We try to sell only what we can build in the next month; with high demand and a small team, the simplest and fairest way. We don't take preorders until we are certain that stock will be in place. During busy periods we release stock at 9am on the first day of the month subject to availability as shown below.
Check below for stock availability on your choice of frame colour as well as bike build kit.
Frame Only Raw | Due May 2021 |
Frame Only Black | Due May 2021 |
Fade Luxe Bike | Due date TBC |
Fade Works Bike | Due date TBC |
Fade Title Ltd Edition Bike | Released April 1st |
Fade 5th Anniversary Ltd Edition Bike | Released April 1st |
Coming Soon
We say that the Fade is a dirt jump frame in it's rawest, purest form. It's not an extra-small version of something else. It's not a bike that's designed to be versatile. It's a legitimate dirt jump & pump track platform, pure and simple. The 2020 Fade Works bike builds on everything we learned from the fabled "Fade To Black" limited edition with a spec list worthy of any pro-level bike (and yes, there's a stealth black option).
Up front you have the new Rockshox Pike DJ - the benchmark fork for pro dirt, slope and pump-track work. Now you can choose between the Diffusion Black and Gloss Silver colours (while stocks last). The wheel set is the Halo Chaos DJ 26" rim on black DJ hubs, single speed rear with 11-tooth mini thread-on cog. That's matched up to a pair of Maxxis DTH tyres. They're fast and run smooth but offer just the right amount of grip. You get a 28-11 gear ratio with a 28 tooth direct-mount chainring on super strong Descendant cranks.
Finishing kit includes a Gusset S2 DJ pivotal saddle and seatpost, Burgtec Mk3 Enduro stem, Josh Bryceland RideHigh 38mm bars and Gusset Sleeper mushroom-ribbed grips. The Fade Works runs a Gusset Slink half-link chain in black so in combination with the black Pike DJ and the matte black frame option, you can have a seriously stealthy build. Or go for the classic Airdrop raw finish.
Travel: | 100mm front |
Wheel Size: | 26" front & rear |
Forks: | Rockshox Pike DJ |
Drivetrain: | Singlespeed |
Brake: | SRAM Level T |
Wheels: | Halo Chaos DJ |
Cockpit: | Burgtec |
Weight: | 10.8kg |
One Size | ||
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A | Reach | 430 |
B | Seat Tube | 330 |
C | Head Tube | 120 |
D | Stack | 560 |
E | Wheelbase | 1067.8 |
F | Head Angle | 69° |
G | Seat Angle | 71° |
H | Chainstay | 385 |
I | Bottom Bracket Drop | -25 |
J | Fork Length | 480 |
K | Fork Offset | 40 |
Frame | Airdrop Fade 6061-T6 Alloy |
Fork | Rockshox Pike DJ 100mm |
Rear Shock | n/a |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 |
Spacers | Cane Creek Interlok Composite 5mm |
Rear Axle | n/a |
Seatpost | Gusset Pivotal 30.9mm |
Seat Clamp | Airdrop CNC Bolt |
Rear Derailleur | n/a |
Shifter | n/a |
Cassette | Gusset 11-tooth Singlespeed Cog |
Chain | Gusset Slink 1/2 Link Black |
Chain Guide | n/a |
Cranks | Truvativ Descendant DUB 6K 170mm |
B-Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level T (rear only) |
Rotors | SRAM G2 Cleansweep 160mm (rear only) |
Wheels | Halo Chaos DJ 26" Bushdrive |
Tubeless | 26" inner tubes |
Tyres | Maxxis DTH 26" |
Stem | Burgtec Mk3 Enduro 35mm Reach, 35mm Clamp |
Handlebars | Burgtec Ridehigh 800mm Wide, 38mm Rise, 35mm Clamp |
Saddle | Gusset S2 DJ Pivotal |
Grips | Gusset Sleeper Flanged |
Pedals: | Available separately |
The Fade frame is available in one size only. It's designed as a compact dirt jump & pump-track bike but reach is a little bit longer than most, so it's perfect if you're a mountain biker accustomed to modern, long enduro bikes.
It takes a few days for us to prepare your order before shipping. At busy times there can be a build queue of a few days which may affect lead times. Preorders can take up to 30 days to ship.
Shipping a DJ bike to a UK address costs £20 and to an EU address £40. More info
All prices on the website include UK sales tax of 20%. If you are in the EU, select your shipping destination at the checkout stage and the website will automatically remove the UK sales tax before you are asked to pay.
Orders shipped to the EU may also incur local sales taxes (typically 15-25%) and import duties (14%). More info
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