Black Raven

   BLACK RAVEN- Trail hardtail -

A lightweight, singletrack slaying frame, matched with the ‘ultimate’ cross-country suspension forks, for fast flowing woodland, forest riding, bridleways and quick technical trails.

The frame is designed to be lightweight for easy portage and low-slung and slack for a confident, responsive and well-planted ride.

DETAILS

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HAND MADE

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Fillet brazed using Columbus Zona steel with Dedeccia chainstays, threaded BSA bottom bracket and a straight 44mm headtube. The rear axle is through axle with boost spacing. Fillets are left unfiled so the quality of the craftsmanship can be appreciated.

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FULLY CUSTOM

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Every frame is custom fitted and built by hand to fit the rider perfectly. All frames are bespoke custom painted with brand name and logo.

Externally routed cables allow easy maintenance, with bottle bosses on the down tube and cable bosses for a 1x drivetrain and a post mount 160mm rear disc mount.

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SELECT COMPONENTS

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Custom painted Rockshox Ultimate 29” forks and a reliable Shimano 1x11 drivetrain compliment the frame’s intentions perfectly.

The frame can accommodate either 27.5" x 2.8" or 29" x 2.4" wheels depending upon rider preference.

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GALLERY

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GEOMETRY

A | Reach 417mm

B | Stack 598mm

C | Head tube length 110mm

D | Seat tube length 380mm

E | Bottom bracket drop 45mm

F | Seat tube 72°

G | Head tube 66°

H | Chain stay length 440mm

I | Wheelbase 1158mm

J | Trail 110mm

  COMPONENTS
 
     FRAME | Columbus Zona db main tubes, Dedacciai stays
     FORKS | Rockshox SID Ultimate Charger 2, 29", 120mm
     29" WHEELS | Hope Pro4 hubs, DTSwiss XM481, CXray spokes
     29" TYRES | Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Ray Evo 2.25"
     27.5" WHEELS | Hope Pro4 hubs, DTSwiss XM481, Dlite spokes
     27.5" TYRES | Schwalbe Magic Mary/Hans Dampf Addix 2.6"
     HEADSET | Hope Technology for 44mm ID
     STEM | Raceface Turbine 35mm, 32mm length, 0° rise
     BARS | Raceface Turbine 35mmx760mm
     GRIPS | Burgtec Bartender
     SEATPOST | Rockshox Reverb Stealth C1 Vent Valve
     SADDLE | Fi'zi:k Luna x5
     CRANKS | Shimano Deore XT M8000, 175mm
     BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano Deore XT BB-MT800 BSA
     PEDALS | DMR Vault Lacon Edition Flat Pedals
     CASSETTE | Shimano Deore XT M8000 11-46T
     REAR MECH | Shimano Deore XT M8000 11 speed
     SHIFTER | Shimano Deore XT M8000
     BRAKES | Shimano Deore XT M8100
     ROTORS | Shimano icetech 6 bolt 180mm F&R
 