System

The tech behind your personally optimized machine.

This chunk of a unit controls all things rear travel and suspension related, plus some other nerdy vibrational stuff. What you need to know is that it’s bullet proof, highly tuneable and soaks it all up like nothing else out there.

If you know, you know. It’s super hard to describe the feel of steel to someone who’s never ridden it. Supple, yet precise. It gives back in ways aluminum and carbon tubing just can’t. Believe the hype.

We know we just dissed aluminum, but it’s actually amazing in the right place. Like in this CNC’d billet rear triangle for instance. Throw in some flip chips and sizing options, and wow.

It’s an acronym. And it’s important. But what it really boils down to is that our framesets are designed to allow the front triangle to flex in just the right way under load. It makes for an energy efficient, super precise, yet buttery smooth ride.

THE ALPHA SECTION

THE ALPHA

SECTION

• Trunnion Architecture for strength and reliability - isolates shock from frame flex for longevity and stability
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• Adaptable and adjustable Standard and “light rider” rocker ratios for grom and riders under 130lbs 
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• Reliable - vault sealed bearing are shielded from the elements
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• Multiple shock configurations available - coil and air compatible with a 20% linear progressivity on Local and a 25% on Outfit and Heist - check out the graphs here
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• Adjustable and sealed bb for ride optimization and reliability
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• The beating heart of KRS System, which is the next evolution of the steel-is-real movement

STEEL-IS-REAL
FRONT TRIANGLE

• High tensile goodness - compliant while being tough - trail taming and reliable                     
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• KRS compatible - smooth and efficient trail manners for more athletic performance
• excellent energy management for pedalling trail models
• big hit absorption and stability for gravity models
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• optimized to your fit and feel:
• made to order - tweak the size and stiffness
• we can make this thing fit you like a glove and handle the trails the exactly way you like
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• oh - and it's swappable:
• We call it the Weekender
• Ride trail most of the time? Keep a LOCAL front triangle mounted up for most of the season
• Want to go big once or twice a year? Keep an OUTFIT or HEIST front triangle on hand - swapping takes about an hour
• It can be a lot to wrap your head around - learn more about it here
  
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ALUMINUM REAR TRIANGLE

• CNC billet Aluminum for precise handling and tuning ability
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• 3 sizes available (sml,med & lrg) to suit model size but can be mixed for bespoke combinations
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• Flip chips for tuning and configuration changes
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• 10mm +/- chainstay position
  
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• Tune the stiffness by swapping out braces to achieve the ride qualities you want

THE KRS SYSTEM

• KRS stands for "Kinetic Response System"
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• On conventional frames, top and bottom tubes are typically constrained at the seat tube, meaning the tubes are not allowed to flex much and making for a very rigid front triangle
  
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• On KEEPER frames, two connection points to the central Alpha Section allow for minor rotational movements, giving added vertical compliance while maintaining lateral stiffness
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• This gives the frame addition compliance for a smoother ride and more traction while also providing an energetic feel - the harder you push it, the better it gets
  
  

THE KRS SYSTEM