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News | BTR Launch Their First Demo Bike; The 650B Ranger

23.09.2015
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BTR Fabrications launch their first demo bike; The 650B Ranger. It features a nicely thought out spec and looks like a great ‘do it all’ hardcore hardtail, we will hopefully get the opportunity to try one out soon, but until then here is the lowdown on the new frame.

BTR's first demo bike!
BTR’s first demo bike!

The frame was envisaged when heading to Fort William for ‘The Dudes of Hazard’ enduro race, the designers wanted a frame that could take anything they threw at it, viscous climbs, daring descents and something that would take them to the pub after! That is when ‘The Ranger’ was born…

The components have been carefully selected.
The components have been carefully selected.

The bike features a really nicely thought out spec, the highlights being a set of Marzocchi 350 CR forks at 120mm, a custom UK hand built wheel set and a Sram 1X11 drivetrain. All components which point to a super capable hardcore trail shredding machine!

The Ranger has been paired with a Marzocchi 350 CR fork at 120mm.
The Ranger has been paired with a Marzocchi 350 CR fork at 120mm.

The frame weight sit around 2.5kg for a medium model and will come equipped with 142x12mm rear dropouts to keep things solid at the back end!

A set of custom, hand built wheels will keep the bike rolling fast.
A set of custom, hand built wheels will keep the bike rolling fast.

Complete build specs:

  • BTR Ranger 650B frame, large, with integrated seat clamp
  • Marzocchi 350 CR forks @ 120mm
  • August Wheelworks custom wheels; Ryde Trace Enduro rims/Sapim Race spokes/August hubs
  • Renthal Fatbar Lite, Kevlar push-on grips and 40mm Duo stem
  • Shimano Deore brakes with 160mm discs
  • Sram GX 1×11 drivetrain, 32t chainring
  • Maxxis High Roller II 27.5 x 2.3″ EXO TR and Ardent 27.5 x 2.25″ EXO TR tyres
  • Rockshox Reverb 125mm dropper post
  • Fabric Scoop Race saddle
  • Nukeproof Warhead headset
  • Shimano Saint flat pedals, or Deore SPD pedals
A Renthal cockpit will keep things pointing in the right direction!
A Renthal cockpit will keep things pointing in the right direction!

“It might not seem like a big deal – it wouldn’t be for bigger frame builders or bike companies – but for us, this first demo 650B Ranger is a massive step! We’ve taken our time to get support from the right brands; Marzocchi UK and August Wheelworks. Buying components for the rest of the build was a big investment, but it’s come together flawlessly. We couldn’t be happier with the finished bike!”

The Ranger will use a 1x11 setup with a 32T chainring.
The Ranger will use a 1×11 setup with a 32T chainring.

We’re super excited to get the bike out there, and to get more people on a BTR. Hopefully the demo Ranger will be near you soon!” – BTR Fabrications

For more information visit btr.fabrications.com

Words and Photos: BTR Fabrications

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