“Electric Dreams” – Road
$12,600 – New
Summary
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A lightweight road bicycle in the “modern” style that showcases the first generation Dura-Ace Di2 group of servo-actuated electronic shifting, and the ride qualities of thin-wall, shaped tubing.
This bicycle is built around a lightweight Domínguez-handmade steel frame that is designed to provide a comfortable ride with nimble handling. And, to evoke a smile on every hill climb and sure-footed descent. The frame features a full complement of braze-ons, including an internal seat binder in the top tube as well as internal guides for rear brake and shifting control wires.
The bronze-fillet-brazed frame and fork are built in the style, and with the light weight, of current carbon-fiber road bicycles, but with the performance, comfort, durability, repairability, and longevity of steel. Equipped with a Dura-Ace road racing group and wheels, it is designed to be enjoyed during high-performance road riding, fitness training, and racing, but may also be admired between rides as a work of art.
The frame and fork are finished in a deep electric blue polyurethane paint.
The frame size is 58cm (center-to-top) with a 56.5cm (center-to-center) top tube length.
Be sure to place your order soon! A non-refundable down payment of $1,200 is required to secure your order, which is applied to the purchase price; balance due prior to shipping.
This bicycle is also available with a frame custom-sized for you at no extra cost. Please be aware that custom frames have a six-month lead time from the date of receipt of down payment, not including time at paint. A custom, single-color finish in your choice of color is an additional $750: See the House of Kolor web site for other color options. Please be aware that custom paint has a three-month leadtime.
Frame Geometry
A well-proportioned, typical “square” diamond frame designed for nimble handling and out-of-the-saddle climbing. The 58cm (center-to-top) frame is sized for 700c x 23mm-32mm wheels (maximum) to give about 78.5cm (30.9”) of stand-over, depending on the tires used (here, René Herse Stampede Pass (Extra-light), which measure 30mm on the equipped Shimano carbon-fiber rims). The 56.5cm top tube is sized to give good range of adjustment (with appropriate stem) for the majority of riders. The appropriate stem length will be determined at the time of purchase.
Designed for everyday fun, the combination of chain stay length, 73° seat and 74° head tube angles, and fork offset provide an exhilirating, yet comfortable, ride that conveys a sense of confidence when cornering or maneuvering around obstacles at any reasonable speed and climbing out-of-the-saddle.
Frame Details
Built for racing, training, and road-riding fun, the frame uses over-size, high-strength Columbus Ultra Foco shaped tubing, Columbus Life stays, and 4130 CrMo aero-section fork blades. Equipped with high-quality investment-cast bottom bracket shell (Long Shen), Llewellyn investment-cast stainless steel vertical dropouts, Long Shen steel fork ends, and a hollow, investment-cast steel fork crown (Everest).
Braze-ons include: two sets of reinforced stainless steel water bottle bosses (front of seat tube, top of down tube); down tube battery mount; stainless steel front dérailleur hanger; internal stainless steel dérailleur e-wire guides; stainless steel chain hanger; stainless steel pump peg; and, a stainless steel internal top tube rear brake cable guide.
This frame is built for longevity: all tubes are hand-coped and -fitted; the frame is primarily assembled using bronze filler and a careful, time-consuming, multi-step brazing process that allows the frame tubes to “move” without distortion during construction. This process minimizes the built-in stresses that occur during brazing heating-cooling cycles. Well-made, large-radius bronze fillets make for strong joints that distribute loads over a wide area and provide a sleek, one-piece appearance that can last a lifetime. Braze-ons, internal guides, dropouts, and fork ends are attached using 56% and 50% silver brazing filler, as appropriate.
As with every Domínguez frame, the frame and fork are immersed in a heated zinc-phosphate rust inhibitor to ensure longevity.
The frame, fork, and stem are finished in a deep electric blue polyurethane paint. Decals are applied under a glossy clear-coat finish for long-lasting protection.
Components
This bicycle is equipped with a high-end components, primarily from Shimano and Ritchey.
The wheels are Shimano Dura-Ace factory wheels with carbon-fiber clincher rims (WH-7850-C24-CL), durable and light-weight. High-quality René Herse Stampede Pass (Extra-light) tires and Schwalbe inner tubes (presta valves) give a sure-footed, comfortable, and lively ride on paved and unpaved road surfaces.
The gear ratios provide 3.1 to 9.0 meters development (38.9 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.
The drive train is composed of a Dura-Ace 10-cog cassette (CS-7900, 12-25-tooth) connected by a Dura-Ace (CN-7900) chain to the Dura-Ace 36/50-tooth chainrings fitted to the 180mm Dura-Ace (FC-7950) crankset, providing smooth, dependable shifting and power transmission. The integrated hollow axle rides on sealed bearings in external Dura-Ace (BB-7900) cups.
Shifting is accomplished from the Dura-Ace Di2 brake-shift lever controls which opperate a braze-on Dura-Ace Di2 (FD-7970) front dérailleur, a short-cage Dura-Ace Di2 (RD-7970) rear dérailleur, and a set of Dura-Ace dual-pivot side-pull brakes (BR-7900). 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 also excellent.
The rider contact points are: extremely smooth-turning and reliable Dura-Ace (PD-7900) pedals (Look cleat bolt pattern) for the feet; a Selle Italia SLR (TT) saddle for the rear, supported by a Ritchey WCS seatpost. Synthetic cork tape from Profile Design for the handlebars nicely cushion the hands. Handlebars are light-weight Ritchey WCS carbon-fiber Streem (44cm width x 31.8mm clamping diameter) attached to a 90mm Ritchey WCS carbon-fiber/Al alloy stem. The headset is the reliable and durable Cane Creek Model 110 for 1-1/8” threadless steerer tubes.
Shimano low-friction brake and dérailleur cable housings, Shimano stainless steel brake and dérailleur cables, and two sets of Minoura aluminum alloy water bottle cages finish everything off.
Narrower or wider handlebars, shorter or longer stem options, alternative pedals and saddle, are all available at nominal extra cost.
Ordering
Available 1 May 2024.
Be sure to place your order soon! A non-refundable down payment of $1,200 is required to secure your order, which is applied to the purchase price; balance due prior to shipping.
To purchase this new, handmade Domínguez “Electric Dreams” road bicycle, you can order it from me directly (please include your shipping location so I can include a shipping estimate, too), or if you need more information about it or would like to set up an appointment for a test ride†, please send me an e-mail with the particulars. When placing your order, please also provide your inseam and height measurements so that I can fit the appropriate size stem and handlbars for you. After purchase, the steerer tube is cut to the appropriate length at the time of fitting the bicycle to you, or at a later time by appointment, at no extra cost to you.
This bicycle is also available with a frame custom-sized for you at no extra cost. Please be aware that custom frames have a six-month lead time from the date of receipt of down payment, not including time at paint. A custom, single-color finish in your choice of color is an additional $750: See the House of Kolor web site for other color options. Please be aware that custom paint has a three-month leadtime.
If you prefer to use your own saddle, a $50 credit will be applied to your order; if you prefer to use your own pedals, a $100 credit will be applied to your order; if you prefer to use your own handlebars, a $30 credit will be applied to your order.
If you prefer to use your own components, the frame and fork only are also available for purchase: $5,400.
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.
† Please bring your own pedals and shoes. I will provide the appropriate length stem, tires, and a saddle for the test ride, or bring your own saddle too, if you prefer.