Insane to think that there are currently TWO complete FGFS (ish) bikes that are now available on the market! Crew just launched the successor to their wildly popular 700c Defender model, now with 26″ wheels! Deacon and I got the chance to test these. While a more in depth review is pending, what I”l say for now is this:

The bike in my opinion is a perfect stepping stone and price point ($400) for anyone who wants to get into FGFS. The geometry is a little long, but most tricks are still extremely doable on the build. The bike as is is strong enough to handle moderate abuse and with some part swaps, it can be built to last.

Here are the tech specs on the bike:

Frame:	CR-MO Defender 26” Frame
Fork:	CR-MO 26”, 1-1/8” Threadless
Headset:	1-1/8” Integrated Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar:	CR-MO Riser Style 22.2mm clamp, 700mm width
Stem:	Alloy 48mm ext., 22.2mm Clamp
Grips:	130mm Flanged Grip
Crankset:	CR-MO 170mm, 36T Sprocket
Bottom Bracket:	8T Splined, Sealed Bearing
Chain:	KMC B1H 1/2” x 1/8”

Pedals:	9/16” Platform
Brakes:	Alloy Caliper Brakes, 2-Finger Levers
Tires:	26” x 2.5”, 30TPI
Wheelset:	26” Double Wall, 32H, Sealed Bearing Hubs, CR-MO Axle
Sprocket/Freewheel:	16T Freewheel, 16T Fixed Gear
Saddle:	Crew Steel Railed
Seatpost:	Alloy 27.2mm x 300mm
Seatpost Clamp:	Alloy 29.8mm

Deacon and I had a blast ripping these things around the park shooting some fun content for it. Grab the new 26″ Crew Defender from the City Grounds site here!