British titanium specialist Sturdy has unveiled a new off-the-peg road bike that follows in the footsteps of the SC-G, which launched earlier this year.
The SC-R is aimed at riders looking for a versatile, precision-built road bike, but without the long wait times (and additional expense) of full-custom.
The new titanium road bike features Sturdy’s signature blend of precision CNC-machined and 3D-printed parts, along with custom-butted titanium tubing.
With more than 35mm of tyre clearance and mounts for mudguards, along with a threaded bottom bracket and UDH rear dropout, the SC-R looks as though it could be a superbike for all seasons, especially for UK riders.
Off-the-peg sizing, bespoke finishing
Although the SC-R comes in four set sizes, there is still plenty of scope for custom finishing.
The SC-R has a raw titanium shot-peened finish, with a choice of finish for the logo – either brushed, polished or one of eight Cerakote colours. Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic coating known for its toughness and resistance to corrosion.
Each SC-R frame is handmade and finished to order at Sturdy’s workshop in Frome, Somerset, with delivery in six to eight weeks.
Sturdy tells us every element of its titanium frames is produced in-house under one roof. Sturdy also offers workshop visits for customers, so you can see your new dream machine being created.
Endurance-race geometry
Sturdy says the SC-R’s geometry comes from the culmination of hundreds of client fits and preferences. All of those details have been distilled into geometry that’s finely balanced between speed and a more relaxed endurance-friendly ride position, according to the brand.
The SC-R can be paired with up to 35mm road tyres. Hence, the bottom bracket height is reduced to compensate and keep the race-bike agility in its handling.
Sturdy SC-R spec details
- Headset: Deda DCR or FSA ACR (1.5in upper and lower bearings), Deda DCR headset included
- Bottom bracket: T47-68 (68mm-wide T47 threaded shell)
- Rear axle: 142x12mm, titanium rear thru-axle included
- Derailleur hanger: Titanium UDH included
- Brake mount: Flat mount 140mm (160mm with adaptor)
- Cable routing: via DCR headset system, electronic only. Wire exit points for Shimano Di2 added by request or left blank for wireless derailleur systems
- Bosses: 2x bottle cage mounts in front triangle, mudguard mounts on dropouts and seat tube – titanium bottle boss bolts included
- Tyre clearance: 35mm maximum
Options and prices
Sturdy offers the SC-R as a frame only with an ENVE build kit, or a complete bike built with ENVE parts, SRAM Force AXS and Sturdy’s own 50mm-deep carbon wheelset.
Frame only
- Titanium UDH
- Titanium thru-axle
- Deda DCR headset
- Titanium bottle boss bolts
- £4,800 (inc VAT), including a choice of logo finishes
ENVE component bundle
- ENVE Road In-Route fork
- ENVE In-Route stem
- ENVE integrated handlebar
- ENVE aero stem computer and camera mount
- ENVE seatpost
- Sturdy Cycles titanium headset cap
- £1,200 (inc VAT), available with frame as an additional purchase
Full build – ENVE/AXS Force/Sturdy
- ENVE Road In-Route fork
- ENVE In-Route stem
- ENVE Integrated handlebar
- ENVE Aero stem computer and camera mount
- ENVE seatpost
- Sturdy Cycles titanium headset cap
- SRAM AXS Force 12-speed groupset
- SRAM Dub bottom bracket
- Sturdy OEM carbon-spoke 50mm road wheelset
- Fizik Vento Antares R5
- Pirelli P Zero RS 30mm TLR tyres
- £10,500 (inc VAT)
- Claimed weight: 7.8kg (size Medium)
