BOTM: ONE OF THE LAST ONE'S - PART 1

Andy Kessler - 30-Sep-2023
its flashback time again...

it all started in Hong Kong... 12 years ago. We launched probably the world lightest MTB frame and it even had integrated cables; the O-1.0. We went for a ride with select retailers all over the world, and the very first ride was in Hong Kong. Professional photography was not included yet.



A couple of years later we launched the ONE+, arguably one of the most versatile hardtail frames with 29 as well as 27+ wheel options.





Lately we kind of offered the ONE+ under cover. It was popular among a group of die-hard fans, but it was obviously very small compared to the UP, WIDE and MIND. So we kept producing it, but since a while it was no longer on the website.

It's a piece of history for us and I just had to build one last ONE+ to add it to our museum....  and yes that means we stop producing them but we have a few left...



and to really prove to you that this is not a marketing bullshit video, here two pictures from this week's commute....



 

Btw, I have all the first production or prototype frames here in Basel (serial numbers ....01).  The only one missing is the U.P. If you have the UP with serial number UP-0001 and want to upgrade to an U.P.P.E.R, send me a mail (contact form on the left). I will be slow to respond the next two weeks though, so bear with me.

Comments & Questions

OPEN
Hi Andy, fantastic video. That morning ride looks relaxing and enjoyable, and the bakery ends it - what else can you ask for?! JP.
Post #1 of 12. Posted by Jay Park on 30-Sep-2023 10:39:37 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24907]
OPEN
Sorry to hear you are no longer making the One+! I love mine and would buy again. Any plans for a new mountain bike?
Post #2 of 12. Posted by Raino on 30-Sep-2023 11:44:49 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24909]
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I promised Andy I would jokingly write here that the fully is almost ready. But I can't, and it isn't. Sorry.
Post #7 of 12. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 30-Sep-2023 18:53:45 GMT in reply to post #2 [24909<--24914]
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Ooooo nice. I did keep meaning to buy one but never did ?? (very happy with my UPPER and WIDE though!)
So, more importantly what are the forks, rack and bag please?
Keep up the great work ??
Post #3 of 12. Posted by Packs on 30-Sep-2023 12:15:27 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24910]
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Andy is away for a bit but he will cover that in the next updates.
Post #8 of 12. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 30-Sep-2023 18:56:45 GMT in reply to post #3 [24910<--24915]
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you "have a few left".......any in Large for sale....? Would swap for a right arm.
Post #4 of 12. Posted by andy on 30-Sep-2023 12:35:45 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24911]
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Sebastian will email you about this.
Post #9 of 12. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 30-Sep-2023 18:57:00 GMT in reply to post #4 [24911<--24916]
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Very cool commute. Being the first at the bakery when everything is still fresh is a nice touch!
Post #5 of 12. Posted by JaBig on 30-Sep-2023 16:35:58 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24912]
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Such a nice way to start the day. What a beautiful part of the world. Always nice to pick up your fresh breakfast snack to enjoy with a morning coffee. Thanks for sharing this with us??
Post #6 of 12. Posted by Russell on 30-Sep-2023 18:09:18 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24913]
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Love the video, indeed the best commute!
Post #10 of 12. Posted by Ted on 02-Oct-2023 06:55:32 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24919]
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Oops, a One+ would make the stable complete next to my UP and Min.D!
Post #11 of 12. Posted by Robin on 02-Oct-2023 16:22:25 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24921]
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Still have mine and riding it from time to time!!!!! Will keep it forever!!!!!
Post #12 of 12. Posted by Roberto on 03-Oct-2023 17:35:45 GMT in reply to blog [0<--24923]
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