This bike is one of the best available. With a full pro-level parts package and 100’s of dollars in aftermarket parts… you really can not go wrong. The Battleship is designed to be exactly like a pro bmx riders bikes. With good parts that can withstand harsh riding and harsh crashing. It comes with pegs and hub guards, you’ll never need another bike.
Overview
BATTLESHIP is a name synonymous with new-school street riding and ultimate strength and durability. Taking one of the most popular technical street frames on the market and adding a full aftermarket PRO parts package, the Battleship is the greatest street bike ever made. Now featuring the brand new 15mm offset Battleship fork and a full ECLAT / WETHEPEOPLE parts package, this is a bike which any of our team could ride straight out of the box with zero compromise.
A full custom bike in every sense of the word, the Battleship carries a full Lifetime Guarantee on the frame and fork giving you full confidence that you are riding a bike designed to ride at the highest level possible.
INCLUDES LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON THE FRAME & FORK
from: wethepeople
Highlights
- ✅ – Full Chromoly
- ⛔️ – Under $500
- ✅ – Double Wall Rims
- ✅ – Pegs
- ✅ – Fully Sealed Bearings
- ✅ – 3 pc. Cranks
- ✅ – Freecoaster – What is a freecoaster?
- ✅ – Brakes
- ⛔️ – Gyro tabs
- ✅ – 4 pc bars
Key Features
| Key Features |
|---|
| Comes with pegs and hub guards |
| 27.94 lbs |
| Full chromoly |
| Pro-level parts |
Specs
Price: $1099.99
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Specs
| FRAME MATERIAL: 4130 Chromoly |
| WHEEL SIZE: 20″ |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20.75″ |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 13″ (12.7″-13.2″) |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE: 75.5° |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71° |
| FORKS: WETHEPEOPLE “BATTLESHIP” fork, post liquid heat-treated butted sanko tubing, 1pc cnc steerer, 15mm offset |
| BARS: ÉCLAT “STRANGLER” 4pc bar, post liquid heat-treated 4130 crmo, 25.4mm clamping |
| STEM: ÉCLAT “DOMAIN”, cnc alloy top loading stem, 48mm reach, 25.4mm clamping |
| HEADSET: ÉCLAT “WAVE 16” int. headset, sealed bearing |
| BRAKE MOUNTS: Removable |
| BRAKES: ÉCLAT “TALON” alloy u-brake rear |
| FRONT HUB: WETHEPEOPLE “HELIX” hub, sb, 3/8″‘s female bolts, 36h |
| FRONT RIM: ÉCLAT “BONDI” 38mm wide, flash welded double wall rim, 36h |
| REAR HUB: WETHEPEOPLE “HELIX” freecoaster hub, full sealed, 9t, 14mm axle, 36h |
| REAR RIM: ÉCLAT “BONDI” 38mm wide, flash welded double wall rim, 36h |
| TYRES: ÉCLAT “DECODER” tires, 2.40″, 100PSI, front & rear |
| SPROCKET: ÉCLAT “ELEVATE” 6061-T6 alloy, 25t sprocket & Nylon guard |
| CRANKS: WETHEPEOPLE “Logic” 22mm tubular 3pc crank crmo, 160mm, 48 spline |
| BB: WETHEPEOPLE “Compact” 22mm, press fit, sealed bearing |
| PEDALS: ÉCLAT “CENTRIC” pedals, nylon/fiberglass |
| SEAT: ÉCLAT “BIOS” fat padded pivotal seat |
| GEARING: 25/9 |
| WEIGHT: 12.67kg / 27.94lbs – without brakes, with pegs |
Frame Geometry
A: Top Tube Length: 20.75″ – Learn what size is right for you here.
Check the size guide to see if its right for you..
Getting a top tube that is taller than suggested will make the bike feel more controlled and less responsive
Getting a top tube size that is smaller than normal will make the bike feel a lot more snappy and responsive.
B: Chain Stay Length: 13″ – Learn About Chain Stays Here
This is a medium chainstay.
A short chain stay makes the bike feel twitchy. Spins will be easy, but airing and jumping might feel hard to control.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel really controlled. Spins will feel sluggish, but manuals and air tricks will feel nice because it will be more stable.
C: Head Tube Angle: 75.5° – Learn About Head Tube Angles Here
Steep head tube angles make the bike “snappy” meaning more responsive to fast turns.
A less steep head tube gives you more control.
D: Seat Tube Angle: 71°
E: Bottom Bracket Height: 11.7″
F: Stand over height: 9″
This is a tall standover.
A tall standover makes your seat higher up and will allow you to pinch it easier when learning barspins.
Bar Geometry – Learn more here
G: Rise: 9.1″
Riding a tall rise, will give you more leverage on the bike. Making it easier to pull back and lift the front wheel up.
H: Width: 29.7″
This is a wide width.
Narrow bars make barspins easier.
Wide bars give you more control and stability when steering.
I: Backsweep: 11.5º
What does backsweep do?
As far as I know, there is a sweet spot for backsweep. Too much will make the bike feel weird, and too little will make the bike unstable. It seems like the sweet spot is around 11º to 12º. If you need something a little more aggressive and straight feeling, go for 10º, but only do this if 11º is uncomfortable.
J: Upsweep: 2.5º
This is a normal upsweep!
What does upsweep do?
There is a lot of discussion about 1º upsweep vs. 4º upsweep. Some people are running experiments and testing if the greater upsweep will make drops feel better. It seems like a lot of street riders run 4º to 5º upsweep. This helps for wrist pain and lessens the impact of big drops.
Price
The 2021 Wethepeople battleship cost just a little bit over $1000. While it is totally worth this price, be sure that everything on the bike is exactly what you want since you could just build a fully custom bike for the same price. Expensive pro-level complete bikes aren’t really a very popular thing and it’s usually because people who have the money to spend on these expensive bikes customize their own.
Quality
This is easily one of the highest quality bikes in 2021. Not only does it have aftermarket parts, but it has pro-level aftermarket parts. The frame, forks, and bars come with a lifetime warranty because they’re such high quality. There isn’t anything low quality about this bike. Everything is really good and it’s well worth the price. However, if you are just a low-level rider you don’t need a bike this expensive.
Buy if you are learning:
- 360
- bar spins
- Grinding handrails
- high-level street
- high airs
- 540
- grind combos
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- Good for any trick
Conclusion
If you are riding at a mid to high-level and you find yourself shopping for a bike because you need something with amazing quality, this is the bike for you. Not everyone is going to be able to afford a bike this expensive. But it is built for helping you get to a pro-level of riding. If you’re a beginner-level rider you don’t need a bike this expensive although it would be really cool to say that you had a $1000 bike it’s considered a waste of money unless you’re 100% sure that you plan to stay with the sport for a long time.
Common Questions
- Where can I buy this bike? As an affiliate for sourcebmx.com, I always recommend them. They have a warehouse in the USA so shipping is pretty fast and they do so much to support bmx. Buy it here
- Is this bike for park, dirt, or street? This is a bike designed for high-level street riding.
- How much does it weigh? 27.94 lbs
Battleship Review Video
