Fairdale Express small, one-off custom build

We've fitted this bike with fenders and a basket. In our opinion it's the perfect back-to-school bike.

The Express is a bike that is not caught up in the bicycle industry's chaotic technological race. The Express follows Fairdale's mantra, "Keepin' it simple keeps it fun."

And, it doesn't get much more simple than MTB riser style handlebars on a tough yet comfortable single-speed steel frame. Wide reliable tires and FSA cranks round out the durable build that you'll enjoy riding long after the next cycling fad has come and gone.

Specifications

Frame:

1020 Steel, with Rack and Fender mounts

Fork:

1020 Steel, 1 1/8”

Handlebar:

Fairdale Archer v3, Aluminum

Stem:

70mm, Forged Aluminum

Headset:

FSA, Sealed Integrated, 45º/45º

Brake Lever:

Aluminum, Short Pull

Brake:

Aluminum, Dual Pivot, w/ Quick Release

Grips:

Fairdale Swan

Saddle:

Fairdale Logo Saddle

Seat Post:

Micro adjust, 27.2mm

Seat Clamp:

Fairdale, 30mm

Cranks:

FSA Tempo 1x (S/M=170mm, M/L=175mm)

Chainwheel:

42t

BB Parts:

FSA

Pedals:

Odyssey Twisted PC

Rims:

700c, 36-Hole, Schrader Valve, Aluminum

Front Hub:

36H 3/8” Axle, Aluminum Shell, Looseball

Rear Hub:

36H 3/8” Axle, Aluminum Shell, Looseball

Tires:

Continental Tour Ride, 700c x 42mm

Chain:

KMC S1

Driver:

16t Freewheel

Geometry

TT (Effective):

537mm

TT (Actual):

517mm

ST (C to T):

475mm

ST (C to C):

439mm

STA:

73°

HT:

130mm

HTA:

71°

CS:

430mm

Wheelbase:

1018mm

Standover:

770mm

Stack:

554mm

Reach:

368mm

Fork Length:

404mm

Fork Offset:

50mm

BB Drop:

68mm

Spacing:

130mm

BB Type:

English 68mm

Seat Post:

27.2mm

Seat Clamp:

30mm

Approx Max Tyre:

42mm