Details
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, Vassago will plant a tree in your honor.
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 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 for muddy 2.35s
Frame Weight: 16" 4.6 lbs, 18" 4.9 lbs, 20" 5.2 lbs
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 (by 26" standards) designs to achieve a balanced 29er like no other. In short, Don't knock it till you ride it.
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" 454.5mm
18" 457.2mm 100mm 591.5mm 615mm 71.0° 73.5° 68.4mm 29" 454.5mm
20" 508mm 119mm 598.4mm 623mm 71.0° 73.5° 68.4mm 31.5" 454.5mm