Solstice Bikes is a relatively new company out of Colorado, they’ve been around for about a year, building inverted 4-Bar suspension bikes developed by industry vet Chuck Dunlap. That’s right I said “inverted.” This design is said to be the first of its kind. They’re set up with 160mm (about 6″) of rear wheel travel and a 160-170mm travel fork is recommended. Weighing in at roughly 27-28lbs, the Solstice is looking to make a dent in the long-travel, all day riding market. The bikes have already racked up some racing cred, winning the “Whole Enchilada” Epic 40 mile downhill race in Moab and the Kokopelli Chainless Downhill.
Fulls specs and more photos after the break.
Solstice Bikes Specs:
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL 160mm
RECOMMENDED FORK TRAVEL 160~170mm
TOP TUBE LENGTH HORIZONTAL
SMALL – 22.2in / 565mm
MEDIUM – 23.3in / 590mm
LARGE – 24.4in / 620mm
BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT
*SHORT LINK – 14.1in / 356mm
*LONG LINK – 13.6in / 345mm
CHAINSTAY LENGTH
17.1in / 434mm
HEAD TUBE LENGTH
4.5in / 115mm
HEAD TUBE ANGLE
*SHORT LINK – 67°
*LONG LINK – 66°
SEAT TUBE ANGLE EFFECTIVE
*SHORT LINK – 73°
*LONG LINK – 72°
SEAT POST DIAMETER – 31.6mm
REAR AXLE – 12 X 135 THRU AXLE
FRONT DERAILLUER – SRAM ROAD DOUBLE
HEADSET UPPER – TRADITIONAL 1-1/8″
HEADSET LOWER – ZERO STACK 1-1/2″
12 x 135mm rear axle. Floating shock system. Inverted 4bar modular rear chassis. Pivots are all cartridge/needle bearing.
