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
HAND MADE

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
FULLY CUSTOM

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
SELECT COMPONENTS

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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Rear stays
Head tube detail
Flip paint detail
Rear brake mount detail

GEOMETRY

 

BLACK RAVEN

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