Spot Sprawl 8- or 11-speed

Spot Bikes Sprawl


It’s okay to stare.

The Sprawl ($3199 8-speed w/CenterTrack, $3599 11-speed w/CenterTrack;. $1399 frame) with Gates Carbon Drive is handmade by Spot in Golden, Colorado, of True Temper OX Platinum chromoly steel, now with a unidirectional carbon fiber fork (shown in the photo of the black Sprawl below; the green fork above is the older steel fork). Spot Bikes Sprawl
However you look at it, from grip to grip, spoke to spoke, the Sprawl is a dang gorgeous bike. But this hottie has more than just a perfect body and pretty face. A super-smooth Shimano Alfine 8-speed or 11-speed internal hub provides a level of precision, ease and comfort that makes it just as attractive on the inside. So commute, tour, train, grab the mail – whatever you’re doing, you’ll be riding (and shifting) in style. (Note: The photos here don’t show the new Gates CenterTrack system, but the Sprawl now comes with it.)

Sprawl, from Spot Bikes

Spot has rethought the way a vertical slider-style dropout should come together (literally). Not only does it allow both belt-driven and chain-driven single-speed configurations, it also gives you the option to add a derailleur and “gear up.” The unique compact system also gives you the ability to remove and replace the rear wheel without having to adjust belt tension. Add a redesigned super-strong frame connection to the mix and the Spot rear dropout system is the strongest, safest, least fussy and most versatile you’ll find anywhere.

Sprawl, from Spot Bikes

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Color: Tractor Green. Custom color: choose your own color ($500 additional). How to get one: Sprawl is available by prepaid special order only. Please allow 3-5 weeks for Spot to handmake your frame. Sizing information appears below. Email info@joe-bike.com or call us at 503 954-2039.

FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 United States! Order a Sprawl and shipping via UPS is on us. Payment at time of order is required. We build and test ride every bike we sell…because we’re a bike shop, not an online reseller…so we can also customize your Sprawl as you like.

Australian customers: We offer low-cost, insured shipping to Australia. Please see https://www.priceusa.com.au/order/?mod=order to get a quick shipping quote. You’ll need to enter these typical box dimensions: 133 x 22 x 79 cm, gross weight 17 kg. Bonus: There is no within-US shipping charge for Australian customers, because PriceUSA has an office in Portland.

FEATURES
Gates Carbon Drive with CenterTrack: Unique super-strong, carbon reinforced polyurethane system that requires no lube and provides a nearly silent ride

Shimano Alfine 8-Speed or 11-Speed Internal Hub: Super-high quality with simple shifting and low maintenance

FRAME: Handmade in Golden, Colorado of True Temper OX Platinum. OX Platinum is a proprietary superthermophillic (heat-loving) alloy, developed in partnership with the U.S. Steel Alliance. The composition of Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium with an unprecedented 217 ksi ultimate tensile strength makes this alloy actually gain strength through a metallurgical transformation in the heat-affected zone as a result of welding or brazing. OX Platinum is highly temper-resistant, resulting in an 11% increase in fatigue life and a 20% increase in impact strength over the competition. The increased mechanical properties of OX Platinum allow for incredibly strong, yet lightweight frame designs with that legendary feel of steel ride quality.

Urban/Zippy Geometry: Cruise with your head up and pass on the left

Fenders and Rack Mounts: Everything you need to make the urban experience as functional as enjoyable

Dropout Compatibility: Patent-pending Kobe Slider Dropouts allow belt-driven or chain-driven or geared configurations

THE DETAILS

Headset Cane Creek
S3
Rear Pulley
Gates
24T – NA

Front Pulley Gates CenterTrack
50T or 46T - 130 BCD

Flange Spot Brand CenterTrack 24/25T
Belt Gates CenterTrack
Fork
Spot Brand unidirectional carbon fiber
Frame True Temper OX Platinum chromoly steel handmade in Colorado
Front Brake
Shimano
Alfine Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brake Shimano Alfine Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Rotor Shimano
Alfine 160mm

Rear Brake Rotor Shimano
Alfine 160mm

Crank
Shimano
Alfine 170mm
Handlebar FSA
Metropolis (others available)
Stem
Kore
110mm / 31.8mm
Seatpost
Origin8
27.2 x 350mm, Silver

Front Hub
Shimano Alfine Dynamo

Rear Hub
Shimano Alfine 8- or 11-speed

Shifter Shimano Alfine 8- or 11-speed

Spokes
DT Swiss Silver

Rims
Sun
CR18

Fenders SKS P35
Lamp Shimano
Alfine

Front Tire WTB
Pathway 700 x 32 comp

Rear Tire
WTB
Pathway 700 x 32 comp

Tube
Q-Tube
700 x 32
Grips
Dimensions
Hand-stitched Leather

Saddle
Freedom
Relax Deluxe (Brooks, optional)

Seatpost Clamp
DKG
29.3

GEOMETRY AND RECOMMENDED SIZING INFO
Frame Size Effective Top Tube (cm) Seat Tube (cm) Head Angle Seat Angle Chainstay Length (mm) Head Tube (mm) BB Drop (mm) Rider Height Rider Inseam
53.5 52 72 73.5 435 115 61 5’1″ – 5’5″ 27″ – 29″
55 54 72 73 435 130 61 5’6″ – 5’9″ 30″ – 32″
56.5 56 72 73 435 140 61 5’10″ – 6’1″ 33″ – 34″
58 58 72 73 435 155 61 6’2″ – 6’6″ 35″ – 36″

For more details on the Sprawl, please go here.