Ivan from Moscow, Russia sent over these pics of his FBM The Sword build.
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Takayuki Mamiya – Sword Build
Mamiya repainted an original Sword frame white; Check out his build.
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Inside the FBM Machine Shop – Video
Matty Brown came to FBM recently and put together this great video about how and why we make bikes in our own machine shop in Johnson City, NY.
Ballista Framesets Available Now
The FBM Ballista Frameset
designed for hardcourt bike polo
Handcrafted in New York by FBM Bike Co. the Ballista is a tig welded, 4130 chromoly frameset designed for the specific needs of hardcourt bike polo players.
We started with the original FBM Sword frame geometry and tube set, and, with input from Evan George and Koyo Maeda of Seattle’s The Assassins, designed the Ballista. We increased the height of the headtube for a more upright riding position, decreased the height of the seat tube for more standover clearance above the top tube, used a bulge butted seat tube for more strength in the top tube / seat stay junction, and added optional front and rear canti mount brakes and optional front disc brakes. Check out the complete specs and more photos here.
Evan and Koyo, who rode prototype Ballistas in the 2013 Worlds, where The Assassins took 3rd place and Koyo was named MVP, have this to say about the frameset: “It’s the jam saucy, real buttery” – Koyo, “This is the dopest bike, it’s super fun to ride, I love it” – Evan.
The FBM Ballista framesets are available from your local bike shop, online direct from Last Call Distro, or you can give us a call at 607-729-2803.
The FBM Ballista Frameset
Introducing the FBM Ballista Frameset
designed for hardcourt bike polo
Handcrafted in New York by FBM Bike Co. the Ballista is a tig welded, 4130 chromoly frameset designed for the specific needs of hardcourt bike polo players.
We started with the original FBM Sword frame geometry and tube set, and, with input from Evan George and Koyo Maeda of Seattle’s The Assassins, designed the Ballista. We increased the height of the headtube for a more upright riding position, decreased the height of the seat tube for more standover clearance above the top tube, used a bulge butted seat tube for more strength in the top tube / seat stay junction, and added optional front and rear canti mount brakes and optional front disc brakes. Check out the complete specs below.
Evan and Koyo, who rode prototype Ballistas in the 2013 Worlds, where The Assassins took 3rd place and Koyo was named MVP, have this to say about the frameset: “It’s the jam saucy, real buttery” – Koyo, “This is the dopest bike, it’s super fun to ride, I love it” – Evan.
We’re taking pre-orders from now until the end of the year for a batch of framesets that will be available to ship in February 2014. The retail price is $750; we require a 50% deposit to place a pre-order; the other 50% plus freight will be due prior to shipping. Orders can be placed online at Last Call, through your local FBM dealer, or you can give us a call at 607-729-2803.
Frame Specs
| Size | Top Tube Length | Seat Tube Length | Head Tube Angle | Seat Tube Angle | Chain Stay Length | Bottom Bracket Drop | Stand Over Height (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 523mm | 460mm | 73.5 | 74.5 | 395mm | 55mm | 755mm (29.7″) |
| Medium | 544mm | 500mm | 74 | 74 | 395mm | 55mm | 795mm (31.3″) |
| Large | 569mm | 540mm | 74.5 | 73.5 | 395mm | 55mm | 832mm (32.8″) |
| Head Tube | 1-1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Width | 68mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 27.2mm |
| Rear Dropout Spacing | 120mm |
| Brake Options | Removable Canti or None |
| Material | 4130 Chromoly |
| COLORS | Black, Clear, Trans Blue, Trans Red |
Fork Specs
| Steerer Tube | 1 piece CNC machined 300mm long 1-1/8″ threadless |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1″ tapered to 1/2″ |
| Dropouts | 3/16″ thick laser cut |
| Axle Spacing | 100mm |
| Fork Length (crown to center of axle) |
375mm |
| Rake | 35mm |
| Brake Options | Removable Canti, 51mm I.S. Disc, Both or None |
| Material | 4130 Chromoly |
| COLORS | Black, Clear, Trans Blue, Trans Red |
Sword Framesets In Stock Now
The FBM Sword SQ framesets in new colorways are available now.
The latest colorways are flat black, clear and trans gold and it’s available in three sizes 48cm, 52cm and 56cm.
The Sword SQ frameset has traditional track geometry, is tig welded 4130 chromoly, and is handcrafted in the FBM machine shop in Johnson City, NY. Check the Sword page for complete specs and help selecting your size.
Thanks to everyone that pre-booked their frames. The Sword is available through any FBM or Last Call dealer or can be ordered direct from FBM at the Last Call online store. Quantities are limited so if you aren’t able to get one from this batch, contact us to reserve one from the next one.
The Orphan, Kenny Horton
The Orphan, designed and ridden by Kenny Horton, handbuilt in New York by FBM, is coming soon.
Check out Kenny riding his prototype frame is this video filmed by Steve Crandall, Latane Coghill and Charlie Crumlish.
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U.S. Apes – Handlebars Made by FBM
Step Through City Bike Prototype: Handcrafted
Introducing the FBM Step Through City Bike prototype. It is the sister frameset to the FBM City Bike Prototype featured here in April.
Like the City Bike Prototype, it has a classic design, uses 650b wheels and a Sword fork with additional rake to provide the easy handling you want in a city bike. It’s tig welded, uses all 4130 Chromoly tubing and is made in the FBM Machine Shop in Johnson City, NY.
Benjamin Falkenham – Trans Black Sword
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