Frame
The Frantik frameset gets off to a useful start with an oversized 38.1mm (1.5in) headtube. It's sleeved down for a standard fork here, but it means you can upgrade to super stiff Manitou or RockShox options later.
The curved and shaped Optimum X2 maintubes are backed up with a big box gusset behind the head tube, while the lower linkage mount connects to a long trough that also reinforces the bottom bracket junction. The bottom bracket itself is a super-wide 83mm version for clearance on the equally extra-wide 150mm back end.
The suspension is a true Horst-style four-bar linkage with chainstay pivots buried in the fully removable CNC dropout pieces. The linkage is a neat spiderweb single-piece CNC unit. ISCG chainguide tabs are built into the bottom bracket, while the conventional seat tube means both easy front mech mounting and full seat height adjustment. There's masses of tyre space at the back too, and Devinci use neat, high-load needle bearings in the pivots instead of conventional cartridge bearings.
Equipment
The rear shock is the ever-faithful Fox Van R. Mag Rims and Daredevil hubs all ran true. Kenda Stick E 2.5in tyres add plenty of grip and protection.
Truvativ supply the basic but functional Ruktion crankset but at least you get a proper granny ring for winching back up hills. SRAM X-7 gears. Truvativ stem and seatpost, Daredevil handlebars
Warranty or papers do not come with it.
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