First Look: Reeb's New Steel Enduro Racer is Partly 3D-Printed

Feb 23, 2023
by Mike Levy  
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When every other new mountain bike seems to be a carbon fiber, high-pivot something or other, it's always nice to see a different take. Reeb Cycles' 155mm-travel Steezl uses 4130 chromoly tubing paired with 3D-printed frame components to create exactly that, much like the short-travel SST we reviewed late last year.

The new Steezl can be run as a 29er or with a mullet set-up thanks to a set of flip-chips, is designed for 160mm to 170mm-travel forks, and replaces the Sqweeb (which has nothing to do with Rick and Morty). The new bike will be available in April and complete builds will start at $6,695 USD, or you can pick up a Steezl frame and shock for $3,795 USD. Reeb is also doing a frame/shock/fork/headset/stem combo that starts at $4,995 USD.
Reeb Steezl details

• Intended use: Enduro
• Rear travel: 155mm
• Fork travel: 160 - 170mm
• Material: 4130 Chromoly w/ al. rear end
• Wheel size: 29/29 or 29/27.5
• Threaded bottom bracket
• 148 x 12mm hub spacing
• Weight: TBA
• Availability: April 2023
• MSRP: Complete starting at $6,695 / frame + shock - $3,795 / chassis kit - $4,995 USD
• More info: www.reebcycles.com


Frame and suspension

The general consensus in the comment section under that SST review was, "Holy crap, that thing is gorgeous," and I suspect that the Steezl's clean lines will earn similar praise. You won't find a fancy storage compartment in the downtube and the bike's cables don't disappear into the headset, but Reeb says that there's a load of standover clearance and short seat tubes allow for the longest dropper posts.

There's also a UDH at the 148mm wide rear end, external cables, as well as room for a 2.6" wide rear tire and a large-sized bottle. In other words, it's all pretty straightforward.


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While the SST uses a steel flex-pivot, the Steezl gets an aluminum Horst-Link layout instead.
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Reeb also makes these gorgeous rocker arms.


Don't go thinking this thing is boring, however, because Reeb is doing some cool stuff in Lyons, Colorado, where they're welding frames. The chromoly tubes sport a custom profile, just like the SST, and a set of CNC'd rockers pivot at Reeb's, "polygonal CRT rocker interface to keep everything pointed in the right direction through the rough stuff." They're also saying that the kinematics have been tweaked versus the Sqweeb to,"improve pedaling performance at sag, reduce kickback deep in the travel, and hone in on a perfect leverage curve to keep things smooth, controlled, and consistent pedaling up a fireroad, sending your favorite jump line, or blasting into a scree field at race speed."


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The bike's bottom bracket cluster is 3D-printed steel.
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Unlike the SST which used a steel rear-end with a flex-pivot at the axle for its 120mm of travel, the 155mm-travel Steezl employs box-section aluminum seat and chainstays for its Horst-link layout. And while the SST frame had 3D-printed dropouts and clevis pieces made in Asia, Reeb is using that manufacturing method in the US to make the Steezl's bottom bracket cluster instead. The SLM 3D-printing process uses a power-dense laser to melt and fuse metallic powders, adding layers as it goes until the component "grows" into the Steezl's bottom bracket area.

With the SST, Reeb told me that the process results in lighter and stronger parts than they would be had they been machined instead of printed, and that's likely the same case with the Steezl's printed parts.


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Reeb says that the Steezl works well with coil or air-sprung shocks, and you can choose between Cane Creek, Rockshox, Ohlins, EXT, and PUSH Industries.


Geometry

Reeb is offering the Steezl in five sizes, from a small with a 445mm reach to the double-extra-large that has a roomy 520mm front-end, all with 77-degree seat and 64-degree head angles. There are also two different rear-end lengths; 434mm for the small, medium, and large, while the two biggest sizes grow by 10mm. Interestingly, Reeb will also let you order any frame size with either length chainstays, so you could choose a smaller frame with the longer chainstays or a larger frame with shorter chainstays.

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Alright, let's pretend we've all got some extra money to burn and a desire for a new enduro bike... Are you sticking to carbon or aluminum, or does Reeb's US-made chromoly Steezl make it into your short list of contenders? Would the no-frills design get your money and praise, or are you hoping for a longer list of features on your next bike?

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195 Comments
  • 137 2
 I'll be the first to admit that when Reeb first released a bike I thought it was a joke. Dammed if they aren't making some of the coolest bikes I've seen lately though.
  • 10 4
 What did you think was the joke?
  • 82 0
 @jclnv: I think when Lenoski started riding them, I immediately thought "Throw money at him and he'll ride whatever. Reeb, beer spelled backwards (which I know the founder is also the founder of Oskar Blues), what a joke, just more party bro bullshit"

I'm very happy to have been wrong, and happily admit that I was.
  • 22 0
 @jclnv: beer company that's always been mtb-adjacent launching a bike brand whose name is "beer" spelled backwards? I'll admit I thought it was a gimmick at first too. Really want a SST now though...
  • 3 0
 @grnmachine02: What happened to their bike park in Bevard??
  • 49 10
 Can we please stop doing trunnion mounts?
  • 5 0
 @Roost66: I'm not a local so i can't really answer that, but the last time I was in the Asheville area I saw that it had basically just become several grassy hills. Frown
  • 1 0
 @grnmachine02: Same, looked like a cool idea tho.
  • 111 0
 @grnmachine02: Glad you're wrong ;-) I actually met all the guys a year before I started riding for them. I was doing a lot of stuff with Oskar Blues and Can'd Aid so when I was looking for a new bike brand I knew of them but figured they were too small to have a full time rider. I decided to ride for them because there would be so much opportunity to collaborate and get more involved. It's hands down the best decision I've ever made in my riding career and 100 percent not decided by money. I couldn't be happier with the bikes we're making!
  • 18 0
 @jeff-lenosky: Hey the man himself! Yeah, my knee jerk reaction was pretty short sighted admittedly. I'm glad I was wrong, and it's awesome to see a David going up against the Goliath's of the bike world, and making an impact.


P.S I fan girl a little when I see your videos from Richmond, VA. One of my favorite places to ride.
  • 2 10
flag 8a71b4 (Feb 23, 2023 at 9:09) (Below Threshold)
 No direct to consumer tho
  • 1 0
 wasn't that bike the 27.5 belt drive dj bike?
  • 3 0
 @Roost66: you mean those piles of loose dirt at the horse farm (sad face)
  • 13 0
 @8a71b4: go ahead and order one right now on our website. Nearly all of our sales are direct to consumer
  • 1 0
 @therealnobody: Yep, lucky Kanuga is right down the road.
  • 2 0
 @Roost66: My understanding is that Oskar Blues was sold off. New owner is probably more interested in making beer/money than bikes.
Quick search looks like Monster Beverage Corp is now the owner.
  • 3 0
 @inkaholic1: You'd think having a super extreme bike park would be exactly what monster energy wants.


edit:// Monster Energy bike park, have Sam Pilgrim do a year long residency.


Yes please.
  • 6 0
 @bkm303: I got pulled in by the SST and their "back to my roots" nature of building here like my old 01 SC Superlight. My custom painted SST is in transit now. Cannot wait!
  • 3 0
 @mininhi: What is wrong with those? (genuine question)
  • 5 0
 @Roost66: "What happened to their bike park in Bevard??"

A dude who owned a beer company had a dream & that dream was crushed but he cashed in.

But thanks to this thread, I've learned that Oscar Blues, the company that came under fire for building a brewery/cannery in Brevard to use the waters of the delicate Davidson River (and is/was under investigation for water quality discharge violations) is now owned by a Mega-Corp Monster Energy.

Looks like Reeb Ranch was bought by an oral surgeon out of Cary, NC named Dr. Stefan Simoncic.

I can't figure out how to tie all this into dentist bike jokes though.
  • 2 0
 @blowmyfuse: yep it’s now under the name Wag Valley Farm.
  • 2 0
 @mininhi: Why?
  • 1 0
 @Roost66: sent from Clarkson university?!
  • 1 0
 @mininhi: what’s the problem with trunnion mount?
  • 1 0
 @rayray1996: Trunnion mounts have a smaller margin of error for misalignment so they break more frequently. QC during COVID was kinda crap so trunnion mounted shocks were blowing up more than usual. Bikes are being assembled better now that the bike boom is slowing down so trunnion mounts breaking shocks shouldn't be as much of a problem, but using a mounting system that increases the chances of failure is still kinda wack to me.
  • 1 0
 @therealnobody: How the f**k did you know that?????
  • 1 0
 @Rooster66: It was an educated guess! Just some deductive reasoning. Knowing the area slightly helps. Not too many draws for mountain bikers to Potsdam other than a SOLID engineering program.
  • 1 0
 @therealnobody: You went to school at Clarkson?
  • 2 0
 @Roost66: Reeb Ranch was owned by the owner of Oskar Blues under a LLC for years. They built the jumps, had the Redbull event there, then added pump trucks and such. There were/are also cabins on the property, they used it as a wedding and event venue, as well as hosting a few mtb events and clinics. They built a few connecting trails to DuPont along with a 1/4 mile jump trail, but the trails were not worth the price of admission, most folks came for the DJs and pump track, but it was always really slow seeming when I went. The DJ track at Riveter came about and I think that took what remaining draw there was away from it for bikes. The property is also beautiful with a nice waterfall and scenery.

At the time, Reeb had a full demo fleet there and at least two people staffed it full time, you could drive up and pay to use the pump track, dirt jumps, trails, etc. They also had folks managing the demo fleet here, but afaik none of them are still around here working for Reeb. You could also rent the cabins but they were obscenely expensive.

A few years ago, it was listed for sale for ~$4m. Around then, OB was bought by the parent company of Monster and Reeb/Oskar Blues became separate AFAIK. I've heard rumors about why he sold the property, but my expectation is that he bought the property for personal reasons that didn't pan out, tried to make a business out of it, but it didn't pan out over the years and he wasn't going to OB Brevard any longer, so he sold it while demand was high. That's purely speculation though, so take it FWIW. The new owners had someone managing it for a while and arranging events, but it seems to have slowed down. It's an amazing piece of property and I hope it doesn't turn into some development over time.

The land has some interesting history too, I read somewhat reliable reports that it was at one point worked by German POWs during WWII. I know that happened in this area, but I couldn't get 100% confirmation it was there, so just an interesting anecdotal tidbit that may or may not be accurate.
  • 1 0
 @shinook: Very interesting...
  • 105 1
 The last article on REEB here on Pinkbike stated that the company had some staff with expertise in the space industry, which provoked some disbelief from the peanut gallery. I'd like to say, I went to college with one of the engineers there, and he indeed did something connected with satellites- either the satellites themselves, or putting them in space. If you're reading this, Steve, cheers from Warsaw.
  • 133 0
 Cheers Tim!
  • 79 0
 @stevethespacecowboy: name checks out!
  • 5 0
 Heck yeah there are are lots of space nerds in the Denver area. The Lockheed Martin, formerly Martin Marietta, satellite (and other wild stuff) factory is in the southwest suburbs. A friend’s dad worked there and as a teenager I got to see the Cassini spacecraft being assembled.
  • 4 0
 @melanthius: Count the Boulder area even moreso. Ball Aerospace headquarters. CU Boulder has a whole aerospace program.
  • 3 3
 @Sycip69er: make that Nobel Prize winning physics, material science, nano-tech, aerospace engineering, etc etc. Reeb is Boulder/Lyons (Reeb ranch is awesome), and Boulder is top 15 phd-per-capita in US. The talent pool here is extremely deep.
  • 10 0
 Next hot flex - My bike builder has a satellite background.
  • 7 0
 @preston67: I'm waiting for the reverse. Bunch of bike-fab guys blasting rockets into orbit. Strange 31.6mm sizes and oddly measured parts so its "29" no matter what the actual diameter is. Best practices of aerospace no doubt.
  • 1 0
 @Tarka: Reeb Ranch is no more.
  • 1 0
 @blowmyfuse: bummer.
  • 5 0
 Isn't the bike world infested by aerospace people anyway? The Wright brothers called themselves bike mechanics, but have been messing with airplanes too. Joe McEwan from Starling Cycles is an aerospace engineer. Aerospace people just have a passion for bikes. I'm aerospace engineer too and lots of my teachers were obsessed by bicycles. Especially the ones from aerodynamics. Most of the time, you're aiming for efficiency. And bicycles are incredibly efficient. I noticed an aerodynamics company which I helped with their first project (building a model to test boundary layer suction) also helped to design the Koga track race bike that was successfully being used at the Olympics by the Dutch team. You may think aerospace is cool but the truth is, bikes are way cooler Smile .
  • 6 0
 @CarlMega: all seat posts are actually the inside diameter of aerospace tubes.
Bikes and flying machines have been intertwined since kittyhawk.
  • 1 0
 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering types are basically endemic to Boulder County, and usually after they get laid off they either start a brewery or bike consulting gig.
  • 52 0
 It has a little bit of an old school Ventana look to it, love it!
  • 12 0
 Ventana bikes are so great. So clean.
  • 2 0
 Was my first reaction as well.
  • 2 0
 They definitely did that green back in the day.
  • 9 0
 Same, or turner, love the polished rear look
  • 4 0
 I was thinking it looks a lot like my old Turner which has Ventana vibes as well.
  • 5 0
 @ARonBurgundy: I’m going to get one and only ride it on “Sunday”
  • 3 0
 @joelsman: this! reminds me a lot of my old turner 5 spot. that was a sexy bike. would love if turner would still make an alloy 5 spot with all the latest tech. that reeb looks awesome! cheers
  • 4 0
 @jmhills:
Being a local to them, I wish they were still relevant and producing up to date bikes. They made me an incredible custom “enduro” bike in the late 2000’s before enduro was a thing. Tapered head tube, size large top tube with a medium seat tube, external dropper routing, 150mm of travel…all painted that sparkly monster green. It seems now a lot of their time and effort goes into designing and producing other people’s frames ( squid, lil shredder, etc) but I still hope one day Sherwood will produce one last banger of a bike before fully going the route Foes or Turner went.
  • 3 0
 @ARonBurgundy: weren’t the old Turner rear ends built by Ventana?
  • 1 0
 @whambat: not sure, but that would make sense. I believe the front triangles were made near Portland, Oregon. That was one of the few bikes I regret selling.
  • 1 0
 @Tayrob: I actively consider them for my next frame. To get something completely made to my geo and size would be amazing. That could basically be my last bike. Rates are not crazy either. I would love to read something about one of their frames (kinematics, etc...) that is recent but they have nothing out there in the demo fleet. Paging @mikelevy ....
  • 1 0
 The "new" Ventana's are kind of like they smashed into an Ellsworth? (And a tree?)
ventanausa.com/bikes
  • 1 0
 @davemays: I would still ride one.
  • 40 1
 Looks like a Turner
  • 5 6
 If only it had DW like a Turner
  • 11 2
 @shredthe915: 5Spot: best bike I rode. 5Spot DW: worst bike I rode. So no.
  • 3 0
 Yea remarkably similar to the 5 Spot, 6 Pack, RFX era
  • 8 0
 Please Dave Turner bring back US Made Alloy 5 Spots and Rfx. They were so sexy.
  • 1 0
 @funkzander: Dave seems pretty happy making (and riding) simpler titanium bikes now.

I see him often.
  • 3 0
 I thought the same thing til I started pulling up Turner pics. Kinda how like Vince Neil looks like Heather Locklear through a dirty window.
  • 2 0
 @shredthe915: DW-link patent expires this year. Expect more frames to use it.
  • 1 0
 @funkzander: true dat!!!!
  • 2 2
 I came here to say the same thing, its almost a complete copy.
  • 20 1
 Can I get it with a matching rear triangle
  • 11 0
 What a looker, I'm in the market this year for a susser as I am life long hard tail guy, but since I had a hip replacement last fall I'm thinking the body could use a break. I was considering a SST, but I kinda want something with more travel since I can still ride the majority of my trails on my HT, but I'd like something around 150mm for the trails I ride that are rougher/steeper.
  • 16 3
 While steezl is a dumb name, Reeb has been making some damned desirable bikes lately.
  • 17 1
 aw man. I like the steezl
  • 3 4
 My guess is that its a take on easel (painting), as in blank canvas type idea but with some steez mixed in
  • 15 0
 @VPS13: I think it's "steel" + "steez". I think a lot of their bike names sound kinda cringey but I'd still ride one
  • 17 0
 @sspiff Still a better name than Fezzari
  • 8 0
 @k-n-i-x-o-n: setting the bar kinda low...
  • 1 0
 @bkm303: yeah, an all together awful name for an awesome looking/sounding bike. The name almost hurts my brain somehow, just as most of them do. It’s like the exact opposite of rolling off the tongue and with cringe added in there on top of that.
  • 2 0
 @k-n-i-x-o-n: Ahahahaha. I almost put that in my original comment.
  • 1 0
 @panthermodern: I don't think it says Steezl on the frame so you could just call it the Reeb Enduro.
  • 13 0
 REEB would deserve an Onlyfans partneship 'cos they are craftmen who are making porn bikes for real.
  • 11 0
 @mikelevy I think a rolling chassis has to include wheels; or else it doesn’t roll. They just call it a chassis kit on their site. Pedant, I know, but it’s a significantly different value proposition!
  • 11 0
 You are 100% right
  • 9 0
 This looks awesome. When you're running inserts in heavy tires, big suspension and durable parts, a pound or two of frame weight isn't a big deal. Having a Cromoly frame that won't shatter if you kick a rock up (looking at you Giant)-priceless!!!
  • 8 0
 i'm a 60 yr old geezer looking to buy what will prolly be my last big travel sled and damn, this might be it. sold the 2017 transition patrol over the summer. been riding my cromag stylus for a few months plus the rode bike. seriously considering this.
  • 3 0
 the sst may also be a good option.
  • 6 0
 Even though my obscene Niagara Falls levels of toxic sweat (mix of salt, alcohol & NSAIDs) has ruined every steel bike I've ever owned. These recent REEB's have me thinking about what I thought I had sworn off for good, buying another steel bike one day.
  • 6 0
 Perfect evolution to the Sqweeb. Little slacker HTA, little steeper seat tube angle, longer chainstays. All the stuff they had right (short seat tubes, external routing) stays the same. Well done Reeb! It would be near the top of my short list if I were shopping this season.

@prosauce what is the actual seat tube angle?
  • 8 0
 Dave turner if you are reading: bring back Turner bikes that look like this. We miss them!
  • 1 0
 Dave is in his 60's and happy to ride and race nice looking titanium bikes.
  • 5 0
 Much to luv about this frame. Made locally. You can choose your rear stay length . At 4k just for the frame I would hope for a ten year crash replacement warranty. And I would expect the frame to last minimum 5 years . It would be worth it to invest in such a frame if the company that makes the frame is confident it will last .And backs the belief with a solid warranty.
  • 7 0
 Absolutely gorgeous, but it sucks that we’ve reached the point where small frames have a 445mm reach.
  • 27 0
 This size was developed with a 5’2” rider over the past 3 years. 430mm reach was far too cramped with a 77 degree seat tube angle. We aren’t just throwing numbers on a wall here…
  • 1 0
 @prosauce: I am 5'8" and love riding my 440mm Enduro. I guess I would just order a small, if I was interested. Even over forked, seat tube angle is only about a degree difference and definitely a nice fit. Can't imagine a 5'2" rider on one.
  • 1 0
 @prosauce: whats the height recommendations for your sizes? I kinda looked at this at 5'6" (short arms) and figured S would be my ticket (currently with 430reach bike), but curious if you have a general sizing. Didn't see it on the site.
  • 4 1
 @prosauce: I hear you as far as it having a 77 degree seat tube goes, but man is bike growth crazy these days when someone who's 5'2" wants a bike with a 445 reach. I personally value the agility and nimbleness a shorter reach brings to the downs, flats and in the air over the benefits that a longer reach and steeper seat tube brings to steep climbs. That said, I'm 5'9" and ride a bike with a 430mm reach and a 75 degree seat tube, and that's perfect for my riding style. MTB geo is tough as far as trying to appease the most people with the angles and lengths you choose. One person's preferred geo would be sluggish and muted to someone else, while that person's preferred geo would be twitchy and unstable to the other person. At some point I feel we're going to reach a point where there needs to be bikes with geometry tailored for specific riding skill levels and terrains rather than making them try to accommodate everybody and everything.
  • 13 0
 @terriblejon:

Your last sentence…
This is that bike. Tailored for specific skill level and terrain. This is not an entry level bike for riding tame trail.

Everybody has different riding styles and that’s why there is 100’s of bike brands with vastly different geometries. Pick one that fits your needs and be stoked that we have the option.
  • 4 0
 I wondered why the Sqweeb suddenly vanished from their website. This new rig looks good at first glance! I'd take a hard look at one of these if I need a longer travel bike than I currently have, especially since they're offering Ohlins suspension as an option.
  • 6 0
 Oh come on son! I can see the cable housing and brake lines. I can see the rear shock. How the hell could this possibly ride well?

Sarcasm set aside this looks awesome.
  • 2 0
 As someone who likes to break down their bike a few times a year I really miss having external routing. Internal looks cleaner but at the cost of being a total PITA to tear apart regularly.
  • 7 0
 Long live small front triangles with straight, short seat tubes and tons of stand over.
  • 2 0
 The Reeb Sqweeb was one of the surprises for me at Outer bike. I really liked how that bike rode, and I was immediately fast on it. I am excited to try out the Steezl to see if it is really an improvement. If so, it might replace the Ripmo.
  • 2 0
 Reeb Ranch was the original site of a BMX Red Bull event years ago. Mtn bikers took to it because it’s literally at the entrance road to DuPont SF. They had no parking and it was really designed for a one time BMX contest. Reeb ranch was owned by Oskar Blues but after the sale, the property was up for sale also. The owner of OB (Dale) Dales Pale Ale is a MTBr and loved the Brevard area for riding. Brewery was built and is a mainstay in the town still, especially for locals. They sponsored a pretty famous DH rider at one point.

By the way, its a super overrated riding area and pretty awful craft beer scene so please don't go there. JK, go check it out. Support local business please and tip your server well!
  • 5 0
 Sweet! The size M geo is what I would draw up for myself. What a bike
  • 2 0
 Yup, I guess I'm a medium now!
  • 3 0
 Reeb is absolutely killing it right now. Not quite as sexy as the SST, but still hawt. Hoping the SST is compatible with a new set of stays.
  • 4 0
 If you don't get a chub from the looks of this frame you must be an ebiker or roadie
  • 1 0
 "improve pedaling performance at sag"

Would love to know what metric they're using for "improve pedaling"... More active suspension under power for more consistent traction? More stiffening of the suspension for a quick "feel" (at the possible detriment to traction)?
  • 2 0
 Huge congrats to Adam and the Reeb crew on another damn beauty of a frame! My V2 Sqweeb is still going strong, but the SST and now the Steezl have me thinking about a refresh!
  • 3 0
 I don’t get excited about most bikes these days but this is a beauty I’d love to own, for looks alone!
  • 5 0
 Great cable routing!
  • 4 0
 I am unreasonably excited by those BB cluster glamour shots.
  • 3 0
 i'm 6'7 and need one with like a 665-670mm stack and a 530-540mm reach, can i order custom? Big Grin
  • 6 0
 From the FAQ, "We only do custom geometry in very $elect cases"
  • 6 0
 Hit them up. My Sqweeb has very similar numbers. It did cost $$ extra and took some time to make, but so does any custom bike. Their crew was outstanding to work with, some of the best customer support in the industry.
  • 4 0
 @GTscoob: yea when i'm ready for a new bike i definitely will. for now, my 76mm riser bars and 60mm stem on my 160 bike will have to do LOL
  • 3 0
 That's a beautiful bike. I like that they'll let you have any color you want for a relatively small upcharge.
  • 5 1
 I wonder how good the reebound on that suspension is?
  • 2 0
 I really like this bike, but for the price I'd buy a Cotic Rocket Max and have enough leftover for a nice set of wheels and a season pass
  • 1 0
 looks great, but having an xxl with 520 reach is awesome for tall people until you see the tiny 450mm seat tube. that would put my seat 4" lower than i need it with the longest available dropper on the market.
  • 3 0
 What's your inseam and saddle height?

405mm of max extension with a 240mm OneUp puts it at >850mm. That's not that short.

We're all proportioned differently but I'd be fine with a 520mm reach on a 646mm stack, my saddle height is 750mm.

Just not the bike for you, but it works for others.
  • 3 1
 I hope you realize 240mm dropper posts exist.
  • 2 0
 definitely helps out people wanting to size up, but not people sizing down or people on the larger end of the spectrum. my xxl sentinel has a 490mm seat tube and i still have quite a bit of post showing with my 240mm dropper. can't imagine another 40mm. I have a 36" inseam with 175mm cranks
  • 1 0
 @jdejace: 38" inseam and 884mm from the center of the bb
  • 1 0
 @prosauce: I hope you realize ive had one since it came out. I can BARELY make do with a 465 ST, I've got the 240 right about at the min insertion
  • 3 0
 The "Kongcrete" color on their website looks fantastic.
  • 3 0
 So do I get this or a Chromag Lowdown?
  • 1 0
 Same boat. Whichever is available first?
  • 5 0
 I know country of origin isnt the most important thing but I feel the Lowdown shouldn't cost about the same as this since it's made in Taiwan. I love my Chromag hardtail, but I feel like Reeb delivers a little more quality in the full suss department and has been doing it longer too.
  • 1 0
 @Takaya94: I agree with you. The lowdown frame only is just north of $3k. Steezl is $777 more with US fabrication and the fancy steel 3D printed bits. I'm sure they must ride very similar to each other.
  • 2 0
 @shapethings: same for me. I’ve got a buddy that recently built an SST, it’s such a sick bike. Oskar Blues is also the local beer sooo I guess I should go with one of those.
  • 2 0
 This thing is so handmade looking and old school, I kinda like it. Great colors too.
  • 3 0
 REEB is delivering what we all want!
  • 3 10
flag likeittacky (Feb 23, 2023 at 10:31) (Below Threshold)
 A $3800 steel frame! FTS!!!
  • 1 0
 Steezl is perhaps the best name for a bike I've heard in a long time. Reeb could even make a +10mm version and call it the Reeble Steezl
  • 1 0
 The Sqeeb was a thing of beauty and crazy intricate machined and welded bottom bracket assembly. It's quite apparent they are going in a different direction now.
  • 7 0
 The aluminum tubing selection was an extremely limiting factor for us. We have a much better selection of chromoly tubing, the ability for smaller batch size on custom profiles and the ability to source from US suppliers.
  • 1 0
 I am all in on steel frames but part of the reason for that is cost. Gonna stick with the new Cotic I bought to replace the custom frame that I recently broke.
  • 2 0
 Blue Steezl, Ferrari, La Tigre?
  • 1 0
 Damn if I had the option I'd spec that BB to be raw or clear coated. The finish looks sweet.
  • 2 0
 100% agree. Should be more of a focal point. Bro do you even powder bed fusion?
  • 1 0
 Great looking bike. Any change of a Steezl LT for those who want a bit more travel out back?
  • 1 0
 Looks like Iron horse !! Hahah
  • 1 0
 looks like the old turner six pack. Big Grin Me likey!
  • 4 2
 Looks like a Sunday
  • 1 3
 Because of the color and round/straight top tubes/down tubes? That's about all they have in common.
  • 2 0
 @mammal: colour, tubes, rocker link, seat tube brace etc.
  • 1 0
 Holy crap, that thing is gorgeous
  • 1 0
 Is steel real or is it all a hoax?
  • 1 0
 Reel
  • 1 0
 3d printing is the way to go!!! Print your way to freedom.
  • 1 0
 Decent geometry and absolutely gorgeous!
  • 1 0
 Man I want this...looks like a forever bike to me.
  • 1 0
 Kidney or dentist bike. Nice looks though.
  • 1 0
 "a different take" is the new looks like a session
  • 1 0
 Veri nice good lookin bike, great colour combo also.
  • 2 0
 Looks flexy, poor shock
  • 2 0
 As an owner of a V2 Sqweeb, I can promise you that rocker arm suffers no flex or fools. Burly AF.
  • 1 0
 Would rag in mini mullet, would rag it HARD
(29 is dead)
  • 1 0
 I love the look of this frame. Absolutely gorgeous.
  • 1 0
 Looks like my old El Rey
  • 1 0
 super sweet!
  • 1 0
 Dang I want one of these
  • 1 0
 RIP Sqweeb
  • 1 0
 What a Beauty! \m/
  • 1 0
 Dope AF.
  • 1 0
 Looks like a Turner.
  • 1 0
 BEER
  • 1 0
 iron horse sunday
  • 2 4
 Cool, another over dark photo. Marginally better than the Greyp, but not by much.
  • 1 2
 Like a Nicolai Saturn 16!
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