The frame.
The Raven i12 frame is designed for bikepacking. With well thought out features created from real world bikepacking experiences, the frame also includes the mounting plate for the worlds best drivetrain, the Pinion Smart Shift 12 speed Gearbox.
Handcrafted in Grade 9 - 3Al/2.5V Titanium, the Raven i12 frame offers a lifetime of pure comfort and longevity. With all the features you could need’
Features.
As the Raven is designed primarily for Bikepacking, you will find plenty of fixings for cage mounts, bags, as well as rear rack mounts. Rack mounts have become almost the norm now, getting rid of the wagging high up seatpack. It also allows you to run a dropper post, offering even more offroad capability.
One thing you will notice is the fact the frame is designed to be run with a flat, or riser bar. This is again to meet the demands of the offroad bikepacker who wants more control and bar space
The Raven also allows you to run multi wheel sizes, making it very versatile and lessening the need for another bike. ( I know, we all need another bike). Sliding rear dropouts help get your wheel in the perfect position plus the tensioning of the chain or belt drive.
A split seat stay to allow fitment of a belt drive.
Why a fatbike?
So why a Fabike frame? Well its simple really, width! Now we know a Fatbike is not on your wish list but bare with us.
Fatbikes, like all bikes come in various designs and abilities, The Raven i12 is designed to offer the feel of a trail bike but with the surefootedness of the wider rubber, whilst retaining amazing handling and, wait for it, a minimal increased drag; Depending on tyre choice. As for weight, there’s nothing in it with the right spec.
Another feature that comes with extra width is tyre clearance! How many times have you ground to a halt in muddy conditions? A fatbike gives you the option to say run a 29er wheel setup, for those crazy muddy conditions.
The extra width also means more space in the front triangle, allowing you to carry such things as cookers, larger bottles and all low down in the frame, where the weight needs to be.
And finally… the obvious ability to ride over anything.
Options.
Because all of our frames are made to order we can alter things to suit you needs, and normally at no extra cost.
Things such as tweaked the sizing, internal, or external cable routing,
Technical information.
Headset Size: - Top cup = IS 42 , Lower cup = IS 52
Rear Axle: - 12 x 177mm (Bolt through axle included).
Seat Post Size: - 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Size: - 34.9mm (Included)
Dropper Post: - Internal Stealth cable routing.
Cable Routing - Internal cable routing (Guided). (External Option) Smart shift internal battery routing
Pannier rack mounts.
3 x anything cage mounts.
Sliding or fixed dropouts
Sizes: - Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Max tyre size - 26 x 4.2, 27.5 x 4.0 29 x 2.8
Suspension fork travel - 100 to 120mm
Geometry.
Pricing.
Pre-Order Frame and Gearbox 50% deposit required.
Frame only - includes rear axle, seat clamp : £2,100.00
Smart Shift Gearbox 12 speed : £1600 (Includes Gearbox, shifter, crank and battery)
Frames can be either purchased online or as we prefer, face to face.
Our titanium frames are made to order in the China, in a small high end bespoke manufacturer. High quality is top of our priorities.
Complete bikes are built to order by our bike shop, Slam69
Orders outside of the UK frame only. Shipping quote at time of placing the order.