None at None in Orange, California, United States - photo by blkmrktcarter

Contraband in dark orange...

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Album: 2010-Contraband
Category: Bikes - Dirt/Street/Park
Date Posted: Dec 21, 2009 at 18:17
Dec 21, 2009
Location: Orange, California, United States
Trail: None
Riders: None

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AlfieStephens (Dec 22, 2009 at 9:59)

someone mentioned to me, they could just be being stupid and fussy, but the backend/dropouts area looks a bit weak and easily bendable becuase of the thin tubing. what would you say. whats it strenghend by. i'm sorta comparing this to an ns suburban 24", of which to buy. whats better about this.

blkmrktcarter (Dec 22, 2009 at 14:57)

I've read that same comment and all i have to say for that is this is the same design as our 26" Mob frame with similar butte profiles and materials except these are almost an 1.25" shorter, therefore stiffer, lighter, stronger, faster.... like the 6 Million Dollar Man. check this link to see it in action... vimeo.com/7938856

AlfieStephens (Dec 28, 2009 at 12:35)

i dont mean to keep bugging you mate, but its in stock at crc and hotlines, but they havnt got any description and pictures on yet, so is this the final, the one that if i order one i will find on my doorstep because i'v seen a fair few pics of prototypes ect. and i'm confusing myself. and could you give me some of the info...weight, special features

ect. and it will work good with 80mm argyles yes ? thanks

blkmrktcarter (Dec 28, 2009 at 12:53)

Go to our Contraband album in our photos section. There are 3 colors, this one (orange), black and neon green. This is the production frame, so are the black and green pictured. We will have a Contraband page up on blackmarketbikes.com this week too.

AlfieStephens (Jan 4, 2010 at 8:27)

THANKS, i got it earlier today. its a bit darker than i thought, and i cant slam my seat right down

but its not a problem because it is so light and small, the chainstays are so short and tight

and looks so perfect. i cant wait to put it together and ride, waiting for a bb and headset

I dont think i'l sleep much tonight

WomanRider (Dec 22, 2009 at 8:03)

did you stop producing mob, and riot for 2010?
i haven't been in the bike loop for a while. haha
i know you have completes like the Malice, and the Soldier in full build.

blkmrktcarter (Dec 22, 2009 at 9:17)

No, we will still produce the Mob but they will be built at Waterford in Wisconsin. The Riot's and .357's have been discontinued and replaced by the Malice and Soldier. Check out blackmarketbikes.com for more info... we will be re-doing the site shortly to include the 2010 product line.

WomanRider (Dec 25, 2009 at 8:04)

awesome, thanks man appreciate it

AlfieStephens (Dec 24, 2009 at 9:13)

so your saying its alot stronger than it looks. and would difinately be strong enough.? and yea the video is sick, makes everything look so easy, fair play to that guy.

blkmrktcarter (Dec 24, 2009 at 16:43)

Yes, absolutely... Vishneivey kills it!!!

dsheffer (Dec 21, 2009 at 18:30)

so is that frame strictly for rigid fork or will a lowered 80mm suspension fork work on it?

blkmrktcarter (Dec 21, 2009 at 18:37)

it's designed for a 60-80mm suspension fork mainly.

MikeStreet (Jun 14, 2010 at 10:29)

sorry for being retarded, but i really dont know the answer to this... does the contraband use bmx hub like capital2? or 10mm axle mtb hub? and would it hurt the frame much if i use a 100mm fork?

blkmrktcarter (Jun 14, 2010 at 20:58)

Hi Mike, No, it uses a 135mm mtb hub and has disc tabs. Any 10mm axle will work. No, it would only make your geometry whack. carter

MikeStreet (Jun 15, 2010 at 2:36)

Hi, and thx alot for the answer! I was interested cuz maybe I will buy one soon, and just needed some infos.

rlee560 (Dec 21, 2009 at 19:49)

Are the mob frames still going to be made in california? Any changes to the mob in 2010?

blkmrktcarter (Dec 21, 2009 at 20:12)

They will be made in Wisconsin at Waterford... still working on that but for now no...

payyou (Mar 10, 2010 at 12:18)

i can haz vbrake version of the contraband?

payyou (Mar 11, 2010 at 1:24)

pdurand (Dec 22, 2009 at 0:04)

No it's their new 24" specific frame called the Contraband

Mark-Cowan (Dec 22, 2009 at 5:05)

the back end looks like a doberman

dsheffer (Dec 21, 2009 at 18:48)

thanks for the fast reply any idea on what retail may be?

blkmrktcarter (Dec 21, 2009 at 18:53)

399.99

payyou (Mar 10, 2010 at 12:18)

can i haz vbrake version?

payyou (Mar 11, 2010 at 1:24)

pokadot (Dec 22, 2009 at 0:03)

is this the replacement for the riot?