Stories, engineering notes, rider experience, and practical buying guidance from the Simpatico workshop.
What to check before you buy a titanium gravel bike: tubing grade, tire clearance, geometry, fork, parts standards, finish, warranty and total price.
How to size a gravel bike with a height chart, stack and reach, and your current bike, with a worked…
How to read bike tire sizes (700x40c, 40-622, 29 x 2.2), which width suits which riding, and how to match…
What decides the right bike tire pressure, why lower is often faster on real roads, hookless rim limits, and how…
A titanium-bike purchase gets easier when you start with your regular routes, current fit, and the parts you want to…
A custom bike frame changes the frame itself. A configured bike fit starts with the right size and then refines…
Gravel bike geometry decides how the bike balances comfort, control, and speed on mixed surfaces. Stack and reach shape your…
A titanium road bike frame suits riders who want a lively, durable bike for pavement, long rides, and imperfect roads.…
Essays on geometry and fit, updates from the workshop floor, rider profiles, build inspirations, and the lessons we've learned building bikes in Melbourne for riders across the globe.
Profiles and adventures from our community of riders.
Deep dives into materials, geometry, and design.
New models, components, and improvements.
Rides, camps, and community gatherings.
Behind the scenes in Melbourne.
Essays on sizing, position, and comfort.
