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FROM THE BUILDER 2010 was a good year with plenty of trail time, prototype testing and fabrication of new bicycles. In 2011 I hope to spend even more time on the trail, refining prototypes, learning from the experience, building custom bikes and refining my craft. Each day will bring a new challenge. I’m sure I’ll see my share of mistakes along the way, taking valuable lessons that can be applied to the next build or adventure. The spring holds renewed growth in my environment and with this we’ll see the birth of the 44 Shop. Truly a dream come true. I continue to work with and promote domestic suppliers, OEM’s and manufacturing. I take pride that each of my frames is made here in the USA and I want to support those who do the same. You’ll find among the following pages a synopsis of my fabrication ethos, design methodology and my humble line of product offerings. Two 29er mountain frames, an all-around fat tire 29 adventure rig, and I hope to prototype a snow rig for testing through the winter of 2011. Along with these fine builds, you’ll also see a selection of carefully considered soft goods. I’ve thrown in some stickers for good measure. In short: I can’t wait to get started.
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“Mountains are not stadiums where I sa cathedrals, grand and pure, the houses human goes to worship. On their altars spiritually. In their presence I attempt to greed, and fear. From the vantage of th of the future, and with unusual acuteness struggle renews my strength and clears creation, for on each journey I am rebo
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atisfy my ambitions to achieve. They are of my religion. I approach them as any s I strive to perfect myself physically and o understand my life, to exorcise vanity, heir lofty summits, I view my past, dream s I experience the present moment. That my vision. In the mountains I celebrate orn. � Anatoli Bourkreev
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ON THINGS FABRICATED
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Much like the trail and the mountains, I hear the call to fabricate. It comes deep from within me and I can’t imagine a life without creating something new. Experience, questions, answers, trial and error. Experiments with the unknown. There’s beauty and magic when you create something from scratch.
What’s incredibly gratifying about bicycles is that we get to ride them. They take us along a journey. A path of discovery. And much like this ride, the fabrication of these machines is very much the same and as a builder, the two married together in harmony makes my soul sing. Each pedal stroke translates into each weld. The experience of the trail directs the choices in angles and measurements of every frame.
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Through the process of building and repetition I’ve been honing my craft. I’ve got a long way to go. Luckily I’ve had some of the best teachers and peers to show me the path.
Where will your bicycle take you? I hope I can help.
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44 SNAKEDRIVER The story of the Snakedriver is one of the road less traveled. Over the hill and through the woods. You’ve got no idea where you’re going. Or maybe you do. Either way the Snakedriver is going to take you there. I’ve honed this machine to be nimble on singlet rack but relaxed on the road. It really sings on loose gravel and dirt roads; it’s natural environment. Opt for lots of rack mounts, load her up and take her for point to point adventures. Or go lean and mean with a eccentric bottom bracket and get two bikes for the price of one. The sky is the limit with this machine. The unknown path calls. THE BUSINESS: 70.5˚/ 73.0˚ - 17” Chainstays - 12.00” BB Height TRUE TEMPER STEEL MAINFRAME - 4130 Rear Triangle
STARTS AT: $2000.00 STOCK:
Paragon Machine Works Wright HT - Drops - Brazeons S-Bend Seat and Chainstays Your choice of Rack & Bottle Mounts Choose between 68/73mm BB’s S-Bend Seat & Chainstays Stainless Head Tube and Seat Tube Badges Lucky Number embossed on ST Badge
OPTIONS: +$250 Radius Seat Tube +$200 Bushnell EBB +Liquid Finish (Powder is recommended) +If you don’t see it, just ask! BUILD KITS ARE AVAILABLE - Please inquire 603.654.2005
ADVENTURE
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44 LIGHTNING Lightning is the cream of the crop trail machine. She’s born from the pure trail experience. Ground climbs. Blazed descents. Thrown off rocks. Eats roots for breakfast and loves to be leaned through the corners. Super low top tube gives you confidence when the trail gets technical. The combination of a shorter than average seat tube, double radius seat stays and long extension of the seat post give this bike a unique feel on trail. The 16.75” chainstays makes popping the front end effortless. An upright riding position puts you “in the bike” and not on the bike. You’re ready for whatever the trail dishes out.
STARTS AT: $2500.00 STOCK:
Paragon Machine Works Wright HT - Drops - Brazeons S-Bend Seat and Chainstays w/ double bend seat stays Radius Seat Tube Your choice of Rack & Bottle Mounts Choose between 68/73mm BB’s S-Bend Seat & Chainstays Stainless Head Tube and Seat Tube Badges Lucky Number embossed on ST Badge
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THE BUSINESS: 70.5˚/ 73.0˚ - 16.75” Chainstays w/ Radius ST. - 12.125” BB TRUE TEMPER STEEL MAINFRAME - 4130 Rear Triangle
OPTIONS: +$200 Bushnell EBB +$400 44 Custom Modular Dropouts +Liquid Finish (Powder is recommended) +If you don’t see it, just ask! BUILD KITS ARE AVAILABLE - Please inquire 603.654.2005
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44 KID DANGEROUS The Kid is the first bike to come out of the stable. Low slung top tube, 16.75” chainstays thanks to a radius seat tube (not shown), and an upright riding position puts you “in the bike”. Much like it’s big brother Lightning, this ones built for the trail. A slightly stiffer ride for those of you who like quick handling and power through the pedal. The bottom bracket is high enough to clear trail nasties, but low enough to quicken steering, and lower the riders center of gravity. Opt for some rack and bottle mounts and this bike rules both the trail and the gravel. Upgrade to the 44 Modular dropouts and you’ve got 2 bikes in one. THE BUSINESS: 70.0˚/ 73.0˚ - 16.75” Chainstays w/ Radius ST. - 12.125” BB TRUE TEMPER STEEL MAINFRAME - 4130 Rear Triangle
STARTS AT: $2200.00 STOCK:
Paragon Machine Works Wright HT - Drops - Brazeons S-Bend Seat and Chainstays w/ double bend seat stays Radius Seat Tube Your choice of Rack & Bottle Mounts Choose between 68/73mm BB’s S-Bend Seat & Chainstays Stainless Head Tube and Seat Tube Badges Lucky Number embossed on ST Badge
OPTIONS: +$200 Bushnell EBB +$400 44 Custom Modular Dropouts +Liquid Finish (Powder is recommended) +If you don’t see it, just ask! BUILD KITS ARE AVAILABLE - Please inquire 603.654.2005
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ALL MOUNTAIN
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44 MODULAR DROPOUTS After a lot of cups of coffee, refinements and prototypes, I’ve honed the original concept of the modular dropout system. The thickness of the dropouts has been increased slightly, as well as the flange of the hood. The flange now allows for easier fabrication and the increased thickness increases strength. They are still one of the lightest modular dropout systems on the market. The form and function of this system were carefully considered. These are made right here in these 50 states by none other than Super Rat Machine. THE BUSINESS: 4130 Female hooded Dropout / 6061 Male Modular components
PRICING: $400.00 { This includes both sets of Single speed and geared dropouts. DETAILS:
4130 Steel 6061 Aluminum Anodized Black Laser Etched 44 Logo Treatment Stainless 6mm Socket Head Cap Screws
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44 UNICROWN FORKS Made to match your build from True Temper Tubing. Custom lengths are available up to 450mm. These are built with 1 1/8th steerer. Disk mount only. Rack mount and additional bottle mount options are available. THE BUSINESS: TRUE TEMPER TUBING - PARAGON MACHINE WORKS DROPOUTS
PRICING: $350.00 DETAILS:
Pork Version Available 100 & 135mm spacing available Powder Coat is included Other colors available for additional cost - Please inquire
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44 BIKES LOGO TEE’S $20 Postage Paid - Men’s and Women’s Sizes Available Printed on American Apparel Blanks #2001 & #2102 Proudly Printed in The USA
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READY FOR THE CUSTOM EXPERIENCE TO BEGIN? Use the form on the following page or download directly at: http://www.44bikes.com/images/44fit.pdf
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MEASUREMENT A: With a skewer in place (no wheel) measure from its center to the top of the fork crown. MEASUREMENT B: Measure from the bottom of your head tube to the top of your stem. MEASUREMENT C: Measure from the center of your stems top cap to the center of your seat post / seat rail. MEASUREMENT D: Measure from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube. MEASUREMENT E: From the center of the bottom bracket, measure to the center of the seat post / seat rail. MEASUREMENT F: From the center of the bottom bracket, measure to the TOP of the seat tube. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS YOU INTEND TO SPEC ALONG WITH THEIR APPROPRIATE LENGTH / MODEL:
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Each 44® Frame is built right from my shop here in that each one is made by hand in the USA from U choose fly by night operations; only the finest craftsm finishing work. Whenever possible, I spec only O states. Your frame is guaranteed for the life of the you’re covered. RIDE each one with pride.
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n New England. I take tremendous pride in the fact U.S. sourced materials whenever possible. I don’t men are employed for component, material, paint & OEM’s that make their components in these great 50 rider. Rest assured that if something does happen, ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION CATALOG DESIGN BY:
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