As much as we love fast road bikes with skinny tires and quick handling, we figured out early on that we wanted a bike for a different type of riding. Exploring dirt paths and gravel roads, riding in the rain, commuting, or running errands wearing normal clothes – sometimes extreme measures call for resuscitating the past.
Our Strada Bianca model is designed like a 60s-era road race bike: it’s fast on smooth pavement but relaxed-yet-tough when the road turns to trail, cobbles, gravel, or dirt. Whether wearing big tires or fenders, riding on civilized roads or un-, carrying a light load – this bike does it all.
We build these for 57mm mid-reach caliper rim brakes and the frame with steel fork will take up to a 35-38mm tire. TRP and Velo Orange offer great calipers or we can build for Paul Racer M centerpull brakes for that quick-stopping, old-school vibe. Whisky carbon fork also available.
Strada Brutta (“ugly road”), on the other hand, will take a 44-48mm tire and uses cantilever or “V”-brakes. Similar to our disc-braked version, Il Mostro Sterrato, this is designed for rough roads, tracks, and trails - possibly with a light load - but with less complication and a smoother ride. One might even consider something in the 650b/27.5” wheel size.
Strada Bianca and Strada Brutta are offered with steel forks and your choice of curved or straight blades. We have two great tubing options for these frames: Columbus PegoRichie or MAX; smooth-riding or a more robust feel – it all depends on the application and your desired ride. Fender mounts are standard on both steel models; rack mounts are standard on Brutta and optional on Strada Bianca.
Our Strada Bianca Titanio frames are built by Brad Bingham in Steamboat Springs, CO.; each is constructed from straight-gauge 3/2.5 tubing chosen to suit the individual rider and the craftsmanship is top-notch. Our Strada Bianca Ti pairs nicely with a Whisky No. 7 Road+ carbon fork and our thinking is that Strada Brutta works best in steel so we’ll leave it at that.
Welded steel frame with steel or carbon fork – $3400
Add Paul Racer M/canti pivots – $100
Welded titanium frame with carbon fork – $4500
Details:
130mm rear spacing
31.8mm seat tube
68mm English BB
27.2mm seat post
Limited lifetime warranty
STRADA BIANCA
