The latest generation KirkLee is the result of using our in-house manufacturing to offer an independent-stayed road bike that further shows off the KirkLee craftsmanship. We designed the seat stays with hour glass curves that round, ovalize and gain height depending on the location and angle. The chain stays are sculpted inside to clear extra wide rims and up to a 28c tire and outside to clear chain rings and heels. Chain stays are extra tall near the bottom bracket and are ovalized as they meet the drop out. The rear dropouts are CNC’d aluminum with drive side provisions for electronic shifting. Our goal was to make the dropouts as artistic as the rest of the bike. Both inside and outside of each dropout are machined for weight savings. All of this is topped off with a beautiful carbon fiber brake bridge. The front triangle is still contains the custom in-house molded tubes synonymous with KirkLee.
Why the Surfliner? Inspiration for this paint came from 70’s t-Shirts and multi-colored sails on vintage Hobie Cats, but the final piece of the puzzle (color choice) came from a surf ad with a multi-colored #1 at the bottom. Never second guess inspiration!
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