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Available NOW: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 853ltd Like it's curvy counterpart, this Whiskey Tango Foxtrot shares the same geometry, but with the lighter weight and added performance of seamless air-hardened heat-treated Reynolds 853 tube set. In other words, more responsive handling and livelier acceleration without losing the charms that make the standard Whiskey Tango Foxtrot so beloved, namely, Versaconfiguratility. Set it up for the use that tickles your fancy -road, off road, cross, gravel grinders, adventure touring, bike-packing - you get the idea. We're big on bike that won't limit your dreams. and if your dreams include high-performance, we've ticked that box too.

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Legendary Reynolds 853 air-hardened, seamless tube set
Belt drive compatible
Cyclocross geometry with road, cross, and 27.5×2.25 up to 29×2.25 tire capacity
700c x 40 standard wheels / 650b x 47 wheel option available
WTB Nano 40 tires standard / WTB ByWay 650 x 47 tires option available
Disc brake only
Single speed/IG hub compatible with PF30EBB
$1499 frame kit includes, frame fork and headset seat clamp
5 complete drop bar builds available
Pearlized Orange/Raw Steel

Size	50cm	53cm	56cm	59cm	62cm
Effective top tube length	53	55	57	59.5	62
Seat tube length	44	46	49	52	57
Seat tube center-center	40	41	42	44	46
Head tube length	10	12.5	15	17.5	20
Seat tube angle	74	74	73	73	73
Head tube angle	71	71.4	72	72.5	73
Fork rake	45	45	45	45	45
BB drop	65	65	65	65	65
Chainstay length	450	450	450	450	450
Wheelbase	1040	1048	1053	1073	1093
Front-center	589	606	611	631	650
Standover	30.5/77.5	31.5/80	32.5/82	33.5/85	34.5/87.5
Stack	531	557	583	608	634
Reach	377	390	392	409	426

Seat post – 27.2

Seat clamp – 29.8

BB - PF30

Front Derailleur clamp – 28.6

Headset – FSA ZS44/EC44

Maximum Tire Clearance 29 X 2.1"

Front Through Axle - 100mm X 15mm

Rear Through Axle - 142mm X 12mm

Front Disc - Post Mount 140mm

Rear Disc - Flat Mount 140mm

Frame Size	50cm	53cm	56cm	59cm	62cm
Bar Width	40cm	42cm	42cm	44cm	44cm
Stem Length	9cm / 90mm	10cm / 100mm	10cm / 100cm	11cm / 110mm	11cm / 110mm
Seat Post Setback	20mm	20mm	20mm	20mm	20mm
Crank Length	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm
1x Chain Ring Gearing	40t	40t	40t	40t	40t
2x Chain Ring Gearing	36t X 46t	36t X 46t	36t X 46t	36t X 46t	36t X 46t
Cassette Gearing	11t X 32t	11t X 32t	11t X 32t	11t X 32t	11t X 32t
Dist Rotor Size - Front	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm
Disc Rotor Size - Rear	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm
Tire Size	700 X 40	700 X 40	700 X 40	700 X 40	700 X 40

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