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All graphics are under clearcoat
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Includes Vassago seatclamp;)
Beautiful welds, and frames are faced and chased;)
Super-stiff cast dropouts with replaceable hanger
Available in Black or Red, either way you will be looking like a dandy.
The BanderSnatch is a gear-specific, race ready 29er, at a price the wife will never even notice.
After surviving the "Apollo Creed treadmill routine" the BanderSnatch is now stronger and fitter than ever before. Every inch has been further refined and optimized to provide an even more laterally stiff frame, while retaining the signature Vassago compliance over the rough stuff.
The latest improvements to the BanderSnatch include the forward-set seat tub allowing more mud clearance for various derailleurs and big fat tires. Thanks to the "SupaFly" cold cast dropouts and refined internal butting, the BanderSnatch boasts an even stiffer rear end and bottom bracket while retaining it's svelte 5lb figure.
- Vassago 29er specific Rtech tubing
- Vassago Original Wet Cat Geometry - After 4 years of race tested geometry, we wouldn't change a thing!
- Vassago SupaFly cold cast dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger
- Unique one piece integrated brake mount for use with larger rotors
- Even more laterally stiff bottom bracket
- Same mind-boggling rear end compliance over the bumpy stuff
- New Forward set seat tube for more mud clearance at front derailuer clamp
- Clean disc-only seat stays
- 3 inches of clearance between the stays for muddy, meaty knobbies
- Portion of proceeds donated to IMBA to fight trail closures
- When you buy a Bandersnatch frame, we plant a tree in your honor >>
- MSRP frame $499
Available in Ink Black or Red
The ORIGINAL WetCat Geometry as designed by the Vassago founder. We havent changed a thing. Since back in the day (2005) Vassago hardtails have offered a distinctively different ride. This is a result of a perfectly ballanced relationship of tube diameters/butting and frame geometry designed specificly around 29" wheels. Here are the basic specs when concidering the right size frame for you. But the tubing and butting specifics that give our frames that "Vassago feel" are closely guarded by ninjas hidden deep in the underground lair of our warehouse. So don't ask.
| Size | ST | HT | TT | ETT | H/T | S/T | BB Drop |
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| SMALL | 16" | 3.4" | 22.9" | 23.6" | 71.0° | 74.0° | 2.6 | 28" | 17.8 |
| MED | 18" | 4" | 23.2" | 24.2" | 71.0° | 73.5° | 2.6 | 29" | 17.8 |
| LARGE | 20" | 4.7" | 23.5" | 24.6" | 71.0° | 73.5° | 2.6 | 31.5" | 17.8 |
What size is right for you?;)
Nothing compares to test riding a bike, and we strongly urge you to do that. The Vassago feel is our best feature! But if you can't throw a leg over first, here are some sizing recommendations.
16" Frame - 5'4" to 5'9"
18" Frame - 5'10" to 6'1"
20" Frame - 6'2" to 6'4"
Hater Disclaimer
Any one frame dimension doesn't denote a specific handling characteristic. Vassago frames use unorthodox designs to achieve a balanced 29er like no other. In short, Don't knock it till you ride it - Unless you are a forum hate-clown, and then by all means, judge it from your sofa!
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| Frame Material | Vassago Rtech 4130 Chromo Tubing |
| Headset | Standard 1 1/8" |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm shell |
| Disc Brakes | Standard ISO brake tab |
| Seatpost diam. | 27.2mm |
| Seatpost Clamp | Included 30mm |
| Dropouts | SupaFly cast dropout with replaceable hanger |
| Rear Spacing | 135mm |
| Ft. derailleur | 28.6mm clamp. Low Mount/Top Swing |
| Rigid Fork | Vassago Odis Fork >> |
| Squishy Fork | 80mm recommended (100mm is doable) |
| Tire Clearance | Clearance for muddy 2.35s |
| Frame Weight: |
16" 4.6 lbs |
Have more questions? Waste some of your boss' time with the BanderSnatch FAQ
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