SMALL BATCH - LIMITED PRODUCTION PRODUCT
Available for PRE-PURCHASE*.

*Currently taking orders for March shipping.

Our genuine MISFIT PSYCLES diSSent FE*  29er Singlespeed Frame.
The one and only Misfit Psycles diSSent geometry.  The diSSent FE (in all the right ways) is exactly the same as the original diSSent AL.

The main difference?

The diSSent FE is a domestic product.
ANY and ALL aspects, supplies, components and labor used in the manufacture of the diSSent AL(c) have been sourced domestically.

MADE IN CANADA.

Project diSSent (Fe) has been a long time in the not so making...born of a challenge to produce a DOMESTIC singlespeed 29er frame with the combined advantages of aluminum AND steel.

Each frame is hand made in Guelph, Ontario CANADA by HUGH BLACK.
Designed to the specifically specific specifications of the Misfit Psycles Empire.
The ORIGINAL Misfit Psycles diSSent (Al) product listing was very precise in terms of requirements.
One of the main reasons the Empire was so SLOW producing a STEEL version of the diSSent is because EVERY attempt has been made to ensure that each and every trait (so carefully designed into the aluminum diSSent) has carried over.

• The diSSent (Fe) is NOT just a steel version of the diSSent (Al).
  It is the BEST made BETTER.  There have been NO compromises, no flexy, no noodly and no weight increase.
• The diSSent (Fe) is NOT a replacement of the diSSent (Al).
  At more than DOUBLE the price of the original frame, the (Fe) frame is intended for those riders with deeper pockets and discerning tastes that REQUIRE the following;
• Made in North America
• American Steel (Specifically True Temper)
  

Produced locally in small batches delivery will be based on inventory levels, colour choice and size.
Shipment may be as quick as 24hrs with a maximum wait anticipated at 30 days...in house orders (ie PLACED ORDERS) will take priority over mere requests at this time.

CONTACT US for specifics concerning your requirements...while not a full custom, this process is NOT currently assembly line...each frame will contain extra doses of love and attention to detail...you can't get that with anything outside of custom.

Disclaimer and Stuff:

 

Frame Details:

• DISC ONLY
  
• True Temper Platinum OX
• Corrected for axle to crown of 470mm (approx 90mm suspension allowing for 80mm or 100mm)*
  
• Fork Options:
  
• None (standard)
  
• TrueTemper OX Plat 'ForcHugh' 465mm (optional)
• Misfit Psycles PARODY Carbon 470mm (Coming!)
• Lowered stand over
• Paragon Machine Works Sliders
  
• Derailleur hanger (optional)
  
• 4 sizes:
• 15.3" Small
  
• 17.3" Medium
  
• 19.3" Large
  
• 21.3" xLarge
  
• Colour(s):
  
• Black Powder Coat (standard)
  
• CUSTOM (optional)
  
• Frame Weight:
  
• 4lb 6oz - Size Large (includes sliders, hardware, decals and air in the tubes)

*  Design philosophy, general insight and other propaganda into the frame that isn't what you expect.

Insight -
The Misfit Psycles diSSent was designed in 2005, it came to light with the intention of NEVER riding a 29er.
Experience with first generation 29ers was laughable.  Manufacturers simply elongated chainstays and stretched traditional forks to fit 'bigger' wheels.  The result was a top-heavy, awkward tank of a beast. 
Incidentally, too many manufactures still produce frames with 26" PLUS 3" type geometry.
While these initial frames failed miserably in overall ride, there was a little something. 

The diSSent's unique geometry is the product of pub counter creativity, chalk outlines and numerous engineering re-writes.  The diSSent was designed to provide you a 29er frame that you ride IN (not ON).  We believe that the result is a frame that melds the best features of your olde 26er with the advantages of 29" wheels.  Hopefully with out the traditional zelotry associated with big wheels.

Criteria -

• $900+- SRP
• Stiff (responsive rear)
• Under 5lb
• Stable
• Limited 26 to 29 learning curve

6061 Aluminum -
Provided numerous design, ride and manufacturing benefits over 7005 and vastly better value then Scandium.  It is (arguably) the most versatile of the alloys, offers excellent strength and elongation properties. 
The diSSent has (over the years) been prototyped in 7005, Ti and was (briefly) considered in steel (see below).

Steel is Real -
True.  This much should be obvious.  Misfit Psycles has a standing policy NOT to produce products in imaginary materials.
Steel as a material choice FAILED in the first three criteria of the diSSent. 

• A steel frame that would retail for $400 would be generic chromoly. 
• The frame would well exceed 6lb's. 
• The rear chain stays would need to be bulky and monstrous to offer the kind of responsiveness desired, anything less was 'noodley'.

The 'compliance' to which is often referred of steel is in actual fact FLEX. 
Low grade chromoly offers excessive amounts of flex, the way to counter this excessive flex is to over-compensate and over-design, adding to the frames weight penalty.  Riders the prefer to 'mash' the pedals (typical singlespeeder by default) or heavier riders want to ensure that there is a direct to wheel power transfer.  There is a notable loss with chromoly in the $400 range.

IF YOU WANT STEEL, YOU WANT TRUE TEMPER.

Ride Quality -
Design OVER material.  Period.
Selecting a frame base soley on material and a rhyme is ILLEGAL in many countries and carries a penalty of death. 
At least it should.

Durability -
Yes. 
Ovalized, oversized and un-butted tubes combined with aggressive gussets offer excellent strength and durability on our aluminum diSSent.  Despite these factors the weight was maintained in the very respectable 4lb range.
By using non-generic True Temper steel we were able to greatly reduce the diameter of the tubing, add butting AND eliminate the need for gussets...incredibly the diSSent (Fe) weights 3oz LESS then the diSSent (Al).

Questions not answered?
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NEWS:  Make your diSSent frame a DINGLESPEED or DOS for multiple usages READ THE ARTICLE HERE.