So the guys at Framed Bikes launched their new site and leaked some info on their new fat bikes. Then Gearjunkie.com ran with a story about the new bikes. So we thought we should give some more info before we have them available for pre-order on https://www.the-house.com/fat-bikes.html.
So here’s a quick low down…
The Minnesota 1.0 will be $799 and the Minnesota 2.0 will be $899.
Key differences…
Gearing – The on the Minnesota 1.0 is SRAM X5 1×9 and the Minnesota 2.0 is SRAM X5 2×9.
Tires– The Minnesota 1.0 has Vee Rubber Mission 72TPI (Wire Bead, 1,800grams +/– 50)
— The Minnesota 2.0 has Vee Rubber Mission 120TPI (Folding, 1,430grams)
Chain – The 2.0 features the KMC X9 chain
Pedals — The 2.0 features Alloy Machined Pedals (removable pins)
Finish – The 2.0 series has a combo of painted/anodized rims, hubs, seat clamps and head badge.
The Goods…
The guys at Framed built out a 29er semi slick wheel set (Innova tires) on 135MM front and 170MM rear hubs. They will have BB5 rotors mounted and the same cassette on the rear hub. This is to transition from a fat to a light weight and fast street friendly bike. To make the switch from off road all terrain fatties to city slicker slim tires can be done in under 2 minuets, and is completely too-less! Sell price for the slick tire set will be $249.95.
These bikes will be available end of January to early February. The-House.com will be running a promotion on pre-orders of both models…they will be giving away a set of the Fast Switch Wheel set with all pre-orders.
Let us know if you have any questions and check back in a couple days for a pre-order link!
