As Crust puts it, the Nor'Easter is, "perfectly suited for going out for a couple of day jaunt with everything you will need for a whimsical time, but with the cushy tire clearances of an Evasion." . . On a 70mm stem I was getting neck pain, 40mm and up one spacer on stack made that go away. The Surly Krampus started it all. The max tire size there is going to be 27.5x2.8". The magic of 29+ is that it provides a large rolling diameter as well as significant floatation and suspension qualities due to a wider footprint. Definitely looking to be able to run both 26" and 27.5" wheels, My current bikes (for reference) is a 2016 Transition Patrol Size Large (457mm reach, 609mm stack, 705mm standover, 50mm stem), and a '93 Rockhopper, Size M (fun bar bike but absolutely too small for me), Im looking to be more upright and comfortable than on my mountain bike, but not cramped and with too much seatpost. NOT BOOST it will take a regular non-boost ring. Both the carbon fork and the steel for have eyelets for water bottles and cargo cages. Certain North Americans will need to prepare themselves for disappointment, however, as the Beyond+ 2 (2,599 ) isnt currently available in the US market (though you can get them in Canada). Good trade off. Step-Through size 6 sizes (Step-Through to Extra Large) size Extra Large. Coming from the mountain bike world, Im pretty sure that I will be running some sort of backswept flat bar (Jones Loop, Crust Jungle Runners, Fairweather Bullmoose). Watch this space as well update our photo and bike description when we find out more. This aside, it fits the criteria of an overland explorer perfectly. All sizes up to the Large have 28.6 D.T and TT, the Large and Xtra-Large have a 28.6 TT and a 31.8 DT. I'm not as concerned with the shorter reach on the Evasion b/c I went with a shorter stem on the All-City so, I think the difference is negligible. And then I think bigger brands kind of take notice and, you know, follow along. Cheech has been part of Crust from the start, although shecame from a background in fashion design, not cycling. Are you tall in stature, or on the shorter end? Logan was so impressed with the 2020 Kona Unit X that it was our top pick for our 2020 Bikepacking Awards. In terms of braze-ons the Evasion has everything you'd need to go for a tour around the world and back. La Roca also has fender mounts and low rider rack mounts. They embodied all of the things that make Crust special. We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries. But, what makes it most interesting is its non-suspension corrected fork. The premium-priced, custom specced version and the newer, more affordable SWB Complete have the exact same geometry and are both made in Taiwan, though the latter uses non-heat-treated tubing and loses the eccentric bottom bracket, which is useful for in-the-field drivetrain repairs and adjusting BB height. The speedball is offered in one size only: 23.5 ETT and 18 seat tube for anyone between 58 and 61. Confused about all our talk of plus sizes and wheel diameters? Crust makes bikes that represent real people with interesting, unconventional stories. They're a better guide for fit while you're on the bike. They willingly and frequently say that they didnt care if Crust succeeded or if people bought the Bombora, Florida Man, or Evasion. He was at Mid South Gravel. frame material, wheel size, and size. Wahn wahn. Crust Bikes has become an influential brand despite its small size and scrappy nature. And though he admits some people retrofit vintage mountain bikes to get a similar set-up, the modern details and geometry of a new Crust frame appeal to a lot of people. While all these big brands are having meetings, bouncing around, like, Is this gonna sell? So what do you think? Its great to see such a broad variety of fully rigid, steel plus bike on the market. I have short legs but long arms/torso. The Crust Evasion is designed around 26+ (up to 26 x 3) tires on 45mm rims, but its just as happy on a 650B tire (27.5) up to x 2.4 wide. Once I sell my previous bike ( a 2017 Marin Muirwoods ) I'm going to dump some money into a dynamo lighting setup before winter hits, and fit the bike with some 2.8" WTB Rangers and possibly some Sim Works Flat 65 fenders, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with it's current state.I might replace the Wolverine with a Romanceur yet, but we'll wait and see. It's not the same thing, said Wheeler. As Crusts influence continues to grow, it will have a profoundly positive influence on cycling, from fresh faces at events to its laid-back, vintage-inspired steel frames. I've seen people around my height on Medium, Extra Medium, and Large bikes, and I would love some more insight into these fits! This fork will work with the following Crust models: Wombat, Both Evasions, Both Bomboras (need an adapter for ENVE), Florida Man. The steel plate on the drive side has been axed, you guessed it, save weight. Up to 95% coverage, made with self-healing vinyl to protect your pride and joy. We also now have a new hooded rocker dropout. The fact that he thought the Evasion was cool helped sell it. Like all good bikepacking rigs, provision for fork bags and rear racks are all accounted for. Perhaps some of it is related to the style, informed by Cheechs expert eye for fashion and design. This one's extra special because it belongs to Wheeler's partner, Arya, who rode it in the 2021 Tour Divide. Here is the take-away: - Straight 1,1/8th Crust carbon fork with internal dynamo routing and brake cable routing. And, of course, it will depend on money you have in your back pocket, because theres a wide spectrum of prices to choose from (and dont forget to save some cash for the trip!). 27.5 x 2.5 minions will tuck right up to 413 mm if you run gears and slam it. For those of you looking for a headset we finally got some King Headsets which can be found --> HERE<--If you snag one with the Lite and would like for us to throw it on for you, let us know in the Notes section of your order. I think Crust, as a brand, nearly invented that type of bike in the mainstream world., Crust's Evasionframeset takes many forms. The fork hadn't even been cut down to size yet. Hanson has had both the Evasion and the Evasion Lite and this is by far his favorite. In terms of braze-ons the Evasion has everything you'd need to go f. . Even loaded with a frame bag, seat bag, and handlebar luggage, it performs well and feels solid and confident. This combo put the BB at 285mm. Im about 5 9.5 and I think I would have preferred an Extra Medium frame size, but by the time I got to ordering, only the Medium was available for someone around my height (Ill trade you straight up for your Matte Extra Medium if you have one!). We will send you an email to reset your password. Contact us. People are like, I feel welcome here now when I never did before. And all of a sudden, now they're paying attention when maybe bikes wouldn't have got their attention if it weren't for people like Matt and Cheech., The Crust team at Mid South Gravel. RideWrap Tailored Protection kits are specific to the features of the frame/fork. Crust Evasion Lite 52cm - $2,500 (Austin) Got a Crust Evasion Lite 52cm bike packing rig. Takes a Chris King Dropset 4 or any BMXintegrated headset. Most of these bikes are mountain bikes at heart, with geometries designed for flat handlebars. Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography. This stripped-back version is quite the frame! And they didnt look like most of the people who turned out for Mid South gravel in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In designing and creating the first Evasion, I thought maybe Id sell one round if I was lucky. Built for long rides like the Tour divide, its a dirt-drop 29er at heart. Integrated headset cups. - Fixed 142mm X 12mm rear dropouts. After all, his first bike tour came about unexpectedly, in 2009, when he was robbed of most of his money in Mexico City. Whilst 3 tyres on 50mm rims offer the very best in traction, comfort, and flotation, there are reasons why a narrower configuration a 2.8 tire on a rim that measures 35mm, for instance may make sense. We tested the steel diamond frame, but theres a space frame available as well, as well as titanium options too. Its now built around 292.6 tires, boost hub spacing (148 x 12mm rear and 110 x 15mm front), and its geometry was updated to follow modern trail bike trends. Handmade in Taiwan using Heat Treated Chromoly, Sizes- Small & Step Thru 52cm | Medium 54cm | Extra-Medium 56cm | Large 58cm | Extra Large 60cm, Head Tube Diameter- 1 1/8" (Threadless Steerer), Bottom Bracket- 73mm English (BSA) Threaded, Front Axle Thread Pitch & Length- 1.5x125mm, Rear Axle Thread Pitch & Length- 1.5x164mm, Weight- Frame 58cm- 2.2kg or 4lbs 13oz | Fork- 490g or 1lb 1oz, Add your product to the cart and then checkout. Unlike many fat bikes out there (although its not just a fat bike), the Scapegoat sports a 73mm Bottom Bracket shell, which allows a comfortable 170mm Q-Factor. Heres details about Gins 29 x 2.6 Deadwood set up. All in all, pairing the right rim with the right tire width makes sense, as it maximises tire stability, avoiding some of the side to side roll that can be associated with plus tires, and protecting the rim too. I've been fanatically researching all the builds that I have so far seen on this and other reddit threads, and compiling a master spreadsheet of builds in order to give myself a full idea of component options/trends. If you want a Palm Oil Kit for this fork and the Bombora, order the Evasion Lite/ Enve . In our opinion, fully rigid, steel, plus bikes (apologies for the mouthful) have inherited the crown of the first ATBs (All Terrain Bikes), offering sure-footed traction and the latters adventurous spirit. For the cycling industry to have more culture, there need to be people from different walks of life doing things genuinely." For the cycling industry to have more culture, there need to be people from different walks of life doing things genuinely." Almost all these bikes use chromoly frames and forks, and feature the kind of mounting points youd expect from an off-road touring bike, like eyelets on the fork and downtube, or provision for front and rear racks. Without a better option, he bought a bike with what little he had left and rode to his nearest friends house. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. If you know of a bike you think will make a solid addition to this listpreferably one you have first-hand experience with and can recommendplease let us know in the comments below. Today's Readers' Rides features Casey from Campandgoslow's Crust Evasion with words by Casey and photos by Sarah Lillegard. Instead of the rocker dropouts, the Evasion Lite uses fixed 142mm x 12mm rear dropouts, in efforts to shave weight and keep it simple. Both mounted to Velocity SS blunts. Perhaps he underestimated his own influence as well. Unfortunately when the bike arrived, it looked like the box was either smooshed under a larger item or was dropped from higher up onto the ground.The bike was wrapped very well, but the way the bars were positioned in the box, they put a small dent in the frame. Step-Through. Brodies Torque is designed to do a bit of everything be it city riding or trail riding, at a price that will appeal to many. The rocker dropout's adjustability means it is single speed compatible. And the thing just soared the entire way, said Wheeler of his first Romanceur. Were big fans of the Brother Cycles Big Bro, as tested over the summer. The Troll doesnt come set up as a plus bike. And he wanted me to do one of the frames. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Here are the changes for the "Extra Medium" size frame of that bike: And, theres plenty of space for 3.25 tires in the back. In fact, this change has already begun. Hunt is based in Australia, but framesets can be shipped worldwide. Normal wear from bike touring. In terms of braze-ons the Evasion has everything you'd need to go f. . Thats one key way it connects with new customers from different backgrounds. Whatever you have or want to call it, its a bike that can fit a big ol' tire that doesn't ride like something thats been 6 feet under for that past 10 years. The frame handles bikepacking loads quite well and it should also take a classic 4-pannier, loaded-to-the-gills setup without issue. Note that the image here is a Mk2. Velo Orange obviously did their homework in designing this classy machine which will certainly stand out from the rest of the herd. It keeps things fun when so often the bike industry wants you to wear a game face. The Nordest Sardinha features a Taiwanese-made, double-butted CRMO 4130 frame with clearance for 27.5 x 3.0 or 29 x 2.6 tires. The cockpit relies on the Crust Shaka Bars, Nitto stem and Force 1x shifting. Fielding a diverse team of interesting people is another key way that Crust opens the door to cycling. QR hubs front and rear keep things simple and affordable, with three sizes to choose from. FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH AN OLDER EVASION WITH QUICK RELEASE DROPOUTS AND WANT TO GO TO THRU AXLE: You will have to measure the thickness of your dropouts here. I'm between 6'1 & 6'2, with a 35' inseam. The steel plate on the drive side has been axed, you guessed it, save weight. These two put out exceptional bags from their Austin, TX home. If you need aseat post clamp we have some HERE! What kind of bikepacking trip benefits from a plus bike? Don't worry about standover. We believe the outdoors should be respected. The frame also features a suspension-corrected geometry. With good aesthetics, versatile designs, and a quirky vibe, Crust did not appeal to typical cyclists at first. If you need a brake kit we've got Palm Oils for the Evasion Lite. July 3, 2020. The original Crust. While not shown with drop-bars, the Velo Orange Piolet is designed for either drops or flat bars. Crust Bikes Evasion Lite 2020. The DFL. Moto-X tires are fast rolling and comfy, and the stock build includes fenders for city riding, as well as Shimano hydros for powerful braking. For those plus-tires, the prospector has a custom eccentric Bottom Bracket allowing a half an inch of bottom bracket height adjustability (12mm), in turn making it equally as suitable for 29+ and 27.5+ tires. Frame: Crust Evasion Fork/Headset: Crust Evasion Lite 56 cm // Extra Medium Crust Shaka Bars (the widest ones, cant remember)