Stray Cycles

I don’t build show bikes. I build bikes that go to shows.

Just finished getting one of our Swiss Edition frames - which until very recently was wearing a healthy layer of Jura dirt - scrubbed, polished and into its Sunday best for this weekend’s .bike handmade bike show in Zürich.

We went with a capable and timeless build: sturdy DT XM481 rims (loud decals removed, sorry!) laced to time-tested DT350 hubs, 29x2.6 Mezcals for speed, durability and, admittedly, the matching grey sidewalls. One of our own setback titanium seatposts topped with a honey B17 Imperial, and a comfy, cruisy cockpit built around a bar and Ergon’s new GS1 grips.

Braking comes courtesy of Shimano BL-780 dual-pull levers paired to a gorgeous set of Equal mechanical disc brakes. These beautifully engineered pieces perfectly capture the philosophy behind our bikes: Simple, serviceable, functional art built to last.

A bike that will feel at home rolling up the Bahnhofstrasse for a cappuccino or crossing an Alpine pass loaded with a week’s worth of gear.

This one has a lot of stories waiting to be written. Looking forward to seeing where it ends up. 🤙

Been enjoying our Pinion Edition prototype in full off-road adventure mode.

This is a bike that pulls on its leash and scratches at the door with tail wagging - begging to get out on some rugged and remote tour where grip, gears, reliability and playful all-day handling are must-haves.

Compared to my trusty Rohloff, which has served me loyally for over 12 years and more than 20,000km, the Pinion is just as butter-smooth and noticeably more planted off-road thanks to the low central weight.

Now I just need to find the right kind of adventure to let this beauty run free. 🤙