The "Freyr" hardtail from the Biel-based bicycle manufacturer is now rolling onto the trails for the first time with Pinion bottom bracket gears. With this and other well thought-out details, frame builder Patrik Widmer is consistently pursuing his brand's philosophy for custom-made bikes.

The name of 47 Grad Nord's mountain bike is borrowed from Germanic mythology. "Freyr" is a god of growth who rules over rain and sunshine. Just like its namesake, the Swiss bike manufacturer's off-road bike is designed to cope with all weathers and, like the Norse myths, it will last a long time.

This is primarily made possible by the frame: 47 Grad Nord uses butted steel tubes, which are light, stable and shock-absorbing at the same time. This provides a lot of comfort even without full suspension, but is of course significantly less prone to failure and lighter than a frame with rear suspension.

Frame builder Patrik Widmer adapts each individual frame to the body of the future owner. For all its comfort, the Biel hardtail is not averse to fast rides: 47 Grad Nord builds the frame with a sporty geometry that comes into its own on fast, narrow off-road trails. Widmer joins the tubes using the butt-flute technique: this process not only ensures beautifully shaped, flowing transitions; it also protects the material and strengthens the frame to withstand the stresses and strains of the ride.

An innovative gearshift from Germany...

In the newly developed "Freyr Pinion", 47 Grad Nord combines the durable properties of the frame with appropriate equipment that is also designed for reliable function and low maintenance. The 12 gears of the Pinion gearbox are protected from water and dirt in a box on the bottom bracket, and instead of an oil-thirsty chain, an undemanding, clean toothed belt à la Gates Carbon Drive efficiently transmits the pedal power to the rear wheel.

...and a fancy fork from Iceland

The unusual suspension from Lauf Forks works on the front wheel. Glass fiber-reinforced leaf springs take over the damping, which has two advantages: Because the suspension fork does not require complex and sensitive mechanics or hydraulics, it is practically maintenance-free and unrivaled in its lightness.

Trendy with plus tires

Together with the extra-wide 27.5 x 3.0" tires, fine vibrations as well as rough bumps are ironed out and good traction on loose and hard surfaces is guaranteed.

Individualized down to the last detail

Because every Freyr Pinion is built to customer specifications, the buyer can also choose from various customization options. For example, 47 Grad Nord gives customers the choice of different color variants and countless options for add-on parts such as saddle, brakes or handlebars. The frame can also be customized on request, for example with mounting options for pannier racks or special holders for water bottles. The Freyr Pinion can now be ordered from 47 Grad Nord. The fully equipped Swiss-made bike is available from a price of CHF 6690.

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