BC ORIGINAL PODSOL 29″ HARDTAIL FRAME

The Podsol from bc original – All-Mountain hardtail frame in 29″ for your home-town trails

If you want to build a versatile, rugged and agile 29″ MTB for all-mountain use, then you should opt for the bc original Podsol hardtail frame. With its direct and playful handling, it’ll provide you with endless amounts of fun on your hometown trails. When riding uphill, the aluminium chassis transforms every pedal stroke into direct propulsion, and it goes without saying that it can take a lot downhill as well. The Podsol features a classic frame shape that meets the requirements of modern mountain bikers, and allows tyres up to 2.5″ of clearance. Its minimalist high-end design with externally mounted cable routing and BSA bottom bracket offers reliability and uncomplicated maintenance.

Hold on: what does Podsol mean?
” The Aachen Forest sits atop a type of soil called ‘podsol.’ Since the frame was developed for our (and also your own) hometown trails, where the ground surface plays a decisive role, we decided to name it in honour of that.” – Christoph, Product Manager.

Specifications:

Application:

All Mountain, Cross Country

Wheel Size:

29″

Size:

S, M, L, XL, XXL

Material:

aluminium

Technical Information:

Wheel Standard:

12 x 148 mm (Boost)

Axle Type:

– 12 mm thru-axle

Seatpost (Ø):

31.6 mm

Seatpost Clamp(Ø):

34.9 mm

Head Tube:

1 1/8″ – 1.5″ tapered

Headset:

ZS44 – EC44

Recommended Fork Axle to Crown:

542 mm (130 mm)

Recommended Fork Travel:

120 mm – 140 mm

Bottom Bracket Standard:

BSA

Shell Width:

73 mm

Chainline:

51.8 mm

Brake Mount:

disc PM6 (direct mount 160 mm)

Bottle Cage Mounts:

1

Approved For:

Weight Limit:

120 kg total weight

Rotor Size (max.):

180 mm

Tyre Size (max.):

29 x 2.5″

Chainrings:

1-speed

Chainring Size (max.):

1-speed 36 tooth (with Boost cranks*)

Fork Axle to Crown Size (max.):

551 mm

* The Podsol frame was developed and tested exclusively for Boost cranks or chainrings with a chainline of approx. 52 mm. Information regarding use with non-Boost components is not available.

Features:

• balanced geometry, perfect for All Mountain
• perfect combination of up- and downhill skills
• classic frame design
• chain stay length increases with frame size
• integrated chain stay protection
• external cable routing enables easy maintenance
• developed and tested according to Zedler ADV+ standard
• seatpost Clamp w/ Dust Cover
• thru axle lever with integrated T25

Geometry:

S:

Recommended Height:

160 cm – 170 cm

Stack:

615 mm

Reach:

425 mm

Seat Tube Length:

390 mm

Effective Top Tube Length:

600 mm

Head Tube Length:

100 mm

Chainstay Length:

435 mm

Wheelbase:

1170 mm

BB Drop:

55 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

65°

M:

Recommended Height:

165 cm – 180 cm

Stack:

625 mm

Reach:

442 mm

Seat Tube Length:

420 mm

Effective Top Tube Length:

620 mm

Head Tube Length:

110 mm

Chainstay Length:

435 mm

Wheelbase:

1195 mm

BB Drop:

55 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

65°

L:

Recommended Height:

175 cm – 190 cm

Stack:

635 mm

Reach:

460 mm

Seat Tube Length:

450 mm

Effective Top Tube Length:

640 mm

Head Tube Length:

120 mm

Chainstay Length:

435 mm

Wheelbase:

1215 mm

BB Drop:

55 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

65°

XL:

Recommended Height:

185 cm – 200 cm

Stack:

645 mm

Reach:

485 mm

Seat Tube Length:

480 mm

Effective Top Tube Length:

670 mm

Head Tube Length:

130 mm

Chainstay Length:

440 mm

Wheelbase:

1250 mm

BB Drop:

55 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

65°

XXL:

Recommended Height:

195 cm – 210 cm

Stack:

655 mm

Reach:

523 mm

Seat Tube Length:

510 mm

Effective Top Tube Length:

710 mm

Head Tube Length:

140 mm

Chainstay Length:

445 mm

Wheelbase:

1294 mm

BB Drop:

55 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

65°

Contents:

• 1 x bc original Podsol MTB frame
• 1 x replacement dropout (black)
• 1 x replacement dropout (orange)
• 8 x screws for derailleur hangers
• 1 x bc original thru-axle
• 1 x thru-axle lever with integrated T25
• 1 x saddle clamp with integrated dust cover
• 2 x T25 bottle cage screws
• 3 x cable guides with fixing screws
• 4 x cable ties
• 4 x C-clips
• 1 x bc basic A4 sticker sheet