Pashley launches the all-new Roadfinder SL – One for the Road

Pashley Cycles (United Kingdom) - Press Release: Pashley launches the all-new Roadfinder SL – One for the Road

Pashley launches the all-new Roadfinder SL designed specifically for the road. 

The Roadfinder SL blends race bike performance with all-day epic ride capability and exquisite handling and embodies the unmistakable ride quality of high-end, hand-crafted steel.

Tarmac is the sole purpose. The Roadfinder SL has been meticulously designed as the antithesis of a do-it-all-road bike. For road riders who crave speed, the Roadfinder SL is performance focussed and built for the fastest days on tarmac. It perfectly complements Pashley’s current versatile Roadfinder range, sitting alongside the all-road focussed Roadfinder and gravel focused Roadfinder X models.

The vision was clear from the start: lightweight. This involved re-designing and fine-tuning every element of the Roadfinder, to create a road focused masterpiece to excite and reward the performance focused road rider. The result harnesses the properties and characteristics of the Reynolds 853 air-hardened steel, providing the perfect balance of shaving every gram of weight with the frame weight reducing to just 1,698g*, whilst transferring every watt of effort into speed. The ride is lively with pin-point cornering accuracy yet stable and comfortable with excellent vibration absorbency. The Roadfinder SL is for the chainganger, epic sportive challenger, and stylish solo performer – the road riders ride.

‘We re-evaluated every component of the frame fabrication. This involved redesigning and removing material from every 3D printed element without compromising its structural integrity. It involved a new custom 853 tubeset produced in collaboration with Reynolds - made specifically and exclusively for the Roadfinder SL. Positions of tube butts and wall thickness all came under additional scrutiny for weight reduction, the top tube for example now has reduced butt lengths and a central portion that is only 0.4mm thick.” Jon Cumberpatch, Lead Designer, Pashley.

Distinctive in design the Roadfinder SL showcases the brands innovation and skilful capabilities of pairing artisan hand-craftmanship and traditional frame making techniques with modern technologies and applied manufacturing.

Expertly handmade from start to finish in Pashley’s factory based in the UK and using a unique Reynolds 853 ‘SL’ tubeset - the fabrication of the frame employs the same level of meticulous skill to produce as the Roadfinder with fine TIG welds combining with brazed and silver soldered joints and fittings.

Strikingly finished in Hyper Violet and Gold or Thunderstorm Blue and Neon Yellow colourways the Roadfinder SL has been specifically created to herald its proposition and boldly stand out.

“This new SL range is a shining example of how traditional British craftmanship, and ingenuity is at the forefront of bicycle design and a truly world-class product. To ideate, design, manufacture and build here in the UK is testimony to the long-standing heritage of the Pashley brand. As we ride towards our 100th year we are excited about the future and the innovation to come. This launch is great for me too - I've already got one on order and can't wait to ride it.” Andy Smallwood, CEO, Pashley.

Features:

The frame is made from Reynolds 853 ‘SL’ tubing. Weight is reduced with totally remodelled 3D printed elements including the dropouts and seat lug and refined wall thicknesses & internal structures across the frame (the left-hand dropout for example, has been reduced in weight by 30g). A 3D printed stainless bolt-on front deraileur hanger and the carbon Columbus Futura Disc SLX fork further keeping the weight down. The frame has a max tyre clearance of 32c. A T47 bottom bracket, 12mm thru axles and UDH compatibility.

The frameset has been designed specifically for the latest electronic groupsets with internally routed brake hoses combined with seamless 3D printed tube transitions to create an incredibly clean looking bike that retains classic road frame proportions. All season capability is assured with discrete mudguard mounts. The Pashley Roadfinder SL is the bike of choice for the Steel aficionado.

Builds & specs:

The Roadfinder SL is available in 5 sizes and 2 colourways; Hyper Violet with Gold or Thunderstorm Blue with Neon Yellow. As with all Pashley bikes you can customise to your own specification or choose one of the 4 recommended builds:

• Shimano 105 Di2, £3,950
• Shimano Ultegra Di2, £4,995
• Shimano Dura Ace Di2, £8,495
• Campagnolo Super Record 13 speed £8,995
• Frameset £1,795

More info: pashley.co.uk/

*Based on 54cm Raw frame (Campagnolo SR 8.64kg fully built)

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