Pre-Orders Open for Sanitas Cycles Pistil Softail – Bikepacking.com

There are currently seven distinct models within Sanitas Cycles’ lineup. Each bike is handmade at their shop in Durango, Colorado, and is custom-sized for the customer at no additional cost. Sanitas’ latest model, the Pistil Softail, was on display at MADE this summer, and while it might look like a normal titanium full-suspension mountain bike, there’s a lot more going on.

The Sanitas Cycles Pistil Softail is designed around flex plate chainstays connected to a shock and single upper pivot and rocker link. Without a pivot point, it relies on titanium’s natural flex to achieve 70mm of efficient small-bump compliance. According to Sanitas, “The dual position shock allows the Pistil Softail to be ridden like a traditional hardtail or provide small-bump compliance when desired.” The frame features a hydroformed downtube, hand-picked 3/2.5 CWSR Titanium tubing, two sets of bottle mounts, and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires.

The Pistil is designed around a 120mm travel fork (but can be designed around 110mm or 100mm), has a T47 73mm bottom bracket, boost hub spacing, a 31.6mm seatpost with internal dropper post routing, and post-mount disc brakes. Sanitas offers stock geometry, but custom geometry and specs are available with no upcharge. The frame has a ceramic bead blast finish, brushed logo, and custom head badge designed and hand-fabricated by Revolution Jewelry in Durango. Frames weigh between 4.5 and 5 pounds, depending on size.

Frames are available for pre-order now and start at $5,850 USD. Complete builds are also available. The lead time from the moment an order is placed is 12-14 weeks. Sanitas Cycles is running a pre-order sale now until October 18th for 15% off a frame, and they will include free shipping. Learn more at SanitasBikes.com.

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