A true piece of Brisbane, and Australian, BMX history;  Colony’s Anniversary re-issue of Clint Millar’s Prody frame is one of two frame releases I’m seriously excited about this year!

 

This is a limited edition of just 100, paying homage to the original Prody platform frame design with a few refinements and modernised geometry. I’ve had the pleasure of riding one of the re-issue prototypes, and it felt totally rad. A perfect balance and old school style and feel, with the tight, smooth, responsiveness you’d expect from a quality contemporary frame.

 

Hit up Crossley Cycles in Australia, or The Secret BMX Shop in the USA to order your Prody Anniversary frame before they’re all taken!

 

Original (rear) and Anniversary (front) Prody frames side by side…

 

From the Colony website:

 

“Back in the day, way before Colony ever existed, Clint Millar had a few frames made under the name of Prody. This was back in 1993/1994 when it was pretty much impossible to get a frame that would not break in a few weeks. So him & another friend, Michael Canfield, enlisted the help of a local Brisbane based frame builder called G&J Cycles to make them the ideal frame. Hence the Prody Frame was born.

 

Built to withstand any punishment that could be thrown at them back then, they were robust. Till this day, not one ever cracked or broke. Only 4 frames were ever made so they were very limited.

 

Fast forward 20 or so years & we have here the all new Prody frame. It features that classic early ’90′s look but with all of today’s finer features like modern geometry, Mid BB & Integrated headset. These new frames are only about 200 grams heavier than our current frames now, not bad at all.

 

Both Clint Millar & Bobbie Altiser are amongst a select few riding these frames right now & so far feedback has been very favourable.

 

These limited frames will be made available come late April in the USA, Australia & the UK. They will be offered in Gloss Black, Chrome Plated & ED Red in sizes 19.0″ & 20.6″.

 

Only 100 will be made & each will be numbered. Contact your favourite Colony Dealer now to pre-book yourself a piece of Australian BMX history.”

 

Prody re-issue specs:

 

• Prody Frame – 20 year anniversary frame.
• Only 100 made for the planet.
• Old school platform look with all modern features.
• Full CrMo frame.
• Heat treated Integrated Headtube, MID BB and 5mm CNC machined dropouts.
• Tapered top tube & rear stays.
• Down tube with integrated hydro-formed gusset.
• Invest cast gusset at head tube junction & Chain stay/BB junction.
• Invest cast bridge with Colony logo on chain stays.
• Built-in seat clamp with replacable nut & bolt.
• Removable gyro tabs.
• Welded on brake tabs.
• Sizes: 19.0″, 20.6″ TT.
• 13.75” rear, 75.2º HA, 71º ST.
• 11.5″ BB Height.
• Stand over height 8.5″ (centre of BB shell to centre of TT)
• Tubing Diameters: TT 31.8mm, DT tapered from 36.0mm-32.0mm, SS & CS 19.0mm taper to 16.0mm.
• Weight: 20.6″ version 5.53 lbs (2,510 grams).
• Comes in Gloss Black, Chrome & ED Red
• Each frame individually number of ***/100. Photos courtesy of ColonyBMX.com.au and Clint Millar on Instagram: