The brief

Long-time customer Don had been thinking about a titanium bike, and always had a soft spot for Curve bicycles.

The goal was to produce a high-performance, super-durable road bike which would also be comfortable to ride. Trusting our advice, Don gave us free reign on the finer details.

Let the fun begin!

The bike

A Curve Belgie Swift was the basis for the build as it suited Don's riding style and preferences. Don also requested a custom paint job for that extra level of customisation.

Because of the performance desires and allowable budget, we went with a Di2 electronic Shimano Ultegra groupset. Not only is the shifting speed and accuracy second-to-none but the long-term maintenance costs are also lower because the gear cables never need replacing. (Cable replacement can be a very-time consuming — and therefore costly — exercise with many modern bikes.)

For the wheelset, we chose Shimano's RS770 wheels because they would offer Don the exact performance and reliability he was looking for. They were mated to Schwalbe Durano tyres for performance and an aesthetic match.

We chose an SQLab 612 road saddle for Don as we've been SQLab fans for a very long time and understand exactly how well they work.

For the finishing touch, we used a trio of German-made Syntace components to cap off the build: a carbon seat post, carbon handlebars and alloy stem.

Ride on, Don!

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