Readers’ Rides: Roland L’s Curtis AM9

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For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Roland Lovell shares his Curtis AM: “it was bound to happen eventually”.

There’s not a whole lot of deep detail in this submission but we’re overlooking that this time because… well, look at it. It is Peak Hardtail Perfection.

Bike brand and model

Curtis AM9

Why this bike?

Because it’s a Curtis ♥️?

Frame

Curtis AM9

Fork

Fox 34

Suspension Set Up

I’m 74kg, 70psi, rebound slightly faster than middle.

Wheels

Hunt XC Wide

Tyres

Specialized Butcher

Chainset

Shimano XT

Rear Mech

Shimano XT

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT

Brakes

Shimano XT

Bars & Stem

Spank / Onza ?

Grips

ODI Cross Trainer

Seatpost

One Up V2

Saddle

Charge Spoon

Size and Weight

18in, 30lbs

Additional Comments

I’ve wanted a Curtis since forever ? the workshop is 3 miles away, it was bound to happen eventually ?

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  • augustuswindsock
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    Like!

    matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    Niiiice

    Del
    Full Member

    I did see this the other day, and it’s a nice looking bike, but by crikey is that frame expensive!

    oldfart
    Full Member

    @Del mine wasn’t ?

    Handmade by a bloke in a shed using a dream combo of Reynolds and Columbus tubing and brazed by the company founder is never going to be cheap , I couldn’t stretch to the full price this was happenstance.

    DaveyBoyWonder
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    I had one of the very first SuperX frames probably a good 25 years ago now. One of the few bikes I miss… Also had 2x S1s which I also miss – every superlative you’ve ever read about steel frames in a single package. No other steel frame I’ve ever had rode like they did.

    oldfart
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    @daveyboywonder

    I’ve wanted one since way before when  there was only one wheel size ( remember that )

    Agreed with what you said about how it rides , I’ve had a few steel bikes including a Cove Hand job made with Columbus and nothing has come close . When I picked up the frame Gary said the tubing combination is the best he’s done and is so pleased with the result

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