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Specifications
FinishPowdercoat
ColorsGloss Black, Metallic Gray, Metallic Blue, Pearl White
TubingAluminum
Rear Travel3"
Weight (Medium)6.1lbs
Weight (XXL)7.2lbs
Posted weights include Fox RP3 shock, all hardware, seatpost clamp and derailleur hanger. Heavy Duty XXL size includes addional frame tubing and gussets for added strength.
Maximum Tire Clearance2.3" Width
Actual tire dimensions vary widely from what is listed on the side of the tire. The Asylum OCD has been tested with a 2.3" WTB ExiWolf.
HeadsetStandard 1-1/8" Threadless
Seatpost Diameter30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp35mm (included)
Bottom Bracket Shell Width73mm
Recommended Front DerailleurTop Pull, Top Swing, 34.9mm Clamp
2006 Asylum frames are also compatible with Bottom Swing (high clamp) style front derailleurs.
Disc Brake Tabs51mm International Standard
Asylum frames are disc-brake-only and do not include rim brakes mounts.
Acceptable Fork Axle-to-Crown Range475mm to 525mm
We recommend shorter (80-100mm) forks for XC racing and taller (100-130mm) for general trail use.
Rear Axle Spacing135mm
Designed for standard, quick-release mountain bike hubs.




Geometry Medium Large XL XXL
Effective Top Tube Length 23.5”
59.7cm
24”
61cm
24.75”
62.8cm
25.5”
64.7cm
Seat Tube (center to top) 17 3/4”
45cm
18 3/4”
47.7cm
20.5”
52cm
25”
63.5cm
Seat Tube (center to center) 15 5/8”
37cm
16.5”
42cm
18”
46cm
19”
48.3cm
Head Tube Length 4”
100mm
4”
100mm
5”
127mm
6.4”
163mm
Standover Height 29.9”
60cm
30.5”
77.5cm
32.5”
82.5cm
34”
86.7cm
Chainstay Length 18”
45.7cm
18”
45.7cm
18”
45.7cm
18”
45.7cm
Head Tube Angle* 70° 70° 71° 71.5°
Seat Tube Angle* 74° 73° 73° 73°
Bottom Bracket Height 12.6”
32cm
12.8”
32.5cm
12.8”
32.5cm
13”
33cm
Wheelbase 43 3/4”
113.7cm
43 7/8”
115cm
44 3/4”
113.7cm
45”
114.3cm
*Angle measurements taken with 100mm travel fork at 15% sag
XXL models feature reinforcement tube from top tube to seat tube
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