Model Showcase: Pretorius Outeniqua

Based in London, England, relative newcomer Pretorius Bikes handbuilds production and custom-geometry titanium bikes.  The craftsmanship and attention to detail is exquisite.  This Outeniqua Ti frame spec’d with press-fitt BB30, 44mm head tube with Chris King, headset, tapered Enve fork, round tapered top tube, and tapered chain stays.  A standard geometry frame goes for around £1950. The black framed Pretorius, below, is the limited edition … Continue reading Model Showcase: Pretorius Outeniqua

Model Showcase: Koga Kimera Road Pro UD

Dutch-based Koga just released its newest top of the range bike, the Kimera Road Pro UD.  The high modulus pro carbon frame is finished with a unidirectional carbon mesh – hence the “UD” in the model designation – which claims lightness and rigidity.  By the numbers?  A claimed 950 grams in size 56. The specs then:  tapered head tube with  integrated headset, a Press-Fit bottom … Continue reading Model Showcase: Koga Kimera Road Pro UD