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Corsair Teases Prototype Kraken All Mountain 27+ Hardtail, Atomlab Shows Super Wide SL Carbon Rim

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Corsair might not be a name you would expect to jump on the 27+ bandwagon, but that’s precisely why they are. Seeing an opportunity to create a plus size hardtail built around a long travel fork, the Kraken seeks to fill a void in the mid fat market. Add in a ton of all mountain type features, and the Kraken might just put those big tires to their full use…

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Built from Columbus Zona chromoly tubing, the Kraken has a claimed weight of 5.94lbs with all of the the frame hardware including the 142×12 Syntace thru axle – for this category, that’s not bad. We were a bit surprised to hear a “plus” bike would be running non-boost hub spacing, but we were told the decision was made because they didn’t feel the bike needed Boost and expects many customers to use their existing hubs or wheels. Designed around a 140mm suspension fork, the frame uses a tapered head tube and threaded bottom bracket shell with ISCG 05 mounts. All cable routing is internal including the Stealth dropper routing. Geometry, tire clearance, and pricing is still being worked out, but the frame will likely have a 67.5 degree head tube angle.

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Over at Atomlab, the brand is focusing their attention towards carbon. Specifically the new SL super wide carbon rims. Currently measuring 35mm external, these prototypes were built with a hookless design. Estimated to run around $500-600 per rim, they will be drilled with 32 holes (likely for their Torque nipples) and will be sold complete with their 102 hubs.

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Finally, their SL bars are now available in yellow which looks like a perfect match for that Corsair…

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haromania
haromania
8 years ago

I think non boost frames are smart right now, as many people will have parts for them and might be swayed to buy the 142X12 over the 148X12 just because they can re-use so much of what they already have. In the long run, I think boost will take over though. Great looking bike, and this has nothing to do with the review, but I always look for the part about the widest tire that can fit whatever frame or bike is being talked about and it seems that info is rarely available.

Smitty
Smitty
8 years ago

Been seeing a lot of this type of bike. I think the biggest benefit is the ability to use 27.5+ or 29er depending on type of riding you plan to do. For me, I want one that can also easily, cleanly do single speed, so that rules this one out. Been looking real hard though at Jamis Dragonslayer and Spot Rocker, I just wish I didn’t have to buy a new boost hub! So +1 for corsair, that’s a good looking frame.

TheFunkyMonkey
TheFunkyMonkey
8 years ago

@Smitty – seems like the Canfield Nimble9 is right up your alley. They are making some minor tweeks and the new versions should be available by the end of the year. Disclaimer: I’m in no way affiliated with Canfield; just a happy, repeat customer and Nimble9 owner.

James S
8 years ago

How many people have a plus sized rim lying around? I know you can re-lace a hub you already have to a wider rim, but I figure if I were building a new 27.5+ bike I’d go ahead and go with the boost standard.

Actually, all my current rear wheels have QRs. The introduction of 142 thru-axles was one of the reasons (besides lack of money and pressfit BBs) that I have stopped building new bikes.

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