Tag Archives: Gravel
9. September 2026
Curve Cycling GXR – Ernest
Time for some gravel after all this thick tire MTB customs! Ernest new Curve Cycling GXR was planed with versatility, speed and some subtle colored details in mind. What we got is an perfect allrounder with lightweight Newmen Advanced SL X.R. 25 carbon rims laced to Erase hub in the rear and SON dynamo (light to added later) with fast Vittoria Thundero tires. A 1×13 SRAM Force E1 XPLR groupset (with nicer looking Garbaruk chainring) offers fast and precise shifting while keeping a wide range ratio for for nearly every possible situation. ZIPP Service Course finishing Kit consisting of carbon seatpost and SL stem combined with SL-70 XPLR handlebar for racy but comfy position on the bike while SILCA Nastro bar tape offers superb grip and extra comfort. For some subtle orange details we choose Hope headset + seat clamp with matching orange nipples from Sapim.
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24. July 2026
Sour Bicycles Space Cake – Georg
Inspired by the iconic colours of Lecreuset we cooked up this special Sour Space Cake for Georg. With a sizing upfront at Diagnose Berlin we made sure this fast bike fits like a glove. With Erase hubs and 50 mm carbon rims (yes, with matching orange nipples) the bike looks even faster while a proven GRX Di2 groupset does its magic on the drivetrain of this all-road beauty! Enjoy you ride!
2. March 2026
Curve Cycling Big Kev – Anatoly
One of this winters highlights was planing & building Anatolys custom Curve Big Kev. The bike was handed over ready for having fun with handbuild wheels made with purple Hope Tech Pro 5 hubs laced to Newmen Advanced SL X.R. carbon rims with matching purple nipples. Rolling on well proven Vittoria Mezcal tires. SRAM Force XPLR e1 AXS shifting combined with a Rotor Aldhu crankset and 10-46t cassette offers a versatile ratio for every terrain. Ritchey finishing kit and some purple Hope details rounds up the full package with ergonomics and style.
15. December 2025
Genesis Croix de Fer – Ben
Nice Genesis Croix de Fer custom we built for Ben according his bike-sizing. Equipped with a Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 fully cabled for maximum battery life. @ritcheylogic Ergomax handlebars for lower spacer stack and Rotor modular Vergast crankset for various zero offset chainring sizes. Completed with a nice Hope Pro4 x @dtswiss handbuilt wheelset with an all-time favorite purple touch. Get in touch for your custom suiting your needs.
10. December 2025
Surly Midnight Special – Mario
With Mario we made a sportive approach to the well known Surly Midnight Special. The front was upgraded with a Brother Cycles Carbon Gravel fork and orange Hope Tech headset. To underline the sportive look we laced Erase hubs to more aero Duke Road Runner rims and combined the wheelset with fast Tufo Speedero tyres. Drivetrain is a full Shimano GRX 2×12 setup and finishing kit (seatpost, stem and handlebar) ZIPP Service Course with the most comfy SILCA Nastro bar tape. The result is a fast and sportive Endurance / All Road bike that shines on pot-holed, deteriorating pavement and the occasional long stretch of gravel!
Interested in your own custom dream bike? Get in touch via mail!
7. February 2025
Curve Cycling GMX+ – Carsten
It was time for a another new bike for our long time customer Carsten! This time we are looking for something very off-road capable: The Curve GMX+ steel with tyre width up to 29×3″ was the perfect candidate! We build the bike with purple Hope Tech Pro 5 hubs laced to wide W33i Syntace rims (and purple nipples) and combined them with well proven Vittoria Mezcal tyres. The GRX 1×11 group was combined with a White industries crankset that matches the steel frame beautifully.
15. January 2025
Cinelli King Zydeco – Thomas
As the weather is gray we want to bring some color in! Thomas yellow Cinelli King Zydeco dream bike was built with SRAM Rival AXS 1×11, DT Swiss wheels and high end Ritchey WCS cockpit and seatpost as finishing kit.
20. December 2024
Sour Purple Haze – Laura
Time to present another custom bike before we leave for the holidays. Lauras Sour Purple Haze was build with fast touring and commuting in mind and sized according to a previous bike sizing by our friends at Diagnose Berlin. Wheels build with the most beautiful aluminium rim, the White Industries G25A, laced to SON dynamo and Hope Pro 5 rear hub. We choose 650b with WTB Byway tyres for maximum comfort while being fast. Shimano 1×12 groupset to keep shifting simple but effective. Ritchey Comp Butano handlebar combined with matching Comp stem and seatpost. Tubus carrier rear and the beautiful Allygn front rack for adding loads to the bike. SON Edelux frontlight and B+M rear light to bring brightness into the dark winter!
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.
