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I found this pretty interesting, swappable seatstays and shock to give 4 frame types and built I adjustable reach and WB.
https://m.pinkbike.com/news/guerilla-gravity-us-made-carbon-frame-smash-trailpistol.html
Are they available here? Had never heard of them until a week or so ago.
Bkxc and the single-track sampler have been using them in recent you tube videos.
The headtube though.
Won't be able to see the trail through a fine mist of vomit.
It only looks bad in the rear position. Go for the 10mm forward position and you won't be chundering.
Very interesting developments from such a small brand. Not far off Giant pricing for something entirely made in the US at relatively low volumes is impressive. Using a consistent front triangle no doubt helps but if they get it right, it should work pretty well, at least for a few of the models.
The frame isn't the lightest but their bikes have never really been about that.
I also really like the metal loop they've integrated for the gear straps. It's a nice little touch that reduced the need for extra frame protection.
Been on my radar for 18 months or so, nice alloy frames and the geometry was always seemingly ahead of the curve a little and the seem very well priced in the US at least. They do have a UK distributor, Shorelines, but they have the alloy frames listed for just under £2k, so I imagine the carbon ones will be a bit more. Still good value compared to some others but not ground-breaking. Tbh the full builds look much better than the frame.
Love what they've done with sizing though, working in the trade it's downright confusing for the customer when they're looking at one bike that's long a medium and another is a short large. It might just be me but I think it looks awesome too. The Trail Pistol is right along the lines of the kid of geometry I'd look for if I could build my own bike, be interested to see if Shorelines get any demo bikes along the line, I'd love to give one a go!
I like everything about that frame. Now if I could just configure it for 26"...
I’ve liked most of what I’ve seen of their alloy frames and it seems they’re doing some very clever stuff with carbon. Tall riders with long legs - note that the GG bikes all have steep ACTUAL seat tube angles so you don’t end up sitting over the rear axles if your saddle is high.
The Trail Pistol
uh-huh.
looking at the range, I see they've stolen the Cove Bike Shop's "Guide to being a 12 year old boy when naming your bikes" manual.