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THE FRAME HT – XX SL

SKU: the-frame-ht-xx-sl
Super-light at 8.00 kilograms, pure elegance and made in Europe – THE FRAME HT XX SL is the ultimate hardtail for racers and purists.

Baseprice: 8.499,00

Optional upgrades available

Description

Anyone can do 80 percent. We want 100 percent. With THE FRAME, we have created the ultimate hardtail frame. 795 grams in size M. Made in Europe. Manufactured in cooperation with our technology partner Carbon Team in Portugal (baking) and Germany (finishing). THE FRAME is one of the lightest frames in the world. Performance is also in a league of its own. This is not only proven by the feedback from our test riders and our customers. The renowned BIKE magazine chose our custom THE FRAME build as the test winner in the race hardtail comparison in its 1.2025 issue.

With THE FRAME HT, we are now going one step further. We present the ultimate hardtail as a series bike. Light. Fast. Stable. A bike for the racetrack. But also for daily tours. The weight is sensational. THE FRAME HT weighs just 8.00 kilograms in size M with a 120-millimeter fork. This makes it the lightest series race hardtail in the world alongside the Stoll R1 (7.84 kilos), whose frame is manufactured in our factory in Veitshöchheim. If you want, you can configure the bike to be even lighter. THE FRAME HT offers a completely new feeling of acceleration and agility, without compromising on trail performance.

We optimized every little detail of the frame. THE FRAME is baked as a one-piece monocoque, which guarantees a maximally light and stable frame. The frame is not painted. Why not? It is so perfectly crafted that it doesn't need painting. THE FRAME has hollow titanium bottle cage bolts. Each one weighs just 1.06 grams and has our logo. It may not make you faster, but it shows the attention to detail that went into the frame.

We selected the components with the same passion. We offer THE FRAME HT with various configuration options so that everyone can choose the perfect setup for themselves. There are two platforms to choose from. THE FRAME HT – GX AXS is the fun-oriented trail version. THE FRAME HT – XX SL is our no-compromise race bike. Even the basic version features the high-end Sram XX SL transmission drivetrain with electronic shifting. The lightweight wheels with our THREE ZERO XC rims are in a class of their own. Our THE UNIT ICR cockpit and THE STRAIGHT seatpost are visual and technical masterpieces. A Fox 32 SC Factory fork and powerful XTR brakes complete the basic configuration.

You want a dropper post, a fork with 120 millimeters of travel or our BITURBO RSX wheels? It's your choice. Put THE FRAME HT together according to your wishes!

THE FRAME HT – XX SL

technical details

  • Lightest series race bike in the world: 8.00 kilograms in size M. Weight under 8.00 kilograms possible (configurator)
  • Frame: one-piece monocoque construction
  • Made in Portugal, finished by Bike Ahead Composites in Germany
  • Permissible rider weight: 105 kilograms (rider and baggage)
  • Intended use (ASTM3): cross country, downcountry
  • Finish: matt undirektional carbon
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL
  • Drivetrain: Sram XX SL transmission with electronic shifting
  • Modular system for fork, seat and wheels
  • Dropper post possible at extra charge
Made in Germany

A perfect handcraft guarantees a grandiose product. With the title Made in Germany, BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES is committed to producing all products carefully, cleanly and fairly.

Made in Germany

All production steps take place in-house, from the idea to the serial product. This allows us to monitor the entire quality and produce safe products. In accordance with our "functional lightweight" philosophy, we know our products down to every single carbon fiber.

DATEN SHEET
THE FRAME HT - XX SL
THE FRAME HT - GX
Baseprice

8.499 €

4.999 €

Frame
THE FRAME
from 767g frame weigth
One-Piece-Monocoque-Konstruktion
ASTM3 CrossCountry, DownCountry up to 105 kg rider weight
29" Wheel max. 2.4" tire clearance (60mm)
internal cable routing rear brake, dropper post
Made in Portugal, construction, Finish in germany

THE FRAME
from 767g frame weigth
One-Piece-Monocoque-Konstruktion
ASTM3 CrossCountry, DownCountry up to 105 kg rider weight
29" Wheel max. 2.4" tire clearance (60mm)
internal cable routing rear brake, dropper post
Made in Portugal, construction, Finish in germany

Framesize

Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

Suspensionfork

Fox 32 SC Factory 100mm
Fox 34 SC Factory 120mm (optional price 150€)

Fox 34 SC Performance 120mm

Gear

SRAM XX SL AXS T-Type
1x12
Cassette 10-52
Crankset SRAM XX SL 34T
Rear derailleur SRAM XX SL AXS
Shifter SRAM POD

SRAM GX AXS T-Type
1x12
Cassette 10-52
Crankset SRAM GX 32T
Rear derailleur SRAM GX AXS
Shifter SRAM GX AXS T-Type  

Brakes

Shimano XTR
Disc 180/180mm

Shimano XT
Disc 180/180mm

Cockpit

THE UNIT Cockpit

Bike Ahead THE FLATBAR
Newman Evolution

Saddle

Repente Quasar 170g
THE HYPERSADDLE mit/ohne Alcantara 135/146mm 75g (optional price 300€)

Repente Quasar 170g
THE HYPERSADDLE mit/ohne Alcantara 135/146mm 75g (optional price 300€)

Seatpost

Bike Ahead THE STRAIGTH 30.9
BikeYoke Divine SL 125mm incl. Remote (optional price 80€)

Bike Ahead THE STRAIGTH 30.9
BikeYoke Divine SL 125mm incl. Remote (optional price 80€)

Tire

SCHWALBE Racing Ralph 29x2.25"
Tubless

SCHWALBE Racing Ralph 29x2.4"
Tubless

Grips

ERGON GXR

ERGON GXR

Wheelset

Bike Ahead ThreeZero XC
Bike Ahead Biturbo RSX (optional price 1500€)

DT Swiss XM1700
Bike Ahead ThreeZero XC (optional price 1500€)
Bike Ahead Biturbo RSX (optional price 3000€)

THE FRAME HT – XX SL

THE FRAME HT – XX SL

Outdoor

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THE FRAME HT – XX SL

Configure

lead time: 1-4 weeks