Read our review of the Fairlight Strael 3.0 Fearless Bikes Warlock - £720 When you are seated, regardless of pace, the rear end really takes the bumps and vibrations out of the road the racer becomes a cruiser." "The comfort levels are absolutely spot on and well balanced too. It certainly feels no slouch off the line or when climbing hard. Stamp on the pedals and the Strael responds, not quite as sharp as a carbon superbike but not far off. What really helps is that Dom Thomas, Fairlight's co-founder and head of design, really knows his onions when it comes to getting the most out of the material, working extensively with Reynolds to design a custom drawn tubeset, which takes that ride feel to the next level. "One of the best things about the Strael is the ride quality, which comes from its use of steel tubing. Tester Stu writes: "I didn't think the Strael 2.0 could be improved on, but Dom and the team at Fairlight have achieved it. The Fairlight Strael 3.0 is new for 2021 and it takes everything brilliant from its predecessor but includes some updates that not only improve the ride quality but also give the Strael an even smoother, more refined look. Read our review of the Parlee Chebacco Fairlight Strael 3.0 - £1,349 Wide tyres no doubt help, but even with 25mm tyres on – at the narrow end of what you'd likely fit to this bike – the frame and fork still do a good job of filtering out the vibrations from a rough road." "On rough roads (of which I'm spoilt for choice) it offers a composed and smooth ride, and certainly ticks the comfort box, despite the wide diameter 31.6mm seatpost. It really is a fun bike on the downhills. "At higher speeds, and especially on any fast descent, the Parlee displays fantastic stability and balance, such that you can hurtle down your favourite descents full of confidence. Steering is direct with a light action and it's predictable at a range of speeds, with the thru-axle fork giving the front end a very solid feel in its feedback through the handlebar. The frame is exceptionally stiff in the right places and its transfers power very effectively. It doesn't matter whether it has skinny or fat tyres, the handling is the highlight. Tester David writes: "What really shines through from riding the Chebacco is the performance, and that's regardless of the tyre choice. This is a thoroughly well designed and highly capable bike limited only by your imagination and lust for adventure. With its stiff and light carbon fibre construction, space for up to 45mm tyres and dialled geometry, the Parlee Chebacco is right at home on the road with slick tyres or churning through the rough with knobblies regardless of the terrain, the performance and handling really shine through. They’ll then do the spadework for you and you’ll get a shiny bike in the post. Rose Bikes’ Configurator and Ribble Cycles’ Bikebuilder are two examples of systems that let you choose the spec of your bike. Most marques offer a range of options, allowing you to choose a groupset, wheels, tyres, saddle, handlebars and so on, which they’ll then build up for you.įor some bike brands speccing up your own bike is a major part of their offering. Once you’ve chosen a frame then you need parts to hang on it. In some cases there’s a craftsman or -woman wielding a torch to join tubes in others a designer with years of industry experience has commissioned a manufacturer. The scene went quiet for a while, but in the last few years new frame companies have sprung up like mushrooms. Look to the Colnago C64 or Sarto Asola for examples.Ĭloser to home, the UK has a long history of framebuilders who make both off-the-peg and custom frames. In some cases those obsessives went on to found their own bike companies and still offer frames that embody their single-mindedness. There’s a vast choice of frames out there, from inexpensive open-mould Chinese carbon badged under various UK marques, through meticulously-crafted modern aluminium and titanium to hand-laid Italian carbon. Whatever the reason, it’s a chance to pick every part for yourself, right down to the colour of the cable end caps. Maybe you’re starting with a custom-made frame, maybe you’ve acquired a cherished classic, or maybe the frame you love is just not available as a complete bike. There are a number of reasons why you’d want to spec or even build a bike from scratch. 29 of the best production framesets for 2021 In this updated version of our guide to production frames, we've added the Parlee Chebacco, Fairlight Strael 3.0, Fearless Bikes Warlock and Colnago V3RS. Welcome to the latest edition of ’s buyer's guide to production frames in which you’ll find everything you need to know to find the right frame or frameset for you, plus our pick of 29 of the best frames and framesets currently available.
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