Pashley Roadfinder launched, the “Swiss Army Knife of bicycles”
Pashley Cycles has this week revealed its all-new Roadfinder collection, a versatile frame platform that allows the rider to choose between road, off-road and any combination in-between. Pashley said that is, one years of its century anniversary, is actively seeking to extend its domestic and international dealer network.
The Pashley Roadfinder Collection consists of frame designs for both conventional and electric models with road and gravel specific builds. Designed, developed, tested and handmade in its UK factory in Stratford-upon-Avon, the brand blurs modern technologies, innovation and British craftmanship with the introduction of 3D printed and laser cut elements at structurally integral junctures.
“The brief for the Roadfinder project was to develop a collection of extremely versatile bicycles that give cyclists the ability to conquer multiple terrains, journeys and adventures on one beautifully hand-crafted machine,” said Andy Smallwood, CEO, Pashley. “From all-season endurance road rides, off-road gravel trails to bike-packing exploration, this is the ‘Swiss Army Knife of Bicycles’.
“The Roadfinder collection also perfectly showcases and builds on our heritage of artisan frame-building, appealing to all riders who appreciate true versatility, performance and the unique ride experience you only get from a high-end steel frame, built by hand using the very best materials.”
Design details include a new Pashley signature frame signifier which honours frame makers traditions from the past where their unique identifiers with bespoke profiling instantly identified the maker. Pashley’s new 3D printed seat tube and top tube junction pays homage to this tradition. Other refined details include the proud Pashley ‘P’ on the rear dropout, wrap around metallic graphics and exquisite aluminium head badge. The result is stunning. A fully integrated lightweight frame platform with internal cable routing, sleek profiling, seamless welds and striking sophisticated design.
In terms of versatility, the new Roadfinder Collection boasts clearance for multiple tyre options up to 45c alongside mudguard fixing points, front, rear & frame luggage capacity and multiple bottle mounts that allows the rider flexibility to create their bicycle. Pashley offers three standard spec variations and three colourways per model – in Azure Blue, Rich Burgundy, Oak Green. With further options available for a classic finishing kit and colour matched mudguards.
The Roadfinder and Roadfinder X frame uses full Reynolds 853 tubing with full e-coating corrosion protection prior to painting. The frames utilise unique 3D printed seat tube/top tube junctions, UDH compatible dropouts with internal cable routing, removable front mech hanger and internal cable routing guides. The machined 44mm head-tube leads into the Columbus Futura Cross+ carbon fork with flip chip drop-out.
The Roadfinder E and Roadfinder X E frame uses a combination of Reynolds 725, 631 & 525 tubing with a full e-coating corrosion protection applied prior to painting. 3D printed elements include: the signature seat-tube/top tube junction, removeable front mech hanger, internal cable routing guides and the Mahle activation controller housing and charge point. The frame also features a machine tapered head-tube allowing for a full carbon e-bike compliant Road/Gravel fork with tapered steerer with laser cut Mahle X20 compatible dropouts to complete the look.
Jon Cumberpatch, Lead Designer, Pashley, explained: “The design process for the new Roadfinder platform allowed us to look at combining a more endurance focussed geometry whilst maintaining a performance edge. We’ve introduced 3D printed elements to the frame to enhance the overall ride experience and to amplify the clean lines.”
The Pashley Roadfinder is a versatile road-focused bicycle aimed at everything from endurance road riding, group rides, commuting, touring, audax and more… Featuring Shimano mechanical and Di2 groupset options, Parcours Alta carbon wheels and Zipp/Brooks finishing kit. Standard specification complete bike weights from 9.5kg.
The Pashley Roadfinder E is the electric version of the Roadfinder with the high performance Mahle X20 electric drive system at its heart. Standard specification complete bike weights from 13.2kg.
The Pashley Roadfinder X is a Gravel and off-road capable bicycle with specifications aimed at everything from mixed terrain riding, general gravel, gravel racing, off-road adventures bike packing and beyond… Featuring Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo Groupset options, Parcours Alta carbon wheels and Zipp/Brooks finishing kit alongside dropper post compatible with internal cable routing. Standard specification complete bike weights from 9.8kg.
The Pashley Roadfinder X E is the Electric version of the Roadfinder X with the high performance Mahle X20 electric drive system. Standard specification complete bike weights from 13.5kg.
All Pashley Roadfinders are wet painted with stencilled and painted graphics to give a luxurious finish.
The Pashley Roadfinder Collection starts at £2,795, USA $ 3,995 : EU € 3,695 with the Roadfinder 105 going up to £5,995 : USA $ 8,595 : EU € 7,995 for the Roadfinder E Ultegra Di2 and Roadfinder X E Campagnolo Ekar respectively. The Pashley Roadfinder is also available as a frameset in all 3 colours at £1,595 : USA $ 2,295 : EU € 1,595.
Aligned with the brand’s exciting new launch, proposition and roadmap – Pashley is actively seeking to extend its domestic and international dealer network. For interest and more details please contact Blake Lavelle: [email protected] 01789 413105 or 01789 292263 for UK enquiries and for International enquiries – Dave Hawkeswood : [email protected] +44 1789 413106 or +44 1789 292263.