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“Rogue Rabbit” – Road

Custom Order – Frameset or Complete Bicycle

Summary

Rogue Rabbit - Road) Rogue Rabbit example: an SRAM- and Shimano-equipped road bicycle.

The heart of this custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle is a high-performance, handmade, steel frame and fork: a bicycle designed and built for everyday road and rail-trail riding fun; in the style of road bicycles from the “neo-classical” period†. Shown equipped with a mix of mid- to high-end components from SRAM and Shimano that balance cost, durability, quality, and longevity to provide the utmost in long-term value. With proper maintenance, this is a bicycle that will provide a lifetime of riding fun and will become a treasured keepsake!

Available as a frame and fork only or built up with your choice of components. We recommend components from the neo-classical period, but current components will work just as well!

Finished in-house in your choice of available candy colors: Bright Green, Deep Orange, Electric Blueberry, Ruby Red (see photos), Sugar Plum, and Vivid Blue. Other colors are available for special order in candy, metallic, and pearl effects. Finished with contrasting paint in the lug and fork crown cutouts.

Assembled, tuned, and tested in-house, this is a well-behaved and comfortable road bicycle that will encourage you to explore the countryside, find steep hills to climb, and to enjoy winding descents with confidence.

Custom made and fitted to you.

Frame Geometry

A well-proportioned diamond frame that uses an extended head tube to offer a little bit more stand-over clearance than a typical “square” frame with equivalent reach. Shown is a 52.1cm (center-to-top) frame sized for 700c x 25mm-32mm wheels (maximum) that gives about 76.2cm (30.0”) of stand-over, depending on the tires used (here, Grand Bois Cyprés 700c x 30mm, which measure 32mm on the equipped Mavic CXP-33 rims). The example has a 55cm top tube sized to give good range of adjustment (with appropriate stem) for the majority of “average” height riders. A 100mm stem is shown fitted, but other stem lengths are available to suit the rider. Of course, every custom frame is sized to fit you, so the example is just one of the many sizing options available.

Designed for everyday fun, the combination of chain stay length, seat and head tube angles, and fork offset provide an all-day, comfortable ride that still conveys a sense of confidence when cornering or maneuvering around obstacles at any reasonable speed.

Frame Details

Rogue Rabbit Color Options Rogue Rabbit color options: (L-R,T-B) Vivid Blue, Sugar Plum, Ruby Red, Electric Blueberry, Deep Orange, Bright Green
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Built for everyday fun, the example shown here uses standard-size, Columbus SP main tubes and stays, with Tange Prestige fork blades. Equipped with high-quality investment-cast lugs and bottom bracket shell (Long Shen), now rare Shimano SF drop-forged vertical dropouts, complementary Columbus fork ends, and a hollow, investment-cast stainless steel fork crown (Long Shen). Custom orders will be similarly equipped. Other tubing, lug, fork crown, dropout and fork end options are available.

Braze-ons include: up to three sets of reinforced stainless steel water bottle braze-ons (front of seat tube, top of down tube, and bottom of down tube); braze-on stainless steel front dérailleur hanger; stainless steel down tube shift lever bosses; stainless steel chain hanger; stainless steel rear dérailleur cable stop; and, a pair of split top tube rear brake cable stops.

This frame is built for longevity: all lugs are hand-shaped and -fitted; the frame is assembled one tube at a time to minimize residual stress from the heating/cooling cycle and to minimize the otherwise consequent need for cold-setting. With the exception of the seat stay caps, the frame is low-temperature silver-brazed to also minimize heating-cooling cycle-induced residual stresses and to allow for long-term repairability in case of mishaps; the stainless steel seat stay caps are attached using nickel-bronze brazing filler to resist undercutting during the (optional) polishing process.

As with every Domínguez frameset, the frame and fork are immersed in a heated zinc-phosphate rust inhibitor prior to painting to ensure longevity of the frame. Paint is applied in-house: a durable two-part epoxy primer adds further protection against corrosion and ensures adhesion of the paint; available candy colors have a minimum of two coats of silver metallic base, plus a minimum of two coats of candy color effect; a two-part clear-coat is applied to seal in the color; then, accent paint is applied to lug and fork crown cut-outs and dry transfers are applied; a final two-part clear-coat is applied to seal in the accent paint and dry transfers. The finish is then hand-polished to perfection.

Components

The bicycle shown is equipped with a well-vetted mix of mid- to high-end components primarily from SRAM and Shimano that balance cost, durability, quality, and longevity to provide the utmost in long-term value. Your custom Domínguez bicycle is equipped with the components of your choice, including new, old-stock and current components as available. Please send an inquiry with your preferences to obtain a current quote.

The durable and light-weight wheels shown here were hand-built by Paul Wyganowski using Shimano Dura-Ace front and rear quick-release hubs (HB-7800 and FH-7850, respectively) laced to silver Mavic CXP-33 rims using 36 DT Swiss 14-gauge stainless steel spokes per wheel (laced 3-cross pattern). The wheels are fitted with supple, high-quality Grand Bois Cyprés 700c x 30mm clincher tires and inner tubes with presta valves for a nimble and comfortable ride. The tires measure 32mm at 80psi. Your custom Domínguez bicycle is equipped with wheels expertly hand-built by Paul Wyganowski. Maximum tire width for this style of “Rogue Rabbit” is 700c x 32mm, but your custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle or frameset can be built to fit nearly any common wheel size.

The gear ratios in the example provide 2.8 to 9.0 meters development (35.3 to 112.5 gear inches), which is suitable for rolling hills and some challenging climbs; for anyone moderately fit or wanting to become moderately fit. Your custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle can be equipped with gearing tailored to your riding style and needs.

The 2x10 drivetrain shown here is composed of an SRAM Apex (PG-1050) 10-cog cassette (12-26-tooth) connected by an SRAM PC-1051 chain to the Shimano 34/50-tooth chainrings fitted to the 175mm Shimano R700 compact crankset: providing quick, dependable shifting and power transmission. The outboard Shimano bottom bracket bearing assembly (BB-6600) is sealed-bearing, super-durable, and light-weight. Your custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle is equipped with a drivetrain that is uniquely tailored to you.

The example shown here uses SRAM Rival Double-Tap brake-shift lever controls that opperate a braze-on SRAM Rival front dérailleur, a short-cage SRAM Rival rear dérailleur, and a set of Grand Cru dual-pivot side-pull brakes. The brake levers are very comfortable for most hand sizes. The brake levers give excellent brake feel and modulation; the stopping power of the brakes is exceptional. Your custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle is always equipped with brakes and the drivetrain that suits you, whether a single-speed fixed-gear or 12-cogs in the rear with a triple up front, or anything in between.

The example shown here uses a Ritchey WCS seatpost to support a Selle Italia SLK saddle. Synthetic perforated tape from Fizik over Fizik gel pads nicely cushion the handlebars, providing comfort and a non-slip grip even without gloves. Handlebars are light-weight and durable Ritchey WCS EvoCurve (44cm width x 31.8mm clamping diameter) attached to a 100mm Ritchey Pro stem. Cane Creek in-line brake levers provide an additional braking position from the handlebar tops. The headset is the reliable and durable Cane Creek Model 40 with sealed bearings for 1” threadless steerer tubes. Your custom “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle is equipped to provide the most comfortable human-machine interface, according to your preferences.

The example “Rogue Rabbit” also uses SRAM low-friction brake and dérailleur cable housings, SRAM brake and dérailleur cables, and two sets of Minoura aluminum alloy water bottle cages.

Ordering

Availability: usually ships in three months from receipt of down payment, depending on options and parts availability.

To purchase a custom, handmade Domínguez “Rogue Rabbit” bicycle, you can order it from me directly. Please include your component preferences so I can provide you with a current estimate, component options, and availability with your quote. Please also provide your shipping location so I can include a shipping estimate, too.

If you prefer to use your own components, the custom “Rogue Rabbit” frame and fork only are also available for purchase: $3,800.

Availability, prices, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Of course, I stand behind my work, too: the frame and fork are covered by my Rabbit-Proof Guaranty and after-sale policies and offers.

Neo-Classical Period: (1984-2008) – the period between the introduction of “new” Dura-Ace (1984 – Dura-Ace 7400-series) and before Shimano started mixing carbon fiber into their Dura-Ace line (2008 – Dura-Ace 7900-series).

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