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Solid Bikes No Longer Making Frames, Cranks and Bars

November 13, 2014

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We had been hearing some rumors about changes coming to Solid Bikes, but we didn’t hear any exact details or official announcement until now. It looks like Aaron Huff has decided to step away from producing Solid branded frames, cranks and bars and will be focusing on producing frame parts for other brands. Get the full scoop below.

“OK. So we moved from Sacramento, California to Corvallis, Oregon. After 25 years of living in the same place I decided it was time for a change. But its not like I can just pack up my hatchback and hit the road. I have three kids, a wife and a shop full of machines, materials and tools. I had been spread too thin for too long trying to do Solid brand parts, frame, crank and handlebar production for other companies as well as running CNC machines making headtubes, bbs, stems, sprockets, etc. Can’t do it all, so I am officially out of the frame, crank and handlebar business. Downsized to a small shop with the CNC machines and myself. I am putting all my energy and focus into frame building parts and possibly stems and sprockets. Thanks for all the support over the last 19 years and am really looking forward to the new version of Solid.” – Solid Bikes

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Product: Solid – WASP Frame

April 29, 2014

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Head on over to The Merged for full specs and info on the new WASP frame made right here in the U.S.A by Solid Bikes! She looks like a sturdy unit to me!

Solid – Gerald Norman Clips

February 13, 2014

Check out this short but sweet street gem from Solid‘s Gerald Norman!

Solid – Gerald Norman 2013 Edit

December 21, 2013

Here’s a rad one from Solid Bikes‘ Gerald Norman putting in some work on the streets of Mexico! Definitely some creative lines and plenty of solid moves in this one!

Solid and Friends Edit

December 19, 2013

Here’s a video that Vern Black put together featuring some of the Solid Bikes crew and more getting down on a few different parks and street spots. Plenty of goodness in this one!

Solid Bikes 2013

December 5, 2013

Cody Bowers, Werm, Nick Black, and Kurtis Elwell stacked clips all year long and now we get to see what they’ve been up to. The answer: Everyone has been sending it!

Vince Kroff Bike Check

October 17, 2013

All photos: Matt Coplon

It’s kind of crazy to think Vince is definitely one of the first few people I had the chance to meet and interview when this site started over 6 years ago. Over the years we have crossed paths a few times and it’s always a good time when that happens. It had been a little while since we had caught up, and thanks to Matt Coplon, I had a few fresh photos of him giving me more than enough of an excuse to get ahold of Vince to find out what’s new with him. We decided it would be a good idea to take a closer look at his super clean Solid setup, so check out a fresh bike check along with a bunch of bonus questions to find out what’s new with him! Let’s do this!

Name: Vincent Kroff
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Product: Solid – Cutlass Frame

August 12, 2013

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Here’s a look at the new Cutlass frame from Solid Bikes that I spotted over on The Merged. This frame starts out with True Temper 4130 chromoly tubing with a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.75″ bottom bracket height, 8.75″ standover height and a 13.50″ chainstay length (slammed). You can also find features like the Hour Glass integrated head tube, a Shark Fin mid bottom bracket, angled slot 14mm drop outs, gussets on the top and down tube wit the Solid logo stamped on it, removable brake mounts and an integrated seat post clamp. You can pick the Cutlass frame up on 20″, 20.5″, 20.75″, 21″, 21.25″, 21.50″ and 22″ top tube lengths with Satin black and translucent brown for color options. You can pick this American made frame up for $300.00 in the Solid Bikes webstore.