David Folch, the 6’6″ tall CEO and Founding father of the DirtySixer bicycle model, was uninterested in using disproportionate 700c and 29er bicycles. He realized methods to design and fabricate “higher, greater, and safer” bicycles for tall folks. And, he swore to make it look nice as properly. Now, he’s Introducing the DirtySixer 32er Gravel.
This 32er Gravel is designed as a deliberate evolution of their 36″ wheeled bike named the Allroad. The Allroad is a motorcycle made particularly for tall riders, and has been in manufacturing for slightly over a decade. The 32er can be aimed in direction of riders which might be barely smaller with a projected match vary of 5’10” to six’8″. Greater than that, David recommends the 36″ Allroad.
After making prototypes round 7 years in the past utilizing unicycle rims and tires, DirtySixer now makes their very own wheels and tires. Nonetheless, there are extra selections for these gadgets now, even 32er carbon forks.
Hoping to fill the hole between the 29er and the monstrous 36er, the 32er appears to suit the place it must for the taller rider. It makes use of a 6061 aluminum body, with designs and element selections made for the tall and typically heavier rider.
32er Gravel Retail and Specs
The 32er will rollin customized DirtySixer VeeTire T-Monster 32 x 2.4″ tires. These tires are mounted to their very own double-wall aluminum rims with a 35mm inside width, or a carbon possibility with a 30mm inside width. Notably, this bike makes use of fats bike hub requirements with a 150 x 15mm up entrance and 197 x 12mm out again. A 1×12 SRAM Apex Eagle drivetrain propels the rider whereas the (probably lengthy) crankset is TBA. Whereas the seat submit is a typical 31.6mm affair, the seat submit clamp is an additional burly twin bolt design to maintain the submit from slipping underneath giant riders.
Retail: $5,899 (30% off in the event you turn out to be a VIP member for $4,129)
- Body: DirtySixer 6061 or titanium obtainable in XL, 2XL, 3XL (ought to match riders from 5’10” to six’8″)
- Fork: carbon fiber 150mm OLD x 15mm with triple eyelets
- Rims: DirtySixer double-wall alloy 35mm inside / 42mm outer width or carbon fiber 30mm inside / 38mm outer width
- Hubs: DirtySixer 36H in 150mm x 15mm entrance and 197mm x 12mm rear
- Tires: DirtySixer VeeTire T-Monster 32″ (686 BSD) x 2.40 pores and skin wall
- Handlebars: Ritchey Comp Beacon XL
- Headset: Neco
- Crankset: TBA
- Pedals: DirtySixer outsized flat
- Cassette: SRAM Apex Eagle PG1230 – 10-50 x 12-speed.
- Derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Brakes: 200mm rotors and hydraulic calipers
- Shifter: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Seatpost: 31.6mm zero setback
- Stem: 50mm + 30°
Crowdfunding Particulars
DirtySixer will quickly launch a crowdfunding marketing campaign for the 32er. Presently, you possibly can land ‘VIP membership’ with a non-refundable $100 deposit. That beneficial properties you entry to the VIP worth when the crowdfunding marketing campaign begins, which ought to work out to 30% off. We’re advised that the preorder window will shut in December.
Marketing campaign timeline:
- October / November: Testing
- December / January: Finalizing geometry and parts
- March / April: Manufacturing
- June: Supply
DirtySixer says that some issues, like drivetrain and brakes, might change as soon as the suggestions returns from testers.
Different Large Bikes within the Works
David additionally tells us that there are some mountain bikes within the works, beginning with a hardtail 32er. That can doubtless be adopted by a full suspension MTB that’s in growth with “one of many greatest names within the rear suspension world.” On high of that, there are unfastened plans to supply 32″ wheel units which could possibly be an alternate construct for present 29+ or fats bikes.
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