"This might look like a retro MTB with its 26-inch tires, tight head tube angles, and short rear-center, but the more you look at it, the more the Stridsland Beachcomber reveals. It's a BMX bike, with MTB DNA and commuter bike sensibilities, and you can now pre-order this retro-modern do-it-all in titanium. You can read more about the ethos and inspiration for the Stridsland Beachcomber in this amazing article over on theradavist.com, where Matias wrote all about the reasons why the Beachcomber exists."
""But what is this bike for?" You might be asking, and the answer is simple: It's for everything. Bikepacking trips? You bet. Dirt jump laps? Sure thing. Singletrack? Not an issue. Daily commutes? Go for it. Wheelies and street jibs? Please do. Don't believe me, just take a look at what Matias is doing with one on the daily. This hybrid 26+ mountain bike is about as retro-looking as it comes, but the details are modern, and the intended use case is whatever you want."
"Designed for maximizing fun, the Stridsland Beachcomber is what Matias Stridsland likes to call an "MTBMX" - the amalgamation of BMX playfulness with MTB capability, yet with the versatility of a gravel or commuting bike. It's a 26-inch MTB for those who want to don't want to fall into the rigid boxes of a specific category, and I think that it serves a really important purpose."
The Stridsland Beachcomber blends BMX playfulness, mountain-bike capability, and commuter sensibilities into a retro-modern 26-inch platform. It pairs 26-inch tires, tight head tube angles, and a short rear-center with modern details and a titanium option. Branded as an MTBMX, the design merges BMX creativity with MTB performance while offering gravel and commuter versatility. The bike accommodates bikepacking, dirt jumping, singletrack, daily commuting, and street tricks, prioritizing maximum fun without strict categorization. Influences include North Shore riding, BMX, FGFS, and a Scandinavian aesthetic, producing a durable, do-it-all machine.
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