A brace of Sturdys...

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colster
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CustomMetal wrote:
Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:52 am
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
Why do you say XCR does not like to be exposed? I was under the impression stainless steel was like titanium in that it doesn't need to be painted to survive the elements - is that not true? Or does it require some other sort of surface treatment? What issues have you had with your Saffron?? Asking as I'm considering a stainless frame myself....

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It can tarnish and does require more upkeep than paint or Ti
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Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

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How are these frames coming along? Have you been hiding pics of all 3 or are they still under construction?
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Like every one at the moment Tom has been hit with delays thanks to COVID and brexit.. the printed parts for my gravel build are in customs so should be with Tom soon to be built. The other will come in time. As always I am happy to wait and not rush perfection
Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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CustomMetal wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:34 am
Like every one at the moment Tom has been hit with delays thanks to COVID and brexit.. the printed parts for my gravel build are in customs so should be with Tom soon to be built. The other will come in time. As always I am happy to wait and not rush perfection
I'm really curious on how the road bike will be. I sent Sturdy an email and asked for price for a custom stem, but he never replied.
Perhaps he just focus on customers who buys framesets or complete bikes :noidea:
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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wheelsONfire wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:06 pm
CustomMetal wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:34 am
Like every one at the moment Tom has been hit with delays thanks to COVID and brexit.. the printed parts for my gravel build are in customs so should be with Tom soon to be built. The other will come in time. As always I am happy to wait and not rush perfection
I'm really curious on how the road bike will be. I sent Sturdy an email and asked for price for a custom stem, but he never replied.
Perhaps he just focus on customers who buys framesets or complete bikes :noidea:
I patiently wait. Tom makes no bones about the fact that most of his components don't make financial sense as individual items as they are so expensive to build. It's the reason he really just does rolling chassis
Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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CustomMetal wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:59 pm
wheelsONfire wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:06 pm
CustomMetal wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:34 am
Like every one at the moment Tom has been hit with delays thanks to COVID and brexit.. the printed parts for my gravel build are in customs so should be with Tom soon to be built. The other will come in time. As always I am happy to wait and not rush perfection
I'm really curious on how the road bike will be. I sent Sturdy an email and asked for price for a custom stem, but he never replied.
Perhaps he just focus on customers who buys framesets or complete bikes :noidea:
I patiently wait. Tom makes no bones about the fact that most of his components don't make financial sense as individual items as they are so expensive to build. It's the reason he really just does rolling chassis
Ah, well, thanks for the info. That was more than i knew before :-)
It's impressive that you have the patience, i'm sure not all would.
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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I have other bikes and Tom looks after me so I don't rush him 🤩😇
Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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I m waiting on a Fiadh as well….but I fully understand that currently timelines are just guidelines. It be ready when it is ready……and until then I can ride my other bikes.

On the plus side …. My Speedvagen Titanium Disc that ordered beginning of last year is finally in the process of being put together. It is all about being patient.


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CustomMetal wrote:
Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:05 am
I have other bikes and Tom looks after me so I don't rush him 🤩😇
Well you are more lucky than me... I´ve sold my road bike and now suffer on a heavy steel Genesis Croix de fer :D I wanted to be patient, but just needed that "new bike day" already, so I finally pushed the button for a small modest-price funky project - a bamboo fixed gear that I will construct myself :D But even this one is now held by the customs :roll:
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Your fidah bar?
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Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
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Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

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CustomMetal wrote:Your fidah bar?
Yes… :)


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Very exciting!! Can't wait to see/hear thoughts...

This is my update 🥳
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Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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