English A brand of steel and titanium frames that welds both domestically and in Taiwan. They have quite a few models in their growing range. You can find everything here – from more touring or travel-oriented from tuned hardtails to full-suspension enduro frames . They recently added a titanium gravel frame to their model range.
About the Stanton Switch9er bike
Switch9er is The most aggressive hardtail in their range . It is designed for enjoying downhill rides, but thanks to its progressive geometry it also serves as a great bike for longer tours. Short and extremely rigid pipes along the chain They ensure playfulness and responsiveness in tight turns. The angle of the steering tubes ensures stability on descents and easier overcoming of obstacles, here 29-inch wheels also excel with their good rolling properties. The manufacturer recommends using a fork with between 140 and 160 millimeters of travel. The owner of the presented bike opted for the golden mean, i.e. 150 millimeters.
The Stanton Switch9er frame (welded in England) in size 18” was assembled with the following components:
- Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate fork, 150 mm
- Shimano XT drivetrain, 1×12
- Hope Tech3 E4 brakes
- DT Swiss E 532 / Hope Pro 4 rims
- Hope steering bearing
- Maxxis Minion 29” DHF + DHR II tires
- Renthal handlebar and stem
- ODI X Vans Grips
- PNW Submersible Seatpost
- Burgtec pedals
- WTB Volt saddle
- Peaty's valves
For whom?
For everyday cyclist , who wants the simplicity of a hardtail with the capability of a full suspension . For demanding descents or a casual Sunday bike ride. Even if it's just on gravel roads. Maybe their Sherpa model is more suitable for a longer trip, but that would work too.
