Dotting i’s and Crossing t’s

Okay.  I think I’m ready to do this.  I’m sure I’ve missed something.  Questions will be asked.  And answered.  Got the website updated with info.  Let’s go down the list:

Road+ frame info – check
MCD frame info – check
Road+ and MCD frame geometry – check
Sizing info for the Road+ and MCD frames – check
Frame requirement specifications for Road+ – check
Frame requirement specifications for MCD – check

What’s not updated yet are the complete bike specs for both bikes.  I’m noodling my way through these.  I was kind of at a loss what to do for specs.  Compared to rim brake options, there are actually a lot more things to consider for disc brake frames.  And, up until recently, I was wondering what I was going to do for hubs.  Recently, I learned Shimano was going to offer 105 level 12mm thru axle hubs.  I didn’t know what to do for a good, affordable wheelset.  Now I know.  And yes, you read that right.  Shimano will offer new R7000 series 105 hubs in 12mm thru axles.  Most excellent.  By the time the frames arrive, I’ll have specs for complete bikes up.  Even if you opt for frameset only, the specs will give you a good idea of what parts will work on the frames for your builds.

I also don’t have the option to purchase outright the frames yet.  That will be reserved for when they actually arrive.  For now, I’ve unlocked the deposit page.  Minimum $100 deposit.  Increments of $100 if you want to put down more.  When you place a deposit, please let me know in the notes which frame/size/color you are after.  The frameset price – $695 for frame/fork, Road+ or MCD.

I suppose you are really wondering what colors the frames will be.  That’s the most important part, right?  I wondered and pondered for a long time too.  Revisiting pink for the MCD frame was a top choice as I’ve heard plenty of “pretty pleases,” so Pink will be one of the colors for the MCD frames.  I also really like the Aurora Red on the Road+ sample frames I’ve been riding, so that’s one of the colors for the Road+.  But what about the second color for the two frames?

In addition to vintage bikes, I’m a big fan of vintage Porsche and VW cars.  Rear engine, air-cooled.  I’m a huge sucker for Type 3 Squarebacks and Notchbacks.  Writing this, I google “vw type 3” and get lost in a rabbit-hole for a bit.  You’re welcome.  Some of the paint jobs on these old cars also make great colors for bike frames.  One day, I find myself looking at old Porsches and it strikes me, holy hell, that’s awesome!  I’ve got to use that on one of the frames.  This is what I’m talking about.

Olive 1970 911 (apologies to whoever owns/took this photo, but thank you)

The second color option for the MCD is Olive Oil.  After trying to find color codes for that 911, I chose the Pantone color 16-0847.

Second color for the Road+:  back to looking at images of old Porsches and I come across Aetna Blue from the 1959 356.  It’s very close to the light blue of the old 1971 Squareback I had.  It’s also very close to the light blue road frames I did a few years back.  After spending hours trying to nail down the exact color code for Aetna Blue, I realized that that road frame was damn close and just went with it.

1959 356 Aetna Blue

Damn, I love these old German cars.  Once more – the deposit page.  Get yours now!  Anything else?  Probably.

Frame colors
Road+:  Aurora Red or Aetna Blue
MCD:  Pink or Olive Oil

Availability:  I should be receiving both frames end of June/early July.

Read more about the process of the disc frame development at the following links:
Road+
MCD
Road+ / MCD details

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