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Jun 5, 2026 at 16:25

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

@wpplayer18: not at the moment but we can work with you to a do custom painted black V3. But honestly the Silver Ano is pretty sweet!

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Jun 5, 2026 at 15:02

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

@Snowytrail: the current version is sold out.

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Jun 5, 2026 at 12:45

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

@CobyCobie: https://canfieldbikes.com/collections/lithium-long-travel-29er

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Jun 5, 2026 at 12:43

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

@SJP: It's actually the opposite of a cost-cutting measure. Adding multiple rear triangles for size-specific chainstays significantly increases tooling, inventory, manufacturing complexity, and replacement part costs. We chose adjustable chainstays because they give every rider three effective chainstay lengths to choose from. A rider who prefers a playful bike can run the short setting, while someone looking for more stability can run the long setting, regardless of frame size. We've always viewed bike setup as highly personal, and adjustability allows riders to tune handling for terrain, riding style, and wheel configuration rather than locking them into a single chainstay length based solely on frame size.

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Jun 5, 2026 at 12:42

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

We actually went the opposite direction intentionally. A smaller rear wheel naturally turns quicker and is easier to move around underneath the rider, so we paired it with shorter chainstay options. The 29" rear wheel already brings additional stability and rollover, so we added longer chainstay settings to complement that behavior. The goal was to maximize the difference in ride character between configurations and give riders the broadest range of adjustment. Between the wheel options and three chainstay positions, you can move from a very playful setup to a very stable setup.

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Jun 5, 2026 at 12:25

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

Seat tube lengths and insertion depths are posted on the website, along with complete geometry charts for all three fork travel options. Bottle mounts are always nice when they fit, but in this case we prioritized suspension performance.

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Jun 5, 2026 at 11:55

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

No hate here, lots of people ride with just a bottle. For me, I want the kinematics to stay ideal and I'm not dying to have that "pregnant" downtube look. The hydration frame bags look like a good option to me.

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Jun 5, 2026 at 11:51

Jun 5, 2026

Canfield Unveils V3 Tilt & Lithium with "Geometry-Static" Dropout System

It did come in black, last production run.

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Jun 4, 2026 at 19:42

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