650b All Road Frame Set - $3650

This bike…

…has what you need to follow any road you find. It’s features are many, including:

• Made for 650b (27.5”) wheels with plenty of clearance for big tires and fenders. Up to a 2.4” tire.

• The frame was constructed from top quality light-weight tubing by Columbus (down tube, top tube, seat tube, seat stays) and has Reynolds 853 heat treated fork legs and chain stays.

• Includes traditional slotted dropouts front and rear with 135 mm rear spacing. Front dropouts face forward for disc brake safety.

• ISO disc brake mounts front and rear.

• Low rider rack mounts on the fork, fender and rack eyelets front and rear. Rear rack eyelets on the seat stays with “kite” supports.

• The frame also has internal dropper post routing on the seat tube, and an internal light wire port on the down tube. Cable routing options for each configuration.

• Top tube length 535 mm; Effective seat tube 565 mm; Standover height ~800 mm

This is a thoughtfully designed frame with excellent ride qualities and some unique flair.

If you’re in the market for a new bike for the coming season, you won’t have to wait long for it. Better still, you get to choose your paint scheme. Go simple, or go wild — your choice of colors. Paint cost is not included in the sale price. If you’re uncertain about a color, we can talk it through and once I know what you’d like I can quote you for it.

Usual turn-around time for paint is about 4-8 weeks depending on who’s doing the work and how busy they are. To be clear, the frame must be professionally finished (paint or powder coat) before going out the door.

After paint there are parts and components to consider: You can buy this as a frame and fork only or I can help you with parts and assembly. Contact me and let’s talk through the options. I have a lot of experience with parts and I’m happy to assist.

If you are interested in rack for this one, I can help steer you towards quality pre-made racks, or if you’re looking for something custom, that’s always a possibility. I can go over options, costs and time-frames for hand made racks.

Frame and fork cost is $3650, which is about 25% less than a full custom frame set. The best part is, if this one fits you, you get all the benefits of a custom bike and don’t have to wait. Except for paint, this one is ready to roll. If you have any questions about the size and fit, again, please get in touch.

This will make a great bike for someone who wants to get out on long rides in the coming season. Touring or day trips into gravel and exploring remote roads — this is going to be a good one.

If you have any questions about the fit, please get in touch and I can go over it with you.

Thank you for checking it out! Contact me with questions.

Cycle Truck (SOLD)

Large Size, Frame Measurements:

Seat tube: 20"

Top tube: 24.5"

Stand over: 31.5"

Price: $1700 (price reduced! A fantastic deal!)

This is a used bike, still in great condition. But, it is used, so parts are worn, and the paint is not perfect. This is your chance to get a great deal on an awesome commuter/ hauler. Price includes all the parts on the bike, which are listed below. 

Parts List:

Parts list
Handlebar, NittoPromenade, B603AA
Stem, Dimension, 25.4 x 125 rise
Riser Stem, EZ Up, Adjustable 7 cm rise
Brake Levers, Shimano, Acera BL-M421
Shifter(s), Shimano, Alfine Rapid Fire
Grips, Portland Design Works, Dapper Dan Ergo Grips
Headset, FSA, Orbit Z, Internal 1.5"
Brake - Fr./Rr., Avid, BB7; x 2
Rotors, Shimano, Center lock, X 2
Basket, Wald, 157 Giant Delivery
Saddle, Brooks, B67 Black (not the other one shown in one of the pics)
Crank Set, Shimano, Deore FC-M590, 175 mm
Eccentric BB, Co Motion, Proprietary
Pedals, Odyssey, Twisted
Front Belt Wheel, Gates, Carbon Drive 46T
Rear Cog, Gates, Carbon Drive 24T,
Belt, Gates, Carbon Drive 118T
Internal Hub Parts, Shimano, Alfine small parts kit
Hub-Front, Shimano, Alfine Dynamo, DH-S501
Hub-Rear, Shimano, Alfine 8 spd. Internal
Rim-Front, Sun, Rhynolite 20" 36 hole
Rim-Rear, Sun, Rhynolite 26" 36 hole
Spokes, DT, Champion 14G. X 72
Tire-Front, Schwalbe, Big Apple 20 x 2.1"
Tire-Rear, Schwalbe, Big Apple 26 x 2.1"
Front Tube, Q-Tubes, 20X1.5-2.1 (sv)
Rear Tube, Q-Tubes, 26X1.5-2.1 (sv)
Rim Tape, Velox, Cloth X 2
Bell, Crane, Brass
Fenders, J & B, 20" front, 26" rear, black
Rear Rack, Surly, Nice Rack!
Front Light, Light On!, Dual LED
Rear Light, Portland Design Works, Fender Bot
Frame Lock, ASA, Defender
Center Stand, Ursus, Extra Wide

Outback 650b Off Road Touring (SOLD)

Outback Touring Bike, lugged steel, 650b wheels

Sold as a complete bike ready to ride: $5870 (parts list below), or...

...or, sold as a frame, fork, front & rear racks, fenders & lights (internally wired), head set, custom frame bag (not shown here): $4390

The Oregon Outback was the testing ground for this bike. As a prototype it was ridden with a rattle-can clear coat to give basic rust protection, so that additions and modifications would be possible. After going the distance and tweaking the design, we have here the finished product. Just back from the powder coater, this is a fresh finish on a bike that has gone the distance, seen the dirt, passed the test and now it's time to give it a home. First the specs, then the details.

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Top tube length: 57.5 cm (effective length), diameter 28.6 mm, 7 degree slope

Seat tube: 60 cm (effective), 53.5 cm (actual), 73 degrees, diameter 28.6 mm

Head tube length: 220 mm (includes 25 mm extension), 71 degrees, 31.8 mm diameter

Bottom bracket drop: 65 mm

Chain stay length: 450 mm

Rear axle spacing: 135 mm

Fork length: 390 mm, rake 60 mm, trail 48 mm

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Parts List:

This bike has fewer than 1000 miles on it, and the parts on it have been used at least that much. Some parts are brand new since the bike was powder coated, and some were used before being put on the bike. Either case will be noted. All the parts are in excellent working order, and have many miles and years of life remaining in them. 

Wheels: Velocity Dyad rims, Schmidt SON20 front generator hub, Paul Components rear hub (no longer made), DT Swiss spokes, hand laced, Continental X-King tires, 27.5 x 2.4" 

Drive Train: Race Face cranks anodized red (awesome!) (older, used, square taper still in great condition), Race Face chain rings (fewer than 1000 miles) 44/32/20 T; Shimano XT triple front derailleur for 28.6 seat post (new-old stock), Shimano XT rear derailleur, long cage, XT 9 spd. cassette 11/34T, Shimano HG chain; Shimano UN55 bottom bracket

Brakes: TRP HY/RD hydraulic calipers, cable actuated (awesome function for road levers)

Retroshift brake lever & shifter combination, Microshift front shifter, Shimano 9 spd. indexed rear shifter

Honjo H95 super wide and flat fenders, specially ordered and brought into the USA for the Outback 650b bikes (brand new, with new light wiring)

Paul Components "Tall n' Handsome" seat post, black, 27.2 mm

Front light: Busch & Muller Luxos IQ2 light with handlebar mounted switch (on/off and high/low beam) with USB port for charging devices off hub

Rear Light: B & M Secula Plus, fender mounted, wired internally through the frame & fenders

Chris King "two-nut" head set, anodized red (brand new)

Nitto Technomic stem, 100 mm quill style

Nitto Noodle handlebar, 44 cm wide

Pedals & Saddle not included in sale

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Thoughts and Ideas:

This bicycle is the culmination of many years of building touring bikes, trying them out, refining the ideas, re-building them, and again and so forth. I've experimented with weight distribution, wheel and tire size, geometry, particularly the front end geometry, looking for that balance and sweet spot between handling and load bearing. There are merits to many different styles, and in the end I believe that personal preference is the final decider. That's why there is not one, final, end-all style touring bike that everyone emulates. We all tour with different stuff and want to go to different places, covering all sorts of terrain.

The Outback 650b is my most recent revision of the touring genre, and I like it on most every level. It's built to go just about anywhere, it climbs well, feels good on the long flat stretches, handles well through corners, both loaded and without. The riding position is comfortable for many hours of saddle time. I like the way the weight is carried and how it feels when loaded. And, for me it's also important to have a bike that will serve me on a day-to-day basis for year-round commuting, which this bike does. Also, the aesthetic, with the simplicity of Henry James lugs, the threaded steerer and quill stem, the standard oversize tubing and the fat tires -- it reminds me of early mountain bikes, but with top quality parts for functionality and durability. I feel like this bike strikes a great balance between aesthetic and function. It's going to serve someone well for a lifetime.

Please send all inquiries to info(at)ahearnecycles.com 

Green Gravel Grinder (SOLD)

Green Gravel Grinder, Lugged Steel, 700c wheels

Frame, Fork, Steering Lock, Front Rack, Chris King Head Set, Pump: $4135 (or make an offer)

This multi-use bicycle is going to make someone very happy. The frame uses classic diameter tubes and Henry James lugs, Campagnolo 1010a rear dropouts (long front-opening horizontal dropouts good for single speed, internally geared hubs or traditional external drive train). It has a split plate fork crown, steering lock, kickstand plate, and routing for internal light wiring through the frame. The front rack is a low-rail basket style, has DiBond base plates (light, durable, weatherproof), and has a front light mount and routing for internal wiring through the rack struts. The bike is meant for 700c wheels and with fenders can easily fit 45c tires. Without fenders there is clearance for 2.0" knobby tires. The steering lock on the head tube will keep the rack from flopping to the side when parked, and the kickstand plate, well, you know what that's for. The powder coat is dark green and the panel is a lightly metallic off white. You can see the metallic orange highlights in the logo, the space in the fork crown, and in the windows in the bottom bracket and the seat stay bridge supports. This bike has a longer top tube and was intended to run the Ahearne/MAP swept back handlebar. The bike was intended for cantilever or linear pull brakes, and the pump is situated between the twin top tubes. The reason for two top tubes is to help stabilize the length of the bike from front to back using traditional 1" diameter tubes, and having a rack up front that's meant to haul up to about 30 pounds. If you have that much weight on the front of the bike you'll be happy to have the added strength and stability for the quality and handling of the ride.  

The bike comes with everything mentioned above, including the Chris King head set. We'd be happy to help you choose parts and to assemble the bike for you if you'd like. Please send all inquiries to info(at)ahearnecycles.com.

Bike specifications as follows:

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Top Tube: length 615 mm, diameter 25.4 mm (both top tubes), horizontal -- no slope

Seat Tube: 590 mm, angle 73 degrees, diameter 28.6 mm

Head Tube: length 176 mm (includes 25 mm extension), angle 73 degrees, diameter 31.8 mm

Bottom Bracket Drop: 75 mm

Chain Stay: length 450 mm

Rear Axle Spacing: 130 mm

Fork: length 410 mm axle to crown, rake 65 mm, trail 44 mm

Price: $4135

650b Light Touring Bike (SOLD)

650b Light Touring Bike, lugged steel

Frame, Fork & Pump: $3165 (or make an offer)

This is a gorgeous 650b Light Touring/ Rando Bike. It boasts Henry James lugs which have been nicely thinned, Columbus tubing, and has clearance for 650 X 42 (about 1.7") tires and fenders. Without fenders the bike will easily hold a 1.9" tire. There are openings to route generator light wiring internally through the frame. The pump mounts to the inside of the non-drive seat stay. The powder coat is Slate Gray, and has Ivory White panels on the down and seat tubes. It's a very classy and understated frame meant to be comfortable on longer outings, and is meant to go where the roads are not always smooth. 

This frame is brand new and has never been built up with components. We would be happy to work with you to choose parts and to assemble the bike. Send inquiries to info(at)ahearnecycles.com

All specs to follow:

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TT length: 54 cm, horizontal, 28.6 mm diameter

ST length: 56 cm, 73 degrees, 28.6 mm diameter, fits a 27.2 mm seat post

Head Tube Angle: 73 degrees, length: 165 mm (including 20 mm extension), 31.8 mm diameter

BB drop: 65 mm

CS length: 420 mm

Fork length: 385 mm axle to crown, rake: 60 mm, trail: 41 mm

Down tube diameter: 31.8 mm

Rear axle spacing: 130 mm

3 sets of water bottle bosses