Berlin-based bike maker Standert up to date their well-liked 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 chance to deliver manufacturing again to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder solely within the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder
Standert Pfadfinder built-in metal endurance all-road bike
Standert really up to date Pfadfinder over the summer season, however now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the considered low season coaching in thoughts, it’s onerous 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 offer 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, inside peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, providing a seamless mix of velocity, consolation, and sturdiness. The Pfadfinder geometry is the right steadiness between race and luxury, serving to to take care of the bike’s versatility and never restrict it to just one self-discipline. The body can even 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 means of 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 should you plan of going ultra-distance with a brand new metal endurance all-road bike.
However in all probability greater information in our e book is Standert’s transfer to European manufacturing. Beforehand made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the brand new Pfadfinder solely in Europe with an skilled framebuilder based mostly 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 deliver 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. But it surely additionally indicators a significant shift for his or her metal manufacturing and a better deal with improved sustainability, “shortening provide chains, and dealing in accordance with EU environmental laws”. 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 certain that the Pfadfinder not solely meets, however exceeds, the very best requirements of high quality and sustainability. Should you don’t need to have a particular street bike or a particular gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the right 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 means of the house-brand headset (or non-obligatory Chris King AeroSet improve)
- 1x & 2x and mechanical or digital shift appropriate
- UDH compatibility with all drivetrain varieties
- 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 (dimension 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
- anti-corrosion phosphate therapy and full-coverage powder coating, in and out for lifetime safety
- vast 7-size vary with Venture 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 accessible now both as a frameset or a totally 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 worth contains 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 can even 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 Pressure AXS, then? Or high out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Crimson AXS street construct with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, gentle 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 usually ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a brand new Pfadfinder wherever on the earth.
