Pasta Party 32

Bigger wheels, same Party.

The Pasta Party has always been our fast‑trail hardtail: playful, efficient, and perfectly balanced between fun and speed. Now we’re taking that concept one step further.
Introducing the Sour Pasta Party 32″ — same soul, more roll.

By adapting our proven Pasta Party geometry to the new 32‑inch wheel format, we’ve kept everything you love about the bike: the direct handling, the agility, the intuitive feel. Only now, you get even more stability, even more traction, and an over-the-top rollover performance that smooths out trails like never before.

All of this, built by hand in Saxony!

Why 32″?

  • Superior rollover: Glides effortlessly over roots and rocks.
  • More speed: Larger wheels carry momentum more efficiently.
  • More traction: Especially noticeable when climbing and cornering.
  • More stability: Ideal for fast XC loops and long trail missions.

How does it ride?

Surprisingly familiar.
We refined the geometry so stack, reach, and weight distribution stay close to the classic Pasta Party feel — just optimized for the bigger wheels. The result is a bike that’s just as playful as before… only faster.

The Sour Pasta Party 32″ is for riders who want XC speed without losing that lively trail attitude.
A new chapter in big-wheel performance — and we’re proud to be among the first to bring a true 32″ trail bike to market.

Tapered headtube, Post Mount rear brake, and modern geometry. The gang’s all here!

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Frameset

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Geometry

Specifications

All Sour Bicycles frames are made by hand, one-by-one, in our own facility in Saxony, just outside of Dresden. We use custom tubing designed and drawn for our frames, it’s a multi-butted heat-treated CrMo steel that’s ready to stand the test of time. All our steel is produced from a partially recycled product in Germany and drawn by one of the worlds leading production facilities in Taiwan, the beating heart of the worlds bicycle production.

Our dropouts are designed in-house in Dresden and have a replaceable derailleur hanger.

The seat clamp is designed in-house and is integrated into the frame. Should it ever fail, the frame can be professionally modified to use a traditional clamp, if repair of the original clamp is not possible. We have never seen one fail.

By the numbers:

Headtube: ZS44/ZS56 (for tapered steerer tubes)
Bottom bracket: 73mm T47
Rear spacing: 148x12mm Boost thru axle
Seatpost: 31.6 mm (dropper post ready)
Brake standard: Post Mount 160mm direct (PM160)
Fork travel: 100 – 120mm travel
Wheel Size: 32″
Tire size: up to 32×2.4”
Tubing: Custom drawn, multiple butted, partly heat treated SOUR CrMo (we love steel)

Bonus facts and features:


Two water bottle mounts inside frame, a third bottle mount under downtube
External cable routing under the toptube for easy service
Stealth dropper post routing
Ovalized lower seat tube section for better power transfer (go fast)
Ovalized toptube for comfort and precise steering (don’t crash)
Maximum chainring size: 38t round or 36t oval
Sram Transmission Compatible Dropouts (“UDH”)

Below are the frame and fork weights for each size of the Sour Pasta Party. These weight do not include powdercoating, but please keep in mind that your chose powdercoat may be heavier than the average coating we use. Fades, gradients, and metallic colours can weigh more than single solid colour. If you are interested the final weight, please get in touch. Weights are averaged over three frames per size. We apply an inside wax coating before shipping the frame to your door that will add additional weight.

Frame without bolts, axle or
brake mount

Pasta Party 32 Frame Medium = 2325g +/- 100g
Small Parts: Bolts, rear axle, brake mount, derailleur hanger= 165g

Included with your frame

Included with your Pasta Party frame or frameset is the derailleur hanger plus all cable guides. You get a rear thru-axle of course, and if you’re ordering a frameset, you get a front axle with your fork as well. Headsets are only included if you add one to your order.