The British brand of steel and titanium frames was founded just over a decade ago. The frames are welded in Taiwan , using only the best materials and working with the best welders. The raw frames are then finished and painted “in house” at their own enviable paint shop, where they can cater to virtually any wish.
About the bike
The Switchback FS 160 is an enduro bike, so you can also visit the bike park with it. It rolls on 27.5-inch wheels. It has 160 millimeters of travel front and rear, a very aggressive fork angle (64.5 degrees) and a steep seat tube angle (76 degrees). The slack fork angle and rear shock mount make the bike extremely stable on descents, while also being playful and responsive. The steep seat tube angle helps when riding uphill, as it is surprisingly efficient. We like it the most a combination of steel in the front triangle and aluminum in the swingarm . This combination makes the bike very stiff.
The Stanton Switchback FS 160 bike in size M (16.5”) is assembled with the following components:
- Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite
- Shock absorber: Fox X2 Factory
- Gear set: Shimano SLX, 1×12
- Crankset: Race Face Aeffect
- Brakes: Hope Tech3 E4
- Rotors: Braking
- Rims: Hunt Enduro Wide
- Tires: Onza Ibex
- Handlebar and support: Stanton
- Handles: Oury
- Submersible seatpost: PNW
- Headquarters: SQ Labs
For whom?
For steel enthusiasts and those who value descents more than climbs, but above all, are looking for a durable and timeless bike.
