The frame is a pre-production Lightning Bolt frame from Crust, which is a lightweight 650b bike. The Rose tire features a centerline that intentionally wears to the height of the file tread with use. “It’s not necessarily a gravel bike,” he told Cyclocross Magazine.. “It’s a bike that was meant to be ridden with 650b x 42mm or 38mm [tire] with fenders. The fork and frame use flat mount brakes, of which Hanson chose Yokozuna Motoko brakes. Ultraromance collects Suntour components.

Simplex shifters were prized by racers in the 1980s, according to Ultraromance. Evasion or Evasion Lite?

Not bad! “It’s not necessarily a gravel bike,” he told Cyclocross Magazine.. “It’s a bike that was meant to be ridden with 650b x 42mm or 38mm [tire] with fenders. The frame and fork are still made from Reynolds 853 steel tubing, but will now be offered in a disc brake and canti brake specific version. Measurements are in millimeters and degrees. This is not a review of the Crust Evasion. The Crust Romanceür is back and has received some updates for 2021, including front and rear thru-axles, a canti brake version, and more. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine, The frame is a pre-production Lightning Bolt frame from Crust, which is a lightweight 650b bike. For those, Hanson used Raceface Next SL G5 cranks and a Garbaruk 34t chainring. Nitto M8 Stem Tool $ 40.00 Add to cart.

Sometimes there is seemingly no logo (it’s hidden, but there). Lighter tires would help but I have yet to find any in the 27.5″ x 2.5″ range that I really like. Also present was Ultraromance’s own Ultra Swift handlebar bag. Bikes, Completes. Some really useful information on there. Probably completely irrational and sure they work fine but just don't fancy removable dropouts. I’ve been riding the Evasion in all sorts of conditions for the past three months and can say with confidence that it’s the most capable all-purpose bike I’ve ridden. “I almost feel like I have an advantage going downhill because I’m able to modulate them so well.”, The Paul Mini Moto is a MUSA mini-v brake. To my surprise, this has become not only my most comfortable bike cockpit, but one of the best handling and fun setups in my stable. “Too many builders of steel bikes just throw [a carbon fork on the frame],” Ultraromance said. Ultraromance's signature handlebar was held by a Nitto quill stem. That sounds like the way to go to get most of float of fat tires and not buy an expensive Rohloff. For less than just one race entry fee, you can get months of ‘cross bliss, without the suffering. Please, pack it in and pack it out. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine.

At this point in time there really aren’t any other options for a production bike that checks all the boxes that the Evasion does. Ultraromance's Crust Lightning Bolt gravel bike. This typically means the following: The next genus consists of fully rigid mountain bikes designed for flat bars, typically featuring: For the past couple of years, these two categories have been fairly segregated. “These brakes feel beautiful,” he said. At 5'8" with long legs and short torso, I'd really want to put you on the Crust Lightning Bolt 2 instead. As of the writing of this review, the only mid-fat tire bikes with shorter reach than the Evasion are the Salsa Fargo and the Advocate Seldom Seen Drop Bar. Visit this section to learn how to choose a route, and some insight into navigation. We will always stop for a photo, or to hit a jump. However, when running a 11-speed SRAM drivetrain, the chain rubbed the tire when on the largest (most inboard) cog. I want to jump on and ride every time I see those bars. Ron "Ultraromance" Romance was on site at the Roval press event for the launch of the Terra CLX and CLX Evo wheels earlier this fall. My frame is the Extra Medium size that was newly introduced with this revision. By: hanson little & john watson And if you follow Crust on social media, you might be forgiven for having some doubts about whether this is a legit company (key marketing initiatives for Crust involve not giving a shit about marketing and posting pictures of naked dudes on bikes). The Romanceür is what Crust describes as “their take on the perfect bike,” combining lugs, discs, a 1″ threaded, and 26″ wheels into a randonneur-style bike that should hold its own on all kinds of different terrain. Head over to CrustBikes.com to ensure you’re notified when they become available.

They both get a mention on various threads quite regularly but can't find many real world reviews or threads on any forums, especially the Scapegoat. The first, umm, genus of our family tree includes “gravel grinder” (I know, I know) bikes designed with drop bars in mind. Without hoods, Ultraromance wrapped the lever itself in cloth bar tape. He wrapped his bar in blue cloth tape, which darkened impressively with a week of use before he shellacked it. That’s a lot of money for a frame built in Taiwan that you probably won’t get to test ride at your local shop. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Click the link below to find out how to start. Most people are going to be just fine with this option, but I am a perfectionist and just couldn’t live with it. Hanson has had both the Evasion and the Evasion Lite and this is by far his favorite. Sometimes it has a DFL logo. Components, Wheels. “It’s a very light rim, I think it had a 160lb weight limit. Also not seen in photos- the black ‘Evasion’ logo on the top tube that is only visible in sunlight. Eli Iserbyt Keeps Streak Going at Koppenbergcross – Full Results, Annemarie Worst Victorious at 2020 Koppenbergcross – Full Results, Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Racing During an Ever-Changing Pandemic, Review: Gore C7 Windstopper Zip-Off and Gloves, New Products Revealed: Kora, Camelbak, PDW and Endura, Bike Profile: Yara Kastelijn’s Stevens Super Prestige, Nationals Bike: Caleb Thompson’s Masters 35-39 Scott Addict CX, In Review: All-City’s New Super Professional Flat Bar Cyclocross Bike, Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Racing out of Quarantine, Opinion: Iowa’s COVID-19 Situation Makes Cyclocross Nationals Unlikely, Video: Telenet Baloise Lions Cyclocross Team Introduces Thibau Nys, How the Cyclocross Pros Train: Scotland’s Cameron Mason, How the Cyclocross Pros Train: Maghalie Rochette, Part Two, Salty Lizard 100 and Stupid Pony: Gravel Racing Comes to Northern Utah in October, Interview: Grinduro’s Amanda Schaper on 2020 Cancellation, Decision Criteria and Advice for Promoters, Reviewed: Clever Standard 8-Function Flatout Tire Lever and Chain Tool, Watch: Cyclocross World Champs Clean Up at Muddy Nove Mesto UCI Short Track Women’s Race, Watch: 2020 Ethias Cross Rapencross de Lokeren – Elite Women’s Video, Give Transportation to Someone in Need with #BikeMatch, Video: Stephen Colbert Turns to Bike Repair During Coronavirus Downtime, Iserbyt Back on Top at Superprestige Ruddervoorde – Full Results, History Repeats Itself at Women’s Superprestige Ruddervoorde – Full Results, Van der Poel and Van Aert Race Neck and Neck at Tour de Flanders, Toon Aerts Resumes Streak at Ethias Cross Beringen – Full Results, Denise Betsema Dominates Ethias Cross Beringen – Full Results, VeloRevolution-Cyclocross Custom Elite Cyclocross Team Unveiled, Down to Five: 2020-2021 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Schedule Revised Again, Shimano Ultegra SM-BB72-41B PressFit Bottom Bracket, Shimano Ultegra Fc-6800 Crank Arm Bolt 1 Piece, 2020 DK Races and Festivities Canceled, Refunds and Entry Deferrals Available. Leave it better, even. But aside from the nitpicking, if there is any legitimate complaint to be directed at the Evasion, it’s probably weight.

Apparel, Hats. Maybe you’ll see one with a raked bi-plane fork… or a segmented fork with bottle cage mounts. This week’s Readers’ Rides photos are so sharp, we decided to share it as a full gallery. We’re featuring Hanson’s Crust Bikes Evasion Lite, a less-burly, lighter Evasion.

eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'cxmagazine_com-box-3','ezslot_1',136,'0','0']));Ultraromance was riding a pre-production frame from Crust Bikes, a New Jersey company that specializes in steel frames designed for touring and randonneuring.

In addition to Ultraromance, Crust sponsors the Team Brooks Gravel Gliders, of which Ultraromance is a member.

Shifters: Simplex down tube The forthcoming Cava tire has no cornering tread. Okay, I lied. Start Here, Broadly speaking, there are three bikepacking genres to choose from – Multi-day Mountain Biking, Ultralight Race & Gravel, and Expedition & Dirt Touring. When it’s time to hammer on a flat stretch of road or fight a headwind, the forward position afforded by the Jones bar lets me get my body a bit lower with little arm fatigue. Ultraromance’s build stayed true to his brand, with a smattering of vintage components and touring components. Made in Scotland. View All Features. Note: The Evasion geometry has been updated for 2018 and there are some important changes to be aware of. “These are Pacenti P23s,” he said. You are using a browser that does not support javascript. So I broke down the 26+ wheels and built them up with 27.5″ Duallys. I had them built up about eight years ago.”.

Then along came the Evasion, which has a truly mutant-like combination of features: I’m really not sure what to call this new category that the Evasion sits in.

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