Quirk Cycles
Quirk Cycles RAT PENAT Frameset
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“A svelte classic steel road bike, built to be light.”
Designed to excel at climbing
Named after arguably the steepest climb in Catalonia, the RAT PENAT is a svelte modern steel road bike built to be light. It excels at climbing and takes full advantage of the weight savings that rim brakes offer.
Modelled on classic road geometry, the RAT PENAT screams to be ridden hard up the climbs and fast on the descents. Carefully selected tubes paired with an untapered steerer deliver a higher level of traction - flexing to follow the contours of the road and feeling like its being ridden on rails.
“Climb, climb, climb!”
A modern classic
Disc brakes dominate modern designs but the stresses disc brakes put through a frame require extra material. Simply by shifting to the classic purity of a rim brake design great leaps can be made weight savings.
Complete builds can be had easily at 6.7kg which can be cut down even further with exotic lightweight components. Been looking for a modern steel road bike to smash your local cols? Look no further than the RAT PENAT.
“For those who want a lightweight, classic steel bike.”
ALL BUILDS INCLUDE
Custom geometry, Quirk Custom Select tubing, Columbus Futura SL fork, ULTRA-RAW or CANDY-RAW paint, Chris King headset, your choice of Wireless, Di2 or mechanical.
Specifications
Max Tyre _ 28mm
Steerer _ 1 1/8”
BB Standard _ T47
Headset _ 34mm ID
Axle _ QR
Seat Post _ 27.2mm
PERFORMANCE STEEL
A 21st Century Classic-Road rim brake frame, built from class leading Columbus Spirit steel tubing.
COLUMBUS ROAD FORK
A super light fork with a straight 1⅛” steerer for increased comfort and traction.
CLASSIC TUBE DIAMETERS
Classic diameters proportionally sized deliver maximum comfort and modern looks.
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT
With complete builds weighting in at 6.7kg without exotic components, this bike is seriously lightweight.
RIM BRAKE READY
Unadulterated performance with unrivalled modulation, who can argue the feel of a good rim brake.
STIFF AND LIGHT
Carefully selected Columbus Spirit tubing ensures a strong frame with the unmistakable zing of steel.
Classic Road Geometry
Using our extensive fitting experience based on repeated analysis and observation of rider positions we developed the Classic Road geometry to enhance rider comfort and increase stable handling while maintaining classic race credentials. Stack height is kept suitably low for a balanced position without sacrificing the ability to ride all day long.
Build Details
Standard with every frame
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Columbus Futura SL fork
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Chris King NoThreadset headset
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Quirk Insignia headbadge
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Signature paint
Choose between
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SRAM Red/Force AXS | Shimano Dura Ace/Ultegra Di2
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Zipp 404 Firecrest | Parcours Passista
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ENVE SES | Pro Vibe | FSA | Zipp