The Juice (29er) and B-Side (27.5er) hardtails are now available with a split Tange Sliding Dropout for compatibility with belt-drive systems. Build them SS or with Rohloff (or other internal geared) hubs. Colors are the same. The only other design difference is with the drive-side chainstay which has a flat plate to make sure there is clearance for 2.4" tires and the thick Gates front cog.
The standard models are still be available. The belt-drive ones are only available in small quantities this year.
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Stock we have now have a split in the dropout for the belt.
Future 2015 production will have a split in the seatstay. |
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Modified chainstay: Looks different, but quite stiff.
Passes Gates/Rohloff frame stiffness test. |
