{"id":246,"date":"2021-11-24T16:10:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T15:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=656202"},"modified":"2021-11-24T16:29:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T15:29:13","slug":"rim-brakes-or-disc-brakes-650b-or-700c-geared-or-single-speed-the-pine-cycles-rasa-really-can-do-it-all","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/rim-brakes-or-disc-brakes-650b-or-700c-geared-or-single-speed-the-pine-cycles-rasa-really-can-do-it-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Rim brakes or disc brakes, 650b or 700c, geared or single speed \u2013 the Pine Cycles Rasa really can do it all"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 24 November 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Pine Cycles\u2019 new Rasa steel frame can be equipped for road cycling<\/a>, gravel riding<\/a> and fixed-gear urban riding. The US-made frameset is compatible with four different forks, three wheel sizes<\/a> and rim or disc brakes<\/a>. A 50 per cent $1,050 deposit secures you a frame and fork.<\/p>\n

According to Pine, the Rasa is inspired by tabula rasa<\/i> \u2013 the idea that the human mind begins with a blank slate.<\/p>\n

The manufacturer says the bike\u2019s maximum tyre clearances are 700c x 35mm, 650b x 48mm or 26in x 2.3in. You can switch between sizes on the same frame.<\/p>\n

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Pine\u2019s Rasa can be set up for road riding with a carbon fork and 2\u00d7 groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Therefore, Pine claims the Rasa can be a road, gravel, cyclocross, touring or commuter bike and \u201canything in between\u201d.<\/p>\n

Pine explains the Rasa\u2019s attractive, slim Columbus Zona tubing is possible thanks to retro front-end geometry.<\/p>\n

The bike is built around a custom 1 1\/4in head tube. These were seen commonly on mountain bikes in the nineties, but these days, most steel bikes use a tapered head tube \u2013 which can look a bit out of place compared to skinny steel tubes \u2013 or a straight 1 1\/8in or 1in head tube.<\/p>\n

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Wide, knobbly treads can be fitted to the Rasa for exploring off-road.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 1 1\/4in head tube allows the Rasa to accommodate its matching straight steel or tapered carbon fork, but does require the bike to use a custom headset<\/a> from White Industries. Two other fork options are also available to purchase separately.<\/p>\n

The frame\u2019s cable routing is external on the down tube and internal along the top tube.<\/p>\n

Pine says the biggest chainring the Rasa can take in a 1\u00d7 guise is 44T, and 50\/34 with a 2\u00d7 setup.<\/p>\n

Its suggested gravel setup is based on Campagnolo\u2019s 13-speed Ekar groupset<\/a> and full Enve cockpit with flared drop bars.<\/p>\n

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The Rasa in its single-speed guise.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Pine says its own dropouts \u2013 a collaboration with custom frame part maker Lichen Precision \u2013 underpin the Rasa\u2019s adaptability.<\/p>\n

These dropouts allow the bike to use a 12\u00d7142mm thru-axle<\/a> and flat-mount brakes for disc-brake builds.<\/p>\n

The bike is also compatible with a standard 130\u00d710mm quick release for use with rim brakes, or 135\u00d710 horizontal track ends for fixed gear and single-speed builds.<\/p>\n

All dropouts also have the option to add mudguard<\/a> or rack mounts.<\/p>\n

The bike is available in five different handsome earth tones and comes with three bottle boss mounts as standard.<\/p>\n

Example road build<\/h2>\n
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The road build is based on a carbon fork and rim brakes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
  • 700c x 32mm tubeless tyres<\/li>\n
  • Carbon disc brake<\/li>\n
  • Allied all-road fork<\/li>\n
  • 2x groupset<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    A carbon rim brake-compatible fork is sold separately.<\/p>\n

    Example gravel build<\/h2>\n
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    The gravel build is intended to use a 1\u00d7 groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
    • 650b x 48mm or 26in x 2.3in tyres<\/li>\n
    • Steel disc or rim brake<\/li>\n
    • Pine\u2019s own segmented fork<\/li>\n
    • 1x groupset<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Example commuter build<\/h2>\n
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      If tracklocross is more your thing, this bike could be for you.<\/span><\/figcaption> Pine Cycles \/ @analogstrikesback<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
      • 700c x 32mm tyres<\/li>\n
      • Carbon\/alu rim brake<\/li>\n
      • Wound Up commuter fork<\/li>\n<\/ul>

        Or single speed\/fixed wheel<\/h3>\n
        • Rim\/no brake<\/li>\n
        • 135\/10 horizontal track insert<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n
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