SMF - Just Installed!
A slightly more expensive, tighter, more road-going, Rohloff eXp frame, known as the “Rohloff eXp R” is now offered. Compared to the Rohloff eXp, it has straight and slightly shorter chainstays, shorter fork blades and a lower BB height, which lowers the centre of gravity, which is ideal, provided you rarely travel over a surface much more “off road” than a tow path. This machine is built for 1.75” tyres with guards and sensible, “road” clearances (there is just enough clearance for 2.0 Marathon XR tyres without guards and, because of the BB height, the minimum tyre size is 1.5”). This frame is made from oversize, non tapered 853 (with 31.8mm seat tube) it has flat oval bridges. Kevin has agreed to make a custom fitting, very strong but lighter weight, rear carrier, with 6mm bosses, for these frames but only if it is ordered before the frame is painted (the frame itself is used as a jig for the carrier).The Rohloff eXp R really does look the business... and it is perfect for road use. It was designed to allow you to take full camping kit and provisions, efficiently, over the worst tarmac in (for example) the Alps and still be able to enjoy the thrilling descents. Yet, when you drop your bags at base camp, the bike is sufficiently lightweight and resilient enough to perform in true thoroughbred style! (Which also makes it the best, and probably the most expensive, commuting bike in the world... providing you have somewhere secure to park it at work!) If this is your sort of cycling and you have the funds, the Rohloff eXp R is worth a look... be warned though, this thing of beauty will make you want it to be your joy forever... the quality of every detail of our work, the 531 ST fork’s twin polished stainless crown plates and the head tube’s stainless badges will make your jaw drop! 27 different sizes available! Cable runs for the standard (lighter) Rohloff hub.
