Aero English Road
This build is bound to ruffle a few feathers, especially the deep section rims on a thin-tubed steel road frame. Rob English has applied his unique vision of what an aero road bike should be. Small, but complicated touches like the inverted fork/stem arrangement and integrated skewer ends reduce drag in little ways that add up to make a big difference. The steerer tube extends down from the stem, and is clamped at the fork crown. The top cap applies pressure to the headset from underneath. This allows the cables and wiring to be routed through the headtube for a super clean front end. You can find the junction box tucked under the saddle. A carbon tube takes the place of a normal seatpost. Even though its such a polarizing build, I think the contrast makes this one gorgeous bike.
Build List (15.1 lbs with pedals)
- Frame / Fork: Rob English
- Wheels: ENVE 8.9 Tubulars laced to Tune Mig 45 / Mag 170 with Ti Coated Pillar Spokes
- Skewers: Custom
- Tyres: Vredestein Fortezza Pro Tri Comp Tubulars
- Crankset: THM Claviucla M3
- Bottom Bracket: THM
- Chainrings: Praxis 52-36t Clover
- Levers: Shimano Di2
- Bars: New Ultimate Evo Carbon
- Handlebar Tape: Lizard Skins DSP Race Tape
- Stem: Rob English Custom
- Headset: Tune Bobo – 20th Anniversary Titanium
- Headset Spacers: None
- Saddle: Tune Speedneedle
- Seatpost: Custom ENVE Tube acts as ISP
- Seatpost Clamp: None
- Front Mech: Shimano Di2
- Derailleur Clamp: Parlee
- Rear Mech: Shimano Di2
- Chain: KMC X11SL – DLC
- Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 11-27
- Brakes: EE – Prototype Direct Mount
- Cable Set: KCNC Ti Brake Cables / Aican Bungarus Brake Housing