3D Printed Titanium Gravel Bike: Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Review – Big Tire Clearance & More

blackwater bicycles bracken review
Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Titanium Gravel Bike

Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Review

“Blackwater builds titanium bicycles around the rider and the terrain. Durable materials, purposeful geometry, real tire clearance and carefully chosen standards create bikes meant to be ridden hard, kept for years and made distinctly yours.” – Blackwater Bicycles Website

blackwater bicycles bracken review
Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Titanium Gravel Bike

“Bracken is a refined titanium gravel bike built for speed, comfort, and everyday versatility. With 3D-printed titanium junctions, clearance for up to 700 x 50mm tires, UDH compatibility, T47 threaded bottom bracket, and a lively 415mm chainstay design, Bracken is made for riders who want one premium bike for fast gravel, long mixed-surface routes, and all-day exploration.”

Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Review Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew presents his review of the Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Titanium Gravel Bike.

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Additional Photos

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Short Chainstays make for Snappy Acceleration
blackwater bicycles bracken review
Integrated Cockpit with a Difference
blackwater bicycles bracken review
Cane Creek HCR Stem
blackwater bicycles bracken review
700c x 50mm Tyre Clearance, tested with 700c x 55mm
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Bracken officially clears 700c x 50, but this 55mm tyre fits
blackwater bicycles bracken review
Silca Protocol RCG-1 Gravel Tyre
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Bracken supports 1x & 2x Drivetrains
blackwater bicycles bracken review
UDH Mount & Rival XPLR Rear Derailleur
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Grit all over the bike from real-world use
blackwater bicycles bracken review
3D Printed Seatpost Junction
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Heaps of Mounts on the Bracken
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Another view of the Seattube Junction
blackwater bicycles bracken review
3D Printed Dopouts
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3D Printed Headtube
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T47 Bottom Bracket
blackwater bicycles bracken review
Blackwater Bicycles Bracken Titanium Gravel Bike
blackwater bicycles bracken review
Tune Nano Gravel 45 Wheelset
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SRAM’s Generation 1 Rival eTap Shifters work nicely

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