A Method Frameworks Zapr titanium mountain bike studio lit photograph of the complete bicycle on a black background.
An angled profile of the Zapr titanium mountain bike frame, highlighting the anodised graphics and high quality welding.

frame only
from £4,400

120mm travel - 2.6” 29er or 2.8” 27.5

A modern day short travel trail bike totally capable of big days out loaded up, XC laps or making the most of your local single track.

This fun loving hardtail was designed to do it all and put a smile on your face. Its short chain stays and light weight make manuals, hops and twisty turns a breeze.

The ZAPR features a Method designed 3D printed yoke for mega tyre clearance, 3D printed UDH dropouts and a 3AL-2.5V tube set that has been custom shaped in house.

Scroll down for ZAPR features or jump to the technical details including geometry and sizing.

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A Method Frameworks Zapr titanium mountain bike being ridden on a trail in the Pentland hills in Scotland, showing its performance capabilities.
Close up side profile of the Zapr titanium mountain bike frame loaded up with bottles and bag shoing its bike packing cababilities

Load up

With room for two bottles in the front triangle and three bosses under the down tube you can carry whatever you need on those big mile bike packing trips.

There’s also the option for additional bosses on the top tube which can be added at checkout.

Load up

With room for two bottles in the front triangle and three bosses under the down tube you can carry whatever you need on those big mile bike packing trips.

There’s also the option for additional bosses on the top tube which can be added at checkout.

A detailed shot of the 3D-printed titanium yoke on the Zapr frame, designed for optimal tire clearance and component compatibility.

3d printed yoke

We have designed and tested a 3D printed yoke that allows for huge tyre clearance and short chain stays.

3d printed
yoke

We have designed and tested a 3D printed yoke that allows for huge tyre clearance and short chain stays.

Detailed view of the 3D-printed titanium dropouts on the Method Frameworks Zapr frame, designed for durability and strength.

All our frames come with a UDH hanger that is easily replaced at your local bike shop if it takes a knock. Our 3D printed dropouts are also fully compatible with T-Type derailleurs.

MAXIMUM compatibility

All our frames come with a UDH hanger that is easily replaced at your local bike shop if it takes a knock. Our 3D printed dropouts are also fully compatible with T-Type derailleurs.

If you’d like us to remove the derailleur guides from the chain stay for a clean wireless or single speed look you can select this at checkout.

Side profile image of the T47 Zapr bottom bracket shell, highlighting its wide compatibility range including use with EBBs.

SIMPlE SINGLE SPEED

A T47 bottom bracket shell allows for the fitting of a tried and tested Rideworks EBB for reliable single speed set ups and 17mm of throw.

SIMPlE SINGLE SPEED

A T47 bottom bracket shell allows for the fitting of a tried and tested Rideworks EBB for reliable single speed set ups and 17mm of throw

A close-up of the seat tube on the Zapr titanium frame, showcasing the meticulous UK-made welds, dropper routing and external bottle boss mounts allowing for deep seat post insertion.

Ready for big drops

Thanks to our external bottle bosses that use a male thread sitting outside the seat tube, there’s heaps of room for long dropper posts to be inserted into the frame without sacrificing a bottle cage.

Ready for big drops

Thanks to our external bottle bosses that use a male thread sitting outside the seat tube, there’s for heaps of room for long dropper posts to be inserted into the frame without sacrificing a bottle cage.

A full side profile of the Zapr titanium mountain bike frame, highlighting the sleek lines and lightweight build.

FAST FUN and more wheelies

The ZAPR is a short travel trail bike that will put the fun back into riding your local trails. Balanced geometry and short chain stays encourage shreddy behaviour on a bike that comes alive on tricky, twisty lines.

FAST FUN and more wheelies

The ZAPR is a short travel trail bike that will put the fun back into riding your local trails. Balanced geometry and short chain stays encourage shreddy behaviour on a bike that comes alive on tricky, twisty lines.

Real Proportional
GEOmetry

The same ride on every size.

Actual seat tube angles and chain stay lengths are often designed to be identical across a range of sizes as it’s an easier way to make frames.

Our frames account for bent seat tubes and are designed around real rider saddle heights making frame fit a priority.

Effective seat tube angles will be the same whether you are 5’1” or 6’6” and the chain stay length is matched to frame size to keep geometry balanced.

A full side view of the Zapr mountain bike frame, emphasizing the custom tubeset and proportional geometry.

Real Proportional
GEOmetry

The same ride on every size.

Actual seat tube angles and chain stay lengths are often designed to be identical across a range of sizes as it’s an easier way to make frames.

Our frames account for bent seat tubes and are designed around real rider saddle heights making frame fit a priority.

Effective seat tube angles will be the same wether you are 5’1” or 6’6” and the chain stay length is matched to frame size to keep geometry balanced.

Close up photograph showing a 2.6" 29er tyre in the Zapr titanium mountain bike.

bUSINESS IN THE FRONT, PARTY IN THE BACK

Run as a 29er, 650B+ or as a mullet for a rowdy ride.

The ZAPR’s design lends itself to running a mullet setup without upsetting geometry or buzzing fat tyres on stays.

When set up as a mullet, head tube and seat tubes angles will be around 1 degree slacker and the BB will sit around 8mm lower than when running 29” front and rear.

bUSINESS IN THE FRONT, PARTY IN THE BACK

Run as a 29er, 650B+ or as a mullet for a rowdy ride.

The ZAPR’s design lends itself to running a mullet setup without upsetting geometry or buzzing fat tyres on stays.

When set up as a mullet, head tube and seat tubes angles will be around 1 degree slacker and the BB will sit around 8mm lower than when running 29” front and rear.

Side view of the raw titanium Zapr mountain bike frame, showcasing the custom-formed tubeset and anodised graphics.

bEAUTIFULLY sIMPLE

We aim to eliminate complexity and build long lasting, hassle free frames. That means no cable routing through head sets or clunky hardware, just top quality workmanship on bikes we can stand by.

Going wireless? We can remove the cable guides for the derailleur or dropper post for a clean look.

bEAUTIFULLY sIMPLE

We aim to eliminate complexity and build long lasting, hassle free frames. That means no cable routing through head sets or clunky hardware, just top quality workmanship on bikes we can stand by

Going wireless? We can remove the cable guides for the derailleur or dropper post for a clean look.

ZAPR GEOMETRY

(Select geometry in table to highlight)

GEO S M
M/L L XL
 A - Head Angle
 66.5º  66.5º  66.5º  66.5º  66.5º
 B - Head Tube
 90  100  110  120  130
C - Seat Angle (Effective)
 76º  76º  76º  76º  76º
D - Seat Tube
 390  415  440  465  490
E - Effective TT
 585  609  632  655  678
 F - BB drop
 60  60  60  60  60
 G - Chainstay
 415  420  425  430  435
 H - Wheelbase
 1130  1160  1190  1220  1250
 I - Front Centre
 719  744  769  794  819
 J - Reach
 435  456  477  498  519
 K - Stack
 603  612  621  630  640
 L - Stand Over
 686  709  733  756  779
 M - Max post insert
 235  260  285  310  340
 N - Axel to crown (unsagged)
 531  531  531  531  531
 O - Fork offset
 44  44  44  44  44
 P - Trail
 115  115  115  115  115
Figures based on a 120mm fork at 20% sag Recommended stem length 31mm-70mm All linear dimensins in mm

Where to start?

A good place to start to find the perfect fit for our frames is our size guide below. We’ve split our models across 5 sizes which means a Medium in one brand may not be a Medium in ours. We’d recommend considering the notes below the chart too when picking your fit.

Compare your current bike

If you have a frame that you feel comfortable on you can measure the effective top tube length and compare it to our geometry chart. Although not an exact science, it will let you judge how the cockpits might compare. Account for stem length if that will change between bikes.

Personal Preference

A larger frame is more stable and more predictable at speed, however, the longer wheelbase will mean it will require more movement from the rider to shift the weight balance of the bike and you’ll have work a bit harder to throw it around.

A smaller frame will turn quicker, moving the bike around will be easier and the bike will be more responsive to inputs from the rider or trail.

Think about how and where you ride - bombing through a steep rock garden vs hopping logs on some twisty single track.

Your body dimensions

We are all built differently. If you have a long torso and shorter legs compared to others the same height and you are between sizes you may want to size up. If you are all legs this could push you onto a smaller frame.

Zapr Ti Technical Specification

Zapr Ti Tech Specs
 Stem length
 31mm-70mm
 Headtube
 Straight 44mm
 Headset
 EC44
 Seatpost Diameter
 30.9mm
 Seatclamp Diameter
 34.9mm
 Rear Wheel Diameter
 29"
 Front Wheel Diameter
 29"
 Maximum Rear Tire Size
 2.6" for 29" 2.8" for 27.5"
 Bottom Bracket Shell
 73mm Threaded - T47
 EBB/chainring compatibility
 T47/PF30 EBB - 32T with 17.5mm throw
 Chainline
 Boost (52mm)
 Front Derailleur
 N/A
 Maximum Chainring Size
 36T round/ 34T oval
 Rear Wheel Spacing
 148 M12 X P1 UDH
 Maximum Rear Rotor Size
 200/203mm
 Axle to crown sagged @ 20%
 507mm
 Axle to crown
 531mm
 Fork offset
 44mm
 Rear brake mount
 ISO mount
 Cable routing
 Full external
 Tubeset material
 Ti 3Al 2.5 V - Grade 9 Titanium
 Frame weight size M/L (ex / inc hardware)
 1752g / 1838g