Brant Richards unveils pictures of new titanium frame
No name yet, but it’s quirky
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Former On-One designer Brant Richards has unveiled pictures of the first frame to be made under the banner of his new company, Shedfire.
The Ragley hardtail is made from US certified 3/2.5 grade titanium by Lynskey. It features a love-it-or-hate-it asymmetric chainstay assembly which has been created partly to keep the rear disc brake in-board of the frame.
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The frame uses ‘bolt on, bolt off’ cable guides fixed with replaceable alloy rivnuts. Brant describes the geometry as “
There’s no word on price yet, though there will be a cheaper chromoly steel and aluminium version with the same geometry. Weight is expected to be around 3.5lb.
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