Jack Kane Battle Axe SL

Battle Axe SL Carbon Frame

Ever notice how tired you can be after riding on rough roads? It’s because our bodies have to absorb the never ending vibrations our bikes ride over — taxing us both physically and mentally. So, how could we reduce the amount of road chatter your body takes in? We designed our Battle Axe SL.

The Battle Axe SL is the curviest frame we offer, but the curves are not for simply appeal. They serve a purpose. The dual seat stays are bowed to minimize high frequency road vibrations all the way up to the seat tube. Why should you care? It means a smoother ride for you. If your local rough roads are wearing you down, this frame will help alleviate that nuisance. The winged seat tube “axe” is pronounced for those desiring to reduce air flow turbulence. The unified chain stays help minimize flex while sprinting/pedaling to maintain torsional stiffness, which leads to efficient pedaling and minimal power loss. All of these traits combined create one exceptionally smooth machine. We never sacrifice your ride quality, so our goal is to maintain the big three — responsiveness, lightness, and durability. We have found the right balance between stiffness and compliance. We designed around you — every tube serves a purpose.

Our philosophy on our tapered head tube: We maximize stiffness in the front by evenly distributing stresses and loads the bike faces during rides/races. As a result, the ride feels more reliable and assured. We achieved this with the beefier 1-1/2″ bottom.

Women riders have the option of having the frame model be “K Pro Carbon” instead of Battle Axe.

Frame High modulus carbon fiber with a 3k exterior weave Fork Proprietary carbon Color Custom Components Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo Seat Tube 31.6mm Notes Internal brake routing Braze-on derailleur Bottom Bracket BB30 Wheels Shimano, Zipp, Mavic, Reynolds, etc Sizes 47, 50, 53, 56, 58, 60 Weight We provide weight for each rider. There are no industry standards for weight. Price Frameset: $2,799.99 (frame, fork, paint job)- Complete bikes start at $4,133 Ordering Let’s get started! Email

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Geometry

Size Seat Tube Angle Head Tube Angle Top Tube Length (cm) Head Tube Length (mm) Seat Tube Length (cm) Rear to Center (cm) Front to Center (cm) Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) Wheel Base (cm) 47 75.0 71.0 50.7 110 47.0 40.5 57.4 6.8 97.0 50 74.5 72.0 52.6 120 50.0 40.5 58.0 6.8 97.6 53 73.5 72.5 54.7 150 53.0 40.5 58.7 6.8 98.2 56 73.5 73.0 55.9 160 56.0 40.5 59.4 6.9 99.0 58 73.0 73.0 57.4 180 58.0 40.5 60.4 6.8 100.0 60 73.0 73.5 58.5 200 60.0 40.5 61.0 6.8 100.5