High-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer Canfield Brothers has revealed the second generation of the Yelli Screamy, the hardtail 29er that revolutionized the industry’s idea of how big wheels could ride.
Built around the aggressive all-mountain geometry of the original that inspired countless imitations, the new Yelli Screamy features all-new tubing crafted from 6061 series aluminum, stealth dropper routing and a 142×12 rear through-axle as well as ISCG mounts and 1x compatibility.
“The original Yelli was the 29er that we wanted to ride,” said Lance Canfield, owner and designer. “It didn’t exist, so we built it. It’s fun up, down, in the air, pretty much anywhere you want to take it. Just because it’s a hardtail 29er doesn’t mean you should ride it like one.”
The Yelli Screamy was the first production 29er to feature sub-17-inch chainstays. The result was a playful and nimble bike with big wheels—one that rolled like a 29er and handled like a 26er—and that hasn’t changed. The chainstays remain at 16.7 inches and the headtube is a relaxed 67 degrees with a 140-millimeter fork. The bike still rewards the aggressive rider, but subtle updates allow for a greater variety of build options.
“This bike is all about fun, and people ride it just as hard as they do their 6-inch bikes,” said Lance. “We wanted to make it just as easy to build it up to match.”
A new chainstay yoke provides greater clearance and the ability to run modern drivetrain configurations, specifically 1x setups with a chainguide—or the new Canfield C2 Narrow-Wide chainring—as well as high-volume tires. Jedi style dropouts were also incorporated to accommodate a 142×12 rear through-axle for enhanced stiffness and compatibility with a variety of all-mountain wheelsets.
Available in five anodized colors and two limited edition colors in S, M, L and XL, the Yelli Screamy frame retails for $650 USD at Canfield Brothers.com.
Features:
- 6061 aluminum
- 142×12 rear through-axle
- 1x or front derailleur compatibility
- ISCG standard
- Stealth dropper routing
- 67º HA w/ 140mm fork, 68º HA w/ 120mm fork
- 16.7-inch chainstays
- Low top-tube for maximum standover
- Multiple anodized colors available
- Two limited edition colors available: LE Fire and Sparkle Blue
- Available in S, M, L, XL
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