Berlin-based bike maker Standert up to date their widespread Pfadfinder metal endurance all-road bike with some click on 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration. However in addition they took the all-road overhaul as a possibility to convey manufacturing again to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder fully within the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder
Standert Pfadfinder built-in metal endurance all-road bike
Standert truly up to date Pfadfinder over the summer time, however now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the considered low season coaching in thoughts, it’s arduous to not see the worth of a high-performance metal endurance street bike constructed for racking up base miles. Plus, Standert simply added a brand new LTD V restricted version paint job to present the metal all-road bike extra basic two-color look.
“Constructed for endurance, the Pfadfinder is designed to fulfill the calls for of probably the most discerning bike owner. A vacation spot, whole exhaustion, internal peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, providing a seamless mix of pace, consolation, and sturdiness. The Pfadfinder geometry is the proper stability between race and luxury, serving to to keep up the bike’s versatility and never restrict it to just one self-discipline. The body also can accommodate as much as 38mm tyres, giving riders peace of thoughts after they enterprise off the overwhelmed monitor and throughout bone-rattling surfaces, not having to consider the terrain.”
What’s new?
Built-in cable routing by the headset is the obvious replace to the hard-working Standert Pfadfinder vs. the unique, giving the bike even easier strains with no seen exterior cables. Or additionally cleaner mounting of lights or bikepacking baggage in case you plan of going ultra-distance with a brand new metal endurance all-road bike.
However most likely larger information in our e-book is Standert’s transfer to European manufacturing. Beforehand made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the brand new Pfadfinder fully in Europe with an skilled framebuilder primarily based within the Czech Republic. They weld the entrance triangles of the sunshine Columbus Spirit metal frames by hand. Then, braze within the rear finish with all-new customized 3D-printed stainless-steel Standert thru-axle dropouts that convey UDH compatibility and versatile inner routing for every type of drivetrains.
The Pfadfinder is the primary of Standert’s bikes to be made by hand within the Czech Republic. Nevertheless it additionally alerts a significant shift for his or her metal manufacturing and a better concentrate on improved sustainability, “shortening provide chains, and dealing in accordance with EU environmental rules”. Standert’s aluminum & Scandium bikes are already made in Italy.
“We’re extremely proud to introduce the newly up to date Pfadfinder. We took what was nice concerning the Pfadfinder and meticulously improved each little element to create a motorbike that excels in efficiency, consolation and reliability. By relocating our manufacturing to Europe, we be sure that the Pfadfinder not solely meets, however exceeds, the very best requirements of high quality and sustainability. In case you don’t wish to have a particular street bike or a particular gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the proper bike for you.“
– Standert founder, Max Von Senger
Tech particulars
- hand-welded & brazed Columbus Spirit metal body with 3D-printed stainless dropouts
- totally built-in inner cable routing by the house-brand headset (or elective Chris King AeroSet improve)
- 1x & 2x and mechanical or digital shift suitable
- UDH compatibility with all drivetrain sorts
- full-coverage fender mounts on the metal body & full-carbon fork
- T47 threaded backside bracket
- 27.2mm seatpost
- 12mm thru-axles, and likewise flat mount disc brakes – max 160mm
- direct mount toptube bag mounts, along with typical 3-bolt downtube & 2-bolt seattube bottle cage mounts
- max 38mm tire clearance
- 1950g claimed body weight (measurement 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
- anti-corrosion phosphate therapy and full-coverage powder coating, in and out for lifetime safety
- large 7-size vary with Mission Compact geo to particularly profit smaller riders with out compromise
Standert Pfadfinder Built-in – Pricing, choices & availability
The revamped 2024 Standert Pfadfinder built-in all-road bike is on the market now both as a frameset or a completely customizable full bike construct – in 7 inventory body sizes 48-60cm.
Framesets begin at 2300€ in Sage Salida inexperienced or Midnight Marauder blue, or add an additional hundred euros for the white & tan LTD V end. The frameset value consists of the Columbus Spirit metal body, full carbon Pfadfinder fork, Standert’s personal built-in headset, the T47 BB of your choice to suit your crankset, plus thru-axles, bolt-on entrance derailleur clamp & the alloy seatpost clamp.
You too can improve to a King headset for 350€, a King BB for 180€, or a CeramicSpeed backside bracket for 287 – 377€.
Full bike builds begin at 4800€ with Shimano 105 Di2, alloy DT Swiss ER1600 wheels, and alloy cockpit.
There’s additionally the choice for SRAM Rival AXS for 200€ extra. Or decide Ultegra Di2 or Drive AXS, then? Or high out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Purple AXS street construct with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, mild carbon DT ERC wheels, and fancy Vittoria Corsa Professional tires. Plus, the identical CeramicSpeed improve choices if you wish to go even wilder.
Framesets and full bikes are all prepped to order individually, so sometimes ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a brand new Pfadfinder wherever on the planet.
