Working on mixing things up... #derailleur are on the list...
But alternatives are more exciting... #fixedgear #fixedmtb
#singlespeed #singlespeedmtb
#hubgear #kindernay #rohloff
#pinion #mtbgearbox

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#madeinbritain custom framesets @carbondrive @laufcycling
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#getbelted #beltdrive #carbondrive #bikepacking #MTB #VTT #greatbritishweather #ridemorecarbon #xcmtb
#olsenbicycles #olsenbikes #olsencustombicycles

3D printed parts getting prepped for N-3 build... ___________________________________________
#madeinbritain custom framesets @carbondrive @laufcycling @Kindernay
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#mtbgearbox #getbelted #beltdrive #carbondrive #piniondrive #piniongearbox #bikepacking #fatbike #MTB #VTT #greatbritishweather #enduro #longtravel #ridemorecarbon #xcmtb
#olsenbicycles #olsenbikes #olsencustombicycles

The N-3 is coming... the derailleur seems to be more popular than I had anticipated... However the N-3 has another twist on the #greatbritishweather #bicycle
This is can be a mix of #crosscountrymtb #cycloocross #monstercross #gravel (whatever that is) #microadventuring #commuteering and whatever you want it to be…
Simple but versatile.
Belt or chain tensioning is at the dropout end with a twist on the Salsa Alternator 2 dropouts.

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#madeinbritain custom framesets @laufcycling
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#getbelted #beltdrive #carbondrive #bikepacking #MTB #VTT #greatbritishweather #ridemorecarbon #xcmtb
#olsenbicycles #olsenbikes #olsencustombicycles

The N-3 is coming... another twist on the #greatbritishweather #bicycle
This is can be a mix of #crosscountrymtb #cycloocross #monstercross #gravel (whatever that is) #microadventuring #commuteering and whatever you want it to be…
Simple but versatile.
Belt or chain tensioning is at the dropout end with a twist on the Salsa Alternator 2 dropouts.

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#madeinbritain custom framesets @laufcycling
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#getbelted #beltdrive #carbondrive #bikepacking #MTB #VTT #greatbritishweather #ridemorecarbon #xcmtb
#olsenbicycles #olsenbikes #olsencustombicycles

3 of 3 ways to build the N-3... think #hubgear @kindernaycorp or @rohloff_en introducing the N-3 another twist on the #greatbritishweather #bicycle
This is can be a mix of #crosscountrymtb #cycloocross #monstercross #gravel (whatever that is) #microadventuring #commuteering and whatever you want it to be…
Simple but versatile.
Belt or chain tensioning is at the dropout end with a twist on the Salsa Alternator 2 dropouts.

This started off as a quest to design the most weather-proof Mountain bikes for Great British weather. OLSEN bicycles have now be designed to run a derailleur, however my frames have been designed to primarily to accommodate Gates Carbondrive CDX belts, Pinion gearboxes, Kindernay XIV and the Rohloff Speedhub . At OLSEN HQ we believe in developing bikes around drivetrains and systems that have more long-term benefits for mountain biking than an exposed rear derailleur system. Years of maintenance free cycling. 10000 quiet belt drive miles.

WEATHER-PROOF ENGINEERING FROM THE EU. FRAMES DESIGNED AND MADE IN BRITAIN ..

The derailleur drivetrain was invented in 1928 and works perfectly fine for road bikes where precision shifting is not impaired by mud sand and more mud. A lot of design and engineering has gone into improving the rear derailleur, but this system is still exposed to the elements and mud.

The derailleur has become the mechanical achilles heel when long distances and trail conditions turn bad. We do not want anything to stop you riding…

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N-1C - PINION C-Line Frameset

N-1F - FULL FAT FRAME C-LINE

N-1P PINION P-Line Frameset

N-2 FRAME

N-2PL FRAME Enduro Frame

N-1

The N-1 will not run derailleur, it has been designed to accommodate the Pinion gearbox only and Gates Carbon Drive. Gearboxes have more long-term benefits for mountain biking than an exposed rear derailleur system. Years of maintenance free cycling. 10000 quiet belt drive miles.

The N-1 is designed around the Pinion gearbox and 2 tyre sizes. Both 29 x 2.4" and 27.5 x 3.0" (plus sized) tyres without affecting the handling. This design uses the benefits of carbon monocoque construction from one huge tool. However the "reach" (top tube) can be changed from between 420 - 485mm by using tool sections to lengthen the frame. Fully custom options are available, allowing the head angle can be anything from 65 to 70 degrees. Bottom bracket drop can also be custom made by changing the mounting plates.

N-2

The N-2 takes design elements from the N-1 and pushes the great british weather concept further. A low chainstay and Salsa Alternator dropouts take the N-2 into areas of Singlespeed, Sturmey Archer, Alfine, Kindernay and Rohloff hubs before even thinking about derailleurs. The N-2 has also been designed around 2 tyre sizes. Both 29 x 2.4" and 27.5 x 3.0" (plus sized) tyres without affecting the handling. This design uses the benefits of carbon monocoque construction, sharing the same geometry as the N-1. There is also a Pinion option and the dropouts are split to accommodate Gates Carbon Drive belts.

N-3

The N-3 has been designed around short travel and rigid forks, 700x40c and 29x2.35 tyres. The geometry option on the N-3 are endless. Any geometry from Cyclocross, Gravel to XC Mountain bike. With 68 or 70 degree head angle this geometry will feel balanced with an Axle to Crown measurement to suit your fork of choice. This make the bike ideal for light bike-packing and long distance adventure racing.

So whatever type of riding you do, click here to discuss about riding more.