Guerrilla Gravity Launches V2 Gnarvana Modular Frame Kit
The V2 Gnarvana has been Yoann Barelli's go-to setup for 2 years. He redefines the limits when it comes to product testing.
Press Release: Guerrilla Gravity
We are excited to announce the launch of the V2 Gnarvana Modular Frame Kit. These kits continue to build out our unique Modular Frame Platform. The updated Gnarvana is a new model on the V2 rear triangle, complementing the fully Revved Rear Triangle kits for the Trail Pistol that came out late last year.
The kits feature a mixed-material rear triangle, with a Revved Carbon chainstay and Alloy seatstay. This combo is our strongest and stiffest available.
The Modular Frame Platform was developed in 2016 to make the idea of “n+1” a lot more attainable. Unique to GG, the platform allows you to transform your existing GG into a completely different model with a Modular Frame Kit and a handful of components.
Further, the Modular Frame Kits lengthen the lifespan of your GG bike. Reflecting on our sustainable priorities of: reduce, reuse, recycle, we hope riders see the value in riding their current bike longer, with this new ability to keep it fresh and modern with a smaller carbon footprint. When the time comes to retire your ride, our Revved Carbon material is recyclable at the end of its life.
Current Gnarvana owners now have the option to update their ride to the V2 platform. By using the Revved swingarm, riders benefit from increased stiffness and a smoother ride quality. Additionally, the V2 uses SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger and a 0 mm rear wheel dish.
For riders on the V1 rear triangle with alloy swingarms, full rear triangle kits for the Gnarvana and Trail Pistol are available.
For riders on the fully Revved Trail Pistol, all you need is a seatstay kit and a few components to convert it into the V2 Gnarvana.
Both the Rear Triangle and Seatstay Kits only require a few simple tools and basic know-how to swap. We have step-by-step guides available in our Owner’s Area to make the DIY conversion easier than assembling an IKEA nightstand.
Here's first hand feedback from a rider performing the swap:
 | Essentially, you can take a 120mm Trail Pistol that you ride most of the time, and, with the right parts, minimal tools, and a bit of mechanical know-how, convert it into a 160mm Gnarvana… The process is pretty straightforward, and you only need some allen keys and a torque wrench. |
Current GG owners and the GG-curious alike now have even more options to transform their rides. This option expands the lifetime of your bike, not only due to the durability of our Revved Carbon material but also the versatility that the platform provides. You have a bike that can grow with your riding and accommodate the limitless possibilities of terrain.
You can see all the Modular Frame Kits at RideGG.com.
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Pretty impressed with my super Smash (160mm fork, 62.5mm rear shock) after only 5 rides.
Converted from a Megatrail MX and the geo is perfect. More efficient, able to tackle 95% of what the MT could, blasts over chunk, and still whippy despite the 29er rear wheel. (Really similar geo to a Ripmo or SB140 LR) Keeping the MT rear end for park days.
I actually didn't like the V1 Gnarvana because of the long rear center. It felt very "eerily forward" to me. But I tend to like to ride off the back... old habits. The Gnarvana wanted to GO though, FAST. Very stable at speed. A bit understeery, more effort in the turns. And pedaled uphill surprisingly well. The V1's progressiveness meant some tire buzz every ride. Sounds like the V2 sorted that out. If I raced it would be the right GG config I think.
I do have to shout out GG, Will and Matt are great, very down to earth and approachable. Chatted with Will for a bit at the warehouse sale the other week. (also picked up some amazing deals)
I also can get away with a 65mm RS SD Ultimate on the Smash, that shock is so progressive it never comes within 10mm of bottom (0 tokens, 215psi). It looks like knobbies should hit seat tube at ~62-63mm. (2.6" Butcher)
How did the (ultrasmash?) 170mm front end climb up tech stuff? And do you feel the BB is still low enough?
Really interested to hear your impressions of the V2 stays when you've given them a thrashing.
> CyclingTips wasn’t the only group affected, but it’s the only one about which I can explain the impact.
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Losing your gig sucks and it happens to everyone, been there. But you’re missing the forest for the trees. A few less articles is a drop in the bucket to 30k probably the better part or over $100k jobs going bye bye. Lot less people who just stopped buying for the holidays and probably 3x more spooked to pull back.
Online advertising is going through a huge shift. Maybe they had to lose three at cycling tips to save twenty.
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That's a huge bummer though, I love listening to those guys on the CT podcasts.
If anything, it gives those affected a useful way to signal that they might be looking for new jobs. Lots of the writers here are people I would be interested in reading their content no matter where they publish.
> you will just have to figure it out on your own.
I already did this, but out of respect, I'll keep the information to myself.
Dave Rome and Caley Fretz have also started a podcast together.
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but I guess it's easier to just blame "the economy"
sheep. sheep as far as anyone can see....BAAAAAAAAAAA
I am sure that Levy and crew would love to publicize but I will bet good money that they are not allowed to, as paid representatives of the Outside conglomerate.
Overall I've changed the rear stays back and forth 4 times in three years.
I’m a travel nurse and travel the country in a 5th wheel. I only have room for one bike. GG let’s me have two for the space of one. I run it as a Gnarvana and Pistola. Only change the shock, stays and fork. I also have a couple sets of tires depending on location.
Luckily they are amazing bikes. I like the Pistola but the Gnarvana is the best riding bike I’ve ever put a leg over.
And because they aren’t stranded carbon, gashes don’t impact their structure like other types of Carbon.
Since the Gnarvana 2 and Trail pistol will now share the same carbon swing arm (chainstay) the statement above tells me that they didn't even re-tool the Gnarvana seat stay. I think all the did was change the hardware and spacers (went to bushings) to make the existing Gnarvana seat stays fit the carbon swing arm.
"Current Gnarvana owners now have the option to update their ride to the V2 platform. By using the Revved swingarm, riders benefit from increased stiffness and a smoother ride quality"
this is a rear change of 120-160mm so youre crossing a common divide where you'd need to upgrade the fork to a burlier one, think pike (120-150) to lyrik (150 up).
As for the rear, the smash, gnarvana, and mega trail can all be done on the same shock since it’s either a 230x60 or 230x65. So with both air and coil it’s easy to have one shock to fit both. You’d only have to get a new rear shock if you planned on going to the shred dog or pistol
Both companies are doing it right : ) and I wish more had a similar focus on modularity, sustainability and the consumer.
Owning a GG Trail Pistol, I think I’d rather have a lightweight lineup that span 100-130mm rear travel, then a heavier front triangle for the longer travel bikes 140-165mm. I
GG, I own a Fully Revved Trail pistol with the carbon swing arm. According to your press release I can use the existing Gnarvana V1 seat stay with the my TP carbon swing arm with a few parts. IS THAT CORECT?? If not, this press release needs to be re-written. Is the Gnarvana seat stay re-designed on the V2? If so, how can existing Gnarvana owners upgrade to V2 just by buying a revved swingarm?
Would consider a GG to replace my current enduro bike when it dies. I suspect that will be a long time though.`
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