Paul’s finished road bike finished with wheelset. Avid BB7 discbrakes and #sram rival 1 groupset.

Deep burgundy lugs against natural bamboo. Paul's finished road bike proves that bold colour choices pay off.

That red isn't timid. It's confident, rich, the kind of colour that might overwhelm lesser builds but here provides exactly the right accent. The golden bamboo tubes glow against it.

Avid BB7 disc brakes are a smart choice for a road build. Mechanical rather than hydraulic means easier maintenance and field repair. The stopping power is proven across thousands of builds.

SRAM Rival 1 keeps things simple with a single chainring. Fewer parts, cleaner lines, less to go wrong. Modern wide-range cassettes make 1x systems practical for all but the steepest terrain.

The brick wall backdrop is perfect for this frame. Industrial textures, urban context, a bike that bridges handmade craft and city riding. The wheels and components all work together in visual harmony.

Some builds play it safe. Paul didn't. That burgundy commits to a vision, and the execution backs it up. Result: a bike that turns heads and rides properly. 🍷