Mid-winter, Rob built himself a unique rando bike. This was one in a long list of Seven project randonneuring bikes that we took on in 2012, an internal project to test a couple ideas. Due to the above-average snowfall here in New England, we did this as a speed project, one week from design to build.
This video was, in part, the inspiration for the design, hence the name Nella Neve.
Highlights of the project included:
- Hot swappable between drop bar and Tiberius bar – actually a Stylerius™ bar
- Accommodate tires from 23c up to 2.3″ 29er. Ideally designed around 33c tires.
- Race-worthy geometry, handling, and performance.
- Big fenders for optimized protection in the wettest and snowiest of days. No ice buildup on theses beauts.
- Disc brakes for icy weather and easy wheel swap.
- Hot swapping studded tires for 28c tires depending on the weather
- Hanging and waiting for assembly
- Stylerius bars straight and true
- Seven and Seven
- Stylerius bar close-up
- Bar quick connects