I’m intrigued by this new design. It’s definitely nicely positioned between the raven and the Enduro. The rear carrier arrangement looks a bit to extended for loaded touring, due to the short seat tube, but if the design has been road tested in Tibet (by the look of it), then I’ll rest my case.
On my raven frame, which has longer chain stays then this new Catalyst frame , I already have very little heal clearance. But then, I use big bags. The catalyst will definitely take smaller bags better then an ordinary mountain bike geometry, without upsetting the bikes balance.
I’m a bit puzzled why the bike is being presented with a Pace RC31, nice and light, but do they come with V-brake bosses?
I’m perfectly happy with my Raven. But if Thorn would produce a Catalyst in Titanium, Mhhhh….