CUSTOM Hardtail MTB Build | Growler Mega Grey APA | Brew of the Week 7 | American Made Bicycles

This Week Luke builds up a beautiful hardtail mountain bike, the Growler American Pale Ale in a Mega Grey and Dark Blue color way.Follow us on Instagram: @growlerbikesFollow us on Twitter: @growlerbikesSubscribe for weekly mountain bike content!For more info: GrowlerBikes.comCheck out the APA here: https://growlerbikes.com/products/copy-of-american-pale-ale-type-2AN AMERICAN MADE HARDTAILThe American Pale Ale is a super nimble, extremely versatile hardtail. Whether it’s tight technical single track or high speed downhill, the APA can hold its own and then some. Tested on some of the most gnarly terrain the North East has to offer, we’re more than confident in this shred machine.Made right here in the US using 100% 7075 aluminum tubing, this bike is built to last. We’re so confident in its performance that we offer a lifetime warranty on all of our frames. Buying domestically yields a number of other benefits. By supporting American made products, you’re supporting local jobs, local businesses, and a more ethical and sustainable manufacturing process.As with all of the bikes in our lineup, the customization possibilities are pretty much endless. Seriously, we did the math and there’s 46,523,913,960,000,000,000,000 possible combinations. Good thing we have Ben here to keep all those straight!FRAME CONSTRUCTIONDesigned for 27.5+ or 29" wheel - max tire clearance up to 27.5x3.0"Boost 148mm rear thru axle7005 Aluminum Alloy ConstructionCustom tubing for strength and weight savingsInternal dropper post routingPrecision beaded weldsEnglish threaded bottom bracketLifetime Warranty on the frame - The best in the businessCOMPONENTS - NXManitou Mattoc 27.5+/29er 140mm travel forkSRAM DUB Eagle 1x12 drivetrainFSA Handlebars and SeatpostHydraulic BrakesSunringle Duroc 40 Tubeless SetupSchwalbe Rocket Ron 27.5x3.0TECH SPECSFRAMESETFrame Growler Racing Design American Pale Ale doubled-butted 7005 aluminum tubing, 148x12 dropout, Internal dropper cable routing, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle bossesFork Manitou Mattoc 27.5+ & 29er, 140mm travelRear Shock N/ASizes S, M, L, XLHeadset FSA DRIVETRAIN Shifters SRAM NX Eagle 1x12Front Derailleur N/ARear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed, 1x12Cassette SRAM NX Eagle 12-speedCrank SRAM NX Eagle Dub, 3mm offset for 148 Boost chainlineChainrings SRAM X-sync Eagle 30T SteelBottom Bracket SRAM Dub English ThreadChain SRAM EagleCOCKPIT Handlebars FSA Aluminum , 18mm rise, 9 degree back seep, 4 degree upsweep, 31.8mm x 740 mmStem FSA Omega 70mm, 31.8mm alloy, 6 degree, 4-bolt bar clampTape/Grips Lizard Skin Growler LogoSaddle WTB Volt CompSeatpost FSA Aluminum 30.9x400mmPedals Available SeparatelyWHEELS Rims Sunringle Duroc 40, Tubeless SetupHubs Sunringle SRC 32h, Boost 148x12/110x15TASpokes Wheelsmith Straight Pull DB14Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron 27.5x3.0"Tubes Who still uses tubes? All bikes are setup tubelessBRAKES Brakes SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc Brake.Brake Levers SRAM LevelEXTRAS Extras ENVE Carbon Wheels available