MATTER CYCLES WOLFBEARD – GRAVEL EXPLORER

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

MATTER CYCLES - WOLFBEARD is a gravel bike explorer ready for a week adventure. Launched in 2012 by Collin Schaafsma, MATTER CYCLES is based in Boulder, Colororado. Collin designs, develops and built himself all its bikes to your size ! Build to last, MATTER BIKES are handmade from very high end US made True Temper steels, Italian Columbus tubing and air craft grade 4130. The range of bike proposed by MATTER CYCLES is now rich of 6 bikes that are all handmade, bespoke and designed to your needs : Agressive Hardtail SLAYRIDE, Fat Bike BENEFAT, the gravel explorer WOLFBEARD, singlespeed belt drive CHOSTCAT, pure roadbike COGFIGHT and the commuter beltdrive URBAN ASSAULT.

The MATTER WOLFBEARD is made of Columbus ZONA(Italia) and True Temper OX (USA) steel tubes. This gravel bike, available as a frameset or a complete bike, is the kind of machine that you wish to ride to explore just around your house right after your work to get fresh air, fun on your local playground made of tarmac, gravel, dust, mud and single-track. And maybe one day you want to see what is going on the other side of the mountain, then load your bags and stuff on the rack and just go riding with the WOLBEARD a new adventure.

The geometry is defined as long, low, stable and more upright for big days of adventuring. The WOLFBEARD have a core geometry with a Head tube angle of 70 degrees, Bottom bracket drop of 75mm and Chain stay length of 450mm ((458mm - 442mm with rocker dropouts). Meaning that outside of the core geometry, it is bespoke : the length, the thickness and the profile of each tube are designed to fit how you ride, who you are and what you really plan to do with the bike. You can even choose all the braze on the bike, especially if you need a specific one.

At the basis the MATTER WOLFBEARD have all the braze-ons you need for racks and fenders front and rear to go around the world. It also features a 44 head-tube, a front Thru Axle on the fork (15x100mm) and a 142x12mm rear axle to ensure enough rigidity even when the bike is loaded (possibility to get is 135x10mm GR thanks to dropouts with replaceable inserts) or if you wish to set up a Rolhoff gearhub it is also possible.. Front and rear space are largely enough for tires up to 44mm large, and combined with shapely stays (average 450mm long) makes the bike absorbing vibration for a smooth ride. Seatpost in 27,2 mm will also help the bike to give a comfortable ride.
The bottom bracket is a 68mm threaded BSA/BSC but as an option you can choose to get it BB30 or T47 ready (dvlp partially by Chris King).
The fork is also design and built by MATTER CYCLES, but it is only sold with the bike (not separately).

About the paintjob, 1 to 2 colours are included in the price with decals, but if you wish to have a rainbow custom paint for example, then you need to request a quotation.

Ride the MATTER WOLFBEARD in single or double crankring, many option are available and Collin is really paying attention to your wish.
Some options :

  • T47 (Chris King) or PF30 Bottom Bracket Shell$50
  • Internal cable routing$100 per cable
  • Internal Di2 Routing$100
  • Adjustable Rocker Dropouts $200 (chainstay 458mm - 442mm, Thru axle, QR...)
  • Custom crazy paint, please request a quote.
  • Option for a Rohloff

MATTER CYCLES bikes are unique and great machines. Keep the name in mind if you want to ride a unique bike that you will not cross everywhere, built to your size and to last.
Collin, owner, really pay attention to your wishes and design your dream bike around your project. Those are all the advantage of an Handmade bike.

Custom WolfBeard frameset $2300 / Includes custom Matter ForForkSake or Enve fork painted to match
Complete Builds Starting at an average of $3800 with a personalized equipment.
MATTER CYCLES SELLS WORLDWIDE, contact him for a personalised quotation.

MATTER CYCLES Website : http://mattercycles.com/
On Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/MatterCycles

MATTER CYCLES

  • Handmade in Boulder, CO
  • Custom sized
  • Custom tubing profiles
  • Light weight butted steel tubing (Columbus, True Temper Blend)
  • Hand formed s-bend stays
  • Clearance for 44mm tires
  • Low profile chain stay disk brake post mount
  • 142mm x 12mm thru or 135mm x 10mm QR
  • 68mm BSA - BSC or T47 threaded
  • Extra water bottle mount on underside of down tube
  • ChainStay 450mm / 17.71in (458mm - 442mm with rocker dropouts)

WOLBEARD IN DETAILS

  • Matter approved geometry and feel for dirt road / lite singletrack eating. Long, low and stable
  • Fender and rack mounts included
  • Paragon Stainless steel drop-outs with replaceable inserts
  • Two colour powder coat with clear
  • Stainless steel head badge
  • 44mm ID head tube for 1.25 or 1.5 tapered fork steerer
  • 27.2 seat post size - seatpost clamp 29.8
  • Setup for full length cable housing or exposed cables
  • TIG welded construction

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

mattercycles wolfbeard gravel bike veloacier

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