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The Raven – MTB meets Bikepacking

Frame only Price from - £1650

This flat-bar bikepacking frame was developed from the geometry of the Raven Fatbike, reworked for 29er Boost wheels and a more accessible, all-terrain format. Designed for riders who prefer the control and comfort of a flat bar and a more MTB-inspired riding position, it delivers confident off-road handling with the carrying capacity needed for multi-day adventures.

Why the Raven?

The Raven Fatbike was designed first and foremost as a bikepacking platform, built to remain stable, comfortable and predictable when ridden off-road with luggage. Those same priorities make it an ideal foundation for a flat-bar bikepacking bike. By evolving the Raven’s proven geometry into a 29er Boost format with a more MTB-focused riding position, this frame delivers confident handling, reduced fatigue over long days, and dependable performance when carrying bikepacking bags over mixed and demanding terrain.

Features:

Large front triangle for maximum frame bag capacity, tailored to each size designed with Bikepacking in mind

3 x cargo mounts for extra quick to access stowage

Engraved headtube logo for a premium touch

Dropper post compatibility for added control

Rear rack mounts, for a rack ;-)

Boost (148mm) rear axle spacing, providing ample rear tyre clearance for tyres upto 29x2.6”

Sliding or fixed UDH rear dropouts

Top tube mounts for a top tube bag

BSA threaded bottom bracket for easy spare part availability

Ability to fit an MTB suspension fork with up to 100mm of travel or a 29er rigid fork for extra clearance

Technical information.

  • Headset Size: -   Top cup = IS 42  , Lower cup = IS 52

  • Rear Axle: -   Boost, 12 x 148mm (Bolt through axle included).

  • Bottom bracket - 68mm x BSA standard threaded. (Non-Pinion)

  • Seat Post Size:  -   31.6mm

  • Seat Clamp Size: - 34.9mm (Included)

  • Dropper Post:  -  Internal Stealth cable routing.

  • Cable Routing - Internal cable routing (Guided). (External Option)

  • Pannier rack mounts.

  • 3 x anything cage mounts.

  • Sliding or fixed UDH dropouts

  • Sizes:  -  Xs, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large.

  • Max tyre size - 29x2.6”

  • Suspension fork travel - 100mm

  • Rigid fork, axle to crown - 483mm