Considering the WeThePeople Battleship Magnum frame?
Let me share my experience after nearly a year of riding it.
First things first: do I recommend it?
Without a doubt – YES!
I first came across the Battleship Magnum frame on Instagram in late 2020, and it immediately caught my attention.
At the time, I was riding the WTP Network frame in the 21.1″ size, but it always felt a bit cramped for me. (For context, I’m 5’11″ or 180cm tall.)
What drew me to the Magnum was its 21.25″ top tube and impressive 9.75″ standover height – perfect for my style of riding.
To put it simply, the Magnum is the upgraded, larger sibling of the highly regarded Battleship frame.
When it was released, it felt like WeThePeople had designed my ideal BMX street frame.
After patiently waiting for it to arrive from overseas, I built it up and hit the streets – and wow, what a difference! The Magnum felt incredible right away.
This was my first time using a 21.25″ top tube, and I’m honestly wondering why I didn’t switch to a larger frame sooner. Now, I’m even curious about trying a 21.5″!
Update: I currently ride the Cult Biggie frame in 21.5″ and it’s my new favorite frame.
If you’re after a robust, street-focused BMX frame with roomy geometry, the Battleship Magnum is an amazing choice.
WTP Battleship Magnum Frame Features
Front-End
Battleship Magnum has a 75.5-degree head tube angle, perfect for modern street riding.
This is perfect for me since I like doing front wheel stuff. Keep in mind, I also ride Animal’s Street fork with a 26 mm offset.
And that hydroformed tubing – SO. COOL. (It even has a hydroformed seat tube, which increases overall frame strength.)
Plus, the head tube is slightly longer, so you don’t need as many spacers, which makes everything look a lot cleaner.
Rear-End
Moreover, the higher standover makes so much sense to me because I don’t really like low frames.
Even though this is more for the aesthetics, it allows you to have less seat post out (if that even matters to you).
And NO, it doesn’t matter for tailwhips, you won’t notice it. (Because a few commented on IG.)
Short Chainstay
Going forward, WeThePeople Battleship Magnum has a very short rear end at 12.7″ slammed. If you like doing spins, this will help you A LOT! I do, so it’s awesome.
HOWEVER.
I recently put the fourth peg on and the short chainstay started bothering me. (My back foot hitting the peg – worst feeling.)
I extended the chain, got 160mm Animal Akimbo cranks and it now feels a lot better. (I even went with half-size smaller Vans Shoes, lol.)
Honestly, I wished WTP would make Magnum with a slightly longer chainstay.
But if your shoe size is 10.5 or smaller you’d be good to go with 160mm BMX cranks.
Grind-Approved Dropouts
Since we’re still at the back, I need to mention the perfect dropouts, which are excellent for grinding.
They’re small enough to hide behind your pegs but very strong at 6mm thick.
Speaking of strong, the entire frame feels really SOLID.
Magnum also has enough rear clearance to fit in 2.4″ tires easily.
And when it comes to weight, Magnum runs a little heavier (21″ weighs 5.57lbs or 2.53kg).
But HEY, this is a beast of a frame, so it needs a little extra muscle.
WTP says it’s a frame for taller riders, but with three different TT lengths, it easily caters to a wide variety of dudes out there.
Battleship Magnum frame also comes with a LIFETIME warranty like all the other WeThePeople frames.
Legends!
Battleship Magnum specs:
- Top Tube Length: 20.75″, 21″, 21.25″
- Color: Black, Matt Dusk Blue & Matt Carbon Raw
- Head Tube: 75.5° / 127mm
- Seat Tube Angle: 71°
- Chainstay Length: 12.7″ – 13.25″
- Standover: 9.75″
- BB Height: 11.7″
- Weight: 5.57lbs (21″)
- Best for: Street & park
- Price: $375.99 (may vary)
My Conclusion
Yes, I highly recommend this frame because it’s just SO SICK.
I really don’t have anything else to say because the WTP Battleship Magnum is fire!
