DirtySixer is a company dedicated to providing “better, bigger, and safer” bicycles for tall individuals. Well, they’ve announced that they will be launching the world’s first 32er Hardtail trail bike, “designed and fabricated to use the full potential of the big 32″ wheels”. And it’s coming soon!
This unique bicycle is intended for, but not exclusive to, taller riders who feel cramped on their 29ers. The bigger wheels, in theory, will introduce a different level of control, flotation, speed, and smoothness.
There has been a lot of talk recently about the new-ish 32″ wheel size after prototype 32″ Maxxis tires were spotted at the Taipei Show. However, DirtySixer has been working with the wheel size at least back to 2016 when they showed their first prototype frame for the ‘mid-size’ wheels. For even taller riders, DirtySixer builds bikes with 36″ wheels, which is where they got the name.
DirtySixer already offers 32″ wheeled gravel bikes, but this will be a production aluminum-framed MTB offered in three sizes: XL, 2XL, and 3XL! The 6061 aluminum frame is paired with a 140mm travel inverted suspension fork, and of course, 32″ wheels with 2.4″ wide tires.
Dirty Sixer 32″ MTB Specs
Frame: DirtySixer 6061 available in L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Fork: Wren Inverted single crown, 140mm travel, 150mm OLD x 15mm
Rims: DirtySixer double wall alloy 35mm internal / 42mm outer width, 36H
Hubs: DirtySixer 36 holes in 150mm x 15mm front and 197mm x 12mm rear
Tires: DirtySixer VeeTire T-Monster 32″ (686 BSD) x 2.40 skinwall, reinforced casing
Handlebars: MTB flat bars, 31.8mm at the stem, 780mm wide
Headset: TBA
Crankset: TBA
Pedals: No pedals provided
Cassette: TBA 10-50
Derailleur: TBA 12-speed
Brakes: Magura Louise + 200mm rotors
Shifter: TBA 12-speed
Seatpost: 31.6mm zero setback
Stem: 50mm + 30°
Pricing is listed at $6,499 for a complete build, and there will be a crowdfunding campaign coming soon. You can currently pre-order the bike on their website with a $100 deposit. That apparently sets you up for a 30% discount when the crowdfunding campaign starts.
DirtySixer 32er Hardtail Benefits
- Climbing capacity: Improved because of the longer wheelbase and the riders’ center of gravity being placed inside the bike instead of over the rear axle.
- Better Rolling Efficiency: Maintain momentum and smooth out bumps.
- Lightweight: 6061 alloy frame and an inverted 140mm suspension fork
- Obstacle Clearance: Easily roll over rocks, roots, and rough patches.
