Framed Bikes (United States) - Press Release: The 2019 Alaskan Carbon was designed with two goals in mind: Make it fast. And make it fun! We are proud to say after a long development process, we achieved both of those goals.

One way we delivered on these promises was by inserting 27.5 inch wheels and tires where 26 inch wheels once existed. By increasing the tire diameter, rollover momentum increases substantially. The contact patch is narrowed and lengthened which creates better tracking and less self-steer.

The redesigned tubing of the Alaskan Carbon increases power transfer while retaining compliance. This is most beneficial during root-ripping, white knuckle, singletrack missions. We achieved all this while keeping the integrity of the fat bike model.

Winter rides through the snow have never been so fun. The frame also comes with a removable custom downtube protector to keep your frame safe from trail gnomes and rock goblins. A unique routing system with access at the bottom bracket enables full length shifter housing making maintenance a breeze. We delivered so you can send it.

So, what’s your excuse?

Shimano XT 1X11 Build specs:

• Fork Options: Manitou Mastodon 100mm or Framed Carbon Fork
• Crankset: Raceface Turbine 32t
• Bottom Bracket: Raceface Turbine X Type
• Cassette: Shimano XT M8000 11-46
• Shifters: Shimano XT M8000 11 speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000
• Chain: Shimano CN-HG600 11 speed
• Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4 with 180mm rotors
• Brake Lever: Hayes Dominion A4
• Seat Post: Framed Alloy 31.6 x 400mm
• Alloy Wheelset: Sun Ringle Mulefut 27.5, 80mm Rims with Pub Hubs, 150x15mm/197x12mm
• Carbon Wheelset: Pub Carbon 27.5, 75mm Rims with DT Swiss 350 Hubs, 150x15mm/197x12mm. Includes upgrade to Framed Carbon seatpost