The Hilltown+ is for those looking to cover every type of terrain, including the roughest.
- General Handling Feel: Stable & predictable, ready to tackle rough terrain.
- Ideal For: A wide range of terrain & riding. For all-road riders who ride & explore a lot of rough dirt & trail.
Built for all-road, all-terrain riders who want to cover everything from pavement to singletrack, but lean heavily toward off-road performance. The Hilltown+ is an all-purpose, do-all machine.
Thanks to a special chainstay yoke, which was 100% designed and machined in-house, the Hilltown+ can accommodate an enormous range of wheel and tire sizes to cover an insane range of terrain and riding genres, all with one bike.
The Hilltown+ can fit up to a massive 700c x 45 or 650b x 2.1" tire, to tackle rough terrain, as well as the sloppiest of weather conditions. While the special chainstay yoke allows large tire capability, it also keeps the chainstay length of the bike quite short, for a nimble and fast feeling ride. The tight wheelbase of the Hilltown+ means that when spec'ed with thinner sized tires, such as 700c x 32, or 650b x 42, the bike still feels fast, agile and sporty even on smoother terrain. The chainstay yoke is also designed to give loads of gearing clearance, so it is possible to use a wide range of gearing setups. The Hilltown+ can accommodate double chainring setups with rings up to a 50t/34t combo, or single-ring setups with up to a 44t.
The Hilltown+ is very touring capable, and allows the rider the ability to adventure well off the pavement, and deep into the woods. Optional fender mounts, and plenty of room for studded tires mean that the Hilltown+ is ready to ride in even the nastiest conditions, year round.
Thanks to a special chainstay yoke, which was 100% designed and machined in-house, the Hilltown+ can accommodate an enormous range of wheel and tire sizes to cover an insane range of terrain and riding genres, all with one bike.
The Hilltown+ can fit up to a massive 700c x 45 or 650b x 2.1" tire, to tackle rough terrain, as well as the sloppiest of weather conditions. While the special chainstay yoke allows large tire capability, it also keeps the chainstay length of the bike quite short, for a nimble and fast feeling ride. The tight wheelbase of the Hilltown+ means that when spec'ed with thinner sized tires, such as 700c x 32, or 650b x 42, the bike still feels fast, agile and sporty even on smoother terrain. The chainstay yoke is also designed to give loads of gearing clearance, so it is possible to use a wide range of gearing setups. The Hilltown+ can accommodate double chainring setups with rings up to a 50t/34t combo, or single-ring setups with up to a 44t.
The Hilltown+ is very touring capable, and allows the rider the ability to adventure well off the pavement, and deep into the woods. Optional fender mounts, and plenty of room for studded tires mean that the Hilltown+ is ready to ride in even the nastiest conditions, year round.
Proprietary Chainstay Yoke
It took over a year in development, but this special machined chainstay yoke, which was designed and made 100% in-house, was well worth the work.
Room for Massive Tires for Serious Off-Road Ability:
Fit up to a 650b x 2.1", or a 700c x 45!
Fit up to a 650b x 2.1", or a 700c x 45!
650b x 47mm
Semi-Slick WTB ByWay Tire |
650b x 2.1" (53mm)
Low-Profile Knobby Schwalbe ThunderBurt Tire |
650b x 2.1" (53mm)
Winter Studded w/ Large Knobs Kenda Klondike Tire |
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These chainstay yokes are made from super strong 4130 Chromoly, and through difficult machining operations are hollowed out to save weight.
The design features extensively rounded contours both internally and externally which help to distribute stresses, including torsional loads under heavy pedaling. The system is made up of four pieces, two for each chainstay, which are welded together. The welded seams are then ground down for a smooth look. Thin-walled tubing is welded at either end of the yoke pieces to complete the finished chainstays. The use of thin-walled tubing on either sides of the yokes help give a great ride feel: the stays are stiff during out of the saddle efforts, yet keep much of the 'natural' ride quality of conventional chainstays. |
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Touring Capable:
Whether using bikepacking style bags, or racks & panniers, the Hilltown+ can handle loaded adventures well.
Whether using bikepacking style bags, or racks & panniers, the Hilltown+ can handle loaded adventures well.
A Hilltown+ on an epic tour in Ireland (Photo: John Bayley)
Fully Custom Hilltown+ Pricing:
- $2,550 Fully Custom Frame when bought with complete bike, $2,700 for frame only builds
- Complete bikes starting at $4,200
- Includes a detailed, in-person fitting
- Every aspect of fit, handling, material selection, frame mounts & more are customized for the individual rider
This Hilltown+ features a curved top tube to give the necessary standover height that the rider needed.
Shown with a huge, knobby, Kenda Klondike 650b x 2.1" tire. These tires are studded to conquer icy winter conditions.
Hilltown+ Features & Specifications:
- Materials: The highest quality thin-walled, butted steel tubing. Each tube selected for rider's specific needs.
- Joinery: All joints are Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welded, cable guides & fittings are silver brazed.
- Wheel Size Options: 700c or 650b. Designed to be able to swap between sizes.
- Maximum Tire Size: 700c x 45 / 650b x 2.1" (53mm)
- Brake Type: Disc brakes.
- Fork Type Available: Custom Steel
- Typical Fork Length: 400mm (Axle to Crown).
- Fork Steerer Options: Threadless Straight 1-1/8" or Threadless Tapered 1-1/8" - 1-1/2".
- Typical Chainstay Length: 425mm.
- Bottom Bracket Type: English Threaded (T47 & BB30 also available).
- Front Rack: Yes, optional.
- Rear Rack: Yes, optional.
- Fenders: Yes, optional.
- Axle Options: Quick Release or Thru Axle.
Standard Features on All PVF Frames:
- Anti-Corrosion Treatment: All frames are delivered with the inside of the frame treated with Rust Inhibittor to prevent internal corrosion.
- Replaceable Derailleur Hanger: The mount for the rear derailleur is designed to intentionally break in the case of a crash to avoid damage to the frame and derailleur.
- Stainless Steel Mounts: All water bottle mounts and many other fittings are made of corrosion resistant stainless steel.
- Forward Facing Seat Tube Slots: Seat tube slots are made facing forward, to help prevent water that sprays up off the tire from getting inside your frame.
- Reinforced Seat Tube Slots: The bottom hole of the seat tube slot is reinforced to protect against clamping forces, to endure a lifetime of use.
- Reinforced Water Bottle Bosses: All water bottle bosses are reinforced to protect the thin center sections of the frame's tubes against possible crash damage.
- Reinforced Head Tubes: The ends of every head tube have brazed-on reinforcing rings to increase strength where the inside of the tube is reamed for the headset.
- Down Tube Gussets: A gusset reinforcement custom cut from tubing is welded at the top underside of the down tube to protect against hard front impact stress.
- Special Shift Guides: Designed & machined in-house stainless steel cable guides hold cable adjustment barrels.
- Headtube Badge: Cast Bronze Head Tube Badge designed by Rhys May Jewelry
Options & Add-Ons:
- Seat Tube Reinforcing Lug: Only used when necessary, included in frame price.
- Curved Top Tube: $250, discounted for $150 when curved TT is necessary for ideal fit & design of the bike.
- Choice of Axle Type: Quick Release or Thru Axle, cost for either is included with frame.
- 3rd Water Bottle Mount: Optional, included in frame pricing.
- Rack Mounts: Optional, included in frame pricing.
- Fender Mounts: Optional, included in frame pricing.
- PVF Quick Release Fender Mounts: $150
- Tapered Head Tube:The outside diameter of the frame's head tube tapers, DT miter is hand filed. $100.
- Pump Peg: Optional, included in frame cost.
- Chain Hanger: $20
- Top of top tube bag mounts: $20
- Stainless Sliding Dropouts: $150
- Internal Cable Routing: $200 per cable
- Internal Electronic Shifting: $200
- S&S Travel Couplers: $750
- T47 Bottom Bracket: $200
- Twisted Seatstay Bridge: $200 for twisted steel, $350 for stainless steel masked and polished.
Paint & Finishing:
- Stock Finish: Durable, single color powder coat with vinyl decal logos
- Custom order color: Usually ~$75
- Paint Upgrade: Single color, wet paint with painted logos (usually +$300 and up)
- Multiple Colors, Special Masking: Many options, pricing varies with complexity (usually +$500 and up)
Preview of PVF Stock Color Options:
Nearly Endless Parts Options
PROPRIETARY SYSTEM
PVF has made a proprietary system for being able to more efficiently and easily offer you a massive number of part options.
The PVF Build Kit Option System:
PVF has made a proprietary system for being able to more efficiently and easily offer you a massive number of part options.
The PVF Build Kit Option System:
- Drop-down menus show many available options for each part of your build kit.
- Easily compare prices between different part options, and instantly see the total build cost.
- Custom Wheel Builder Tool allows every detail of the wheel build to be customized.
- Configure all the options for a custom fork with the Fork Builder Tool.
- Own multiple wheelsets or tires for your bike.
- Many American made parts available.
- Accessories such as fenders, racks, lights, bags etc also available.
- Only available to PVF frame customers.