This rider wanted an all-around road race bike built up with specific sizing that could take them on local and worldwide road rides and races. For the specific geometry sizing, we utilized the riders Bike Fit numbers so that the frame would fit perfectly. We basically created a frame with a reach of a typical small road frame size and a stack of a large. The rider also wanted a light and responsive frame so we went with a premium chromoly Columbus Spirit tubeset.
Follow along with the build below!
Columbus Spirit tubeset ready to become a frame!
Tubes all mitered and fit into the jig ready to be welded.
Tight miters create strong welds!
Bottom bracket tube junction.
Another shot of the tight miters on the bottom bracket tube junction.
Frame all welded up!
Bottom bracket joint welds.
Seat tube, top tube and seat stay joint showing off some beautiful rainbows!
Dropout detail shot.
The rider opted to have the option to run fenders for winter riding, here is the lower chainstay mount.
This was a complete build, with some parts missing as the rider already had them ready to go. We went with an Easton EA90 SL Disc wheelset, Columbus Futura Disc carbon fork and Shimano Ultegra drivetrain.
Head badge shot!
Downtube decal.
Handmade in Canada with Columbus Spirit tubes!
Dropout detail with flat mount Shimano Ultegra disc calliper.
Close up shot of the Easton wheelset Vault hub. This hub is a thing of beauty!
Drive side dropout detail shot.
Interrupted cable routing to save some weight!
Cables coming under the bottom bracket.
Detail shot of those slick Ultegra cranks!