Framed Minnesota LTD

18 reasons to buy

• The Minnesota LTD is considered to be stupendous value for its price-point. A lightweight frame and quality componentry attest to this.

• A swooping top tube and seat stays contribute to an elegant frame with distinctive, flattened tubing.

• Owners loved the Maroon colorway. Few buyers seemed to choose black.

• In the front-end of the bike, solid house-brand kit is reliable and keeps prices low.

• It is rare that a stock saddle is universally approved for comfort, as it was in the case of the Velo S2.

• The bash guard is an included bonus, protecting that single chainring from debris.

• Alex Blizzerk 70mm rims come tubeless-ready with cut-outs to shed weight. Reportedly, they stayed true.

• Terrene Wazia 26 x 4.0 tires were very grippy and arrived tubeless ready. They were also studdable for snow-biking.

• SRAM Level Hydraulic brakes impressed owners.

• The Minnesota LTD is offered with an optional Rock Shox Bluto suspension fork, or easily upgraded from the rigid model.

• Assembly was regarded as easy, taking around 30 minutes. A multitool and pedal-wrench are provided.

• The 11 speed SRAM cassette offered a wide 11-42 tooth gear-range.

• The Minnesota LTD was at home on singletrack, snow, loose soil and around town.

• Definitive and reliable shifting was delivered by a SRAM NX trigger-shifter and rear derailleur.

• Fatbikers were pleased with the extra stability offered by front and rear thru-axles.

• The alloy Minnesota was considered light for its price.

• Handling was conveyed as being highly responsive.

• Tire clearance was ample, with room for a 4.8 up-front and a 4.0 in the rear.