Description
Aluminum frames that can be called the quintessence of the West Coast's leading frame builder
ROCK LOBSTER CYCLES from Santa Cruz, California. If you have even a passing familiarity with the world of handmade bikes, you have probably seen their distinctive Sea Form Green team colors.
The frame builder, Paul Sadoff , used to be in a band, and his guitar playing skills are so good that Chris King called him a "shredder" (slang for an extremely skilled and fast guitar player).
It is well known thatthe brand name "Rock Lobster" is taken froma famous song by The B-52's,which is not just a quote or a pun, but symbolizes that his identity itself is inseparable from the music, and that forhim, plucking the strings and holding the torch are the same , Holding a torch may both be the same "expression" and tuning of the spirit.
What should we order from such a "rock man" as CIRCLE'S? Looking around at the modern road bike scene, we see a wave of high-tech advances such as carbon materials, hydraulic disc brakes, and electric shifting. Of course, those are great advancements.
But when we tried to get in touch with the essence of the builder Paul Sadoff, our answer was in the exact opposite direction. A very simple, pure aluminum rim-brake road racer.
Why now?" you may ask. But we believe this is what Rock Lobster is all about.
Paul is not only a master of steel frames, but is also known as the "wizard of aluminum frames" in the handmade world. Aluminum, a material that is often described as "stiff and tiring," he magically transforms it into a frame that is both supple and frighteningly good going.
It is said that when Easton stopped supplying aluminum pipe for bicycles, he bought up all of their stock. Easton has always taken aluminum very seriously.
Traces of beads connecting thick aluminum tubes. The geometry is rugged but well-calculated. Above all, the "thirst to run" that overflows from the appearance.
He once said, "I will build a bike so that my customers cannot blame the equipment for their races.
It is a challenge to the rider, but it is also the best encouragement.
It is a charm that cannot be found in the latest spec sheets.
Vibes" that cannot be quantified.
The origin of the American handmade bicycles that CIRCLE'S admires so much.
Please feel the beat. This is not just a bicycle. This is not just a bike, but a great companion that will shake up your everyday life.
[SPEC]
| Frame Material | 7005 Aluminum |
| Head tube | 44mm Straight |
| Fork | ENVE Road Fork (Column 1-1/8" to 1-1/4") |
| Compatible Head Parts | ZS44 / EC44 (Base Plate : 1-1/4") / Example : CHRIS KING InSet8 |
| Brake mount | Caliper brake |
| BB | BSA/JIS, 68mm Threaded |
| Front end | 100mm QR |
| Rear End | 130mm QR |
| Seat Post | 27.2mm |
| Tire clearance | 700x25c |
| Accessories | Seat clamp |
[GEOMETRY]
| 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.5°, 73.0°, 73.0°, and 72.5°, respectively. | Head Tube Angle | 73.0° Head Tube Angle |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° Top Tube Length Effective (C-C) |
| Top Tube Length Effective (C-C) | 535mm | 545mm | 565mm |
| Seat Tube Length (C-T) | 520mm | 540mm | 560mm |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm | Head Tube Length 120mm | 142mm |
| Chain Stay Length | 410mm | Chain Stay Length 410mm | 410mm |
| BB Drop | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
| Fork Length | 367mm | 367mm | Fork Length 367mm |
| Fork Rake | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Wheel Base | 981mm | 982mm | 997mm |
| Standard Over | 760mm | Standard Over 780mm | 795mm |
- We ship within 1-2 business days after receiving your order (payment). (Basically, orders placed before 12:00 p.m. are shipped the same day.)
- Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only.
- We ship every day from Monday to Sunday, except on temporary holidays.
- Available delivery areas: All over Japan and the world.
- Please note that delivery may be delayed due to credit card processing status. If you would like to specify the delivery date and time, please fill in your request in the additional information in the shopping cart.
- The product will be shipped from Circles.
- Please contact the shipping company in case of damage or loss during shipping.
Regarding the delivery of complete bikes
- Please note that a separate shipping fee of 9,900 yen (tax included) will be charged for shipping complete bikes. (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- After receiving your order, we will do a final check and ship complete bikes, but it may take 1-2 weeks. Please understand.
- We will send the bike with some parts removed for packing. We strongly recommend that you have your bicycle assembled at your nearest bicycle store.
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We apologize for any sales discrepancies at the store.
Regarding the delivery of frame sets
- Nationwide flat-rate shipping: 5,500 yen (tax included) (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We will provide the pre-treatment of facing and tapping for the frame sets purchased at our store as a service. We will inform you separately after purchase.
- We can also install a headset and BB for a fee, so please feel free to contact us.