Available in Obsidian Black

Frame comes faced and chasedUnder tube cable routingAll graphics are under clearcoat

SwitchPlate SystemCNC Yoke for fatty ass tire clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ChupaCabra is a light weight aluminium 29er with a serious case of bipolar disorder.

Build it up as a 20lb  racer, a long travel all mountain machine, or grab your cajones and go singlespeed, all with the same frame. No sliding parts, no "eccentric" bottom bracket. The unique SwitchPlate dropout system allows one frame to excel at all these rolls without the use of sliders or conversion kits.

OK, so every Johnny come lately company is tossing an aluminum 29er on the tail end of their bike line up. What makes the ChupaCabra any different?

  1. We only make what we ourselves want to ride and not based on current sales trends
  2. It is a long travel bike based on our proven 29" endurance race geometry
  3. The versatility of the Vassago SwitchPlate drop out system.
  4. Custom machined chainstay yoke accommodates a WTB 2.55 Wierwolf tire

 

The beauty of the SwitchPlate system is whatever configuration you chose, the result is a no comprise, dedicated solution. 

  • Go full singlespeed while using a QR axle and no sliding parts for a trouble-free, off-season trainer.
  • If gears are your thing, the standard plates offer neutral frame geometry for 100mm fork.
  • For the aggro types,  throw on a 120mm fork, a set of long travel SwitchPlates (adjusts the head angle,  increases BB clearance and wheelbase for larger tires) and Viola! Your Chupa is an aggressive trail bike.

SS plates show with optional JabberNutz kit

Long Travel Plates

Standard geared Plates

 Collect them all!

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some specs to chew on:

  • 7005 series aluminum tubing
  • Vassago SwitchPlate modular dropout system for horizontal or vertical dropouts
  • The ChupaCabra comes with both the Geared and Single Speed SwitchPlates!
  • Vassago 35mm seat clamp included
  • Includes cable guides and water bottle hardware
  • Frame is faced and chased
  • ISO standard disc brake mounts
  • Clearance for 2.55 rear tire
  • Vertical dropouts allow standard geared set up
  • Horizontal dropouts are compatable with the venerable JabberNutz tentioner system (sold seperatly)
  • 100mm-120mm 29er fork ready
  • Portion of proceeds donated to IMBA to fight trail closures
  • A portion of each ChupaCabra sold supports one of our favorite charities >>

 


 

Size ST HT TT ETT H/T S/T BB
Drop

Stand
Over

CS
16" 406.4mm 87mm 583.5mm 600mm 71.0° 74.0° 68.4mm 28" 449mm
18" 457.2mm 100mm 591.5mm 615mm 71.0° 73.5° 68.4mm 29" 449mm 
20" 508mm 119mm 598.4mm 623mm 71.0° 73.5° 68.4mm 31.5" 449mm
22" 559mm 120mm 611.4mm 636mm 71.0° 73.5° 68.4mm 33" 449mm

All measurements in millimeters.

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"
22" Frame - 6'3" to whatevs freak!


 

 
Frame Material 7005 Aluminum Alloy
Headset Standard 1 1/8"
Bottom Bracket 73mm shell
Disc Brakes Standard ISO brake tab
Seatpost diam. 30.9 mm
Seatpost Clamp 35mm
Dropouts

Vassago Modular SwitchPlate System. Vertical dropouts included. (Horizontal dropouts included free through hucknroll.com for a limited time!)

Rear Spacing 135mm
Ft. derailleur Standard
Rigid Fork That would be lame
Squishy Fork 100mm. 120mm if you're nasty.
Tire Clearance Clearance for WTB WeirWolf 2.55
Frame Weight:

16" 3.6 lbs
18" 3.9 lbs
20" 4.2 lbs
22" 4.5 lbs

 

Now available at HucknRoll.com.  While supplies last, all ChupaCabra frames includes  horizontal dropout switchPlates. Getchu some!

Check out Huck 'n Roll for order info.