, rear shocks, 27.5 and 29" wheels, dropper posts, and low on brakes."
Dave in marketing: I have an idea...
  • 43 11
 top comment. belongs in hall of fame at end of year.
  • 29 1
 lol they also ran out of "Chase" graphics!
  • 6 4
 and manitou are the only forks in stock, I preordered a MZ bomber dj, and it will arrive on september
  • 2 1
 Zing!
  • 11 0
 You must be speaking of ol’ Dave LaBomba!
  • 1 1
 goat comment
  • 5 0
 @aledh30: be aware that's September next year.
  • 1 0
 @burningbird: Outstanding!
  • 2 0
 I just logged in only to give you a +!
  • 2 0
 Needs an ebike motor and it will sell
  • 1 0
 @blackthorne: ew no. To who, muppets who need a DJ bike to pedal assist themselves over supermarket carpark speed humps?!
  • 1 0
 Too true
  • 114 0
 "Open the pod bay door, Hal"
"I'm afraid I can't do that Dave"

Looks pretty solid. DJs are awesome, I love mine and it is sticking around for a long long time.
  • 30 220
flag freshd1rt (Jun 15, 2021 at 6:03) (Below Threshold)
 the forks on backwards in the first photo
  • 39 5
 Manitou...
  • 12 2
 @freshd1rt: it's meant to be like that
  • 55 1
 @freshd1rt: it comes in an x-up position already
  • 6 5
 You must be old as…
  • 5 2
 @freshd1rt: Manitou fork
  • 17 2
 @freshd1rt: What you've said is so obnoxious, that it can only be some attempt at a joke.
  • 4 37
flag mior Mod (Jun 15, 2021 at 6:41) (Below Threshold)
 @aug7hallak: 2005 just called they want their trick back
  • 2 0
 @freshd1rt: hahaha
  • 6 0
 @jptothetree: looks like at least 100 people did the get the joke either
  • 4 0
 Didn't
  • 1 4
 @babathehutt: i got it
  • 4 2
 Pretty soon Fox are going to have rear facing arches.
  • 1 0
 @Thirty3: What about both? Because they are apart they have more leverage in tandem and fork lowers are ridiculously light so barely any weight gain.
  • 1 0
 @iamamodel: magura dose a both
  • 81 1
 anybody out there who's on the fence about getting a dirt jump bike: do it. They're strong, (relatively) light, simple, fun, and they'll make you a better rider faster than just about anything
  • 39 1
 Agreed - AND that don't change.. I have two DJ bikes, a 2010 Transition TrailorPark and a 2018 Banshee Amp - the Geo is still up to date on the 10 year old bike and is equally as fun to ride. Like no other segment in MTB.
  • 10 1
 i think they are great if you have shuttleable flow trails too.
  • 13 0
 Strong, light, simple, fun and Dave.
  • 5 0
 @adrennan: i wish i had that option. the short chainstays and the lack of rear suspension make them so fun on smooth trails and smaller jumps.
  • 10 7
 @adrennan: you must have paved flow trails. Our flow would destroy this spec and setup, and wouldn't be much fun while doing it.
  • 3 0
 Having bought a jump bike a couple months ago, I could not agree more.
  • 5 0
 @plyawn: not sure where they live but it must be somewhere that doesn’t get braking bumps
  • 6 0
 I shuttled the Downieville DH course (15 mi, 5000' vert) with my dirt jumper one weekend. It was stupid but it was fun.
  • 1 0
 @plyawn: we are pretty lucky with that around here. we have a handful that are maintained and pretty smooth.
  • 3 0
 @ncrider5: They kinda change. I have an 08 P3 and I can't find a new fork for the life of me because my head tube is straight 1 1/8" and everything these days is tapered. That said though the bike is fun as hell and bulletproof, just have to suffer with a f*cked up old marzocchi that doesnt work anymore.
  • 1 0
 @freeridebigisland: pretty sure the fox 831 series are still available with straight steerers
  • 7 0
 @freeridebigisland: Manitou expert is still available in 1-1/8 I think
  • 2 0
 @tomhoward379: I thought I heard they stopped making the 831 and all their DJ forks will be Marzocchi now.
  • 1 0
 @shami: I just saw that somewhere else. I think that is true.
  • 1 0
 @HB208: point still stands though, plenty of fork choice.
  • 2 0
 @tomhoward379: For sure, there is. I have the Pike DJ on my PBJ.
  • 6 1
 Anyone stick an AXS reverb on a DJ? I know this is semi-ridiculous and it cost almost as much as the bike, but I live in a really hilly area and it would be sweet to be able to pedal the bike reasonably to from the jumps/pump track.
  • 5 0
 @dhx42: I stuck an old external cable dropper on mine, it was cool and it worked for what I was looking to do.
  • 16 0
 @dhx42: Or a quick release and just extend the post by hand for the commute? Eek
  • 2 0
 @Endurahbrah: wasnt ks making one that just had a lever under the saddle office chair style?
  • 1 0
 @adrennan: Yes, they had those too.

@dhx42: I used a QR lever as well. To get the seat high enough for pedaling you need to pull it out of the frame quite a bit too. Even then, it's lower than a normal seat height.
  • 2 0
 @mobiller: Haha, yes the simpler solution.
  • 1 0
 @Endurahbrah: Yeah, Get it's not going to be normal but at least reasonable
  • 5 0
 Agree. When all my other bikes are out of commission for one reason or another, I can always count on my dj bike.
  • 1 0
 @tomhoward379: I can’t find any 11/8 100mm forks to resurrect and old dirt jumper. Got any recommendations?
  • 4 0
 @freeridebigisland : Get something from Marzocchi Mark. Ask for an RC3 dj fork as those are the best ones. I have one on order (Delayed because he has had knee replacement surgery a few weeks back) and I have bought a very nicely built Bomber 66 and it works amazingly. He also said he could ower a 44/55/66 for me into a dj fork Eek You will not regret getting a fork from him.

I paid $500 for my 66 but it had a bunch of new parts, full service, a brand-new headset and came with some really cool old Marzocchi stickers. I wanted a specific '08 or '09 "Red, White and Silver 66 with a straight 1.5" steerer and black stanchions" and he delivered. You can tailer your fork to the look of your bike if you want.

www.mtbforksbymark.com (website)

www.pinkbike.com/u/MarzocchiMark
  • 2 0
 @dhx42: its a hard tail so just pedal standing up
  • 2 0
 I do have this in mind but i ' m afraid of not touching my Trailbike again.
Rode the pumptrack the other day with my Trail HT when a guy with his dirt jump bike showed up. He forced me to ride with his bike and now i do not want to ride and other bike. My problem is to explain my situation to misses...
I ve bought the "last" bike too many times
  • 3 1
 @HannesBa: wait until you try a BMX. It will make that jump bike feel like your trail hardtail at about 1/3 of the cost.
  • 4 0
 @thenotoriousmic: picking up bmx if you havent ridden one in a long time is almost too awkward. at least a dj has the same feel to some extent of more proper mountain bikes.
  • 1 0
 @freeridebigisland: Just get a headset cup that makes it external. Did that to put a 1.5" fork in a 2015 Giant Talon (1 1/8" frame).
  • 1 0
 @adrennan: Exact ! Switched my bmx for a 26 for that reason.
  • 1 0
 @shami: indeed it is - one sits neatly on my old DMR Drone
  • 74 0
 Dave's not here.....
  • 16 0
 That one is going to go over a lot of heads here lol
  • 14 0
 No no dude I'm Dave. Let me in
  • 8 0
 should have named it RAAAAALLLPPHH
  • 5 0
 @BikeRipperVT: only "heads" will get it...
  • 1 0
 @giantwhip: Dave?
  • 43 4
 GT puts out dirt jumper. PB comment section. Meh.

Cannondale restickers same frame and calls it something funny like "Dave." PB comment section. GREAT BIKEE!!!

And I knew that the Cannondale riders have all been riding blacked out la bombas, but I honestly thought that was because Cannondale was developing a "new" frame. Evidently they've just decided to run with it instead.
  • 3 0
 The spec is the appeal here no?
  • 7 0
 @T4THH: It's a good spec for the price for sure. Similar price to the Absolut with the RS fork and a bit cheaper than the Absolut with the Circus. But still...
  • 8 0
 @Hogfly: but come on, its called Dave. Whats not to like? The next one who calls theirs Mike, im buying.
  • 7 3
 @Hogfly: I'm dying over the tektro mechanical disk brakes. the no-name wheels. it's basically all in-house except for the fork and one shit-tier brake. I like new bikes, but there has to be a sub $1k DJ someday, it's just too expensive. a BMX frame is nearly the same size and they are a fraction of the price. you can't tell me a manitou fork boosts the build by $800 worth, at least I don't think so anyways.
  • 3 0
 @ream720: A sub-1k$ DJ? I bought a Calibre Astronut for like 600$ shipped. Oddly enough I like the geo on it a LOT better than a PB&J (I've ridden rentals of those a lot at BMX park). It just flat out rides better aside from the fork. The fork is junky but the spec is pretty ridiculously nice with Schwalbe Table Top tires, half-link chain, tensioner, adjustable brake mount, hydraulic rear brake, decent cranks and wheels. There is some magic to the geo tho, its really easy to boost that thing. Also the Airborne Crohawk is 700$ with a 4130 frame etc. and more street geo. I'd like to see a 750-800$ DJ with a proper airfork tho.
  • 3 0
 @ream720: While I agree that a BMX is a better value if you compare this to what the other mtb companies are putting out it's a pretty good deal. The Commencal has about the same spec and is $150 more, similar spec for the Polygon Trid is still a bit more than this bike. Once you get below $1000 they put a cheap fork on and it starts to get really heavy. This is not a bad deal if you consider they are beating the direct to consumer pricing. That said I would save my money and buy a BMX, $600 or so gets you a full chromoly bike that's simple, and in my opinion, just as fun on the dirt jumps.
  • 2 0
 That. Pretty much the same spec and price as the La Bomba Pro too.
  • 3 0
 @shami: high end complete BMX are around $1500. Customs cost around $1500 - $2000. $600 will easily get you a decent bmx.
  • 1 0
 @thenotoriousmic: Yeah, that's what I was trying to say. Seems like decent completes in full chromo start around $600.
  • 41 0
 Cannondave?
  • 24 0
 i would have voted they call it the 'Chase'.
  • 1 1
 Is it even a different frame?
  • 22 0
 @vinay: It's actually a GT La Bomba frame. Dorel Sports owns GT and Cannondale, so it makes sense. Bryceland and the rest of the Cannondale crew have been riding blacked out La Bombas since they joined Cannondale a few years ago.
  • 6 26
flag mior Mod (Jun 15, 2021 at 6:43) (Below Threshold)
 @JamesOliver: fun fact. the reason that the trek session is a literal copy of the gt fury is because both companies have their frames produced by kinesis industry (look it up)
  • 1 0
 @JamesOliver: Ah, I see. I actually had to browse for old pictures of the Chase but indeed that one had square chain- and seatstays whereas the ones here appear round. And the Chase had vertical dropouts. Not sure how they managed to set it up singlespeed.
  • 4 0
 @vinay: Eccentric BB
  • 5 0
 @JamesOliver: yeah, it's kind of funny the article is about expecting something new and getting totally shocked by how it's a re-badgeddirt jumper that hasn't changed in about 15 years, with an acceptable but nothing notable in the spec.

I love DJs but this is just an advertising with nothing of note.
  • 1 0
 @LLBnotts: Ah, I see. Wasn't aware these existed. Apparently there were different versions.

This one indeed has EBB:
i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/nckAAOSwDiBZJqb9/$_86.JPG

Though this one doesn't (and has a ISCG tabs):
www.thebikelist.co.uk/images/models/Cannondale/2009/CHASE-1_09/9Chase_frameset_rep.jpg

The only way then would probably be a tensioner mounted to the derailleur hanger.
  • 3 0
 @vinay: I had a 2004 cannondale chase and I set it up single speed by having a pretty loose chain that would fall off a couple times each time I rode it. Good times.
  • 4 0
 @mior: nope. They’re similar looking to the untrained eye but they have differing linkage designs and geometry.
  • 1 3
 @TannerValhouli: i think that somone said that the session r1 ant the gt fury medium have the same geometry
  • 1 1
 @JamesOliver: can't call it La Bomba without the curves, don't make the same mistake GT did
  • 1 0
 or "Ace"
  • 3 0
 @mior: you might wanna check that because looking at the two geo charts rn I can tell you they’re definitely not the same.
  • 1 7
flag mior Mod (Jun 15, 2021 at 8:45) (Below Threshold)
 @TannerValhouli: sorry. still, same frame manufacturer
  • 3 0
 @mior: Frame manufacturer doesn't matter that much, they just follow the recipe they're given by the bike brands. It could say something about build quality but even there, sometimes that's an option too.
  • 22 3
 This is a bike for new riders, not a carbon fullsquish 29er
  • 7 0
 Everyone is dropping DJ bike now... why.... because parts shortages. And because pump tracks are all over the freaking place. And just about everyone has a kid they're taking to these pump tracks and it's boring AF to just stand there and watch. And you feel like an idiot on your 170mm bike on a pump track. And they're cheap. Companies need to start specing the Marzocchi DJ fork.
  • 2 0
 True part about the kid rides, might as well bring a HT or a DJ (of which I have neither). Evens the playing field when you don't have grown-up suspension! I need one.
  • 12 1
 What, no Lefty DJ fork?
  • 6 0
 DJ bikes make me wish I were 30 yrs younger, I miss being able to do stuff like this without paying a heavy price for a fail ~ Sadly, as we age we no longer bounce, we splat & at just about 60 yrs old "Sending it" means a request for an ambulance
  • 9 0
 Dave Cannondale? Didn't he sing for Whitesnake?
  • 1 0
 @Dave12106 close enough
  • 5 0
 They nailed the details - good fork, great tires, smart bar shape, should be totally rideable right out of the box. Only quibble is the 25mm BB drop makes a jump bike feel super slow, but that's really personal preference. For those of us who prefer the OG Blackmarket geometry, the new P3 is on point. But this is a LOT of bike for under $1200, goofy name notwithstanding.
  • 7 1
 Not that surprising, they just sponsored Max Fredriksson this year… surely a signature bike to match would be announced before crankworks.
  • 7 0
 Good looking bike and spec. If only they smoothed the welds like they did on their 90's frames...
  • 6 0
 You hit the nail on the head. Along with the 90's logo, paint it a shiny blue, and sand the weld bead to smooth fillets. Good memories of my M700.
  • 7 0
 This is a very cool bike, absolutely love the name too
  • 5 0
 Never seen a DJ with 436 reach, outside of maybe the Transition XL. 1079 WB is long also. Pretty standard modern slackish HT.
  • 1 0
 I know, I have a large Saracen amplitude cr3 and that has a 423mm reach. I'm 6ft 6 and feels ace as never had a jump bike for me so well. Might need to trade up.
  • 1 0
 *fit
  • 1 0
 in the old measurements, a 23" top tube is equivalent to some "long" frames. 21 was short and middle was 22 (I think). The key number is the chainstay at 378 mm... it used to be so hard to find a properly tight back end
  • 3 3
 This is ever so slightly smaller than the long PBJ, and way shorter than the XL PBJ. I'd say it's pretty middle of the road, which is what I expected of this launch. Cannondale isn't trying to break ground, they're just trying to add a DJ back into their line at a reasonable price. I'm psyched, it's a good launch and now they'll have guys at Crankworx finally able to talk about their bikes Smile
  • 2 0
 I rode the Transition XL. It basically felt like a hardtail and I am 6'3". Ended up buying the Long. XL just felt too big.
  • 2 0
 Different preferences. I am about 184 or something and have a bike with similar geo, the chainstays are just a touch longer, so you could fit 27,5 inch wheels and go ride 4cross if you wanted to. Fits me perfectly, I love the extra stability compared to a smaller bike, especially when riding it at the pumptrack. If I was a pure dirt rider I would probably go for something smaller, but I just bought the bike to supplement my enduro rig.
  • 2 0
 @getsendywithit: Youre right I was thinking of 'long' not XL
  • 6 0
 I it what Fredriksson is riding for a could on months now?
  • 6 0
 DJ, Pump Track, 4x and play bike...everyone should have one.
  • 1 0
 I've had mine for about a year and it's absolutely dope. Only complaint is it comes missing a dust cover/cap on the non chainring side crank. So it's exposed going into the BB. Its a sealed bearing, but you still need a cover for that.
  • 4 0
 "These are the Dave's I know I know..."
  • 4 0
 Dave... As in Dave Mirra?
  • 6 1
 Sam Hockenhull - as in Dave
  • 4 0
 mmmh, this is just the gt LaBomba with a different logo, haha
  • 3 0
 This press release misses the mark not explaining who Dave is… unless I should know already?
  • 2 1
 Dave is Sam
  • 5 0
 everybody's dead Dave
  • 3 0
 isn't this the dj bike the crew have been riding quite a lot in many of their videos? (most notably their US tour ones)
  • 2 1
 20 year old me would run to the dealer and order a Dave. 39 year old me still thinks it's a cool bike but I'm too old for jumping around town. So Dave will remain a stranger to me.
  • 1 0
 So does this Cannondale Dave recall affect the identical GT La Bomba that I just bought?

www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2024/02/29/cannondale-recalling-dave-bikes-because-frame-failures
  • 4 0
 oo well this is nice eh
  • 3 0
 Sick bike at a really good price
  • 3 0
 Is that Cannondale logo reversed out of griptape on the downtube?
  • 4 0
 We miss you Rat!
  • 2 0
 They forgot they already make the La Bomba? This doesn't look much different except a little longer perhaps.
  • 1 0
 Ha, I conflated GT and C-dale. Still, same difference. This actually reminds me of when the Kawasaki KX250F and the Suzuki RMZ250 were the exact same bike.
  • 1 0
 @the-burd: or GM making the same car with three names spread out between their brands with only cheap plastic body cladding to make a difference.
  • 3 0
 "Dave, a brand new dirt jump " ... GT - slow hand clap
  • 3 0
 How do you make a GT Labomba less desirable? Name it Dave.
  • 2 1
 That’s a really good frame.
  • 2 0
 I'm assuming it's because the Cannondale Azpilicueta was too hard to pronounce...
  • 2 0
 Shoutout for 22" wheel BMX. I'm loving mine on the pump tracks. Perfect for scared old men like myself.
  • 3 0
 Needs to have a 100mm Headshox
  • 1 0
 “These are the Daves I know, I know…” Kids in the Hall tune for the next edit.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=VVzDIE0mr6A
  • 4 0
 La Bomba, am I right?
  • 1 0
 Look nice and has a clean line to it. Since I like watching all the riders mentioned in the comments I bet it'll do well. Plus "Dave" is a great name.
  • 3 0
 Perfect name for this bike... Simple bike... simple name
  • 3 0
 GT LABOMBA
  • 2 0
 Aaron Chase has entered the chat
  • 2 0
 should put Hockenhulls face on the top tube
  • 3 1
 another grey bike from Cannondale. Thats fresh
  • 2 0
 Anytime I hear 'Dave', I think Pot-Noodle. Tho I'm a bit of a fat bloater
  • 2 0
 Dave, you're my wife now Dave.
  • 2 0
 Ha, I was about to post "HELLO DAAAAVVVVVEEEE", but ya beat me to it!
  • 3 0
 @stingmered: pretty sure on-one took that name
  • 3 1
 Good. Proves 26" same size wheeled metal bikes aren't dead!!
  • 2 0
 That downtube sticker looks like grip tape.
  • 1 0
 Can someone explain to me why a DJ bike would only have to come in one size? Are all DJ riders the same size as well?
  • 5 0
 They are basically just long enough for the wheels to clear the frame.
  • 2 0
 I loved my Chase... This takes me back!
  • 1 0
 That is why it is called "Dave" for all you North Americans...
He is on Rat's crew
youtu.be/RTMDDtSP75U
  • 2 0
 My husband's name is Dave.
Guess I need another DJ... :p
  • 1 0
 "Cannondale launches a 26" dirt jump bike" like its never happened before ..
  • 2 0
 It was probably funny when they were stoned TBF.
  • 1 0
 On the dirt jump mound ... "Is that the Dave?"....Hmmm not sure I like it
  • 2 0
 Why not.
  • 1 0
 Shoulda called it the mitch
  • 1 0
 and a frame only called "mitch on the cob"?
  • 2 0
 They all look the same.
  • 1 0
 shoulda been called the Chase.
  • 1 0
 fork is stupid. makes footjams so much harder
  • 2 0
 I like it
  • 2 0
 Sweet
  • 1 0
 It wasn't on your radar because "Dave's not here man."
  • 2 2
 436mm reach is just stupid
  • 3 0
 Too long? It's a bit big not that bad. 5'8" up it'll be fine I figure. Maybe shorter stem if below that
  • 1 0
 Shoulda named it Dale
  • 1 0
 Its a GT
  • 7 8
 It's a GT LA Bomba with Cannondale labels. No really that attractive if you know your stuff.
  • 7 1
 I don't follow. Cannondale labels are less attractive than GT labels to the self-appointed cognoscenti, or something?
  • 2 2
 Presumably they will need to sell it with a front brake too?
  • 2 0
 Not if they state its not for road use (shitty yellow sticker)
  • 1 9
flag mior Mod (Jun 15, 2021 at 6:46) (Below Threshold)
 @T4THH: my bike frame is only rated for sidewalk use. it was a 24"kids bike and now its my dirt jumper. ive cleared 5 foot tabletops and 1 foot hucks. no cracks, no breakage
  • 2 0
 @mior: rules on stickers are merely suggestions with warranty power
  • 6 0
 Need a front brake for all my jibbing. How else am I going to eject OTB
  • 2 1
 @Molesdigmyjumps: Foot jam does that.

Not sure if one would be able to install a front brake right away. According to these specs mentioned in the article, the front hub here is a 20x110 boost hub. The Manitou Circus takes 20x110 too (except for the Expert model) but I always thought it was the conventional 20x110 standard. Anyone knows for sure? Otherwise, there are spacers to use a non-boost 20x110 hub in a boost fork but I don't quite see how it would work the other way around.
  • 2 3
 @T4THH: imma send it till it breaks
  • 3 0
 @vinay: I suspect the person writing the ad/spec copy isn’t as intimately familiar with the original 20mm axle spec as us PB commenters and screwed up by seeing “20x110mm” and adding “Boooooost!!!1” because they assumed someone upstream had screwed up by omitting it.

Unless Manitou redid their castings this year all the Circus forks take classic, non-boost, hubs. My 2019 Expert certainly does.
  • 2 0
 @melanthius: Oops, sorry meant to say the Pro model is the one with different lowers (15x100 hub, 34mm stanchions) but yeah indeed, likely no way to use a boost hub with a brake rotor. That said, maybe they really really don't expect anyone to use a front brake and want to use a boost hub just for the wider flange spacing. Which makes sense just as long as they inform the customer that the fork/hub configuration is not compatible with a front brake, just in case someone wants to use this as a 4X bike. I know it doesn't have a mech hanger but there are hangers that fit the horizontal slotted dropout so that's an easy fix. Actually, I even got it along with my 2006 Specialized P1.
  • 3 0
 @vinay: foot jam will be tricky have you seen how they fitted the fork ? Wink
  • 1 1
 way too small for RatBoy, must be customized to his size
  • 3 0
 You think so? I'm 5'10" and my preferred top tube is 22.5". 23" is about right for the general population for a proper DJ I'd figure.

He's 6'1", might be a tad short, but I could imagine that 23" might be his specified custom length.

Honestly I'm glad they didn't do a stretched out monstrosity like some other MTB brands in an effort to label it "trail" worthy.
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 Stop making jump bikes "One Size". Its like forcing a massive dong into a finger condom... It's uncomfortable
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 The only thing I don't like is the fact that the brake is on the left for the back... I hate stuff from Europe!
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