A brace of Sturdys...

[Beaumont]

Not mine but an interesting insight for anyone considering a custom bike into what Tom can do!!

https://youtu.be/jl6sIj4-AJA

The picture below is mine however

So if the frame is in that phase, you have the finish scheme sorted? As for me, the more I think about it, the more I think I will have to stay on the classic side - no colour, "just" polished / brushed contrast...

[CustomMetal]

Not mine but an interesting insight for anyone considering a custom bike into what Tom can do!!

https://youtu.be/jl6sIj4-AJA

The picture below is mine however

So if the frame is in that phase, you have the finish scheme sorted? As for me, the more I think about it, the more I think I will have to stay on the classic side - no colour, "just" polished / brushed contrast...

That is my all road one.. staying raw as think it best suits that type of bike . my aero bike hasn't even been started

[bikewithnoname]

When do we get to see these Sturdy's built up?

[CustomMetal]

When do we get to see these Sturdy's built up?

So... the first one is just getting a frame upgrade as Tom has just had a bit of a brake through... that is the MonsterX one.

Tom has alarmist finished all the R&D for the aero bike and then will start on the lugged steel one.

I am hoping for March/April for the first, May June for the second in and Julyish for the third..

[bikewithnoname]

Great! Looking forward to seeing these come together

[alexneumuller]

I m just as excited about this all......not only seeing what Tom comes up for you, but also for me.

When do we get to see these Sturdy's built up?

So... the first one is just getting a frame upgrade as Tom has just had a bit of a brake through... that is the MonsterX one.

Tom has alarmist finished all the R&D for the aero bike and then will start on the lugged steel one.

I am hoping for March/April for the first, May June for the second in and Julyish for the third..

[CustomMetal]

The only thing I can think of to sum it up so far is ''

[CustomMetal]

Also for those wondering 'Allegra' is basically a cross between a colnago master and a Battaglin Marosticana but better and the lugs will all be stainless steel.. the fork blades will be straight blades stainless... just deciding on the other tubes.. think I know on paint

The printed stainless quill stem should be a thing of beauty!!

[Beaumont]

Also for those wondering 'Allegra' is basically a cross between a colnago master and a Battaglin Marosticana but better and the lugs will all be stainless steel.. the fork blades will be straight blades stainless... just deciding on the other tubes.. think I know on paint

The printed stainless quill stem should be a thing of beauty!!

Blimey, that sounds completely rad! Already in love with this project
What are your thoughts around tubing? Honestly why not XCr everywhere? Or you would like to get more old school on the front and go for Spirit maybe? Cento?

Besides, for a road classic Sturdy, what would you think about Bike Beat wheels? They prepare 46mm deep 19mm internal wheels..looks like a solid allrounder for me and made in Germany

[CustomMetal]

Also for those wondering 'Allegra' is basically a cross between a colnago master and a Battaglin Marosticana but better and the lugs will all be stainless steel.. the fork blades will be straight blades stainless... just deciding on the other tubes.. think I know on paint

The printed stainless quill stem should be a thing of beauty!!

Blimey, that sounds completely rad! Already in love with this project
What are your thoughts around tubing? Honestly why not XCr everywhere? Or you would like to get more old school on the front and go for Spirit maybe? Cento?

Besides, for a road classic Sturdy, what would you think about Bike Beat wheels? They prepare 46mm deep 19mm internal wheels..looks like a solid allrounder for me and made in Germany

Groupset is campy SR mechanical rim 12 speed and wheels Bora WTO 45. (I always listed for a campy bike)

I am tempted to go darimo instead of deda for Seatpost and bars... but then that's not Italian!

Tom is not a huge fan of XCR. It is heavier than spirit and not as fun to ride in his opinion... I would paint it anyway as XCR doesn't like to be exposed as I am discovering with my Saffron. Besides the saffron already ticks the need for a stainless bike

[CustomMetal]

Just been sent the specs for my new beast 60mm aero rims that will be on the sturdy aero and WOW

[Beaumont]

Just been sent the specs for my new beast 60mm aero rims that will be on the sturdy aero and WOW

....so... what are they going to be like???

[CustomMetal]

28.5 external width, 20.8 internal, 60mm deep, hooked bead, tubless, no rider weight limit, 24 holes...
will be run on DT Swis 180 hubs

Guess the rim weight....

[CustomMetal]

Oh and disc brake and hand made in Germany

[alexneumuller]

Difficult to guess.....they are not even listed on their website yet.

Are you Germany based?

28.5 external width, 20.8 internal, 60mm deep, hooked bead, tubless, no rider weight limit, 24 holes...
will be run on DT Swis 180 hubs

Guess the rim weight....