The Tetra tube set and single, road frame was originally designed in 1987 and has been thoughtfully refined to its current incarnation over the last 25 years. As the oldest continuously produced model of carbon fiber bicycle frame in the world, it has evolved to a state of perfection and value unmatched by any other frame. This bicycle features our raw, nude carbon frame finish as well as our Dura Ace Di2 Internal Battery and Wiring System. Notice the PF30 BB shell from ENVE Composites and the outstanding bottom bracket from Enduro Bearings; they’ve a great product for our PF30 customers.
The good folks at Mountain Flyer Magazine have been asking us for a Bamboo bike to ride and review for years. We’ve been waiting for something special. When we manifest our new Adventure Model, we knew this was the bike for them! Click here to view geometry, features and some feedback. Jordan at Mountain Flyer spent months aboard our Bamboo Adventure. See what he has to say; “On gravel and dirt roads, the Bamboo Adventure excelled. Dampening characteristics, based on the varied tube thickness of the bamboo stalks, kept the bike smooth and stable on bumpy Forest Service roads. Wider 28c tires made the Bamboo Adventure a versatile all-around bike that is still snappy and responsive enough to take on the local group ride.” Enjoy the complete article here. Our Adventure geometry is an option on all of our carbon-tubed models (Luna, Tetra and Dragonfly) as well as our bamboo. Visit this page on our site for more information.
GRASSHOPPER
FAT TIRE ROAD/RANDO/LIGHT TOURING/MAYBE SOME GRAVEL
While we’ve been building this road frame for years, we are only now formalizing its station in our model range. Click here to view geometry, features and some feedback. This frame is a high-tech take on a frame that has traditionally been built out of steel or, more recently, titanium. This video captures the Calfee Adventure in its intended environment. This frame may be described as a Randonneur; a bicycle built for performance through comfort. Our definition of “comfort”, at least in this instance, is “avoiding those things that make a rider go slow”. Consider how wide-tire clearance, full-wrap fenders, integrated lighting systems, optional luggage, enhanced stability and improved vibration dampening, among other features, might enhance “comfort” and then “performance”.
Along these lines, Jan Heine (Bicycle Quarterly) recently reviewed our Adventure and wrote, “As more and more research finds that wider tires offer not only better comfort and safety, but also better performance, (BQ) I consider the Calfee “Adventure” the racing bike of the future. It combines the clearance for wide tires and fenders with the light weight and performance of the best modern racing bikes. For racing, weekend rides or supported events, the Calfee’s exhilarating speed is on par with the best bikes I have ridden. Perhaps even more important, the bike felt good at all speeds and effort levels. With its quality construction and assembly, the Calfee was a bike that always felt on your side, ready to bring out the best in the rider.”
Keep an eye on our site and our facebook page for geometry tables, pictures and further specifics; we’ll have them live shortly. You can get a very good estimation for pricing by choosing your frame model (Bamboo, Dragonfly, Tetra or Luna), selecting the appropriate Adventure Frame Options package (disc brake or 57mm reach caliper brake) and any further frame options you’d enjoy from our Price List.
Please visit our website for more information about the Calfee Adventure frames and complete bicycles.
