BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES Frame "THE FRAME" | UD Carbon
One name - one mission. With "THE FRAME" XC frame, the ladies and gentlemen of the German carbon manufacturer Bike Ahead Composites present their first own frame. The company, based in Veitshöchheim in Bavaria, a municipality in the district of Würzburg, was founded in 2010 by Christian Gemperlein and has dedicated itself to the production of high-quality and innovative carbon products. In cooperation with the Portuguese manufacturer Carbon Team, the frames are produced under the most modern and advanced conditions, with the usual high standards of Bike Ahead Composites in Vouzela, Portugal. The subsequent refinement of the frame and the finish are carried out in the factory near Würzburg to ensure the highest quality standards.Even though "THE FRAME" is the first official frame from Bike Ahead Composites, the Veitshöchheim-based company has been active in the processing and lamination of carbon frames for some time and already produces frames for Stoll Bikes and Last on site. The result is a cross country rocket that is light, beautiful and of course damn fast!
one-piece monocoque construction
The special feature lies in the way the frame is constructed. The frame consists of a monocoque and thus enables an extremely clean and fine surface that does not need to hide under paint. Bike Ahead Composites therefore dispenses with this to save weight on the one hand, but also to showcase the beauty of the material in conjunction with the high-quality workmanship. The finish therefore fits perfectly with all Bike Ahead products.
UDH™ derailleur hanger
By using the UDH™ derailleur hanger, Bike Ahead Composites has equipped this frame for the future. Developed by SRAM, it can be used by any frame manufacturer and should put an end to the confusion. In addition, it can protect the rear derailleur from damage by allowing it to move backwards in the event of impacts. The small chamfer on the inside prevents chain jamming if the chain does fall off small sprockets.
NOTE: Internal cable routing for dropper post is only possible in conjunction with electronic shifting, as the cable guide is used. Please note the maximum torque of 4 Nm for the saddle clamp supplied.
Technical data:
Area of application: Cross Country, Marathon
Material: Carbon
Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
Wheel size: 29"
Head tube: 1 1/8" - 1.5" tapered
Headset: fully integrated S.H.I.S. IS42 | IS52 (Bike Ahead recommends headsets from Cane Creek with IS42 at the top and IS52 at the bottom)
Front suspension travel: 100 mm
Fork offset: 44 mm is recommended
Seat tube (inner diameter): 30.9 mm
Seat tube (outer diameter): 34.9 mm
Minimum seatpost insertion depth: 100 mm
Max. seatpost insertion depth: 170 mm (size S) | 200 mm (size M) | 240 mm (size L) | 290 mm (size XL)
Front derailleur mount: without, only for 1x drivetrains
Bottom bracket type: PressFit BB92 (92 x 41 mm)
Disc brake mount: Postmount 160 mm
Maximum permitted brake rotor size: 180 mm
Maximum tire width: 2.4" (60 mm) - also smaller depending on manufacturer
Rear axle system: 12x148 mm thru axle Boost
Gear type: derailleur gears, 1-speed only
max. system weight: 115 kg
Cable routing: internal
Colors: black
Finish: UD Carbon (silk gloss)
Weight according to manufacturer: 877.4g (size M, including derailleur hanger, thru axle, seat clamp, bottle cage bolts)
Weight as weighed: 892g (size M, including derailleur hanger, thru axle, seat clamp, bottle cage bolts)
Scope of delivery:
1x BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES frame "THE FRAME" | UD Carbon (incl. decals, blind plugs for cable routing)
1x SRAM UDH derailleur hanger
1x CARBONTEAM thru axle | M12 x 1 mm x 176.5 mm
1x BIKEYOKE Squeezy seat clamp
4x bottle cage bolts (aluminum)
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CANE CREEK Headset 40.Tapered IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 Short Cover 1 1/8"- 1 1/2"available from stock
CANE CREEK Headset Hellbender 70 Lite Tapered IS42/28.6-H9 | IS52/40 1 1/8" - 1,5" | blackavailable from stock
CANE CREEK Headset Hellbender 70 Slam IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 1 1/8"-1 1/2" | blackavailable from stock
CANE CREEK Headset Hellbender 70 Tapered S.H.I.S IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 1 1/8"-1 1/2" | blackavailable from stock
