100th Frame from BTR – 26 inch wheels live!

Holy moly, what’s that? No, it’s not an ancient relic, or a prop from ‘Mountain Biking – The Untold British Story‘ (although there are ye olde bikes aplenty should you wish to spend some down time laughing at/remembering fondly how bikes used to look). No, this here is a fresh-off-the-bespoke-production-line, so-new-the-welds-are-warm 26inch bike from BTR (Burf and Tam Racing). And it’s extra special because it’s BTR’s 100th frame.

Their press release reads:

“Our 100th frame has just left the workshop; a custom-built complete bike bound for Germany. The bike is a perfect display of our capabilities, blending traditional 26in wheels and steel frame with cutting edge geometry and a dream-spec build kit.

“Frame #100 is a huge milestone for BTR. We’ve come such a long way since #001, back in the shed, and it’s all shown in this bike; from the stronger, lighter and sleeker Ranger frame to the range of quality components we’ve supplied to complete the build.” – Tam

“The ability to offer builds like this is the culmination of a lot of work and continuous progress over the past 4 ½ years. It’s great to be able to offer build kits tailored to the customer just like our frames are.” – BTR Fabrications

As usual, we’re continuing to push hard with developing new products as well as refining our existing range. We’ve recently added frame and fork bundles to our web shop, as well as offering more spare parts and separate Trail Tool heads and handles. There’s plenty more to come from BTR – watch this space!

The bike is an extra-large 26in wheeled Ranger frame with an integrated seat clamp, in the BTR signature raw finish. The build kit features a SRAM XX1 drivetrain, Hope Tech DH rims on Hope Pro4 hubs built by August Bicycles, Renthal cockpit, Maxxis High Roller II Exo TR tyres, and DMR Vault pedals

Complete Build Specs:
Ranger frame; 26”, XL, with Integrated seat clamp
RockShox Pike RCT3 forks @120mm
August Bicycles hand built Hope Tech DH/Pro4 wheels
XX1 cranks, cassette, chain, derailleur & shifter
Renthal FatBar
Renthal Duo stem
Ergon GA2 grips
Avid Guide RSC brakes
RockShox Reverb
Fabric Scoop Flat Pro saddle
Hope headset
Maxxis High Roller II Exo TR tyres
DMR Vault pedals

We had one of its Ranger frames in to test earlier this year. Click here to read the review.

Hannah Dobson

Managing Editor

I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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