Author Archives: Alexander Ingendorf
24. September 2024
Sury Steamroller – Aron
Back to the basics fun singlespeed project for Aron! Shiny yellow Surly steamroller frameset was build with Surly hubs laced to H+SON Archetype rims. SRAM S300 crankset combined with golden IZUMI chain. Orange Chris King headset with matching Wolf tooth Spacers and a beautiful simworks stem combined with Tumbleweed persuader handlebar for upright an comfy seating position. Beautifully CNC machined Velo orange long caliper brakes with Paul levers for perfect stopping power.
28. August 2024
New Opening times!
Due upcoming staff holidays we have to shorten our opening times to ensure best possible service! In the time we will work more with appointments outside of the regular opening times. This way we can focus on your needs the best way.
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 15:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 15:00 – 20:00
Thursday: closed (appointment only)
Friday: 15:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:30-16:00
For appointments for workshop, advice on bikes, tech or equipment get in touch via mail: (info@thegentlejaunt.com)
26. July 2024
Tumbleweed Stargazer – Magdalena
Time to introduce Magdalenas custom Tumbleweed Stargazer! We went full in on this one with custom colour and new matching Corvus carbon fork to save some weight on the front. Wheels made with Duke Lucky Star SLS4 carbon rims laced to silent Onyx rear hub and powerhouse SON dynamo front with a mix of Sapim CX-Ray and sprint spokes. 1×12 SRAM AXS Eagle / Rival drivetrain combined with Rotor Kapic crankset and SILCA waxed chain. Hope Tech RX4+ brake calipers for superb stopping power and awesome looks. Everlasting Chris King headset and bottom bracket in maybe the most beautiful colour 3D purple. Ritchey WCS Beacon handlebar for control and comfort in every situation and OneUp dropper seatpost to get the saddle out of the way if necessary. Tumbleweed Mini Pannier rear and Allygn front rack cover all transportational needs with ease. The green SON edelux in the front is a placeholder until we finally get our first batch of new Ladelux headlights with USB charger for long remote trips!
28. June 2024
Curve Kevin of Steel – Kristoffer
We found another gem in the archives we haven´t shared with you yet. Kristoffers Kevin of Steel was one of the last framesets in with the awesome Camel Cruiser paintjob inspired by an iconic four-wheel drive. A reliable and well proven SRAM Rival 1 drivetrain was combined with handbuilt wheels with Hope Tech Pro 4 hubs and Newmen XA 25 rims rolling on WTB Venture tyres. Cockpit was equipped with a ergonomic Ritchey Venture Max with stem and seatpost coming from Ritchey too! Brooks Cambium saddle and Microfibre bartape for the contact points.
27. June 2024
Fairlight Faran – Christoph
Bringing back Christophs Fairlight Faran MK1 to start its second life cycle was a great pleasure. The bike was finished with a SRAM AXS Mullet consisting of Rival AXS and Eagle GX derailleur combined with a Hope Tech RX crankset. Other beautiful CNC machined (and blue) Hope parts we used are RX4+ brake calipers + matching disc rotors, headset and seatclamp. To get an more upright position we choose the itchey Ergomax handlebar with rise an combined it with matching steam and seatpost. Biggest highlight are for sure the splatter coloured Velo Orange hammered fenders and the bright Allygn front rack! Brooks Cambium saddle and bar tape fir right into it!
13. June 2024
Soma Grand Randonneur V3 – Kevin
This Soma Grand Randonneur for Kevin turned out superb! Classy looks combined with modern tech make a great touring and commuting bike. We combined the Soma Grand Randonneur V3 frameset with GRX derailleur combined with reliable and unbreakable Gevenalle shifters and a Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4 crankset for the drivetrain. Handbuilt wheels made of SON dynamo front and Hope Pro 5 rear laced to tubeless Velo Orange Voyager rims combined with supple and smooth rolling Rene Herse Babyshoe Pass tyres. Beautiful and strong Growtac disc calipers with Hope disc rotors for stopping power in every situation. Full coverage in bad weather with Velo Orange Zeppelin fenders and Brooks mud flaps. SON front and rear light for long hours in the saddle even in the darkness. Modern ergonomic ZIPP handlebar for the right seating position and many more highlights like the Chris King headset and VO Constructeur front rack. Brooks leather saddle and bar tape a just the right finishing kit for a classy bike like this.
22. May 2024
Soma Wolverine Type-A – Thomas
A very special Soma Wolverine was finished beginning of the season for Thomas. Planned as very capable touring and commuter bike we used the SOMA Wolverine frame as basis. Shimano Alfine Di2 internal gears with Shimano GRX STIs combine the advantages of a internally geared hub with the sportive seating position and multiple hand positions with a drop bar while shifting effortless. The rear hub and the SON dynamo are laced to Praxis Works RC21 carbon rims Sapim spokes. Brakes are upgraded to the mighty Hope RX4+ disk calipers for maximum stopping power. Another highlight is the beautifully CNC machined INGRID crankset. Ergon Allroad Core saddle and SILCA Nastro bar tape for maximum comfort at the contact points and many more highlights to discover on this bike…
10. May 2024
Curve Cycling GXR – Martin
Martins rock solid and versatile Curve Cyclin GXR titanium bike was build with SRAM Force 1x drivetrain with Rotor Vegast crank with Q-Ring, Hunt wheels, Gravelking SK tyres, Zipp seatpost and stem with Walmer handlebar. Redshift “Really Long” Bar tape and Brooks Cambium Carved saddle for contact points bring comfort on the long trips.
26. April 2024
Brother Cycles Mehteh – Tyl
The Brother Cycles Mehteh is a fast and agile gravel bike designed for long days in the saddle on varied terrain. Tyls custom bike was built trying to make it as fast and light as possible, but still being robust and reliable. The wheels were made with Erase rear hub and SON dynamo front laced to carbon Newmen Advanced S.L. XR rims combined with well proven Tufo Thundero tyres. SRAM Rival XPLR 1x drivetrain combined with a Rotor Aldhu crankset and Hope RX4+ brake calipers for maximum stopping power (and the good looks). Headset, disc rotors and BB from our friends from Hope Tech as well. Giant Cadex GX carbon handlebar for perfect ergonomy. This Mehteh earns its name “Man Beast” for sure!
23. April 2024
Tumbleweed Prospector – Stuart
Beautiful world touring rig we built for Stuart with Rohloff rear hub and SON dynamo laced to Newmen Evolution S.L rims. Rotor Kapic crankset fits the steel frame nicely and Jones – H-Bar with 2,5″ rise for comfy and upright seating position. Tumbleweed T-Rack and Mini Pannier for all the cargo he will need on his next trip.
