Monday, December 12, 2011

Steel DARKSTAR v2.0 - Preview

This DARKSTAR is finished in Diamond Pearl White with Gloss Black logos.

I spec'd a Press Fit 30 (PF30) Bottom Bracket shell. The PF30 Shell will allow me to use the super light, narrow q-factor, SRAM RED PF30 BB and Crankset.

The pear to pentagonal shaped down tube decreases torsional flex in the head tube bottom bracket area.   

Another step taken to minimize flex are the Steel DARKSTAR's machined, hooded dropouts. 

This bike will have SRAM Red and a PRO bar/stem combo. 


The 44mm head tube allows me to use a super stiff, tapered, carbon fork. I should have inverted the star logo. 

The water bottle bosses are brazed not rivited, which is a really nice feature as you'll never have to worry about rivet failure.

Also, the down tube cable stops are brazed on and do not accept barrel adjusters. 

The DARKSTAR Steel comes with an aluminum, replaceable derailleur hanger.



Cost on a custom steel DARKSTAR Frame and ENVE Tapered Fork is 2600USD. 

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