STRIDER Sport:

Lakeside Bicycles believes in raising kids who excel at life and always have the courage to tackle whatever comes next. That’s why the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike has become the ultimate vehicle for kids as young as 18 months. Your tiny-legged toddler is ready to ride, thirsting for freedom, and craving adventure. Give your child the bike that set the world on fire and encourages them to experience the thrill of riding while developing confidence and coordination…before they’re even out of diapers.

The Sport is Strider's best all-around model. Mini-grips mean little mitts can easily take control and make this lean, mean, durable bike the biggest bang for your buck, which is probably why it’s Lakeside Bicycle's best seller. The 12 Sport is the perfect bike to take your child from baby steps to big strides, all without busting out a toolkit (tool-free seat and handlebar adjustment AND tires that never go flat). The Strider Sport has a seat height range from 28-48 cm (11-19 in.), which means it fits a huge range of inseam lengths (30-51 cm [12-20 in.]). The cushy, padded seat and an additional extra-long seatpost means your child will get years out of their Strider.

Boring specs aside, this is the bike that introduces kids to the freedom, power, and responsibility of riding. Now they have the power to keep up with you when you’re out and about. No more strollers. Your child can experience the truly amazing freedom that comes with being a part of the Strider family.

Become your kiddo’s biggest cheerleader with the best bike out there.  For more information check our Strider's complete suite of instructional videos at https://www.youtube.com/striderbikes or feel free to contact the Strider experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com .

STRIDER Pro:

A little dirt never hurt anyone and a child who wants to go fast and get dirty needs the right tools. We create kids who have the moxie to say, “Bring it on. Challenge me. I’m ready, world.” The Strider 12 Pro Balance Bike is the bike of choice for kids who don’t just want to go fast but need to go fast… the rest of the world will catch up later, if it can.

Not even a full diaper is enough to slow down the Strider12 Pro. Designed for little racers, the premium Strider 12 Pro Balance Bike is the ultra-light, high-end bike for tiny speed demons who crave the wind in their face and freedom at their fingertips. An all-aluminum frame that barely tips the scale at 2.54 kg (5.6 lbs.), a textured performance footrest, and an official Strider number plate all mean your little dirt devil is going to be spinning up tornadoes around the other kids at the park.

With a seat height range from 28-48cm (11-19 in.), the Strider 12 Pro perfectly fits children with an inseam of 30-51 cm (12-20 in.).  For more information check our Strider's complete suite of instructional videos at https://www.youtube.com/striderbikes or feel free to contact the Strider experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com .

Specialized Sagan Collection brings to life the fearless racing style of the 70’s rouleurs with Peter Sagan’s larger-than-life personality at its heart. It’s the ultimate expression of this disruptive rider and his stylish ways—unmistakable and unmistakably Peter.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for racing. Grand Tour top steps, Classic’s Monuments—they’re in our DNA. But sometimes riding simply to ride, riding for the love of riding, is just what we need. And this is what the Aethos lives for. Sure, it’s given nothing up to performance, and happens to be the lightest frame out there, but with no compromise to style. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride.

And with this frame set, Lakeside Bicycles found the perfect canvas to create the perfect ride. By combining the Campagnolo Super Record EPS disc gruppo and Campagnolo's matchless Bora WTO wheelset with the Sagan Aethos frameset we are proud to offer you a unique bicycle unavailable anywhere else.

The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of ultimate ride feel, light weight, and style—from accelerating up steep pitches and descending technical descents, to all-day saddle comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the Aethos hits the mark.

But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, Specialized subtly altered these shapes to deliver massive gains in stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. Pair that with an entirely new layup and process that they’ve perfected over multiple decades and you have the lightest frame out there (585 grams, S-Works, size 56cm).

The Aethos is more than just a new bike, it’s the first of a new breed. A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring ride characteristics, which is why the Aethos was developed to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing and breathing of carbon fiber, Specialized was able to implement groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames.

Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realize this sublime ride sets a new standard. Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug have been designed with style, weight, and durability in mind—everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

Add to all this the ultimate in modern drive trains and there you have it, the perfect bike at a surprisingly reasonable price.

For more information contact the Campagnolo experts of Lakeside Bicycles at 503-699-8665 or by email at info@lakeside-bikes.com. Resistance is useless

Shimano's Dura-Ace R9200 12-Speed Di2 Groupset takes all of the benefits of an electronic drivetrain and enhances it for improved shifting, quieter operation, and less maintenance. This groupset sets a new mark in road performance, and it's developed with a reliable cockpit, refined ergonomics, and an improved brake system. Plus, integrated digital technology for those of us who won't settle for less than the best. Shimano's evolved Di2 platform features the fastest shifting available that's designed for ultimate performance. Optimized 12-speed gearing enhances efficiency and the brand's Hyperglide+ technology makes for seamless shifts no matter how hard we're pedaling. Unparalleled ergonomics make for steady confidence on our ride, plus a cleaner cockpit design, and the new Dura-Ace brake system is maintenance-friendly with absolute control over our braking power. This groupset is highly reliable with precision shifting and wireless connectivity. Gearing options are optimized for performance and speed without sacrificing efficiency, and the braking power available leaves us free to tackle tight turns and barreling descents.

Details

• Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, new and improved for road riding
• 2x12 drivetrain maximizes efficiency and performance
• Cassette features a wide gear range for our ride
• Wireless connection is highly reliable to increase confidence
• Ergonomics are improved for better bike control
• Provides easy customization and new technology

For more information or details about available gruppos (we have several) feel free to contact the Shimano experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone at 503-699-8665 (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5) or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bike.Com

Titanium Seatpost V2

Smooth out the road with the ultimate seatpost. Titanium’s natural ability to dampen vibrations means you will feel fresher for longer, and allow you to go farther than you ever thought possible. Our new V2 model now includes our interlocking teeth feature for No-Slip Performance so your saddle will always remain exactly where you set it when you those times of needing to jump on the bike for a quick acceleration.

 For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

The Winner:

We upped the ante with Sage’s award-winning road machine, the Skyline, by setting it up to be the All-Road/ All-Round Road Race bike it was always destined to be. “Precise,” “agile,” “terrific craftsmanship” and “titanium rocket” are the phrases of choice from professional testers. But this isn’t just a bike for the cycling media. It’s a sleek and sexy titanium space ship built to inspire the masses.

With a design that blends refined simplicity and outright performance, the Skyline occupies an enviable niche in the cycling world. It climbs mountains as confidently as it rips sinuous descents, and it launches snappy attacks without compromising comfort on all-day adventures. It’s a looker in the showroom that shines even brighter out on the road.

Named after the serpentine Skyline Boulevard that winds along the spine of the West Hills in Portland, Oregon, the bike is built for speed and stability, whether railing through corners or sprinting out of the saddle. It reimagines traditional construction with touches of refinement, blending the class of the past with the performance of the future. The thin-profile seat stays nod to the traditional race bike, yet the frame incorporates high-tech touches–like flat mount disc brakes, a 1.75” down tube, 3/2.5 titanium alloy, compact frame design, an oversized head tube, and even frame fender mounts for winter training. Combined together, these elements give rise to the perfect modern take of a high-performance road race bike.

The finer details, like 3D printed titanium dropouts, are deliberate selections based on a blend of strength and stability. Full internal routing options available so that you can hide ALL of your cables and wires for the ultimate in sleek design aesthetics. The lusty shimmer of raw titanium finishes off the Skyline’s show-stopping look. It’s the stuff of dreams for the discerning cyclist. It wows. It rips. It inspires.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

ENDURANCE ROAD/ GRAVEL RACE

A study in refined ruggedness—this is one bike to rule them all. Named for the road that brought pioneers over the Cascade Mountains on the final leg of the Oregon Trail, the Barlow is built for epic adventures. It draws on the aggressive geometry and precise handling of our award-winning Skyline road bike, while also maintaining the comfort and toughness of an off-road machine. Some might label this design “adventure rider,” “gravel racer,” or “endurance road,” but Sage Titanium’s versatile frame transcends those conventional categories. No, the Barlow relishes the rigors of the dirt while begging for the speed of the road. It loads up for a tour and can handle the long haul. It does not compromise, and it flashes with the class of titanium. It does it all.

It’s not constrained to smaller gearing, like a cyclocross bike. It’s not limited by narrow rubber, like a road bike. It’s suited for any adventure at any speed. Additionally, the combination of an oversized head tube and bi-ovalized down tube provides a stable platform for snappy acceleration and precise, confident handling, on or off the road.

The refinement trickles down to the finer details on the Barlow. It’s packed with stealth, technical minutia that make substantial impacts. Integrated fender mounts, Bento Box Top Tube storage, and three water bottle cage mounts facilitate any extended wanderings away from civilization. Whether adventure takes you through a rotating pace line or over rugged mountain passes, the Barlow begs to ride it all in style.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

ENDURO/ ALL-MOUNTAIN: THE REFINED RIPPER

Shred the preconceptions of an all-mountain trail bike. That philosophy inspired the Flow Motion–a hardcore hardtail born on the legendary trails of Sandy Ridge, Oregon, and handmade right here in Portland. Don’t let the lusty titanium frame fool you– we built this burly beauty to test the limits. Launch it. Rip it. Climb it. Whip it. Drop it. Flow. This is the refined ripper.

As trails have progressed into ever steeper ranges and boundaries are pushed by the riders who ride them, the Flow Motion is designed to tackle all that comes with going downhill fast. Whether it is giant rock slabs, super steep gradients, large drops, step-ups or step-downs, the Flow Motion will tackle it all.

Unburdened by the complexity of pivots, the Flow Motion is light and snappy. Launch doubles with stability thanks to the extended reach and internal dropper post routing. Send it with the confidence, knowing that you will be landing on the strongest USA Made 3/2.5 titanium tubing. Session those sections until you can session no more. Push the limits. Find your Flow.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

XC RACE BIKE: THE REFINED RIPPER

The gun fires. The race has begun. It’s an all-out sprint to make it to the first chokepoint on the course before the inevitable bottleneck will occur. Elbows out, head down, eyes focused straight ahead, your desire is to get to the singletrack without any delay. You split riders as you sprint past them for that small place visible up the trail, and once you have gained your position the real race begins.

The Optimator was designed to be a World Cup level XC race bike. Using inspiration from the current XCO World Cup Courses that the top professionals ride, Optimator has one purpose and that is to get you to the line first. A 69.5° head angle combined with an 83mm Trail figure will keep you on your toes as you are able to navigate the most technical sections of the course due to the agile steering. The short chainstays provide plenty of snappy acceleration when you need to bridge a gap or distance the rider behind you. When the course gets super technical, use the internally routed dropper post to get your saddle out of the way so you can attack the features in front of you.

Racing is all about making choices in the heat of the battle so that the outcome will be in your favor. Jumping a rooted/ rocky section to save a few extra seconds or picking the right lines as the course evolves over the duration of a race will help ensure a very good race at the very least. Racing on a bike designed to get you to the finish line first is the final piece of the puzzle in your quest for the race win. The Sage Titanium Optimator is your XC weapon of choice.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

The ’Cross Racer’s ‘Cross Bike

Bring on the tempests. Bring on the muck. Bring on the drops, the roots and the ruts. The PDXCX begs for it all. Born in the heinous mud of the Pacific Northwest and bred on the technical courses of the Cross Crusade, it’s a cyclocross race machine. This is a ‘cross racer’s ‘cross bike.

Drawing inspiration from classic Belgian cyclocross bikes, the PDXCX adds modern touches of refinement to those traditional frame designs. We purpose built the fourth iteration of this frame to power through the mire and greasy corners with precise stability. Bottom Bracket height and short chainstays are optimized to improve handling and snap while preserving the nimble characteristics that make the geometry a perfect race setup. The ovalized top tube and oversized head tube stiffen the front end for the confidence and precision to nail the perfect line. The bike is designed nail the apexes and slam through ruts all the way to the finish line.

As modern hydraulic brakes have become more reliable, internally routed brake lines are less of a hassle than they used to be due to the reliability of the equipment. All Sage bikes now use internal routing for our brake lines but for those who still want the ease of maintenance with an externally routed brake, we can accomodate that.

All Sage bikes now come with our custom designed 3D printed titanium dropouts that are T-Type compatible. Using these 3D printed components allows us higher quality control for the brake mounts, alignment, and they are considerably lighter than a standard dropout setup

The bike is bombproof and built to withstand the most diabolical racing and riding conditions. The titanium construction offers a much higher strength-to-weight ratio compared with other metal frames, and the 3/2.5-titanium alloy tubing has exceptional corrosion resistance. Blast every nook and crevice with the power washers—this bike will thrive and shine, not wither and rust. In the event of a scuff, fear not! The raw industrial finish is one of the most durable and repairable of titanium finishes. Any scratches can be buffed out with a Scotch-Brite pad, restoring that lusty, like-new sheen to this burly beauty.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

MONSTER GRAVEL RACE/ ADVENTURE RIDING

This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration, taking you deeper while getting increasingly more remote with every pedal stroke. The Storm King is not only designed for the bike packer who tackles multi-day adventures like the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, but also for the gravel racer who looks to conquer events like the Unbound 200 or Grinduro. Storm King is a rock-gobbling animal with a geometry to keep the rider more comfortable on technical terrain.

Named after the ribbon of singletrack outside of Bend, Oregon, Storm King is ready to get shreddy with a design ideal for gravel racing or all day adventures. Utilizing a custom designed 3D chainstay yoke, the Storm King is able to maintain minimal length chainstays for snappy acceleration and quick power transfer capabilities. The Storm King touts three bottle cages, rack mounts front and rear, and bosses for either bolt-on food bags or bolt-on frame bags. All that, plus full internal cable routing for the brakes, dropper post, and even shift lines for an ultra-clean look.

Our custom chainstay yoke gives you two different tire size options depending on what type of riding you want to do. Looking to go race and want a wider gear range? Run a Gravel Yoke for a 2X drivetrain configuration and 700x50mm tire clearance. All day adventure is what you are after? Then choose a 1X drivetrain and tire clearance up to 650×2.4? for the ultimate in max tire size capabilities.

We like to think of Sage Titanium bicycles as the perfect canvas for riders to make them what they want. Whether it is with mud splatter from the trail, or fully custom one-off builds that redefine the term “rolling art”. Whatever your adventure, grab your GPS, pack a lunch, and take the Storm King past the border of your comfort zone.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

SUSPENSION FUELED ADVENTURE TO TAKE YOU FARTHER THAN EVER BEFORE

This is the evolution of greatness. As the Storm King continues to push boundaries, it was only natural that suspension technology would catch up with the gravel bike scene to continue that push forward. When suspension forks first came out for Mountain bikes, many people scoffed at them. Today, we could not imagine our bikes without them. The same will be true for gravel bikes. The Storm King is designed to go anywhere and the advent of suspension continues that trend.

The “GP” refers to “Gifford Pinchot”, as in the “Gifford Pinchot National Forest”. It is one of the oldest national forests within the United States and encompasses 1,312,000 acres with multiple mountain ranges including Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams. The forest is located in Southwest Washington State and is larger than the state of Delaware. It is here where the Storm King GP was inspired. Rough roads, steep climbs, and backcountry experiences are where the Storm King has always shined, but the new GP version allows you to go deeper and farther than ever before.

Each GP comes with a full suite of options ranging from multiple bottle mounts to varied tire size options. Internal routing options help keep the bike looking clean and ready to be loaded down with bags or gear for those extended journeys. Our custom chainstay yoke gives you two different tire size options depending on what type of riding you want to do. Looking to go race and want a wider gear range? Run a Gravel Yoke for a 2X drivetrain configuration and 700x50mm tire clearance. All day adventure is what you are after? Then choose a 1X drivetrain and tire clearance up to 650×2.4? for the ultimate in max tire size capabilities.

We like to think of Sage Titanium bicycles as the perfect canvas for riders to make them what they want. Whether it is with mud splatter from the trail, or fully custom one-off builds that redefine the term “rolling art”. Whatever your adventure, grab your GPS, pack a lunch, and take the Storm King past the border of your comfort zone.

Available in standard geometries or as a custom frame.  For more information please contact Sage at SageTitanium.Com or the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

The Shimano GRX Limited Edition 2X Mechanical drivetrain is brand new. As is the Ultegra chain, 11-34 cassette, Easton EA70 handlebar, and the Lizard Skins DSP bar tape.

The rear brake line is internally routed through the downtube only. The brake line exits near the bottom of the downtube and runs externally along the top of the non-driveside chainstay. The bike is dropper post ready as well. If you wanted to run a dropper post, the dropper line would follow the brake line entering and exiting the downtube. After it exits the downtube, it would be visible for a short section before entering the seat tube and running internally up to the internally routed seatpost itself.

This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration, taking you deeper while getting increasingly more remote with every pedal stroke. The Storm King is not only designed for the bike packer who tackles multi-day adventures like the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, but also for the gravel racer who looks to conquer events like the Unbound or Grinduro. Storm King is a rock-gobbling animal with a geometry to keep the rider more comfortable on technical terrain.

Named after the ribbon of singletrack outside of Bend, Oregon, Storm King is ready to get shreddy on tires sizes up to 700x50mm. Utilizing a curved seat tube to decrease the length of the chainstays while maintaining maximum tire clearance, the Storm King is able to snap to acceleration with minimal effort. The Storm King touts three bottle cages, front and rear fender mounts, and bosses for a bolt-on food bag. Of course, our patented Cable Clip System ((US Patent No. 9,545,975) is designed into the bike to ensure you have as much versatility with your drivetrain choice as you do your riding adventures.

All of Sage's demo/ show bikes carry our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest easy at night knowing your frame is covered should something happen to it. Complete bikes are tuned up prior to shipping. This includes new chain, bar tape, and brake pads as necessary. Complete bikes ship out within 7 business days after your payment has been confirmed.

Please note: This is a demo Storm King that was used for media reviews and test rides as it was one of the early generation of frames Sage produced. The geometry is Sage's V1 geometry, so please refer to the attached geo chart for accurate specs. The frame has been buffed and refinished with fresh decals with a fresh coat of wax on the frame as well. The bike has been tuned up from top to bottom so it is ready to roll.  For more information please contact the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, and Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

This was the second Storm King we ever produced as the first was used as a prototype for testing and debuted at the Enve builder show earlier that year. The frame, fork, stem and bars are all hand painted using wet paint. This is not a cerakote or anodize finish. There is a clear gloss over the paint for protection purposes, but this is still wet paint. The actual painting of the frame and the detail work took over 20 hours to complete. The stem, bars, and fork were an additional 10 hours beyond the frame. This was all done by hand by a single painter. We do have the custom touch up paint that will be included with the purchase of the bike.

This bike HAS NEVER BEEN RIDDEN! We have never mounted pedals to it and it has only been shown at Sea Otter 3 times and the original King show just the once. Otherwise, it has been securely stored in our shop for all of these years.

This is a stock 56cm geometry when we originally created the design. The geometry is our V1 geometry, so please refer to the geo chart at the bottom of the page for accurate specs. It is closer to a Barlow in terms of top tube length but with a slightly more upright riding position for more technical riding. While it does clear 700×50 tires, be mindful of toe overlap as 700×45 tires would be better suited for off road riding. The Dropper line does have a little bit of exposure as it transfers from the down tube to the seat tube, while the brake line does run externally on the top of the non-driveside chainstay as this was before we were using T47 BB’s for internal routing. Lastly, the Owl logo and the MADE IN USA flag are both decals as we were still using decals at that time and wanted to showcase them in some way.

This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration, taking you deeper while getting increasingly more remote with every pedal stroke. The Storm King is not only designed for the bike packer who tackles multi-day adventures like the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, but also for the gravel racer who looks to conquer events like the Unbound or Grinduro. Storm King is a rock-gobbling animal with a geometry to keep the rider more comfortable on technical terrain.

Named after the ribbon of singletrack outside of Bend, Oregon, Storm King is ready to get shreddy on tires sizes up to 700x50mm. Utilizing a curved seat tube to decrease the length of the chainstays while maintaining maximum tire clearance, the Storm King is able to snap to acceleration with minimal effort. The Storm King touts three bottle cages, front and rear fender mounts, and bosses for either bolt-on food bags or bolt-on frame bags. All that, plus internal cable routing for the rear brake and dropper post for an ultra-clean look. Of course, our patented Cable Clip System ((US Patent No. 9,545,975) is designed into the bike to ensure you have as much versatility with your drivetrain choice as you do your riding adventures.

All of Sage's demo/ show bikes carry their limited lifetime warranty so you can rest easy at night knowing your frame is covered should something happen to it. Complete bikes are tuned up prior to shipping. This includes new chain, bar tape, and brake pads as necessary. Complete bikes ship out within 7 business days after your sale has been confirmed.

Please note: This is their 2019 Chris King show bike that featured the launch of the Purple (AKA “Violet”) colorway.  For more information please feel free to contact the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com

The idea behind this build was Monster Gravel and uses Sage's new “Aggressive” V2 geometry. As such, the 700×50 tires are absolutely massive on the deep dish Enve 4.5AR wheels with Chris King R45D hubs. The bike uses our 3D printed Gravel+ yoke which means it can accept tires up to 650×2.4”. The max chainring size is a 44T 1X setup. The Zipp XPLR bars provide a very comfortable compact drop with a nice flare for when the trail gets tough, while we also left enough headset spacers below the stem so that you can fine tune the fit for you as opposed to cutting the stem and just slamming it down with no hope of adjustability.

The GRX Limited Edition drivetrain is mechanical and the cassette is an XT 11-42 for a super wide range. The tires are some very special IRC Racing Team tires. These 700×50 tires were for the race team only as the tire was being developed into what would become the IRC G-Claw tires.

Lastly, this bike is setup with UDH dropouts for ease of derailleur hanger replacement should the need ever arise.

This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration, taking you deeper while getting increasingly more remote with every pedal stroke. The Storm King is not only designed for the bike packer who tackles multi-day adventures like the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, but also for the gravel racer who looks to conquer events like the Unbound or Grinduro. Storm King is a rock-gobbling animal with a geometry to keep the rider more comfortable on technical terrain.

Named after the ribbon of singletrack outside of Bend, Oregon, Storm King is ready to get shreddy on tires sizes up to 700x50mm or 650×2.4?. Utilizing a curved seat tube to decrease the length of the chainstays while maintaining maximum tire clearance, the Storm King is able to snap to acceleration with minimal effort. The Storm King touts three bottle cages, front and rear fender mounts, and bosses for either bolt-on food bags. All that, plus internal cable routing for the rear brake, rear derailleur, and the dropper post for an ultra-clean look.

All Sage demo/ show bikes carry their limited lifetime warranty so you can rest easy at night knowing your frame is covered should something happen to it. Complete bikes are tuned up prior to shipping. This includes new chain, bar tape, and brake pads as necessary. Complete bikes ship out within 7 business days after your payment has been confirmed.

Please note: This is a custom Storm King that was built for a customer that had to cancel their order due to a family emergency. The geometry of the frame was based on a 58cm Storm King and then modified to fit the customer. Please see the attached geometry chart for exact measurements. There is no Storm King logo on the top tube at the original customer’s request. All components on this bike are brand new with the exception of the Cane Creek eeWings, Praxis Chainring, and PNW Coast Dropper post. These parts were on a prior show bike that was stripped and sold. The cranks have some scuffs, while the dropper post was used a few times but is otherwise is in excellent shape.  For more information contact the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, and Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or via email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

The geometry on this bike is Sage's new “Aggressive Geometry” where they prioritize toe clearance with a longer top tube and a shorter stem. The effect generates a quick handling bike when the corners get tight, but a bike that can also remain stable at high speeds on rough descents due to the longer wheelbase of the bike.

This bike HAS NEVER BEEN RIDDEN! It has been hand carried to a few shows but Sage has never mounted pedals on it and it has not even been rolled to the end of the shop.

The geometry is based on a 56cm Storm King geometry but slightly modified with a taller headtube and a longer top tube. It will fit riders from 5’9 to 6’0. We can adjust the stem length if necessary for your fit.

This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration, taking you deeper while getting increasingly more remote with every pedal stroke. The Storm King is not only designed for the bike packer who tackles multi-day adventures like the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, but also for the gravel racer who looks to conquer events like the Unbound or Grinduro. Storm King is a rock-gobbling animal with a geometry to keep the rider more comfortable on technical terrain.

Named after the ribbon of singletrack outside of Bend, Oregon, Storm King is ready to get shreddy on tires sizes up to 700x50mm. Utilizing a curved seat tube to decrease the length of the chainstays while maintaining maximum tire clearance, the Storm King is able to snap to acceleration with minimal effort. The Storm King touts three bottle cages, front and rear fender mounts, and top tube bosses for bolt-on food bags. All that, plus internal cable routing for the mechanical shift lines, rear brake, and dropper post for an ultra-clean look. Lastly, this bike includes a UDH derailleur hanger for ease of replacement should the need ever arise.

All of Sage's demo/ show bikes carry our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest easy at night knowing your frame is covered should something happen to it. Complete bikes are tuned up prior to shipping. This includes new chain, bar tape, and brake pads as necessary. Complete bikes ship out within 7-10 business days after your payment has been confirmed.

Please note: This bike is Sage's 2022 Chris King show bike showcasing the new Midnight color that Chris King launched that year. This bike features their “galaxy” paint scheme and was hand painted in multiple color layers of cerakote. The frame is cerakoted from the head tube to about halfway back on the frame where it transitions to a blue anodize and blasted titanium finish to give the bike its unique look. This is a one of a kind piece of artwork that will not be duplicated.  For more information please contact the Sage experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, and Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665 or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

The bike has about 100 miles of riding over the course of 3 rides as we tested the Campy groupset and wheels. It has never been crashed or laid down in any way. The frame is a slightly modified 56cm geometry with only the headtube being 13mm taller than a stock frame. This does increase the Standover Height and the Stack a little bit, but not by much.

A study in refined ruggedness—this is one bike to rule them all. Named for the road that brought pioneers over the Cascade Mountains on the final leg of the Oregon Trail, the Barlow is built for epic adventures. It draws on the aggressive geometry and precise handling of our award-winning Skyline road bike, while also maintaining the comfort and toughness of an off-road machine. Some might label this design “adventure rider,” “gravel racer,” or “endurance road,” but Sage Titanium’s versatile frame transcends those conventional categories. No, the Barlow relishes the rigors of the dirt while begging for the speed of the road. It loads up for a tour and can handle the long haul. It does not compromise, and it flashes with the class of titanium. It does it all.

All of our demo/ show bikes carry our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest easy at night knowing your frame is covered should something happen to it. Complete bikes are tuned up prior to shipping. This includes new chain, bar tape, and brake pads as necessary. Complete bikes ship out within 7-10 business days after your order has been confirmed.

Please note: This bike was custom painted for the 2023 MADE bike show and was intended as a launch platform for the Campagnolo Super Record Wireless group. The frame is custom cerakoted in an Armor Black with a polish gloss over the logos to give them extra pop. The 2 small Italian flags are an homage to the Campagnolo groupset and the wheels on the bike. This is a one-of-a-kind artwork scheme.

For more information please contact the Sage Titanium experts of Lakeside Bicycles by phone (W-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, or Sun 12-5) at 503-699-8665, or by email at Info@Lakeside-Bikes.com.

"Seven of the last 10 Tours de France have been conquered on a DOGMA, and the latest generation is now ready to continue that legacy of success. This is the culmination of all of our skill and experience, a masterpiece of engineering that offers advancements in handling, comfort, and aerodynamics all wrapped in a package that can climb, descend, and sprint with equal flair. Whatever the road throws at you, the DOGMA F is always the right bike."

When you have a frame that delivers not only incredible efficiency in lab and wind tunnel tests, but also regularly carries top riders to the podium throughout the road race calendar, improvements tend to be incremental refinements developed through even more advanced analysis and real world testing. In it's day the Pinarello Dogma F12 frameset was the benchmark, which didn't give the deranged geniuses at Pinarello even one moment's pause in their perpetual quest to build the world's next super bike.

Pinarello has long stated that weight is less an issue than the balance of aero efficiency, maximized power transfer, superior handling, and a more forgiving ride- but when faced with the excellence of the Dogma F12, it became clear that by assessing the whole assembly of the integrated cockpit and frameset, the overall set-up could be made lighter as well. By focusing on the seatpost, handlebars, and fork, as well as the frame, they were able to make the entire frame system 9% lighter than the F12 Disk.

Enter the Dogma F Disk. As a system, the Pinarello Dogma F Disk saves upwards of 265 grams compared to it's predecessor, while simultaneously gaining 12% stiffness around the bottom bracket. Reducing weight equals watts saved, but what is incredible is that the frame system weighs so little without compromising aerodynamics, handling, or ride quality. In fact, the Dogma F Disk has a lower drag than the Dogma F rim brake frame- a first for Pinarello.

Much of the disc brake aero advantage comes with the development of the new Onda fork for the Dogma F. The forks profile and cross sections improve fork and wheel integration, aerodynamically speaking, in order to smooth the air over the leading edge of the bike. Add in the Flatback aero shape design with it's truncated aerofoil for aerodynamic advantage, that is compliant to the 3:1 UCI rule, and you have excellent aero performance and low lateral wind resistance.

Beginning with the Dogma FPX AK61 Magnesium and continuing through the F10 and F12 The highest quality, most advanced materials have always been employed in Dogma-series framesets. The F Disk features the superlative properties of Torayca's T1100 1K Dream Carbon with Nanoalloy Technology. By refining the frame shapes and designs in the computer and wind tunnel, some weight directly came off the frame itself, while making several marginal aero gains that deliver a 4.8% improvement in aero efficiency over the F12 Disk, delivering a potential 2.6 watts saved at 50 km/hour. A modest but real gain that advances the demonstrated excellence of the F12 Disk. When you factor in the dropout to dropout Asymmetric engineering and design, which has long been proven effective for optimal power transfer, impeccable tracking, incredible handling at speed or while descending, and you have true cycling transcendence.

For more information we can be reached at 503-699-8665 or at info@Lakeside-Bikes.com .

"Seven of the last 10 Tours de France have been conquered on a DOGMA, and the latest generation is now ready to continue that legacy of success. This is the culmination of all of our skill and experience, a masterpiece of engineering that offers advancements in handling, comfort, and aerodynamics all wrapped in a package that can climb, descend, and sprint with equal flair. Whatever the road throws at you, the DOGMA F is always the right bike."

When you have a frame that delivers not only incredible efficiency in lab and wind tunnel tests, but also regularly carries top riders to the podium throughout the road race calendar, improvements tend to be incremental refinements developed through even more advanced analysis and real world testing. In it's day the Pinarello Dogma F12 frameset was the benchmark, which didn't give the deranged geniuses at Pinarello even one moment's pause in their perpetual quest to build the world's next super bike.

Pinarello has long stated that weight is less an issue than the balance of aero efficiency, maximized power transfer, superior handling, and a more forgiving ride- but when faced with the excellence of the Dogma F12, it became clear that by assessing the whole assembly of the integrated cockpit and frameset, the overall set-up could be made lighter as well. By focusing on the seatpost, handlebars, and fork, as well as the frame, they were able to make the entire frame system 9% lighter than the F12 Disk.

Enter the Dogma F Disk. As a system, the Pinarello Dogma F Disk saves upwards of 265 grams compared to it's predecessor, while simultaneously gaining 12% stiffness around the bottom bracket. Reducing weight equals watts saved, but what is incredible is that the frame system weighs so little without compromising aerodynamics, handling, or ride quality. In fact, the Dogma F Disk has a lower drag than the Dogma F rim brake frame- a first for Pinarello.

Much of the disc brake aero advantage comes with the development of the new Onda fork for the Dogma F. The forks profile and cross sections improve fork and wheel integration, aerodynamically speaking, in order to smooth the air over the leading edge of the bike. Add in the Flatback aero shape design with it's truncated aerofoil for aerodynamic advantage, that is compliant to the 3:1 UCI rule, and you have excellent aero performance and low lateral wind resistance.

Beginning with the Dogma FPX AK61 Magnesium and continuing through the F10 and F12 The highest quality, most advanced materials have always been employed in Dogma-series framesets. The F Disk features the superlative properties of Torayca's T1100 1K Dream Carbon with Nanoalloy Technology. By refining the frame shapes and designs in the computer and wind tunnel, some weight directly came off the frame itself, while making several marginal aero gains that deliver a 4.8% improvement in aero efficiency over the F12 Disk, delivering a potential 2.6 watts saved at 50 km/hour. A modest but real gain that advances the demonstrated excellence of the F12 Disk. When you factor in the dropout to dropout Asymmetric engineering and design, which has long been proven effective for optimal power transfer, impeccable tracking, incredible handling at speed or while descending, and you have true cycling transcendence.

For more information we can be reached at 503-699-8665 or at info@Lakeside-Bikes.com .

Falz is a premium carbon fibre road cycling fork, designed, prepared and painted in-house at Pegoretti. It’s included as an option on most of their frames, but it’s not just for Pegorettis. Falz is an ideal aftermarket upgrade for any brand of road bike that uses a standard 1-1/8" headset. And because Pegoretti can paint it in a variety of RAL reference codes (including custom colours on request) at no additional charge, Falz is an excellent choice for the rider seeking a colour-matched carbon fork to complement their bike’s paint scheme.

Depending on your frame size, Falz is available in a choice of two rakes: 45mm and 50mm. As a rule, Pegoretti specs a 50mm rake for Pegoretti frames of 53cm and smaller, and 45mm for frames of 54cm and larger. If in doubt, please get in contact, and we can happily offer some advice on which option would be best for your bike.

We try to keep clear coated, raw carbon examples in both rim and disc versions in stock in both rakes. White forks are generally in stock at the importer and Pegoretti offers custom painted Falz forks in a wide range of RAL colours , insanely, at no additional charge.

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a FALZ fork, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com.

Pegoretti's Duende takes its name from a concept in Spanish art that deals with a heightened state of emotion and authenticity typically associated with Flamenco.

While not quite as stiff as the Round, Mxxxxxo or Responsorium, Duende’s aesthetic is more classic than esoteric.  The Duende is well suited for someone seeking a comfortable all-day bike that does everything well. The tubing – Columbus ZONA – is still “oversized” in the front triangle to optimize stiffness, but with its rear triangle boasting traditional, tapering rear stays and more conventional dropouts for improved comfort.   We offer the Duende as a standard or Cycle Cross frameset, or you can custom order in the geometry of your choice in any of the currently available color schemes includeing Panel, Ciavete or solid colors.

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Pegoretti Duende, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com or, if you would like to learn much, much more about Dario Pegoretti and his frames, just click this link.

The Marcelo is the flagship steel bike from the most revered frame builder of his generation, it is what Dario thinks a steel race bicycle should be. Should you ever find yourself in Plato's cave, the shadows of steel road frames cast upon the wall, are cast from a Marcelo.

Round tubes attached to round tubes with angelic welds, the Marcelo you hold in your hands is merely the obvious manifestation of Dario's genius. Dig deeper and you will find the fanatic attention to detail that has driven the tubing manufacturers at Columbus mad. Every element of design and manufacture brings his vision exactly to life. Each custom drawn tube is a little bit wider here and somewhat thinner there such that each Marcelo manifests a dreamlike ride quality worthy of it's Pegoretti badge.

The Marcelo is made from Dario's own version of the Columbus heat-treated LIFE tubeset, the top steel alloy currently available for bicycle construction. His oversized version of LIFE makes the race-inspired ride of the Marcelo possible. It is stiff and responsive with the snappy, lively feel and results in a smooth and damped ride combined with taught, stiff responsiveness under power. The Marcelo gives up nothing when compared to other super premium frames no mater of what material.

The Pegoretti hooded dropouts are intricately machined stainless steel, stunning to behold and capable of absorbing hard wheel-in, wheel-out abuse. The chainstays are thick (18mm) and taper gracefully toward the bottom bracket to allow for stiffness and adequate tire clearance.

The Marcelo comes with Pegoretti's Falz full carbon fork. After an an exhaustive search failed to find any fork on the market to meet his specifications, Dario designed and Columbus made his own.

And the finish! - that famous Pegoretti paint. Hand applied with the same mystical attention to detail as the rest of the manufacturing process, if you don't like it, Picasso is probably beyond you as well.

We offer the Marcelo as a standard frameset or you can custom order in the geometry of your choice in any of the currently available color schemes including Panel, Ciavete or (though God knows why you would) solid colors. We would be happy to consult with you about a complete bike or a parts package to compliment your Pegoretti frameset. The Marcelo comes with a Falz fork and a custom designed Chris King D11 headset. It uses a 31.6 seatpost and comes with a custom, Pegoretti designed derailleur clamp. The bottom bracket is Italian threaded.

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Marcelo, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com or, if you would like to learn much, much more about Dario Pegoretti and his frames, just click this link.

"Because even intellectuals fall in love at least three times in their lifetimes."

Replacing the 8:30 AM (another name inspried by a Zappa tune) in 2006, Pegoretti's Love#3 was an aluminum rendering of the Marcelo. Being aluminium, Dario considered the Love #3 to be a mercenary frameset of sorts -- it's a "pure race bike" that "50% of the people want, and 70% of them don't need." The oversized chainstays (30mm) and large diameter main tubes of Columbus XLR8 Scandium were custom drawn to Dario's specifications. The tubes were relatively thick-walled, in deference to Dario's concern with the ride quality and longevity of his frames rather than with a mindless quest to shave grams (though, at 1225g in the 54cm frame, we were able to break the UCI's weight limit without breaking a sweat). As usual, the attention to detail is mind blowing. .

Beautiful as it was, the Love #3 was well suited for hard riding and racing. Owners report that, unlike any other alloy frame they have known, the Love#3 had a Marcelo-like ride: smooth, comfortable, predictable on descents and very fast. All exactly what you would expect in a race specific frame.

The new Love#3 respects the original's killer feel and shares most of it's design features, but boasts a larger diameter headtube of 43mm, up from 39mm on the original.  The new headtube is stiffer and blends better with the rest of the frames custom, oversized Columbus 7.5 Alloy tubing.  Along with improved performance, the larger headtube necessitated an entirely new D19 headset designed as a collaberation between Chris King and Pegoretti, and based on the venerable Chris King NoThreadSet^tm. 

From his super-human welds and museum quality finish to the frame's aggressive stance everything is a bespoke reflection of the artist's vision. Unique among Pegorettis the Love#3 features removable derailleur hanger bolted to oversized, hooded alloy dropouts. It uses an Italian threaded bottom bracket, a 31.6mm seatpost and includes a Chris King D19 1 1/8" headset and a Falz fork 

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Love#3 please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com or, if you would like to learn much, much more about Dario Pegoretti and his frames, just click this link.

Inspired by the Argentine musician Dino Saluzzi's album of the same name,  the Responsorium blends custom drawn Columbus XCR stainless steel tubing with Pegoretti's signature hooded dropouts, 16mm cylindrical non-tapering stays, thinner tube walls and more extensive butting made possible by XCR's superior strength (20% stronger than Columbus Niobim Spirit) to produce the lightest (100g less than the Marcelo), most vertically compliant frame in the Pegoretti line-up. 

The 55cm frame comes in at a respectable 1678g and the Falz fork at 425g. Each frame comes with a Falz fork painted to match the base frame color and a Chris King D11 headset. The Responsorium takes a 31.6 mm seatpost and a comes with a custom 32mm front derailleur clamp. As with all caliper Pegorettis, the Responsorium comes standard with an Italian threaded bottom bracket. Due to the constraints imposed by hydraulic hose routing, the disc version is exclusively available with an English bottom bracket.  XCr is being run exclusively for Pegoretti, so it will remain in short supply, if you can't find what you are looking for in existing inventories, we suggest you order now. Lead times are over six months and there is little or no chance your dream frame will "just show up".

Both Caliper and disc versions of the Responsorium are the only Pegorettis with a weight limit, if you are over 120kg (264lb) or plan on becoming over 120kg (264 lb), you will need to consider something else.   The Responsorium is available in both caliper and disc versions in 1cm increments from 48 to 60cm in standard Pegoretti geometires, or you can custom order in the geometry of your choice in any of the currently available color schemes including Panal, Ciavette, or (though we cannot imagine why you would) in a solid color.

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Pegoretti Responsorium, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. Our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com or, if you would like to learn much, much more about Dario Pegoretti and his frames, just click this link.

Towards the end of every summer, when the swallows start to think about their journey south, Pegoretti builds Duende CX frames. However, unless you’re a fan of cantilever brake, wide-tire cyclocross frames, the CX may have passed you by.

After fielding requests for an update to this beloved Pegoretti frame, they decided to add a new model to the Duende family, the Duende Rock & Roll. The new frame blends the all-terrain heritage of the CX with the spirit of their road frames and takes off for pastures new with the versatility to ride on any surface.

The Duende Rock & Roll features custom Columbus XCR stainless steel tubing, disc brakes, and a new carbon fibre fork, 'Piron', that accepts up to 40mm of tyres. It's a radically different design to our Falz fork, necessarily so, because the Rock & Roll is built for versatility.

As an alroad frame, the Duende Rock & Roll blends superb responsiveness with telling comfort and the modularity of wider tyres. All-weather optional add-ons like mudguard mounts allow the frame to shoulder the worst conditions without skipping a beat. However, with the option of rack mounts and a switch to flat bars, the Duende Rock & Roll turns into a fast city commuter. For those who look beyond the tarmac, the Duende Rock & Roll equips the modern explorer for the fields, trails and generally less pristine conditions that come with following your curiosity, wherever that may lead.

Lakeside Bicycles offers the Duende Rock and Roll as a frameset and would be happy to consult with you about a complete bike or a parts package to compliment your Pegoretti frameset.  The Duende Rock and Roll comes with a Piron fork and a custom designed Chris King D11 headset.  It takes a 31.6 seatpost and a 33.6mm front derailleur clamp.  The bottom bracket is English threaded.   The Duende Rock and Roll is manufactured in standard geometries in 1cm increments from 45 to 63cm as well as by special order, in custom geometries.  Pegoretti frames can be ordered in any current design including Panel, CIavete, or in solid colors.  Duende Rock and Roll's can be ordered set up for mechanical road, mechanical CX, or wireless; and to include fender and rack mounts (the Piron fork already has them). 

Should you come to the reasonable decision to own a Pegoretti Duende Rock and Roll, please allow the enthusiasts at Lakeside Bicycles to offer your their assistance. We can be reached by phone at (503)699-8665, our hours are Pacific Time 10-7 W-F, 10-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun, you can e-mail us at info@lakeside-bikes.com or, if you would like to learn much, much more about Dario Pegoretti and his frames, just click this link.

Named after a Nick Drake song as covered by the jazz pianist Brad Mehldau, Day Is Done is the most recent addition to Dario Pegoretti's lexicon of steel framesets.

The Day is Done was developed as a performance lugged steel frame employing classic construction techniques and the benefits of oversized tubing.  The headtube is 7mm shorter than a TIG-welded frame, though a "ring" can be added to the upper lug to increase it's height if requested.

Heat treated Columbus Spirit Niobium tubing is based on the tubeset designed for the Marcelo with modifications to optimize it for lugged construction.. The Cadnezia oversized lugset was developed in a collaboration between Dario and Darrell McCulloch of Llewellyn Bikes in Australia. The rear dropout attachment is amended with a hollow tube through the stays offering an increased surface for brazing and providing a striking visual effect. The brazed tube also increases lateral rigidity of the chainstay at the critical juncture with the dropout

Building lugged frames is a more gentle and time consuming process than TIG welding.  In addition to cutting and milling, each tube must be fitted to a hand tapered lug and then, patiently silver brazed together at relatively low (600^o C to 900^oC) temperatures.  Due to the low temperatures and reinforcing of the lugs, this process results in an extremely strong and readily repairable frame.  In the hands of a superior builder working without time constraints, lugged steel represents the pinnacle of bicyle frame esthetics

“There is a reason for the “holes” in the stays at the dropouts. The small cylinders that are brazed into the stays give more surface area to braze the dropout. Since Dario likes to use non-tapering stays, he can’t use conventional dropouts as there wouldn’t be enough contact area. This is an alternative to using the “hooded” dropouts he uses on the Marcelo and Responsorium that he feels fits better with a lugged frame." -Nelson Frazier, Gita Sporting Goods