{"id":702368,"date":"2026-07-20T23:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T23:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/702368\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T23:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T23:02:23","slug":"crust-desert-brat-bikepacking-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/702368\/","title":{"rendered":"Crust Desert Brat &#8211; BIKEPACKING.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Crust Bikes has launched a new aluminum bike fit for rough terrain. With clearance for a 29 x 2.6\u2033 tire, a portage handle, and a kickstand mount, it\u2019s a quirky model with a unique paint job. Read on below for more on the brand\u2019s latest rider-inspired design\u2026<\/p>\n<p>The Crust Desert Brat is the brand\u2019s latest model, based on Spencer Harding\u2019s experience with their all-terrain tourer, the Scapebot (read our <a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/bikes\/crust-scapegoat-review-scapebot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in-depth review<\/a>). Made of 6061 aluminum, the bike features clearance for 29 x 2.6\u2033 tires, a non-driveside kickstand, a portage handle, BOOST spacing, and internal dropper routing. Though the frame is sold with a steel fork, the headtube is tapered, allowing users to run a carbon fork. The Desert Brat is based on non-suspension-corrected geometry and\u2014like other Crust models\u2014is intended to maximize frame space for a custom bag.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_1.jpeg\" class=\"media-img\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_1-2000x1333.jpeg\" alt=\"Crust Desert Brat\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-263950\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_9.jpeg\" class=\"media-img\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_9-960x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Crust Desert Brat\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-263958\"  \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_5.jpeg\" class=\"media-img\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_5-960x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Crust Desert Brat\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-263954\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With an IS mount at the front and a post-mount standard at the rear, the bike supports a maximum rotor size of 180mm. It also has a 73mm BSA-threaded bottom bracket standard, is UDH-compatible, and is designed around flat bars. Though the Brat has fewer mounts than the Scapebot, it offers ample cargo storage options: four braze-ons on the underside of the downtube, three bottle positions within the triangle, three-pack mounts on the fork blades, and plenty of rack mounts on the rear and fork.<\/p>\n<p>Crust Desert Brat Geometry<\/p>\n<p>Size<br \/>\nSM<br \/>\nMD<br \/>\nXM<br \/>\nLG<br \/>\nXL<\/p>\n<p>Effective TT Length<br \/>\n558<br \/>\n587<br \/>\n615<br \/>\n645<br \/>\n675<\/p>\n<p>Reach<br \/>\n395<br \/>\n420<br \/>\n433<br \/>\n458<br \/>\n480<\/p>\n<p>Wheelbase<br \/>\n1102<br \/>\n1134<br \/>\n1166<br \/>\n1200<br \/>\n1231<\/p>\n<p>CS Length<br \/>\n450<br \/>\n450<br \/>\n450<br \/>\n450<br \/>\n450<\/p>\n<p>Effective ST Angle<br \/>\n74<br \/>\n74<br \/>\n74<br \/>\n74<br \/>\n74<\/p>\n<p>ST Length<br \/>\n430<br \/>\n450<br \/>\n470<br \/>\n510<br \/>\n530<\/p>\n<p>HT Angle<br \/>\n68<br \/>\n68<br \/>\n68<br \/>\n68<br \/>\n68<\/p>\n<p>HT Length<br \/>\n140<br \/>\n160<br \/>\n200<br \/>\n225<br \/>\n245<\/p>\n<p>Axle to Crown<br \/>\n432<br \/>\n432<br \/>\n432<br \/>\n432<br \/>\n432<\/p>\n<p>BB Drop<br \/>\n62<br \/>\n62<br \/>\n62<br \/>\n62<br \/>\n62<\/p>\n<p>Stack<br \/>\n580<br \/>\n602<br \/>\n632<br \/>\n660<br \/>\n682<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_7.jpeg\" class=\"media-img\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crust-desert-brat_7-960x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Crust Desert Brat\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-263956\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Though Crust has specced a small size for the Desert Brat, the initial run of bikes is only being offered in medium to extra-large sizes. The frameset retails for $1,050 and comes in a single Black &amp; Khaki Crackle color.<\/p>\n<p>For more on the Desert Brat, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/crustbikes.com\/collections\/frames\/products\/desert-brat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CrustBikes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Further Reading<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:0;\">Make sure to dig into these related articles for more info&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"comments\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"conversation-policy\">Please keep the conversation civil, constructive, and inclusive, or your comment will be removed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Crust Bikes has launched a new aluminum bike fit for rough terrain. 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