From Reno, Nevada’s Manzanita Cycles comes a sporty production gravel bike model called the Whippet ($2,600 frameset). Find out more information below…
The Whippet is a fast and comfortable steel gravel bike with clearance for 2.25” wide tires. It is designed around a Seido MGV carbon fork with flat-mount brakes and cargo bosses. Its chassis is non-boost for a road q-factor, BB shell, and spacing.
Whippet Quick Hits
- Made by owner Nick Jensen in Reno, NV
- $2,600 for frameset
- Frame is made from double-butted heat-treated chromoly steel
- Seido MGV carbon fork, 12x100mm axle, 160/180mm flat mount, internal dynamo routing, low rider and 3-pack mounts
- 12x142mm rear spacing
- Flat mount 140mm/160mm rear brake
- Clearance for 29×2.25″ (57×622) tires on sizes M4-M8
- Clearance for 650bx2.25″ (57×584) tires on sizes M1-M3
- 27.2mm seat post
- Internal dropper post port
- Integrated rear rack mounts
- 3 bottle cage mounts, two inside the front triangle and one under the down tube
- 68mm BSA bottom bracket shell
- Wolf Tooth EC34/44 headset on sizes M3-M8
- Wolf Tooth EC44/44 headset on sizes M1-M2
- External cable routing using no zip-ties
- Clearance for up to 42t 1x chainring
- Clearance for cranks with a Q-factor of 150mm or greater
Geometry
The Manzanita Whippet comes in 8 sizes that should cover a wide spectrum of riders. Manzanita owner Nick Jensen is planning to make a batch of 8 frames for delivery in April. Now’s your chance to secure one of the first Whippets.
You can find a ton more info about the Whippet at Manzanita Cycles, including a link to place a deposit.
