At home on dirt jumps, bike parks or DH-runs and pedals uphill efficiently
Built for maximum reliability and torsional stiffness using 6061 butted aluminum with double-pass welds at critical areas
6-7" of adjustable travel (152mm - 177mm) and chainstays (417mm - 433mm): exceptionally nimble in short travel, short stay mode; stable at high speeds in long travel, long stay mode
First third of travel is plush, remaining 2/3 is more progressive to avoid bottoming out on big hits
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS headset for tapered headtube (56mm ID/44mm ID) included. Has two crown races, one for 1.5" to 1-1/8" steerer tubes and one for 1-1/8" steerer tubes), plus two top cover (8 and 15mm)
Rear axle: 135x10mm bolt type or 135x12mm Maxle
51mm International Standard disc brake mount, ISCG-05 chainguide mount
Optional cable routing can be set up internal or external
Recommended for use with 120-180mm travel forks, 26" wheels (angles shown with 160mm fork)
Rock Shox Monarch Plus R air (8.5x2.5"). Max tire: 26 x 2.5". 7.5 lbs (no shock)
PLEASE NOTE: This frame is not compatible with a front derailleur. The 2012 catalog references both 34.9mm clamp and SRAM Direct Mount attachment options, however there are no cable stops and no direct mount holes.
yeah --- not sure why they list that note on their site.... somewhere along the way, they must have changed the frame from front Dable to non Front Dable. tits-alot like a Bottle Rocket
of course something like that is important enough that it should be noted --- aka disclaimer ... someone buys a frame like that expecting to be able to mount a front D -- he/she's gonna be pissed if they can't, especially if they already bought all the gear that they want to use.