KirkLee 29er Dream Machine
We have built two “green machines,” so now let us introduce the dream machine. This is one of the most detailed KirkLee’s ever built. Our goal was to show off our tube molding and build a beautiful 29er.
The 29er mountain bike came from the desire of KirkLee wanting to design a bike that is beautiful and with every piece made almost exclusively in Austin, Texas. A mountain bike that has all the passion of our road frames and then some. It is fast and climbs with precision. It feels like you are cheating. Did we mention it is fast? As seen here the complete bike (21″) is 18.8 lbs and the frame is 1200 grams.
A lot of effort goes into each 29er frame starting with:
We have built two “green machines,” so now let us introduce the dream machine. This is one of the most detailed KirkLee’s ever built. Our goal was to show off our tube molding and build a beautiful 29er.
The 2nd phase of the KirkLee hardtail prototype. We polished the 6/4 Ti dropouts to a mirror finish. We converted it to disc brakes using Chris King hubs and ZTR Alpine rims. Rotor cockpit, a Magura Durin SL fork and Marta SL brakes, which perform as good as they look. Weight with out pedals is…
DetailsBuilt to withstand the rigors of the Leadville 100. Featuring a carbon BB30 for added stiffness and custom Ti dropouts.
The latest KirkLee Lefty 29er is on the loose. It weighs in at 19 lbs, but the owner is sure that it will be at 18.75 lbs once a few more parts arrive.
KirkLee unveiled a 29er at Interbike 2008. Custom 6/4 Ti dropouts with a Powertap bring this bike to about 22 lbs.