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hummingbird
Our 26” wheeled frame for those who can’t get along with big wheels. A small bike with a penchant for sweet singletrack.
Since the release of the Swift people have asked us about a 26" wheeled version. Despite our obvious enthusiasm for 29" wheels, I've never been against the idea. There is a practical limit to how small a suspension capable 29" wheel bike can be made - that being the reason we've only ever offered the Swift down to a medium size. The Hummingbird makes the virtues of a Singular frameset available to people requiring a smaller bike. There is a twist however. As what we believe is an industry first, the Hummingbird can also use a 29" front wheel when using the specific rigid front fork. This fork has a large amount of rake, keeping the wheel away from the smaller rider’s toes, and keeping the handling sharp with the bigger wheel. The frame will also work with a 26" front wheel and suspension fork of between 80mm and 120mm of travel.
As the Swift, it is designed to have the flexibility of working with derailleurs, internal geared hubs or as a singlespeed. It manages this by employing an eccentric bottom bracket shell which allows tensioning of the chain without moving the rear wheel and thus its relation to the disc caliper. There is a lot of misinformation around eccentrics, see our views page for reasoning behind chosing this system and discussion of alternatives. We also use open cable guides which allow for a full run of cable outer. Keeping your gear cables completely out of the way of the elements is the best way to prevent them becoming gunked up and unusable at the first sign of mud. It may not be the lightest way of doing it, but it is the most reliable. |
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Hummingbirds are available either as framesets through this website, or complete bikes through our dealer network. £420 shipped in the UK (excluding highlands and islands). For international shipping please contact us for rates. Purchase using a credit card or PayPal via the button below or email for alternative payment options.
Frame preparation - Head tube faced and reamed to ensure a square fit of the headset and long life of bearings. - Seat tube reamed to exactly 27.2mm to provide a perfect seatpost fit. - Bottom bracket shell faced and threads chased to ensure a square fit of the headset and long life of bearings. - Front and rear disc mounts faced for flawless brake operation. - J.P Weigle Framesaver treatment to prevent rust and guarantee a long life for your new frame. - All bolts for bottle cages and rack mounts are stainless steel and provided with the frameset.
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Geometry
- 1 1/8" fork steerer and head tube - external headset type - 68mm British threaded bottom bracket shell - 135mm rear / 100mm front spacing - International Standard disc brake mounts - 30.0mm seat clamp diameter (supplied) - 28.6mm front derailleur band diameter, bottom pull.
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