ALUMAX II (pre order any week now)
taking pre orders in sept 2025 for 2nd batch that will differ in terms of tire clearance this pictured first generation. ALUMAX II will have cantilever brakes and will clear a 700x53
the AluMax this is my idea of a timeless high performance gravel bike that will retain its value and last decades longer than the carbon options available on the market. Drawing inspiration from the u.p.,crux, mog and Charlie Cunningham --- this small run is what i came up with --- with hopes of seeing them circulate on ebay 30 years from now.
- 2 different fork options in different price ranges. both are nice and compliant, but the more expensive one weighs less. they also have different mounts for bags or fenders (don't ask me why).
- Weights: 57cm Frame: 1695g / Standard fork: 1200g / Taper Trax fork: 860g
-made from aerospace 7000 series Italian Aluminum by Frank the Welder in Bellows Falls Vermont.
- clearance for 700x47 (pictured with 700x42)
- Paul Racer direct mount only
- Shipping with speed "RONS" decals
- QR 135 rear spacing and 100 front.
- 68mm english bb shell
- includes 31.8 DKG seat collar, brake studs, and der hanger
- 1 1/8" steerer
- 27.2 seatpost
- no dropper routing
- 31.8 front der clamp
- proudly all external cable routing
- fender mounts on frame and taper trax fork, but not on standard fork
- pec dec bag support mounts on standard fork only
- standard forks are chromed, taper trax are grey powder coat.
- geo charts at the end of the photos
send me an email if you have any questions on this frame. ronnie@ronsbikes.com