BOMBTRACK COMPLETE BIKES 2016

COMPLETE BIKES 2016

4 _ Script 

_ Needle 

_ Transcontinental 

_ Arise 

_ Hook 

_ Hook 1 

_ Hook 2 

_ Hook 3 

_ Tempest 

_ Audax 

_ A Journey Beyond 

_ Beyond 

_ Oxbridge 

_ Trinity 

_ Divide 

_ Catch-Up with Jason 

_ Dash 

_ Geometry 

_ Distribution 

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2016 

Diverse is probably the best 

word to sum up the 2016 

Bombtrack range. From the 

origins in fixed gear and single 

speed the new range takes the 

brand into road, touring and 

even adventure bike-packing. 

The thing, which connects all of 

these areas together, is actually 

the modern cycling enthusiast. 

For them there is a bike for every 

activity out there, but what if 

there was one bike that could do 

multiple tasks really well? We 

held this question in our minds 

when developing the new range, 

rather than bikes that were 

highly focused on one individual 

task, but on bikes that have a 

multitude of uses, bikes that fit 

into our daily lives. 

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The Script has come along way 

since the original bike in 2012, 

but the concept for a clean 

and simple alloy track bike has 

remained the same. For this 

reason the tubing is kept simple 

but effective, thanks to the 7000 

series multi-butted aluminum 

which is light but very strong. 

Due to larger diameter head and 

down tubes, the frame is very 

stiff, ensuring all the power goes 

to the rear wheel and not lost 

flexing the frame. The tapered 

head tube and fork allow for 

a stiffer front end too, and the 

integrated headset ensures a 

super clean look at the same 

time. At the back of the frame 

the CNC machined dropouts 

are welded, and along with the 

other tubes, polished to leave a 

super smooth finish that really 

set the Script apart from the 

crowd. 

To make the most out of every 

ounce of energy put through 

the pedals, the Sram Omnium 

cranks are considered a 

benchmark in track cranksets. 

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Made from 7005-T6 alloy and driving a 5mm thick 48t sprocket which 

is optimized for singlespeed chains. To put all this power down are the 

updated Drome wheels which run on high quality sealed bearings and 

now use a wider rim profile which is optimized for the 25c tires.

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SADDLE: Fabric, Scoop - Flat 

SEAT POST: BT Bikes, Zero 

HUB: BT Bikes, Drome sealed, 17t cog 

CHAIN: KMC, 510HX 

CRANKSET: Sram, Omnium, 165mm, 7050-T6 alloy 

CHAINRING: Sram, Omnium, 48t, 7075-T6 alloy 

STEM: BT Bikes, forged alloy 100mm 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, Compact

Due to larger 

diameter head and 

down tubes, the 

frame is very stiff, 

ensuring all the 

power goes to the 

rear wheel and 

not lost flexing 

the frame. 

FRAME: 7005 multi-butted alloy, tapered top and 

down tube, stainless steel dropout plates 

FORK: BT Bikes, alloy aero fork, tapered steerer 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, Compact, butted 6061-T6 

STEM: BT Bikes, forged alloy 

HEADSET: FSA, sealed internal 

CRANKSET: Sram, Omnium 

CHAINRING: Sram, Omnium, 48t 

DERAILLEURS: - 

SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 17t fixed cog 


BB: Sram, GXP 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Drome, sealed bearing 

RIMS: BT Bikes, double wall, 22x27mm, 32h 

TYRES: Kenda, Kriterium, 25c 

BRAKES: Tektro, R312, caliper brake 

SEAT: Fabric, Scoop - Flat 

SEATPOST: BT Bikes, Zero, 300mm 

SIZES: S, M, L 

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...a very stiff frame, and 

thanks to the inherent 

dampening properties 

of steel, also very 

comfortable

From the moment the Needle 

was launched it caught the eye of 

track and criterium riders due to 

its steel, rather than alloy frame. 

The Reynolds 725 tube-set is 

double butted and heat-treated 

for a higher strength to weight 

ratio. This strength produces 

a very stiff frame, and thanks 

to the inherent dampening 

properties of steel, also very 

comfortable. This dampening 

characteristic means the frame 

is very compliant and stable 

through corners, and on rougher 

surfaces, which ultimately 

makes for a fast bike. 

The Needle frame has had a 

few significant updates for 

2016. Perhaps most noticeable 

is the sloping top tube, and 

the tapered head tube. These 

are designed for very different 

reasons, the tapered head tube 

works together with a tapered 

carbon fork for stiffer, and more 

direct handling. The sloping top 

tube is a result of reducing the 

seat tube length, which allows 

for a little extra riding comfort, 

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and gives the bike its distinctive silhouette. The dropouts have been 

updated too and are brazed into the rear stays for a cleaner, smoother 

look. 

The drive train of the Needle is the proven Sram Omnium 7050-T6 

alloy crankset and 48t sprocket which drives a 17t heat treated crmo 

rear cog. Each turn of the cranks transfers the drive 

through to our own Drome wheelset. The wheelset 

rolls on high quality sealed bearing hubs that are 

laced into a wider rim with 25c tires, for reduced 

rolling resistance and improved comfort.

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SADDLE: Fabric, Scoop - Flat 

SEAT POST: BT Bikes, Zero 



HUB: BT Bikes, Drome 

FORK: BT Bikes, Criterium, carbon/alloy 

FRAME: Reynolds, 725, heat treated, butted tubing 

BB: Sram, GXP

...the tapered head 

tube works together 

with a tapered 

carbon fork for 

stiffer, and more 

direct handling. 

FRAME: Reynolds, 725, heat treated, butted 

tubing, tapered head tube, brazed dropouts 

FORK: BT Bikes, Criterium, carbon/alloy tapered 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, Compact, butted 6061-T6 


HEADSET: Tange, Seiki, 1.1/8“-1.1/2“ 


CHAINRING: Sram, Omnium, 48t 


SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 17t fixed cog 


BB: Sram, GXP 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Drome, sealed bearing 

RIMS: BT Bikes, double wall, 22x27mm, 32h 

TYRES: Kenda, Kriterium, 25c 

BRAKES: Tektro, R312, caliper brake 


SEATPOST: BT Bikes, Zero, 300mm 


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On the 24th of July, our good friend 

Clement (Shovel) Stawicki lined up 

in Flanders with 200 other riders to 

set off on the 3rd annual Transcontinental 

race. This is a truly ‘epic’ race 

with riders trying heading unaided 

(as close to none-stop as possible) all 

the way to Istanbul. Clem survived 

the race finishing in an impressive 

14th position, a true testament to 

man and machine, his Bombtrack 

Audax. 

What did your preparation for the TCR involve? 

Clem prepares for the race 

start in Flanders 

Transcontinental 

with Clement Shovel 

My preparation started with my registration to compete in 

the race, i.e. about eight months before the start. It can be 

divided into three parts: 1. equipment, 2. routing, and 3. 

physical training. As for the first, I did a great deal of research 

online and gathered information from different forums 

and blogs. My equipment choices were largely inspired 

by tips and stories of other riders and travellers. The choice 

of bicycle was the easiest. To get prepared for the race route 

I studied the maps and used online route planning software. 

As to the physical training, I tried to ride to the limit on top 

of my usual rides and to do long distances (upwards of 300 

kilometres) without getting nauseous. In addition to cycling I 

also did some running, cardio workouts and muscle training, 

plus a good dental and medical check-up before I set off. 

Was it your first long distance endurance race 

ever? 

Yes, the TCR was the first kind of endurance race event I’ve 

tried, and its not put me off doing more like this. Maybe 

something off road next time could be fun.

How many starters were taking part? Can you 

describe the situation and relationship between 

the riders – was it rather competitive, friendly 

or both? 

There were about 160 solo participants and about fifty duos. 

People were generally really friendly. Although the language 

barrier was a challenge at times, there has always been a 

word of encouragement when we crossed paths. Some situations 

we experienced brought us closer together like the 

difference in altitude or the weather conditions. 

Please let us know more about the numbers: 

how many kilometres, how many meters of elevation, 

days of racing, average speed and such 

did you do? 

I don’t usually keep a record of these things, but according 

to what I was told, I cycled about 4,250 kilometres, climbed 

49,000 metres of elevation, and had an average speed of 

something like 24 km/h over a period of 13 days, which 

makes 326 km per day. But I prefer bicycles to maths. 

How many hours did you sleep on average per 

night, and how many hours did you sit on your 

bike per day? 

I organized my days around sunrise and sunset. I went to 

sleep at around 10 to 11 p.m. and got up between 4.30 to 

6 a.m. I slept about 6 hours per night on average, which left 

me around 18 hours for cycling. But the cycling efficiency 

varies with the weather and the physical condition. In order 

to reach the number of daily kilometres I had set myself, the 

length of the breaks I took varied too. 

You have crossed so many countries, reached 

so many different heights and the weather 

changed a lot too - how did you cope with these 

challenges as your bike did not really look fully 

packed? 

During my whole journey, I’ve spent about 12 hours cycling 

in the rain. But in the end, that’s not much. Rain is the hardest 

thing to handle when it comes to the equipment. Because 

once your equipment is wet, that’s when the trouble starts. 

For example, I had to ditch my battery charger, my batteries 

and my mobile phone charger because they got wet. 

Although the saddlebag, in which I kept these things, was 

waterproof, it still couldn’t withstand six hours of constant 

downpour in Croatia. So I had to come up with another 

solution as I went along. Luckily, my other bags delivered on 

their water-proofing promise, so I was able to keep at least 

my clothes and sleeping equipment dry. 

On this race, however, the sun and the extreme temperatures 

(max. 45° C) were kind of the main issues. I was lucky to be 

able to tolerate the heat relatively well, and good hydration 

helped me cope with the temperatures. Generally, when you 

don’t have much equipment, you need to figure out how to 

make do with the little you have. Thanks to the tent I was able 

to sleep through nights of wind and rain, while in dry nights 

I only used my sleeping bag. 

What equipment did you actually take along? 

For the trip, I packed a tent (weighing just under a kilo), a 

sleeping bag (10° C), a sleeping mat, a survival bag, a rain 

jacket, a high-visibility vest, a pair of knee warmers and 

arm warmers, a Merino wool hat, a pair of long Merino 

wool gloves, a high-quality functional undershirt with long 

sleeves, a jersey, two bib shorts, a first-aid bag, an emergency 

tool kit, four batteries, a GPS, maps and a roadbook. 

Does it differ from the equipment of other riders 

- or did you have any special item with you for 

a certain reason? 

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I packed lightly, as did the average rider, while keeping the 

comfort of a tent. My packing list has been inspired by stories 

of the Trans Am and the Tour Divide. The only special item 

was a dynamo powered USB charger, which I had made 

myself. No unusual lucky charm or some such thing like that 

though. 

Where did you sleep? 

“I really like steel frame bikes, they are comfortable and 

reliable. I loved how the geometry of the Audax looked on 

paper, and it turned out to be just as expected.” 

I slept in the fields, in pastures, under a motorway interchange, 

next to an abandoned building in the middle of the 

city, by the roadside, and twice in a hotel. I’ve always tried 

to find myself a place that was safe and, well, “comfortable”. 

The two nights spent in a hotel allowed me to take a shower 

and dry my stuff. 

How many times did you eat a day, and what? 

I ate all the time, primarily chocolate or cereal bars. Petrol 

stations were my main source of food supplies. I had quite a 

few Viennese pastries in the first few countries (France, Italy, 

and Slovenia), picked fruit from the roadside and when I 

took some time to sit down to eat I had the occasional pizza 

or a burger—food that is easy to find, can be eaten quickly 

and has lots of calories. To stay hydrated I drank lots of lemonade 

and energy drinks, and in the hot countries up to 8 

litres of water a day. I refilled my bidon at cemeteries, at 

mountain springs, wells, and on food supply points. I haven’t 

had a single balanced meal during the entire journey. 

Did you encounter any dangerous situations 

during the race? 

The whole route is actually dangerous and there have been 

lots of accidents this year. For my part, I got hit by a lorry’s 

wing mirror at night on the D100 (a two lane road without 

cycle track or road shoulder) near Silivri about 100 

kilometres before the finish. The most dangerous situations, 

however, have been the dog attacks. I had quite a few, one 

of them in Greece, where seven dogs attacked me. 

Do hear anything of the other riders, of any 

crashes, injuries and such things? 

As I didn’t have a smartphone on me and no access to 

social media, I only learned about these things at the checkpoints 

and after the finish. One Czech rider, now a friend, 

crashed and had to change a wheel. Another one crashed 

twice within the final kilometre before the finish. Others 

were so weary of the constant dog attacks that they even 

tried to kill some of them— more or less successfully. There 

are plenty of such stories. I have great respect for those riders 

who managed to overcome a bad situation, then got on 

their bike again and finished the race, and I have a thought 

for those who had to quit prematurely. 

When we asked you if you’d be willing to ride 

our new AUDAX, what convinced you to ride it 

for this event? 

I really like steel frame bikes, they are comfortable and reliable. 

I loved how the geometry of the AUDAX looked on 

paper, and it turned out to be just as expected. I liked its 

neoclassical look and its shape as a whole. The bike fully

met my requirements for this sort of adventure and it’s been 

an honour for me to be the first to try out a new bike model 

and to take it on a trip across Europe. 

Did you make any changes or adjustments to the 

standard bike? 

I attached a Berthoud leather saddle, and installed a set of 

wheels with a hub dynamo so as to have an autonomous 

energy source. I attached lighting and extensions (aerobar). 

Finally, I replaced the Shimano STIs with some Genevalle 

shifters, as I found them more reliable and easier to fix and 

adjust in case of failure. 

“I’ve spent about 12 hours cycling in the rain 

...rain is the hardest thing to handle when it 

comes to the equipment, because once your 

equipment is wet, that’s when the trouble starts.” 

What will be your next target to be ridden, what 

are your near future plans? 

My next target is going to be the 3 Peaks in England, which I 

have participated in for the past four years. Apart from that, 

I’ve been thinking about doing some other long distance races—there 

are so many projects that I get excited about, like 

the Trans Am road race, but also off-road events such as the 

Tuscany Trail, the Highland Trail 550, the HLC in Israel as well 

as the Tour Divide. The most important thing for me, however, 

is to enjoy what I’m doing and to keep on having fun. 

Translation: Stephanie Krage 

Photos: Bat Howell, Frenchy’s Distribution, Liberty Cycles Vizenza, 

Pici Bici Slovenia 

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The Arise is a genuine ‘Swiss 

Army Knife’ built with versatility 

in mind from the ground up. 

Keep it single speed or convert 

it with a full group-set like the 

Rad Pack did on their gravel 

Tour d’Iceland. Now in its third 

generation the Arise has been 

revised to further enhance 

that versatility. The updated 

geometry gives a better range 

of sizes, with top tube lengths 

getting a little shorter for a more 

comfortable reach. Thanks to 

a sliding dropout the chain 

stay lengths can be varied for 

different kinds of riding, a little 

longer for a more comfortable 

touring set up, or shorter for a 

more playful and nimble feel. 

The frame retains the 4130 

tubing and the front triangle is 

butted and heat-treated for a 

better strength to weight ratio. 

The option to convert the 

Arise into 1x or 2x gearing has 

been retained thanks to the 

removable cable guides and 

derailleur hanger. The new 

Tektro RX5 v-brakes use a short 

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pull system, to work better with STI shifters. Up front, the fork is 

now a little longer to further improve riding comfort and also with 

a longer trail for more stable handling. The fork blades now feature 

rack mounts, so setting up a low rider with panniers is easily done. 

There is also plenty of grip from the Continental ‘Cyclocross Speed’ 

tires, which roll fast and smooth on the road, 

but still have excellent grip on dirt trails.

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SADDLE: Fabric, Scoop - shallow 

SEAT POST: BT Bikes, 620, micro-adjust 

FRAME: sliding dropout with replaceable hanger 



HUB: BT Bikes, Arise, sealed

The Arise is a 

genuine ‘Swiss Army 

Knife’ built from 

the ground up with 

versatility in mind 

FRAME: 4130 crmo, heat treated front triangle, 

incl. derailleur, fender & rack mounts 

FORK: 4130 crmo, tapered double butted blades 

with fender & rack mounts 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, CX, 9° flair 


HEADSET: FSA, Orbit-X, sealed 

CRANKSET: BT Bikes, TAF19, 6061-T6 alloy 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, 46t CNC, 6061-T6 alloy 


SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 17t heat treated CRMO cog 


BB: BT Bikes, BB86 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Arise, sealed bearing 

RIMS: BT Bikes, DM18, 32h 

TYRES: Continental, Cyclocross Speed, 35c 

BRAKES: Tektro, RX5, mini V-brake 

SEAT: Fabric, Scoop - Shallow 

SEATPOST: BT Bikes, 612 micro-adjust 


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From a tough and dependable daily commuter 

through to a fast and capable gravel racer,...whatever 

the purpose in mind the Hook is ready and willing.

The Bombtrack Hook was 

launched in 2014 and although 

the original plan for the Hook 

was to simply be a well balanced 

steel CX bike, the scope of this 

bikes abilities came as a surprise 

even to the development team. 

With team rider Stefan (Fish) 

Vis successfully tackling the 

grueling Transalp mountain 

bike race, and earlier this year 

riding the Paris-Roubaix, it 

was clear for all the capabilities 

of this bike were beyond 

expectations. 

The beauty of social media has 

allowed us to closely follow how 

owners of our Hook bikes have 

gone on to put them to use in 

a whole host of diverse ways. 

From a tough and dependable 

daily commuter through to a 

fast and capable gravel racer, so 

it seems whatever the purpose 

in mind the Hook is ready and 

willing. 

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Hook 1 

...carrying over the proven geometry and frame 

design from last years‘ original Hook, but now in 

an even more versatile package 

At the core of the Hook 1 is the high 

quality Japanese Sanko crmo tubing 

built into the proven geometry 

of the original Hook frame. The 

front triangle is heat-treated which 

allows the tube walls to be thinner. 

The result is reduced weight but 

without compromising strength. The 

characteristic solid and stable feel of 

the frame comes from the geometry 

and larger diameter tubes that 

connect to the rear wheel through the 

BB30 hub shell. These larger diameter 

tubes are inherently stiffer and create 

a larger surface area for the welding, 

making for a stronger junction. The 

larger oval section chain stays allow 

for a stiffer connection to the rear 

axle, as well as providing more mud 

clearance around the tires.

The carbon fiber fork with tapered steerer tube 

helps to provide more direct handling as well as 

keeping the front-end weight down. The Sram 

Apex group set offers smooth and reliable shifting 

and with an 11-32 cassette and 50/34 chain rings 

the Hook 1 can handle any kind of terrain. The 

Mavic Crossride wheelset offers a very strong 

and reliable wheelset for the Hook. Thanks to 

the double seals used on the cartridge bearings 

and the rims having a reinforced spoke hole the 

wheels are smooth, fast and very durable. To 

make sure stopping is not a problem, the Hook 

1 uses the proven TRP Spyre disc calipers with a 

powerful dual action system that applies pressure 

to the disc from both sides rather than just one. 

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BRAKE: TRP, Spyre 

WHEELSET: Mavic, Crossride 

SADDLE: BT Bikes, Team - slim 


STEM: BT Bikes, forged alloy stem 

HANDLE BAR: BT Bikes, CX, with 9° outward flair 

GROUPSET: Sram, Apex, 50/34 chainring, 11-32 cassette

The characteristic 

solid and stable feel 

of the frame comes 

from the geometry 

and larger diameter 

tubes that connect 

to the rear wheel 

through the BB30 

hub shell. 

FRAME: 4130 Sanko double butted crmo tubing, 

invest cast dropouts with replaceable hanger 

FORK: BT Bikes, carbon/alloy tapered, disc 



HEADSET: FSA, Orbit-ITA, sealed 

CRANKSET: Sram, Apex 

CHAINRING: Sram, Apex, 50/34 

DERAILLEURS: Sram, Apex, front & rear 

SHIFTERS: Sram, Apex 

CASSETTE: Sram, PG1030, 11-32 

CHAIN: KMC, X10L 

BB: Sram, PF, BB30 

HUBS: Mavic, Crossride, sealed bearing 

RIMS: Mavic, Crossride, double wall, 24h 

TYRES: Continental, Cyclocross Race, folding, 35c 

BRAKES: TRP, Spyre, 160mm rotors 

SEAT: BT Bikes, Team-slim 

SEATPOST: BT Bikes, 620, micro-adjust 

SIZES: S, M, L, XL 

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Hook 2 

...winter road rides, the daily commute, weekend 

bike packing trips and of course a Cyclocross race 

are all within the remit of the Hook. 

The Hook 2 has evolved to be more 

versatile and really a ‘do it all’ 

kind of bike. So winter road rides, 

the daily commute, weekend bike 

packing trips and of course a short 

intense Cyclocross race are all in the 

repertoire of the Hook. 

At the core of the bike is the Columbus 

Cromor steel frame, it provides a light, 

strong and a very compliant ride. A 

carbon fork with tapered steerer helps 

keep the weight down but provides 

a stiff and confident steering feel. 

Elsewhere on the frame, details like 

the cable routing being full enclosed 

down the rear stays, to keep mud out 

and therefore smoother shifts, adds 

to the Hooks’ durability. The front

and rear rack mounts mean this bike has 

more potential to be used as a long distance 

gravel grinder or bike-packing machine. 

The 1x11 Sram rival groupset offers enough 

range of gears for most rides, with the big 

advantages of less moving parts and less 

mud collecting around the front derailleur. 

DT Swiss wheels are renowned for being well 

engineered and incredibly durable. The R23 

spline wheelset is no exception to this with a 

stiff but lightweight design making them well 

suited to the Hooks’ multitude of activities. 

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HANDLE BAR: BT Bikes, CX, with 9° outward flair 

HUB: DT Swiss, R23 

CASSETTE: Sram, 11-32 



HUB: DT Swiss, R23 

BRAKE: TRP, Spyre, 160mm rotor

At the core of the 

bike is the Columbus 

Cromor steel frame, 

it provides a light, 

strong and a very 

compliant ride 

3/4 view 

rack mounts 

need adding 

FRAME: Columbus, Cromor, double butted tubing 

invest cast dropouts, replaceable hanger 

FORK: BT Bikes, carbon/alloy tapered, disc 



HEADSET: FSA, Orbit-ITA, sealed 

CRANKSET: Sram, Rival 

CHAINRING: Sram, Rival, 42t 

DERAILLEURS: Sram, Rival 1 

SHIFTERS: Sram, Rival 




HUBS: DT Swiss, R23 spline, sealed bearing 

RIMS: DT Swiss, R23 disc, tubeless compat. 24h 



SEAT: BT Bikes, Team-slim 

SEATPOST: BT Bikes, 620 micro-adjust 


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Hook 3 

The carbon fiber frame and fork are 

manufactured in a way that optimizes strength 

whilst also reducing weight 

The Hook 3 is built from the ground 

up to be fast and light. The full carbon 

fiber frame and fork is manufactured 

with a layup technique that allows 

more strength and stiffness to be 

created in certain areas. The full 

internal cable routing not only makes 

for a cleaner look, it actually helps 

to avoid mud build up which often 

occurs around the exposed cables 

and guides. The front and rear DT 

Swiss thru-axles add to the rigidity 

of the frame as well as providing a 

stronger wheel set up. Sliding over 

the axles are the DT Swiss R23 hubs, 

which use a spline flange system with 

straight pull spokes and a specific 

lacing for maximum stiffness. These 

are connected to the wide, tubeless

compatible rims with cold forged and butted 

spokes for the stronger wheel build. 

The Sram Force 1 group set on the Hook 3 

was specifically developed for Cyclocross, 

with a clutch action derailleur and wide/ 

narrow chainings working together to 

maintain an even chain tension, avoiding the 

risk of a dropped chain. The Force 1 hydraulic 

brakes provide supreme braking power and 

modulation allowing for more confidence 

when braking hard for corners and in fast 

descents. 

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LEVERS: Sram, Force 1, hydraulic 

HANDLE BAR: Deda, Zero 2 

DERAILLEUR: Sram, Force 1 


CRANKSET: Sram, Force 1 

CHAINRING: Sram, Force 1, X-Sync, 38T 

HUB: DT Swiss, R23, 15x100 thru-axle 

BRAKE: Sram, Force hydraulic, 160mm rotor

The Sram Force 1 group 

set on the Hook 3 was 

specifically developed 

for Cyclocross, with 

a clutch action 

derailleur and wide 

narrow chainings 

working together to 

maintain an even 

chain tension 

FRAME: T700 HM carbon fiber, full internal cable 

routing, replaceable hanger and Di2 ready 

FORK: T700 HM carbon fiber disc fork, 1.1/8“- 

1.1/2“ tapered steerer, 15mm thru axle 

HANDLEBAR: Deda, RHM 01, 6061-T6 butted 

alloy, drop bar 

STEM: Deda, Zero2, forged 6061 alloy 

HEADSET: FSA, Orbit C40, sealed, internal 

CRANKSET: Sram, Force 1 

CHAINRING: Sram, Force 1, X-sync 38t 

DERAILLEURS: Sram, Force 1 

SHIFTERS: Sram, Force 1 




HUBS: DT Swiss, R23 spline, thru-axle F & R 

RIMS: DT Swiss, R23 disc, tubeless compat. 24h 


BRAKES: Sram, Force 1 centerline,160mm rotors 


SEATPOST: Deda, RSX 01 

SIZES: XXS, XS,S, M, L, XL 

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The steel frame 

adds compliance 

to the ride, giving 

the confidence to 

carve the perfect line 

through any corner.

In today‘s world of high modulus 

carbon fiber and complex hyroformed 

aluminum there is 

something about the clean and 

classic look of a steel frame 

that will always appeal, and not 

only to the purists. Being made 

from Reynolds 725 tubing, the 

Tempest has slim and clean lines 

synonymous with a classic steel 

frame but in an entirely modern 

design. Due to the inherent 

dampening characteristics of 

steel, the frame offers more 

compliance, making the 

frame effective in transferring 

power but also supple, for a 

comfortable ride. The modern 

road geometry avoids being 

too extreme, so the shorter rear 

end and head angle make for a 

comfortable and dynamic ride 

giving the confidence to carve 

through any corner. 

The Tempest makes no 

compromises in the drivetrain, 

thanks to the full Shimano 

105 group-set, and with 52/36 

chainrings and an 11-28 cassette 

there is always the right gear 

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available, no matter the gradient. In order to put the energy down to 

the road, the Tempest comes with the Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset. 

The rims profile is wider to suit the 25c tires and as the rim is welded 

rather than pinned it is lighter too. A complete set of Deda components 

form the finishing kit. The Zero 2 stem RHM handlebar form a stiff 

and light cockpit and the sleek Fabric Scoop 

saddle and Deda RSX01 seatpost cement 

this bike as a truly modern race bike.

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CRANKSET: Shimano, 105, 52/36t 


FRAME: Reynolds, 725, butted and heat treated 

BRANKE: Shimano, 105 

STEM: Deda, Zero 2 

HANDLEBAR: Deda, RHM01 

HUB: Mavic, Ksyrium Equipe 

CASSETTE: Shimano, 105, 11-28

The Tempest makes 

no compromises in 

the drivetrain, thanks 

to the full Shimano 

105 group-set, with 

52/36 chainrings 

and an 11-28 

cassette 

FRAME: Reynolds, 725 heat treated and butted 

tubing, invest cast dropouts, repl. mech hanger 

FORK: BT Bikes, carbon/alloy, 1.1/8“ steerer 

HANDLEBAR: Deda, RHM 01, 6061-T6 butted 

alloy, drop bar 

STEM: Deda, Zero2, forged 6061 alloy 

HEADSET: FSA, Orbit-X, sealed 1.1/8“ 

CRANKSET: Shimano, 105 

CHAINRING: Shimano, 105, 52/36t 

DERAILLEURS: Shimano, 105, F & R 

SHIFTERS: Shimano, 105 

CASSETTE: Shimano, 105, 11-28 


BB: Shimano, PF, BB86 

HUBS: Mavic, Ksyrium-Equipe, sealed bearing 

RIMS: Mavic, Ksyrium-Equipe, welded, 20h 

TYRES: Continental, Grand Sport Race, 25c 

BRAKES: Shimano, 105, callipers 


SEATPOST: Deda, RSX 01 

SIZES: XS,S, M, L 

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...with a less 

aggressive and more 

relaxed touring style 

geometry the ride 

is comfortable yet 

lively.

Sometimes you just want to take 

off on a longer ride, to explore 

new roads, discover new places 

and simply to relax and enjoy 

the ride. This is where the Audax 

comes in, with a less aggressive 

and more relaxed touring style 

geometry the ride is comfortable 

yet lively enough to keep you 

grinning from ear to ear. The 

frame is built from the same 

proven heat treated crmo tubes 

as the Arise, so just for peace 

of mind you know the bike is 

tough enough, to take on a bit of 

‘b-road’ if it‘s needed. Painted in 

a metallic white, with polished 

rear stays to show off the brazed 

dropouts the Audax has more of 

a custom handmade look that is 

guaranteed to turn a few heads. 

Out of the box the fitted fenders 

mean that bad weather is no 

longer a reason to stay indoors. 

The rear rack mounts also mean 

that adding panniers for longer 

touring rides is easily done. If 

your ride takes in some steeper 

climbs the compact crankset 

and 11-28 Shimano cassette 

Audax 

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offers enough gears to keep spinning up all but the steepest Col’s. 

You can make more out of the descents thanks to the DT Swiss R24 

wheelset and the Continental 28c tires that keep rolling resistance to 

a minimum.

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HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 butted alloy 

DERAILLEUR: Shimano, 105 


HUB: DT Swiss, R24 Spline 

FORK: BT Bikes, carbon/alloy with fender mounts 

CRANKSET: Shimano, 105, 50/34t 

CHAIN: KMC, X11L

Out of the box fitted 

fenders mean that 

bad weather is no 

longer a reason to 

stay indoors. 

FRAME: 4130 full crmo frame, with heat treated 

front triangle, incl. fender and rack mounts 

FORK: BT Bikes, carbon/alloy, 1.1/8“ steerer 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, butted 6061-T6 


HEADSET: FSA, Orbit-X, sealed 1.1/8“ 

CRANKSET: Shimano, 105 

CHAINRING: Shimano, 105, 50/34t 

DERAILLEURS: Shimano, 105, F & R 

SHIFTERS: Shimano, 105 



BB: Shimano, 68mm BSA 

HUBS: DT Swiss, R24 Spline, sealed 

RIMS: DT Swiss, R24 Spline, 20/24h 

TYRES: Continental, Grand Sport Race, 28c 

BRAKES: Promax, RC359, callipers 

SEAT: Fabric, Scoop - Shallow 


SIZES: XS,S, M, L, XL 

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A Journey Beyond 

with Marc Maurer 

Perhaps the most important stage in the development of a new bike is the 

testing and evaluation, that’s the moment when you find out if all those ideas 

actually work out. When we heard our friend Marc was planning a bikepacking 

trip from Istanbul to Tehran, we knew that would be the perfect test 

for our new adventure-touring bike. 

Photos: Joachim Rosenlund

Where are you based and how old are you? 

I’m 34 years old and I’m based in Cologne, Germany 

Is “Istanbul - Tehran” your first long distance 

bike tour? 

“Istanbul - Tehran” is my second longer bike trip. In June 

2014 I cycled from Cologne to Istanbul and back again. 

My plan was to fly back to Germany from Istanbul, but 

when I arrived in Istanbul it felt kind of wrong to take the 

easy way home. So I decided to turn around and cycle 

back to Cologne. In the end I rode 6000km, covering 

40.000 vertical meters, spent 54 days in the saddle and 

crossed 16 countries, kind of crazy for my first bigger trip. 

Did you have a special preparation for this trip? 

I didn’t really prepare especially for the trip, but I ride almost 

daily anyway. After a while your body (and legs) get 

used to riding longer distances. The first couple of days you 

might not be able to ride very long distances, but after a 

while you can easily ride 100+ km every day (depending 

on the roads, mountains, heat, etc). The everyday riding is 

the best training there is... 

Eduard from “Veloküche” Shop in Cologne, is a bike mechanic 

and friend of mine, he gave me some lessons in 

solving minor technical problems. But during my two trips 

I didn’t had any technical problems at all, aside from a 

puncture or two. 

“At the stop, there were these mean looking soldiers... 

After some chit-chat, they warmed up and we drank a beer 

together...we had a great time with lots of joking around” 

In my opinion, the biggest challenge for a longer solo bicycle 

trip lies in your head. You have to spend day after 

day with yourself and your thoughts. Sometimes you don’t 

even talk to anybody for days. You really need to be able 

to enjoy – as well as to cope with being alone. 

How did you manage the change in languages, 

were you able to communicate with locals ok? 

I travelled the world quite a bit and it’s the same in almost 

every country. Even if you don’t speak their language or if 

they don’t speak English at all, you can always communicate 

with people somehow. Sometimes the only chance to 

interact with the locals is in sign language. Most of the time 

it’s very entertaining (for both parties) and it quite often 

leads to funny misunderstandings. 

In Turkey it was quite easy with English and sometimes 

even German, but it got more difficult in Georgia and Armenia, 

where the people rarely speak English at all. Iran 

was quite an experience, not many are able to speak 

English there (once you get off the beaten track), but the 

locals are so helpful and they really want to interact with 

you. They often call everybody they know to find someone 

who can speak English to translate. Quite a few times, they 

would even call people they didn’t know, like a local doctor 

or teacher, hoping they would know a few sentences in 

English. But it’s the same anywhere in the world, a smile 

and funny face is often enough...everybody understands a 

smile and laughter! 

Which countries did you cross, and what was 

your impression of them? 

I cycled through Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Iran. The 

major impression in all four countries was the amazing 

hospitality and friendliness, and the diversity of the landscapes 

and nature. 

It started in Turkey with chai (tea) for free at almost every 

stop I made. In Georgia it was the incredible nature, with 

an enormous diversity for such a small country... the Black 

Sea, the really impressive and rough Caucasus Mountains 

and the semi deserts have been a fantastic place to ride, 

with great camping spots. 

In Armenia the people are unbelievably friendly and curious 

- sometimes people would pay for your groceries or 

give you little gifts - resistance futile! The country also has 

spectacular nature, especially around Seevan Lake. It’s 

also very mountainous, with daily tough mountain rides. 

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In Iran EVERBODY was waving along the way and wanted 

to shake your hand/take a picture with you and just generally 

wanting to welcome you to the country. Iran is a 

country where even the police stop you just so they can 

invits you for a cup of tea! If you want to feel like a famous 

person, come to Iran! 

“Most of the time I slept in 

my tent, just somewhere 

wild. Often in really 

beautiful surroundings” 

Where did you sleep? 

Most of the time I slept in my tent, just somewhere wild. 

Often in really beautiful surroundings but also next to 

highways, behind petrol stations etc...Sometimes I asked 

people if I could sleep on their property, which often lead 

to a free breakfast. When it was raining for days, and my 

clothes and myself needed to dry, or if my clothes and I 

needed a wash (longest time without a shower: 7 days) 

I spent a night at a hostel, a homestead, or very seldom 

a hotel. In Iran random people invite you to stay at their 

house and to be their guests - almost every day, and on 

most days, several times! 

What was your nicest experience you had during 

your journey? 

I had many great experiences during my Trip. It’s difficult, if 

not impossible to pick one experience. In Armenia I made 

a quick stop to refill my water bottles. At the stop, there 

were these mean looking soldiers refilling the watertanks 

of their trucks. After some chit-chat, they warmed up and 

we drank beer together (they even challenged me to drink 

a beer in one go) and we had a great time together, with 

lots of joking around - all at eleven o’clock in the morning, 

right before a mountain climb... 

In Georgia I came through a small village and saw some 

kids playing football on a small soccer field. It had been 

quite a tough day with a 120 km ride, so I decided to ask 

the kids if they knew a place where I could camp for the 

night. Of course they didn’t understand me, so I ended up 

playing football with them instead. Suddenly it started to 

rain quite heavily, so I just put my tent up on the soccer field 

and slipped in. Moments later a young boy came and invited 

my to sleep in his family’s house because of the heavy 

rain, but because the tent was already wet, I decided to 

stay put. After a while an old lady came, woke me up and 

gave me cheese, bread and homemade wine. In the morning 

the young boy came again, this time with bread, butter, 

hot tea and a bottle of chacha (really strong homemade 

alcohol, up to 70%!!!) For breakfast!!! 

In Iran I was setting up camp under some trees on a patch 

of land, when two young guys came to say hello. I asked if 

it was ok for me to camp there and they said yes. We shook 

hands and they went off. After about 20min, they came 

back with a thermos flask with tea, a cup and sugar, plus 

a water melon. They gave me the stuff and went off again. 

I had some tea, ate the water melon and went off to bed. 

About an hour later, I was woken up to the sound of a lot of 

voices and as I looked out of my tent, there were about 12 

people with flash lights outside - the two guys had brought, 

more or less, half the village and they all wanted to say a 

“Hello”... 

What was the average daily distance you were 

doing? 

In average I did around 100 km per day, with an average 

of 1000 meters of climbing every day! The toughest day 

was the ride to, and up, the Georgian military highway 

to the Russian border...160km with an elevation gain of 

3225 Meter! 

How do you manage to take so much time out, 

what do you do for a living? 

I’m a Freelancer and at the moment I work as an exhibition 

builder, but actually I do anything for money. Travelling 

is a big part of my life and I do everything to see the 

world and make it a bit smaller. Traveling really opens your 

mind and connects people from different nations. Take Iran 

for example; cycling through the country has been such a 

positive experience and it really shows you how wrong the 

picture “our” media is selling us. 

It sounds like there was some real diverstity in 

the kind of terrain you were riding over, how 

did you go about choose your equipment for the 

trip? 

When I plan a trip I don’t really have a fixed route... I just 

start and see how it goes, talk to locals or other travellers 

about routes, roads, places etc. When it comes to the 

equipment you need, it’s different. You have to know what 

the weather will be like, what the roads will be like, if it’s 

possible to buy spare parts if something breaks etc. 

For bicycle touring or bikepacking it’s quite important to 

have reliable, lightweight gear, which is small in packing 

size. I chose a one person, 3-season tent, weighing 

only 1,2 kilos, which can withstand heavy rain and strong 

winds. In my opinion it is important that the tent is freestanding, 

so you can camp on surfaces were it’s not possible 

to use pegs. Finding the right sleeping bag is not easy 

(too hot, too cold...), but I went for a 850+ cuin down bag,

which weighs only 500 grams and packs really small, with 

a temperature range from 2 – 10°C. But one of the most 

important things to me is the sleeping mat. I tried a few until 

I found the perfect one for me. It’s really important to have a 

good night’s sleep after a hard day in the saddle. 

I have a multi-fuel stove that burns with more or less anything. 

In these countries it’s quite difficult to find gas or 

alcohol, but you will find petrol everywhere... and petrol is 

cheap, really cheap in these countries! Of course you don’t 

need all this “high-tech” stuff to do such trips, but for me it 

is definitely more fun to ride lightweight and to have really 

good reliable equipment with me! 

What about your bike, did you modify it in any 

way for the trip, or keep it pretty much standard? 

I only changed or added a few parts to make it suit my 

specific needs. I added a time trial bar for a more relaxed 

position in heavy head winds and for long, flat and straight 

roads. I fitted my trusted ‘flite’ saddle and added a dynamo 

hub for charging my phone, camera, MP3 player, lights 

etc. I also changed the tires as I needed something better 

suited for road and hard-pack riding. Most of the time I 

rode on paved roads, lets say around 70 % of the time, 

so the need for a tire that runs well on asphalt was there. 

I really liked the handlebar, it gives the possibility to ride in 

lots of different positions and it gives you a lot of control on 

difficult downhill patches with a rough surface. I also really 

liked the original setup of the drive train. The gear ratio 

was just perfect, both for climbing tough mountains, even 

fully loaded, and going high-speed on straight flat roads. 

Another great feature on the bike is, to have the possibility 

to mount up to 5 bottle cages! 

Where do you think the bike feels best? Climbing, 

rolling dusty gravel, long tarmac-paved 

roads? 

In my opinion the bike is great on all surfaces and for all 

conditions - it can take anything you throw at it! 

Even fully loaded it’s very stiff and you can go just everywhere 

with it. No matter if it’s off-road or on road. You can 

ride it very fast on paved roads and on gravel. In Georgia 

I had really bad “roads” for several days and the bikes 

performance was just brilliant! In Iran the roads are in really 

good conditions, the asphalt is perfect. The Beyond’s 

performance in these long asphalt sections was also amazing! 

For me the Beyond is the “eierlegende Wollmilchsau” 

I don’t know what that is in English, like an animal that can 

provide you with everything you could possibly need. 

“The major impression in all four countries was the amazing hospitality 

and friendliness, and the diversity of the landscapes and nature” 

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When the lure of a journey 

into the wilderness takes 

hold, then the Beyond is the 

tool to make that journey 

happen.

When the lure of a journey 

into the wilderness takes hold, 

then the Beyond is the tool to 

make the journey happen. Built 

around a Columbus Cromor 

tube set that has been proven 

on our Hook bike, it’s tough, 

strong but light, exactly what’s 

needed in an adventure bike. In 

order to offer as many carrier 

options as possible the Beyond 

features front and rear rack 

mounts, as well as a total of 

five bottle cages. The lower top 

tube makes mounting the fully 

loaded bike much easier and the 

taller head tube provides a more 

comfortable riding position. 

In order to keep the shoulders 

from getting tired the handle 

bar is designed to offer as many 

hand positions as possible as 

well as the option for mounting 

an aerobar. 

When out in remote locations 

having tough and durable 

equipment is essential, so for 

this reason the Beyond uses 

the SRAM X7 rear derailleur, 

which is renowned for smooth 

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and reliable shifting. The DT Swiss X1900 wheelset is tough enough 

for the more rugged off-road trails, without being too heavy when on 

smoother roads. In order to give the maximum traction possible the 

WTB Nano 2.1” tires are perfect on dirt trails but still roll smooth and 

fast on the road too.

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HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 butted alloy, 22° flair 

BRAKE: TRP, Spyre, 160mm rotor 




HEADSET: Tange, Seiki, 1.1/8“-1.1/2“ 

FRAME: Columbus, Cromor tubing, tapered head tube

When out in remote 

locations having 

tough and durable 

equipment is 

essential, so for this 

reason the Beyond 

uses the SRAM X7 

rear derailleur 

FRAME: Columbus, Cromor, double butted, with 

rack and x3 bottle mounts, repl rear der. 

FORK: BT Bikes, 4130 crmo, tapered double 

butted with fender, rack and bottle mounts 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 butted, 22° flair 


HEADSET: Tange Seiki, 1.1/8“-1.1/2“ 

CRANKSET: Sram, X5 

CHAINRING: Sram, X5, 28/42t 

DERAILLEURS: Sram, X7 rear, X5 front 

SHIFTERS: Sram, Apex 

CASSETTE: Sram, 11-36t 



HUBS: DT Swiss, X1900, front 15mm thru-axle 

RIMS: DT Swiss, X1900, 24x18mm 

TYRES: WTB, Nano, 2.1“ 


SEAT: BT Bikes, Team - slim 



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The key to the Oxbridge’s 

visual appeal has always 

been the slim, clean 

frame in a timeless colour 

scheme, finished off with 

polished components.

The Oxbridge was designed 

as a classic styled single speed 

city bike, but with a modern 

overtone and a sportier feeling. 

The key to the Oxbridge’s visual 

appeal has always been the 

slim, clean frame in a timeless 

colour scheme, finished off 

with polished components. For 

2016 the Oxbridge is available 

in either a deep black with a 

metallic brown flake, or a classic 

British racing metallic green, 

both of which use a double clear 

coat for a glossier and more 

durable finish. Also for 2016 

the bike has been updated with 

front and rear rack mounts, so 

if you’re looking for a little more 

practicality then installing a 

carrier is easily done. 

As you look closer at the 

Oxbridge you start to pick out 

details that set it apart from the 

crowd, like the embossing on 

the handlebar and saddle, the 

subtle logos on the hubs and 

stem. Due to it’s more sporty 

geometry the steering feels 

direct but at the same time the 

Oxbridge 

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longer wheelbase helps keep things reassuringly stable. Thanks to the 

high quality sealed bearings in the hubs, the wheels glide effortlessly 

making the most out of every turn of the cranks.

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HEADSET: FSA, Duro-X, sealed 1“ 

BRAKE: Tektro, R359, caliper 

STEM: BT Bikes, Goose Neck, forged alloy 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 alloy 

HUB: BT Bikes, Drome, freewheel hub 

CHAIN: KMC, 510HX

As you look closer at 

the Oxbridge you start 

to pick out details 

that set it apart 

from the crowd, like 

the embossing on 

the handlebar and 

saddle 

FRAME: 4130 crmo head, down and seat tube, 

crmo dropouts with fender and rack mounts 

FORK: BT Bikes, 4130 crmo fork, with guard 

and rack mounts 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 butted 


HEADSET: FSA, Duron-X, 1“ sealed 

CRANKSET: BT Bikes, AF22, 6061 alloy, 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, alloy, cnc, 44t 


SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 16t freewheel 


BB: BT Bikes, BSA sealed 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Drome, sealed, female axles 

RIMS: BT Bikes, R450, double wall, 32h 

TYRES: Kenda, skinwall, 28c 

BRAKES: Tektro, R359, alloy calliper 



SIZES: XS, S, M, L 

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Classic looks 

are once again 

combined with 

modern engineering.

Not everyone is fortunate to live 

in ‘pancake’ flat surroundings, so 

to get a little help on those hills 

the Oxbridge is now available 

in a ten-speed version. To carry 

on the theme of old meets new, 

the Oxbridge uses a downtube 

shifter paired up to a Shimano 

Tiagra 10 speed derailleur. 

This old meets new approach 

means the classic looks are once 

again combined with modern 

engineering. 

Thanks to the drop bar, there 

are a few more options for 

hand positions meaning a little 

extra comfort on longer rides. 

The frame also features bottle 

cage and rack mounts, so a 

longer weekend excursion is no 

problem now. 

Oxbridge 

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HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 alloy 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, 48t alloy, 

CRANKSET: BT Bikes, AF22, 6061 alloy 

HUB: BT Bikes, Drome, female axle 

FORK: BT Bikes, crmo fork, with guard and rack mounts 

HUB: BT Bikes, Drome, 10speed cassette 

CHAIN: KMC, X10L

Thanks to the drop 

bar, there are a few 

more options for 

hand positions 

meaning a little 

extra comfort on 

longer rides 

FRAME: 4130 crmo head, down and seat tube, 

crmo dropouts with fender and rack mounts 

FORK: BT Bikes, 4130 crmo fork, with guard 

and rack mounts 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, 6061-T6 alloy drop bar 


HEADSET: FSA, Duron-X, 1“ sealed 



DERAILLEURS: Shimano, Tiagra, 10 speed 

SHIFTERS: Dia-Compe, downtube 

CASSETTE: Shimano, Tiagra, 12-28 


BB: BT Bikes, BSA sealed 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Drome, sealed, female axles 


TYRES: Kenda, skinwall, 28c 

BRAKES: Tektro, R359, alloy caliper 

SEAT: BT Bikes, Harris - slim 


SIZES: XS, S, M, L 

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The slim tubing 

is built around a 

geometry that strikes a 

balance between being 

fun and sporty yet 

comfortable to ride

The Trinity is all about riding 

in style, with its clean lines, 

vivid colours, polished parts, 

matching saddle and grips all 

giving the bike a timeless look. 

This bike is designed in a classic 

style Mixte frame, with the 

twin top tubes being split at the 

seat tube, as they connect the 

dropout to the head tube. This 

makes the frame very strong, 

and the ride more stable as a 

result. The slim tubing is built 

around a geometry that strikes a 

balance between being fun and 

sporty yet comfortable to ride. 

The bike features a colour coded 

front rack, made from Bamboo 

and alloy to be lightweight and 

durable. A rear rack can also 

be easily added thanks to the 

mounting points on the seat 

stays and dropout. The alloy 

fenders are also painted to 

match the bike and add some all 

weather use, so combined with 

the rack the Trinity really a daily 

companion. 

Trinity 

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In order to keep the ride nice and easy no matter the gradient, the 

Trinity features the Sram automatic 2-speed hub that changes gear 

based on your speed, so you can relax and enjoy the ride. Both the 

front and rear hubs are laced into 28 hole double walled alloy rims 

that can take the sometimes harsh life of urban riding.

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HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, Mixte, 6061-T6 alloy 

RACK: BT Bikes, alloy/bamboo front carrier 

GRIPS: BT Bikes, leather, clamp on fixing 

HUB:Sram, Automatix, auto shift 2-speed 


CRANKSET: BT Bikes, AF22, 6061 alloy 

PEDAL BT Bikes, caged alloy

The Trinity features 

the Sram automatic 

2-speed hub that 

changes gear based 

on your speed, so 

you can relax and 

enjoy the ride 

FRAME: 4130 crmo front triangle, crmo dropouts 

with rack and fender mounts 

FORK: 4130 crmo fork, with rack and fender 

mounts 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, Mixte, 6061-T6 alloy 

STEM: BT Bike, Goose Neck, forged alloy 

HEADSET: FSA, DuronX, 1“ sealed 




SHIFTERS: automatic hub shift 

CASSETTE: 16t cog 


BB: BT Bikes, BSA, sealed 

HUBS: BT Bikes, Drome front, Sram automatix rear 


TYRES: Kenda, 28c 

BRAKES: Tektro, R359, alloy calliper 

SEAT: BT Bikes, Team - medium padded 



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The geometry 

of a steeper 

head tube and 

a shorter chain 

stay gives the bike 

its characteristic 

nimble feel

The Divide has always been 

part urban commuter and part 

fixed gear freestyle, this blend 

of personalities gave the bike 

a diverse appeal. At the core 

of the bike is still the tough 

and dependable 4130 crmo 

tubed frame. The geometry 

of a steeper head tube and a 

shorter chain stay gives the 

bike its characteristic nimble 

feel. For 2016 there is a little 

more comfort designed into 

the geometry with longer head 

tube lengths to give a little more 

upright riding position. The 

fully heat-treated crmo fork and 

handlebar ensure the Divide can 

handle the ‘rough and tough’ of 

city riding with ease. 

To make the most of every turn 

of the three-piece crmo cranks, 

the Divide hubs feature fully 

sealed high quality bearings that 

keeping things rolling nice and 

smooth. Thanks to the thirtysix 

hole, double wall rims, the 

wheels can also take the daily 

knocks that come with urban 

riding. 

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Seeing how more and more riders where using the potential for the 

Divide as a tough commuter and city bike, for 2016 the bike comes 

with a cassette driver pre-installed (conversion to fixed is still possible). 

With the bike set up as a single speed the need for better braking 

comes about, and this is addressed through an under-mounted mini 

V-brake on the seat stays. The brake mounts 

and cable guides are all fully removable so 

the bike can be kept looking clean if setup as 

a brakeless fixed gear bike.

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HUB: BT Bikes, 10t cassette hub 

DROPOUT: Laser cut, heat-treated crmo 

HEADSET: Salt Pro, internal, sealed 

STEM: BT Bikes, front-load, CNC 6061-T6 alloy 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, Chromatic, heat-treated crmo, 27t 

CRANKS: BT Bikes, 3-piece crmo, 48 spline 

FORK: BT Bikes, Divide, 4130 crmo fork 

RIM: BT Bikes, CX26, double wall, 36h

To make the most 

of every turn of the 

three-piece crmo 

cranks, the Divide 

hubs feature fully 

sealed high quality 

bearings. 

FRAME: 4130 full crmo frame, heat treated 

dropout, removable brake pivots & guides 

FORK: BT Bikes, full 4130 crmo fork 

HANDLEBAR: BT Bikes, heat treated 4130 crmo 

STEM: BT Bike, CNC, front-loading 

HEADSET: Salt, Pro, int. headset, sealed bearing 

CRANKSET: BT Bikes, 3pc crmo, 48 spline 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, Chromatic, 27t 


SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 10t driver 

CHAIN: Saltplus, Warlock, halflink 

BB: BT Bikes, PF, mid-bb,19mm 

HUBS: BT Bikes, fully sealed 

RIMS: BT Bikes, CX26, double wall, 36h 

TYRES: BT Bikes, Helix, 45c 

BRAKES: Tektro, RX6, rear v-brake, front caliper 




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Jason Sellers 

catch up 

Jason Sellers 

Foto: Simon Hegenberg 

Working with talented and creative people is always motivating for us, seeing 

their skills breath life into a project never ceases to amaze. Jason Sellers is a 

photographer whose work has helped establish, and continues to define the 

identity of Bombtrack. As we are often asked, “who took those photos?” we 

thought it was about time we introduced the man behind the lens. 

There aren’t really that many photographers are 

really known for being specialist within the bicycle 

scene, how did you come to be involved? 

Well, actually shooting bikes is also only a part of my usual 

work, although it is one of the most important ones. My further 

focus is on Lifestyle in general, mainly Fashion but also 

documenting stuff. My urban bike shootings started back 

in the origin of today’s track bike scene when I was sent 

around by ZONTRAC to shoot their clothing and accessories 

in an appropriate urban surrounding. As they enjoyed 

a good reputation at the core of urban fixed gear I was 

lucky to get in contact with the main and most known protagonists 

and who I was able to shoot photos for. Thereby 

my sphere of action increased immediately, loads of travel 

and adventures all connected to bicycles. 

What is the special attraction of shooting within 

the bicycle scene and are you specialized to a 

certain segment of cycling? 

The special appeal for me is documenting not only the moment 

of a certain race or any event I am attending but also 

everything that is surrounding it. It’s not only about the so 

called “action shot” but also about capturing cycling as 

a ‘movement’, its people and their characters. For me it’s 

as much about the life off the bike as it is on it. Very often 

these are actually the special moments I am looking for, 

showing those people and their bikes during their preparation 

or documenting their emotions during and after the 

race, or event. 

Are you riding bikes yourself – and if, did you 

come to cycling through your photography or 

did you came to shoot by biking? 

For fours years I am riding far more seriously than I ever 

did before, not limited to any certain niche but all kind of 

cycling, depending on the options available at that moment. 

Retrospectively I’d say I came to shooting bikes by 

riding myself, although I must confess my riding became 

far more serious since I had incredible riders and their 

beautiful bikes in front of my lens. Also I think it is a huge 

advantage to know through experience those “magic moments” 

and the emotions that occur during a ride, then you 

can be sure you’re in the right place to capture it, those 

situations often lead to the strongest images. 

How and when did your cooperation with 

Bombtrack start? 

This mainly happened through my work for Zontrac. The 

brand shared the same central European distributor with 

Bombtrack. Beside sharing the distribution they also shared 

one Team rider ,Simon “Gomok” Andraca, who I once had 

to shoot for Zontrac in Paris. One day before we had to 

shoot I received a call from Bombtrack to see if I could take 

some photos for their catalogue too. 

From then I met Manuel from Bombtrack, and from then on 

I think he was at every single event I was. We got talking 

and felt a similar vibe and perspective about cycling and I 

guess I became the guy doing their main lifestyle shootings 

So the brand’s start was pretty much the time we first kicked 

it off. Ever since then, our relationship has grown and we 

have been continuously working together. Thanks guys for 

your support and the rad time so far! 

How does your work for Bombtrack differ from 

your usual jobs? 

Well first off Bombtrack leaves me a lot of freedom, which

“It’s not only about the so called “action shot” but also about 

capturing cycling as a ‘movement’, its people and their 

characters” 

Jason caught Stefan ‘Fish‘ Vis, 

taking a break during the 2014 

Transalp 

From your website and blog it looks as though 

you are on the road a fair bit. Is that something 

you enjoy? 

As I am based in Wiesbaden near Frankfurt (Germany) the 

possibilities to get the right shot ‘next-door’ are quiet limited, 

so it’s actually necessary to travel a lot when it comes 

to shooting bikes in their environments. I personally welcome 

my travels a lot as I gives me the possibilities to travel 

the world and discover various cultures and its people. As 

cycling is the way to experience a city in its most intensive 

traits its always great to see that perspective. Even without 

any bike relation travelling in general is a very important 

component for a complete life, in my opinion. 

Which special moments from a trip or photo 

shoot have been most memorable for you? 

The most memorable things have to come from the road 

trips, in particular a 2 week journey we did in a huge 

motorhome from New York to San Francisco, onboard with 

seven of the world’s best Fixed-freestyle riders from all over 

the world. Unfortunately it was also that famous trip when 

Simon ‘Gomok’ Andraca who was probably Europe’s best 

rider at the time, did so many roof drops with a wrist that 

was still recovering from a prior injury, it ended up causing 

long term damage and he gave up freestyle riding. 

But like I said, I enjoy being on any kind of trip, with whatever 

kind of riding it happens to be. I really enjoyed being 

at the Transalp last year, shooting Stefan “Vis” Fish. That 

was a real highlight for me, but also traveling to the Red 

Hook Crit races is turning into a regular thing for me, and 

I love to be at those events too. 

is always nice, making the whole workflow very fun. Where 

as in a lot of my usual jobs like editorials for magazines, 

fashion and lifestyle jobs, I have stricter guidelines and less 

room for own interpretation. Plus I just love shooting cycling 

related things. It’s a blast, I love bikes, I love being 

outdoors, you get your share of nature and cityscapes, and 

you’re mainly dealing with down to earth people. It’s just a 

pleasant field to work in. 

What equipment do you typically shoot with? 

I am mainly using a digital set up as a working horse – it 

consists of a Canon 5D mark2 and mark 3, 15mm Fisheye, 

24-70mm, 50mm, 70-200mm. For personal stuff and 

rather arty shots, I like to take analog stuff along too, for 

example the Pentax K1000 or my Hasselblad 503 CX. 

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The Dash is where it all began 

for Bombtrack, with the original 

bike being released back in 2011. 

The core of fixed gear freestyle 

riders are continuing to push 

the limits and reset the idea of 

what is possible on a fixed gear 

bike. With heavy influences 

from Skate and BMX, riders like 

Elliott Milner and Matt Reyes 

continue to astonish with each 

new edit they release. 

What made the Dash the ‘go to’ 

bike for fgfs was its credibility 

brought about through the BMX 

heritage in the bloodlines. For 

2016 the Dash frame has had 

the stand over height reduced 

to give a bit more clearance 

over the top tube. The frame 

dropouts have been shortened 

so that they don’t catch during 

grinds, and up front the forks 

have been updated for extra 

hub guard clearance. The new 

Vex compound Saltplus grips 

use a classic lamella pattern 

in a slightly slimmer diameter 

for more ‘feel’ and the Stealth 

nylon/fiberglass pedals provide 

Dash

Fixed freestyle 

street weapon, or 

urban 26” singlespeed 

machine, 

you decide. 

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improved grip and a solid base for pedal grinds. 

Look closely at the seat stays on the Dash and you will notice the 

mounts for brake pivots. This new feature has been added for those 

riders who want to use the Dash in a single 

speed set up (possible thanks to the fixed/ 

cassette hub system) with a better braking 

performance from a U-brake.

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FORK: BT Bikes, full 4130 crmo 

TIRE: BT Bikes, Helix v2, 2.3“ 

HEADSET: Salt, Pro, internal, sealed 

STEM: Salt, Pro, top-loading stem 

FRAME: full 4130 crmo, integrated seatclamp, curved seat stay bridge 

SADDLE: BT Bikes, pivotal fat padded 

HUB: BT Bikes, fixed 10t driver. 

CHAIN: Saltplus, Warlock, halflink

What made the 

Dash the ‘go to’ 

bike for fgfs was its 

credibility brought 

about through the 

BMX heritage in 

the bloodlines. 

FRAME: 4130 full crmo frame, heat treated 

dropout, removable brake pivots & guides 

FORK: full 4130 crmo fork 

HANDLEBAR: 4130 crmo, butted, heat-treated 

STEM: Salt, Pro, top-loading, 50mm reach 

HEADSET: Salt, Pro, int. headset, sealed bearing 

CRANKSET: BT Bikes, 3pc crmo, 48 spline 

CHAINRING: BT Bikes, Chromatic, 27t 


SHIFTERS: - 

CASSETTE: 10t fxd driver, cassette driver sold 

sparately 

CHAIN: Saltplus, Warlock, halflink 

BB: BT Bikes, PF, mid-bb,19mm 

HUBS: BT Bikes, fully sealed, 

RIMS: BT Bikes, FR32, double wall, 36h 

TIRES: BT Bikes, Helix v2, 2.3“ 

BRAKES: Saltplus, Geo XL, u-brake, 

SEAT: BT Bikes, pivotal, fat padded 


SIZE: 22.75“ top tube 

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GEOMETRY 

REACH 

TT 

HT 

SCRIPT 

Size S M L 

TT (mm) 519 547 576 

ST (°) 75 74.5 74 

CS 

ST° 

ST 

BB 

SO 

HT° 

R 

STACK 

HT (mm) 115 145 180 

HT (°) 72.5 72.8 73 

ST (C-T, mm) 520 540 570 

BB (mm) 54 54 54 

CS (mm) 397 397 397 

R (mm) 45 45 45 

T (mm) 58 57 56 

WB (mm) 971 987 1011 

SO (mm) 762 786 816 

Stack (mm) 502 532 566 

Reach (mm) 389 399 414 

WB 

Ground 

T 

NEEDLE 

Size S M L 

TT (mm) 524 560 589 

ST (°) 74.5 74 73.5 

HT (mm) 105 145 175 

HT (°) 72.8 73 73.2 

ST (C-T, mm) 500 530 560 

BB (mm) 54 54 54 

CS (mm) 397 397 397 

R (mm) 45 45 45 

T (mm) 57 56 55 

WB (mm) 964 994 1016 

SO (mm) 724 790 819 

Stack (mm) 504 543 572 

Reach (mm) 385 405 420 

ARISE 

Size S M L 

TT (mm) 524 550 576 

ST (°) 74 73.5 73.5 

HT (mm) 120 143 180 

HT (°) 73 73.2 73.5 

ST (C-T, mm) 510 540 580 

BB (mm) 55 55 55 

CS (mm) 420 420 420 

R (mm) 40 40 40 

T (mm) 63 62 60 

WB (mm) 989 1007 1030 

SO (mm) 781 806 843 

Stack (mm) 538 560 597 

Reach (mm) 383 396 411 

HOOK 1 & 2 

Size S M L XL 

TT (mm) 526 544 562 579 

ST (°) 74 74 73.5 73.5 

HT (mm) 100 128 140 160 

HT (°) 71 72 72 72 

ST (C-T, mm) 510 540 560 580 

BB (mm) 60 60 60 60 

CS (mm) 425 425 425 425 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 72 65 65 65 

WB (mm) 1004 1014 1027 1044 

SO (mm) 778 807 822 840 

Stack (mm) 530 560 572 591 

Reach (mm) 374 384 393 404

GEOMETRY 

HOOK 3 

Size XXS XS S M L XL 

TT (mm) 510 525 535 545 560 575 

ST (°) 75 75 74.5 74 73.5 73 

HT (mm) 100 115 125 135 145 160 

HT (°) 70.5 70.5 71 71.5 72 72.5 

ST (C-T, mm) 480 500 520 540 560 580 

BB (mm) 53 53 55 55 57 57 

CS (mm) 425 425 425 425 425 425 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 76 75 71 67 65 62 

WB (mm) 1009 1020 1021 1022 1027 1031 

SO (mm) 762 779 793 817 823 838 

Stack (mm) 510 524 538 549 562 578 

Reach (mm) 378 385 386 388 393 398 

TEMPEST 

Size XS S M L 

TT (mm) 538 549 561 577 

ST (°) 73.5 73.5 73.3 73 

HT (mm) 125 135 145 165 

HT (°) 72.5 73 73.3 73.3 

ST (C-T, mm) 490 510 530 550 

BB (mm) 72 72 72 72 

CS (mm) 407 410 410 410 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 59 56 54 54 

WB (mm) 973 982 989 1002 

SO (mm) 748 763 778 796 

Stack (mm) 538 550 560 579 

Reach (mm) 378 386 392 399 

AUDAX 

Size XS S M L XL 

TT (mm) 525 545 560 575 590 

ST (°) 74 73 73 72.5 72.5 

HT (mm) 100 120 135 155 170 

HT (°) 71 71 71 71.5 71.5 

ST (C-T, mm) 490 510 530 550 570 

BB (mm) 72 72 72 72 72 

CS (mm) 430 430 430 430 430 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 69 69 69 66 66 

WB (mm) 1000 1011 1027 1033 1048 

SO (mm) 740 758 775 794 811 

Stack (mm) 510 528 543 563 578 

Reach (mm) 378 382 393 396 407 

BEYOND 

Size S M L XL 

TT (mm) 555 575 600 625 

ST (°) 74 73.5 73 71.5 

HT (mm) 160 185 210 235 

HT (°) 71 72 72 72 

ST (C-T, mm) 475 495 525 550 

BB (mm) 70 70 70 70 

CS (mm) 455 455 455 455 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 76 70 70 70 

WB (mm) 1063 1067 1086 1092 

SO (mm) 791 813 839 861 

Stack (mm) 613 640 664 688 

Reach (mm) 379 385 396 396 

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GEOMETRY 

OXBRIDGE 

Size XS S M L 

TT (mm) 545 550 569 592 

ST (°) 74 74 73.5 73 

HT (mm) 97 117 135 155 

HT (°) 72.5 72.5 73 73 

ST (C-T, mm) 523 543 563 583 

BB (mm) 60 60 60 60 

CS (mm) 416 416 416 416 

R (mm) 45 45 45 45 

T (mm) 60 60 56 56 

WB (mm) 1000 1003 1016 1031 

SO (mm) 770 791 810 826 

Stack (mm) 510 528 549 566 

Reach (mm) 398 398 407 418 

TRINITY 

Size S M L 

TT (mm) 530 555 579 

ST (°) 74 74 74 

HT (mm) 110 147 167 

HT (°) 71.5 71.5 71.5 

ST (C-T, mm) 430 490 520 

BB (mm) 70 70 70 

CS (mm) 434 434 434 

R (mm) 45 45 45 

T (mm) 65 65 65 

WB (mm) 1015 1032 1059 

SO (mm) 663 683 696 

Stack (mm) 533 565 584 

Reach (mm) 380 391 411 

DIVIDE 

Size S M L 

TT (mm) 587 605 628 

ST (°) 74 74 74 

HT (mm) 120 130 150 

HT (°) 73 73 73 

ST (C-T, mm) 470 510 560 

BB (mm) 45 45 45 

CS (mm) 403 403 403 

R (mm) 30 30 30 

T (mm) 76 76 76 

WB (mm) 1005 1028 1054 

SO (mm) 794 819 582 

Stack (mm) 550 561 580 

Reach (mm) 422 440 460 

DASH 

Size - 

TT (mm) 

578 (22.75") actual C-C 

ST (°) 71 

HT (mm) 120 

HT (°) 75 

ST (C-T, mm) 332 

BB (mm) 10 

CS (mm) 393 

R (mm) 24 

T (mm) 59 

WB (mm) 1001 

SO (mm) 742 

Stack (mm) 496 

Reach (mm) 444

DISTRIBUTORS 

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 

Pushie Enterprises 

Ground Floor, 21 North St Leichhardt 

NSW 2040 Sydney 

Australia 

Phone: +61 (2) 9560 7841 

Skype: pushie.enterprises 

sales@pushie.com.au 

www.pushie.com.au 

CANADA 

OGC / Outdoor Gear Canada Inc. 

10555 Henri-Bourassa O, St-Laurent 

QC, H4S 1A1 

Canada 

Phone: +1 514 332 1320 

info@ogc.ca 

www.ogc.ca 

CHINA 

Ibmx Co 

NO.1111 KAIXUANBEIRD 

Shanghai 

China 

Phone: +86 18603077911 

ibmxco@126.com 

www.ibmxco.com 

DENMARK 

Sunshine Distribution 

Esromgade 15 

Indgang 3, kld 

2200 Copenhagen N 

Denmark 

Phone: +45 5355 4130 

travis@sunshinedistribution.dk 

www.sunshinedistribution.dk 

FRANCE 

Frenchys Distribution 

116 chem Colombier 

F-69590 Saint Symphorien sur Coise 

France 

Phone: +33.(0).4.78.44.55.76 

dorian@frenchys-distribution.com 

www.frenchys-distribution.com 

GERMANY (and countries not listed) 

Traffic Distribution GmbH 

Richard-Byrd-Straße 12 

D-50829 Cologne 

Germany 

Phone.: 0049-221-500057-21 

mail@traffic-distribution.com 

www.traffic-distribution.com 

JAPAN 

W-LINE distribution 

2-2-16 Ozakudai 

Hamura-shi 

Tokyo, 2015-0001 

Phone: 042-578-8808 

info@w-linedistro.com 

www.w-linedistro.com 

RUSSIA 

HELLRIDE Distribution 

9/3 Kuusinena str. // ground floor 

Moscow 123308 

Phone: +7-499-500-80-20 

info@hellride.ru 

www.hellride.ru 

SINGAPORE 

Tiong Hin Trading (Pte) Ltd 

Block 28, Sin Ming Lane, #04-133, 

Midview City, Singapore 573972 

Phone: +65 6659 09 03 

kiangchen@tionghin.com 

www.tionghin.com 

SOUTH KOREA 

Byclipse Distribution 

94-12 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, 

Seoul, Korea 

Phone: 82-2-322-2428 // 82-10-2770-4280 

byclipse@gmail.com 

www.byclipse.com 

SWITZERLAND 

Amsler & Co. AG 

Lindenstr. 16 

CH 8245 Feuerthalen ZH 

Switzerland 

Phone: +41 52 647 36 36 

velo@amsler.ch 

www.amsler.ch 

SWITZERLAND (Parts & Accessories) 

Urban Distribution (Parts & Accessories) 

Mühlhauserstrasse 100 

CH 4056 Basel 

Switzerland 

Phone: +41 61 535 61 66 

order@urban-distribution.ch 

www.urban-distribution.ch 

USA 

North America Cycles, LLC 

4013 Brickman Ave. 

Ames, IA 50010 

USA 

Phone: (631) 816-7986 

info@nacycles.com 

www.NACycles.com 

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Bombtrack Bicycle Company | We Make Things GmbH | Richard-Byrd-Str 12 | 50829 Cologne | Germany 

mail@bombtrack.com | +49-221 5000 57 20 

Photos by: Jason Sellers, Bat Howell, Jérôme Bruley, Marvin Beranek, Mike Schmitt, Carlos Fernandez Laser

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