Back in the year 2000 we started making bicycles upon which one could enjoy riding gravel roads or use as a commuter and we’re quite happy with how they’ve been working out. But technology and tastes march ever-onward: what was seen then as a noble end-point is considered now – by some – to be laughably inadequate. Bigger tires, stronger brakes, electronic shifting, better frames and wheels – there are so many options that didn’t exist back in the previous century and we’re embracing many of them now.
Granted, big tires are great on rough roads but bombing sketchy descents and riding in the rain all make slowing the beast more difficult. Enter disc brakes, which have improved drastically over those from even a few years ago, and we’re now ready to give a frame sporting them its own moniker.
With little further ado we are pleased to present Il Mostro – The Monster. From 700c x 25 up to 700c x 43 – including 650B x 48 – we can build the frame for the tire size of your aggregate-crushing dreams.
We’re building for flat-mount disc brakes and 142mm through-axles, if such details matter to you. Our standard build uses a straight 36mm head tube for a 1 1/8” headset paired with a Ritchey Road (33mm tire max.) or Ritchey Gravel (43mm tire max.) fork. But we’re also liking the disc forks from Columbus, Enve, No. 6, and Whiskey Parts Co and can build the frame to suit.
Steel frame tubes will be selected for the weight of the rider and for the style of riding involved. We generally use Columbus Sprit4Lugs and similar; Columbus MAX shaped tubing is also an option. Our titanium frames come from Brad Bingham in Steamboat Springs, CO. And our carbon frames are made right here in Seattle by Corey Lowe at Eyewater Bikes.
Versions:
Tranquillo – Our skinny tire/fast road frame, fender option, takes up to 700c x 33mm or 650B x 42mm.
Sterrato – For rougher road, takes up to a 700c x 44mm tire, 650B x 48mm, or 700c x 32mm with fender.
Pricing:
Welded steel frame with Paragon through-axle dropouts, flat-mount disc brake mounting, choice of fork and headset – $3700
Titanium frame w/flat-mount rear, internal disc hose routing, choice of fork and headset – $5000
Carbon frame w/flat-mount rear, internal disc hose routing, choice of fork and headset – $5800
Details:
Bottom bracket: 68mm English or T47
Seatpost size: 27.2mm
Front derailer: 31.8mm clamp
Rear spacing: 142mm for T/A
IL MOSTRO
