Furtado
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Meet the one bike to rule them all. Meet the new Furtado.
The Furtado is more than a bike, it’s your partner in grime. From winding singletrack to burly rock gardens, the unmatched maneuverability of the Furtado makes it the perfect dirt-ally for every escape.
Re-designed for 2020, this year’s Furtado bumps up the capability to the do-it-all (then do it again) frame. The 27.5” inch wheels fitted with grippy 2.4” tires turn loose lines into velcro, letting you weave through trails with the confidence of a kid wearing a cape. The 130mm rear travel and 140mm front travel floats over chunky trails while the lower link suspension keeps the traction high, letting you push the pedals without worrying about slipping or sliding. Size-specific chainstay lengths coupled with a relaxed 65 degree headtube angle create a bike that twists and turns, letting you tackle the unknown with the confidence to commit. From the lighter-tuned rear suspension that ensures full-use of the travel to the nimble geometry and selection of build kits, the Furtado puts you in control.
Make every second carved from a busy day count. Snake through the tight switchback, then eye up the ledge that’s had your number for far too long. The question was never if you’ll clear it, but when. The Furtado’s balanced design and controlled feel turns to-do lists into just-did-that lists, and questions of when into exclamations of let’s do it again.
Are you looking to bump up your travel and your wheel-size? Check out the Maverick. If your style is a little bit cross country, the Joplin might be your jam.
- Looking for the bike with the biggest personality in our range? Check out the Roubion.
- Are you looking to bump up your travel and your wheel-size? Check out the Maverick.
- New bike day? Register your Furtado or learn how to set up your bike.
Key Features:
Geometry
Units
mm
| XS | S | M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 425mm | 450mm |
| Stack | 572mm | 590mm | 604mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 380mm | 405mm |
| Front Center | 699mm | 733mm | 764mm |
| BB Height | 338mm | 338mm | 338mm |
| BB Drop | 16mm | 16mm | 16mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128mm | 1162mm | 1193mm |
| Rear Center | 423mm | 423mm | 426mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 120mm | 135mm |
| Top Tube Length | 524mm | 555mm | 585mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.9° | 77.6° | 77.4° |
| Standover Height | 690mm | 707mm | 706mm |
Units
mm
Units
cm
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
Units
cm
XS
S
M
Maintenance Information
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Furtado Tech Support
| Suspension System | VPP |
| Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Eye to Eye length | 210mm |
| Stroke | 50mm |
| Fork Compatibility | 140-150mm |
| BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Max Tire Size | 2.6" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 25x8 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 |
| Brake Mount | 180 PM |
Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.
Rockshox Super Deluxe
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 115 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 140 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 160 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 180 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 205 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 225 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 245 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 270 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 290 psi | 14-16 mm |
Fox Float DPS Performance Series
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 115 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 135 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 155 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 180 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 200 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 220 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 245 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 265 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 285 psi | 14-16 mm |
Can I fit a chainguide to my bike?
Yes, this bike is equipped with ISCG-05 tabs for easy chainguide mounting. Most chainguides on the market that are made for this standard should work.
I see that all sizes of Furtado have different chainstay lengths- can I buy a different swingarm for mine so I can get a longer/shorter/radder length than my bike comes with?
No, there's only one swingarm for all sizes. The chainstay length is changed by moving the pivots and shock mount in the front triangle, to effectively shorten the rear center on different sizes.
I'd like to replace my rear wheel axle, what size is required?
The Furtado uses a 173.7x12 axle with 1.0mm thread pitch. Note that this is a new size for us, and longer than the axles used on our trail bikes previously.
Is this bike coil shock compatible?
Yes it is. Keep in mind that on a shorter-travel platform, you'll need a pretty firm spring to keep from bottoming out too much with a coil, as you don't have the advantage of an air spring's ramp-up. However the 5010 has a rising rate linkage and will work better with a coil than most bikes in this travel range.
The geometry chart shows two settings- how do I adjust that?
There's a "flip chip" on the link where the shock mounts. Just remove the lower shock bolt and flip the chips to the setting you desire.
If you know the difference between a wrench and a spanner then we have a host of simple-to-follow guides for the basic service jobs.
We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.
