09.10.2023
NEW ERA: Extention Avenger
"Finally back on carbon!"
This is what I call "Eye candy!" 🍬
Beyond excited to announce that I joined the Extention Bicycles family!
This bike has been in the works for a very long time and I am super happy to finally share it with you! The Extention Avenger has to be one of the most beautiful bikes I have ever owned. Here's a little rundown of all the parts, and some insights below!
► Parts:
- Frame / Fork: Extention Bicycles Avenger
- Rims: Lighbicycle AM431 Carbon Matte
- Tyres: Continental Air King 2.4
- Insert: Inspired Bicycles Tubeless Insert (Backwheel only)
- Spokes: DTSwiss / Brass Nipples
- Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra Black
- Handlebar: Extention Bicycles 6C GEN2 EPS carbon
- Grips: DMR Brendog Death Grip RACE
- Brakes: MAGURA custom MT Trail / HC3 levers / 40° adapters
- Rotors: MAGURA HC Storm 203 Front / Rear
- Stem: Trialtech 90mm 35°
- Cranks: CaneCreek eWings 170mm
- Pedals: Crankbrothers Stamp 7 L, Danny MacAskill Edition
- Bottom bracket: CaneCreek Hellbender
- Sprocket: Extention Bicycles integrated bash
- Chain: KMC z1ehx
- Saddle: Inspired Bicycles Tripod
- Gear ratio is 22:16, tubeless setup - 9,4 kg
Avenger Frame Testing
It's really important to subject the carbon to many different durability tests, to make sure that the frames are strong enough for all types of street riding. Extention Bicycles conduct extensive laboratory tests, which include torsional and bending stiffness assessments to evaluate the frame's resilience against twisting and flexing under extreme conditions.
The initial prototypes were constructed back in 2019. Since then, there have been minor adjustments to the Avenger frames, and they continue to evolve over time.
The Extention Avenger street trials frame is complemented by its counterpart, the carbon tapered fork. Similar to the frame, these forks undergo rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand the most demanding impacts. Here are some photos of the Avenger forks, as well as some closeups of the GEN 2 EPS carbon handlebar & the 22t integrated bashguard.
ALTER chaintensioner
The ALTER chain tensioner was initially designed for one of Extention's Alloy bikes, the ALTER. Thanks to its identical chain tensioning mechanism, it seamlessly adapts to the Avenger. Thanks to the CNC-machined alloy plate and high-quality bearings and spring, it ensures a higher chain tension than the majority of other chain tensioners are capable of.