Matt Spencer is on Volume now!

Mr. Spencer is on Volume now!

Can't wait to see edits of him shredding his new Thrasher!

Found the news on Wolf Drawn.

The Thrasher V2 page is Online!

This might be old news, but I haven't been near a computer for a few days, so to me this is new news!
Mitch rides a V1 and his ride looks and feels real solid, so I guess the V2 will be even better!

This are the features that Volume has put on the page:

FEATURES:

The V2 Thrasher came into development after hearing what our riders/ critics wanted. Longer top tube lengths on the smaller sized frames for less overlap, steeper head tube for better handling, allow a bigger tire and a lil’ taller BB for certain tricks. The aesthetics are very simple and straight forward. Double butted, seamless, heat treated CRO-MO Sanko tubes were used throughout the frame. If you like a very straight forward frame that can take abuse but still ride like a normal bike, the all new Thrasher V2 is for you.

• Geometry: Small / M / L / XL

• Frame Sizes: S / M / L / XL Seat Tube Height (mm): 470 / 500 / 530 / 560

• Top Tube Lengths (inches): 22.6, 23.4, 24 and 24.8

• Chainstay Length (inches): 16

• Head tube Angle: 75°

• Seat Tube Angle: 74°

• Dropout thickness (mm): 5

• Seatpost Dia. (mm): 27.2

• Seat Tube O.D. (mm): 29.8

• Headset Type: 1-1/8″ Threadless. Integrated, 42.0 OD bearings 45°X45° (Hiddenset)*

• B.B. Shell Width (mm): 68

• B.B. Thread Type: MID (BMX Specific) B.B. Shell Inner Diameter (mm): 41.25

• B.B Height (inches): 14.4

• Rear Hub Spacing (mm): 120

• Wheel Size: 700C

• Stand-Over Height (inches): 31.75, 53: 32.5 and 33.25

• Material: Full Heat Treated 100% CR-MO tubing

• Frame Weight (lb): S: 6 lbs 11 oz., / M: 6 lbs 13 oz., / L: 6 lbs 16 oz. / XL: 7 lbs 3 oz.

I like it! Not enough to put on my wishlist, but I do like it.

Congo - Get Ready!

Riders: Congo.


Song: Akitsa - Recanche.


Camera: Canon 7D/35mm f1.4/Sigma 10mm.


Filmed: Matt Spencer.


Edited: Matt Spencer w/FCP.


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 Congo switched sponsors, he's gone from Volume to LDG...

Thrasher v2

Thrasher V2′s (frames) are ordered and will arrive in July.   
Featuring: Steeper HT, Longer TT, Accepts 50c (2.0) tire, Bigger 14mm dropouts and thicker triangle tubing.  Colors will be: Black and Raw (pictured).

Looks promising 

Volume - Vandal

After going back and forth on the Vandal’s geometry we finally locked it down and got our production order in. Above is what it’ll look like built up. We’ll have the Vandal frame page up asap.  We’re all really happy the way it turned out, especially Steven (Jensen) who has been a huge help on the overall geometry.

Looking good!

Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Bruiser v2 Prototype

This is a pic ot the new to come Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Bruiser v2. Prolly is now riding one of the prototypes. Unlike many other FGFS frames, this one is designed to be ridden with 700c wheels. And although my opinion towards riding with pegs might have changed a bit, I'm still a "29" for life" kinda guy.
And it features some other nice things, which I could try to repeat in my own words, or just quote Prolly. I choose to do the last one:

When you design a bike to fit 2.5" 29'r tires, your chainstays tend to get longer, making it harder to wheelie. Like the Surly Karate Monkey and other 29'rs, we added a kink to the seat tube, allowing you to slam your 2.5" tire and make it easier to wheelie.

By keeping the HTA steep and lengthening the axle to crown, the frameset is designed to clear a 2.5" on the front and the rear. While this isn't the production fork, it'll give you an idea of what you're going to be looking at.

Next up, we addressed the rediculousness of the 120 rear spacing and standard dropouts. These aren't track bikes anymore so why hold on to an out-dated standard? A wider rear end will make for a stronger rear wheel and that's why we spaced it out for 135mm. Each frame will come with a 14mm axel, 135mm rear hub. Laced to a wide rim, your 29'r or 700c tires will balloon out to a massive size. And we adjusted the chainline to a more fitting number since everyone's is so screwed up with a 120 rear.

Why go 26" when you can fit massive tires on a 700c / 29'r wheel?

I know last Sunday I said that if I would get a frame (set) without a negative bottom bracket, it would be the Volume Cutter v6.
But now I know about the Bruiser v2, and it's 135mm rear spacing, this one takes the #1 spot on my wish list!

Volume Cutter V6

I know I keep bitching about negative bottom brackets, but if I had to buy a new frame right now, without a negative bottom bracket, it would be the Volume Cutter V6.
It's bomb proof, (Mitch rode it for a few years, and it's still fine) and now even accepts 45c tires!
First thing I'd do, is take the stickers off, but I love the black / red paintjob! It doesn't get more metal than that, besides flat black of course...

This is what Volume has to say about the V6:

When we sat down to do the new V6 drawing, we really didn’t want it to be like every other FGFS frame but to keep the overall specs as-is. The Cutter’s legendary geometry and strength quickly became the frame to ride cause of it’s maneuverability. Whether you’re a messenger, trick rider or even a daily commuter, the Cutter is one of the frames they can count on lasting.The all new V6 frame changes from the previous versions are, canned HT w/ speaker deboss, wider CS and SS (now fits a 45C+ tire), all new dropout shape and curved ST.

SPECS:

• Frame Sizes (cm): 50 / 53 / 56
• Top Tube Lengths (inches): 19.9, 21.7 and 22.8
• Chainstay Length (inches): 15.7
• Head tube Angle: 74°
• Seat Tube Angle: 74°
• Dropout thickness (mm): 4
• Seatpost Dia. (mm): 27.2
• Seat Tube O.D. (mm): 29.8
• Headset Type: 1-1/8″ Threadless. Integrated, 45°X45° 
• B.B. Shell Width (mm): 68
• B.B. Thread Type: English
• B.B Height (inches): 12.25
• Rear Hub Spacing (mm): 120
• Tire Clearance (mm): 50.0 measured from CS tube pinch to tube pinch
• Wheel Size: 700C
• Stand-Over Height (inches): 31.75, 32.5 and 33.25
• Material: Full Heat Treated 100% CR-MO
• Frame Weight (lb): 5, 5.25 & 5.5