$4,800, IbisCycles.com
The Tranny 29 can easily be converted to a singlespeed, with chain tension provided by a unique structure behind the bottom bracket called the Slot Machine, which is lighter and quieter than eccentric bottom brackets and considerably stiffer than sliding dropouts. It’s also a lot more elegant. The clever seat stay attachment allows for the option of a Gates Carbon Drive belt for a super smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free singlespeed drivetrain.
Frame: Carbon fiber; adjustable chainstays; 142×12 Maxle; BB92 bottom bracket; 160mm post-mount disc brakes
Fork: Fox Float 32 CTD; 100mm or 120mm travel available
Component Highlights: SRAM X01; Shimano XT brakes; Stan’s NoTubes ZTR Arch 29er wheelset; Ibis stem; Ibis 740mm Hi-Fi or Lo-Fi carbon fiber bar; Ibis forged seatpost; Ibis custom saddle with chromoly rails
Weight: 1,398 grams (frame)
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