The Roam is Coming…
As you know we have been working on a new All Mountain frame called the Roam.
Our first prototypes arrived on the 2nd day of Interbike direct from Taiwan and drawing lots of attention… but being that it was Interbike week there was no way to find the time to (A) Build it or (B) Shoot pics of it.
So, one of the first things I did when we got settled from IBike was start getting the parts together to build our new toy. After a few run-ins with shocks not fitting properly due to the lower shock box being bit narrow… Pablo was able to fit an O2 RCX but only with the controls reversed to avoid clipping the air valve… but at least we can ride it now.
But, like I said… “PROTOTYPE.”
Our first impressions of the bike… Ecstatic!!! I can’t believe how plush and deep the travel feels. Other than the proto’s really being too small for either Mondo or I to climb on comfortably… (I only had time to make one size PROTO before IBike and I chose the XS (14″) because I wanted to see if we could produce a 5.75″ bike for smaller riders first. I’m happy to say my girlfriend can stand over and ride the Roam comfortably and she’s 4’11”.) we’re totally stoked with them so far. I love the way the travel feels while descending and the 17″ chainstays feel good even on my cuttie course.
We have a few revisions we plan to implement immediately starting with getting rid of the “whale hump” toptube shape. We’ll also be going to a larger diameter top headtube bearing.
Our newest toy at the office that likes to ascend & descend… not just fly.
The Roam’s Hammer Link at rest.
The Hammer Link in motion. Plush 5.7″ of bump eating travel perfect for Super “D” and shralpin’ your daily trails.
Finally, Mondo and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the support… We’re trying to become a real bicycle company making products that have a purpose and promote cycling and having fun…
That’s it…
