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Features


  • 3 piece precision sand cast construction
  • Hollow cast swingarm is stiff and reduces unsprung mass
  • Unique 3 position axle fitting giving adjustable travel, leverage and wheelbase
  • Rearward axle path - best force transmission, corrected wheelbase
  • Sealed full compliment needle roller bearing main pivot
  • Moto style brake carrier
  • Integrated fork bump stops
  • Moulded headtube badge detail
  • Dark grey anodised finish
  • Chain torque idler roller
  • ISCG '05 mounts
  • Custom chain device featuring anodised mounting plate, turned cast nylon rollers, sealed bearings
  • MX style heavy duty graphics kit
  • Stainless Steel fasteners througout
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Specification

 

  • Size - medium only
  • Travel - 215mm - dependant on shock and adjustable axle setting
  • 83mm bb shell
  • 1.5" head tube
  • Standard 22mm x 8mm shock mounting - fits all major brand shocks
  • 242 x 75mm shock
  • 27.2mm seat post fitting
  • 150mm frame spacing BUT 135mm wheel to allow for 15mm brake carrier
  • Dishless rear wheel
  • 12mm rear axle
  • 2.8:1 leverage ratio

Manufacture

 

  • Designed by Chris Williams and Craig Robertson
  • Conceived, designed and manufactured in the UK
  • 3 piece Precision sand casting
  • Aerospace alloy
  • X-rayed
  • Heat treated
  • Dye penetrant inspection
  • Shot peened finish
  • Anodised Stealth Grey
  • Precision machined
  • European type Approval
  • Optimised structure using Finite Element Analysis

Geometry


 
   
length (mm.)
length (inches.)
A
Toptube
532
21.0
B
Downtube
650
25.6
C
Headtube
125
4.9
D
Head Angle
65 degrees
65 degrees
E
Wheelbase (adjustable)
min. 1129 max. 1149
min. 44.4 max. 45.2
F
Chainstay
437
17.2
G
Bottom Bracket Height
355
14.0
H
Travel (dependent on wheelbase)
min. 210 max. 220
min. 8.3 max 8.7
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Standover Height
735
28.9

Pricing
 


The AP-1 frameset is available with 4 different shock options. All options include a titanium spring.

  • Marzocchi Roco WC - £2195 inc. VAT
  • Fox DHX 5.0 - £2195 inc. VAT
  • Boss Stoy - £2295 inc. VAT
  • Cane Creek/Ohlins Double Barrel - £2395 inc. VAT

All frames supplied will include Cane Creek Double XC flush headset, bolted seat clamp, AP-1 chain device, rear axle assembly and brake carrier. Where possible we will supply the rear shock spring to suit the rider's weight or preference.

For warranty information please view the support page of this site.