29" 160mm travel 

SAKER

650b, 165mm

RB2 Prototype

 Overview

 

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Our first bike.  Designed as a short travel downhill bike that can be pedalled all day.  It's striking look and layout caused a bit of a stir when it was launched!

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We started with a clean sheet and no constraints.

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“Monocoque Construction. The main frame is moulded as a single element in metallic mould tools using carbon fibre and aerospace core materials."

High Pivot

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We use a high pivot to give a bump absorbing rear axle path​.  Combined with the idler and rocker activated shock this gives and incredibly smooth and controlled suspension action.

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Each design element was selected to work in unison. 

The Rear Kinematics were designed to give a progressive shock rate, keeping the bike supple to find grip early in the stroke before ramping up to provide mid travel support and bottom out resistance.”

 Progressive

 

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Controlling the progression of the shock via the kinematics keeps the spring rate and damping level ratios consistent ensuring dynamic control and composure on the trail.

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The rear suspension provides unrivalled control and composure on the trail.

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Performance

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The rear suspension and geometry of the Saker combine to produce a bike with incredible traction.  The confidence inspiring ride and agility make for a hugely fast and fun bike.   

 

Ride performance is backed up by quality engineering details to ensure robustness and durability.   Every interface on the bike has a highly tolerance metallic insert and all of our bolted joints use titanium fasteners.

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Confidence inspiring, agile, hugely fast!

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"The geometry was set to achieve a series of weight distribution targets.​  Across a variety of terrain and gradients the rider feels centred and balanced."

Geometry

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Wheel size:         650b

Rear travel:         165mm

Rear shock:         230 x 65mm

Front travel:       160 - 180mm 

Head Angle:        65.1deg (160mm fork)

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Size                           465                          435

Reach:                     465mm                 435mm

Stack:                      606mm                  596mm

Wheelbase:         1220mm               1190mm

Chainstay:            435mm                   435mm

Seat angle:            74.5 deg                74.5 deg

BB Drop:                10mm                     10mm

Head tube:             125mm                 115mm

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Frame Supply

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All frame sets are manufactured to order and include a custom colour choice.  

 

Partial and complete build options available on request.

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£4,395 inc VAT with Fox Float X2 and a custom colour.