PRESS RELEASE: CrossWorxCycles
CrossWorxCycles is a cyclist-owned company based in the green heart of Germany. Our frames are all designed and manufactured in Thuringia, Germany, and produced almost exclusively in-house. After teasing our Lite earlier this year, the Lite is officially available in the market.
We have already built the first batch of Lite frames and they can be ordered directly from the webshop – ready for delivery.
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Trailsurfin’ on the new Lite290
The little brother of our Dash290 Enduro Bike
Fast, nimble and fun trail bikes are a must these days. Our Lite290 short-travel trail bike with 130mm of travel is the perfect bike for local trails and all-day exploration adventures. It benefits from all our experiences with our full-suspension Dash and Zero hardtail frames and countless rides and tests.
And of course, that includes all those experiences and impressions that we might collect personally through our CrossWorx RADT factory team or through our lovely customers.
We have combined already approved and tested features with new DNA. Modified tubing, a new link and nimble, fun geometry are just a few new ingredients for our new model. Of course, we stick to our philosophy – modern steering angles combined with a steep seat angle and a low center of gravity.
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• 29″ wheels
• Front travel 140/150 mm
• 130 mm rear travel with 210 x 50 mm shock
• Tire clearance 29 x 2.5 inches
• Aluminum frame, entirely handmade in Germany
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Frame kit available with several construction kits
• Threaded BB (73mm BSA)
• ISCG05
• 2 bottle holders
• Easy access bottle cage mount
• PM 180 mm (maximum rotor size: 203 mm)
• 12 x 148mm rear boost
• Tapered head tube
(ZS44/ZS56)
• Internal cable routing
Price and availability
• Available now (first batch already built and ready for delivery)
• €2,100 excluding German tax
• Colors: Radiant Raw, Yawning Yellow, Ruby Red, Obese Orange, Viral Violet, Grateful Grey, Peaceful Petrol
Click here for more information on our Lite.
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LITE290 in Radiant Raw with a 150mm Fox 36 Factory
Handcrafted in Germany – Manufactured Performance
The Lite presents itself with a clean look. In addition to the familiar features, which can also be found on the big brother Dash (eg internally routed cables, integrated pole mount, double sealed bearings), there are some exciting new features.
– Longer dropper posts and optimized tube assemblies –
For more freedom of movement and the use of longer dropper posts, sizes Small + Medium come without a seat tube gusset, sizes L and XL have a smaller gusset compared to the big brother Dash. With optimized tubes, we could further reduce the frame weight by 200 grams.
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Railing turns on the Lite290 is just pure fun
– Trail bike geometry as a guarantee of fun – Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL –
The geometry has been adapted to the requirements of the intended use of modern trail bikes. The Lite is designed around 140mm of travel up front and generates a 66° steering angle with a 78° seat angle. If you want to ride the Lite with a 150mm fork, you end up with a steering angle of 65.5°.
The steep seat angle saves energy on climbs to enjoy longer days in the saddle and ensures optimal power transmission and prevents the front wheel from climbing even on steep climbs.
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Lite 290 geometry with 551mm fork length
– New link –
We’ve completely redesigned the Link on our Lite trail bike to meet the demands of a modern trail bike. Compared to the Dash, the Link has become a bit longer. This makes the platform more active, because at the beginning of the suspension travel is a higher travel ratio. Towards the end of the travel, the progression accelerates more than on the Dash, which underlines the trail character of the new Lite.
Positive side effect: the already very neutral Lite in training becomes even more neutral in training. The shock length is 210 x 50 mm and optimized for the use of air shocks.
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Dash vs Lite Linkage Ratio Comparison
– Details and storage options –
We have perfected our previous chain guard, which has now adapted to our full range of models. The soft chain guard is made from the TPU material and 3D printed to protect even better, while dampening noise even more.
For all riders who like to carry large water bottles, the Lite offers two bottle cage mounts, which provide multiple storage options (bottles, tools, etc.). One cage mount sits in front of the shock and another under the top tube.
Frame kits, bikes and delivery times
We offer our Lite as a frame kit or as a complete bike.
In addition to the raw aluminum look (polished surface), there are 6 colors to choose from – of course without any paint surcharge. Additionally, frame kit and complete bikes offer a number of choices for suspension and parts.
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gaping yellow [RAL1021]
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Obese Orange [RAL2003]
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peaceful essence [RAL5018]
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viral violet [RAL4005]
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Ruby red [RAL3032]
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Grateful Gray [RAL7016]
Special colors, custom frames and special specifications can of course always be requested. Short delivery times are extremely important to us. Because we all hate waiting for our new bike to arrive… Thanks to regional production and a good supply chain, we can assemble and deliver our frames and bikes within days. And of course we ship worldwide.
Our Lite 290 is already available and can be ordered. Prices start at €2,100 for the frame kit or €4,739 for the complete bike without German VAT.
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– WHO ARE WE? –
CrossWorxCycles is a cyclist owned and operated company based in the green heart of Germany. Our frames are “designed and built in Thuringia” in Germany and are produced almost exclusively in-house. In our production halls in Thuringia, we bring our frames to life – each by hand.
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The idea of making our own frames had been in our minds for a long time. At the end of 2019, we took the plunge and created CrossworxCycles GmbH. We are an innovative team with a lot of experience and knowledge in frame building and at least as much experience in countless national and international competitions. This allows us to combine the engineering art of bike building with our knowledge of the world’s trails. Our ambition is to create a race-ready bike that will delight our customers.
www.crossworx-cycles.com
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