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The Smokestone Bow Ti is the ultimate in fatbike frames. Based on our popular Henderson but with the comfort of titanium.
Titanium is the dream material for a bicycle frame, lighter than steel, more compliant than Carbon and corrosion free. All our Ti frames and made using Grade 9 3Al-2.5V tubing.
Ti-3Al-2.5V (GR 9) is an alloy consisting of 3% aluminum, 2.5% vanadium, and 94.5% pure titanium. This grade has excellent corrosion resistance to seawater and higher mechanical properties than stainless steels, For the same size, the weight only 56% of stainless steel.
Frames are all made to order and feature internal cable routing, pannier mounts, 3 bottle mounts; Depending on size.
Custom alteration are available, contact us for a quote.
More info below...
MORE THAN ONE BIKE
Not only is the Bow Ti light, fast and comfy but like the Henderson can take other wheel sizes.
29er wheels fit perfectly should you wish to have the option.
Of course the best setup is in Fat mode. and will cater for tyre up to 5".
 20210109_141039_edited_edited.jpg |  Bow Ti by the SeaAndy Deacons Bow Ti on holiday by the sea |  64294735_334504697470007_415801733314458 |
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 GBDURO Bow Ti.Andy Deacon with his Bow Ti at the GBDURO bike packing race from Lands End the John 'o'Groats, offroad. Andy came home forth and was the only Fatbike rider. |  Bow Ti in DorsetBow Ti on the Dorset Coast |
TECHNICAL
Standard frame details.
Material: - Titanium grade 9 (3Al/2.5V)
Headset Size: - Top cup = IS 42 , Lower cup = IS 52
Rear Axle: - 12 x 197mm (Bolt through axle included).
Seat Post Size: - 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Size: - 34.9mm (Included)
Dropper Post: - Internal Stealth cable routing.
Internal cable routing (Guided).
Pannier rack mounts.
Sizes: - Small, Medium, Large, X-Large (Special sizing is available)
Warranty - 5 years for the original owner.
GEOMETRY
USEFUL INFO
What fits what
We are a great believer in keeping things simple, try and use standards that exist and components that you can get in most bike shops.
BOTTOM BRACKET TYPE
We use a proper british threaded bottom bracket suitable for all type of crank. The width is 100mm. You can fit 24mm, 30mm and the new DUB axle size cranks with the suitable threaded bottom bracket.
HEADSET TYPE
Integrated headset size IS42 top and IS52 lower. This type of headset does not require cups to be pressed into the frame as the bearings sit directly into the frame.
REAR HUB TYPE
The Bow Ti takes a 12 x 197mm rear hub as standard. (You can request a 177 x 12mm rear hub spacing if you wish)
CRANK TYPE
Like hubs Fatbikes require different cranks to a regular mountain bike. The Bow Ti needs a 120mm crank or a SRAM Fat5 type, this fits the 100mm bottom bracket but comes with 2 x 10mm spacers that fit externally.
SEAT POST
The seat post size is 31.6mm and the frame can take an internal dropper post, the cable routing exits the frame just above the bottom bracket then has external guides un the down tube, making it super-easy to maintain and fit.
TYRE SIZE
Here is a wheel/Tyre size guide.
Rear axle width 197 x 12mm
26 x 4" to 5"
27.5 x 4 to 5"
29 x 3"
Note: This is a guide and some tyre manufacturers sizing can be different to the stated size. If in doubt please contact us.
MECH HANGER
All of our titanium frames come with a replaceable mech hanger.
The frame is available with either a sliding, or fixed dropout. We supply hangers for both.
FORKS
The Bow Ti is designed around a rigid fork with an axle to crown measurement of 483mm. If you wish to fit a suspension for we recommend travel between 100 and 120mm
Recommendations include the Wren or Mastodon suspension forks, The Salsa Kingpin for the rigid option as it has cage mounts and suits the geometry of the frame.
BOTTLE MOUNTS
The standar frame comes with 3 bottle/cage mounts.
REAR RACK MOUNTS
All frames now come with rear rack mounts as standard.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Frames come with fully guided internal cable routing (No bits of loose pipe) as standard for the main triangle. They will take outer gear and hydro hose.
ENGRAVED HEAD BADGE
All our titanium frames come with an engraved head badge.