Over the last decade, we've seen a need for a heavier duty, touring, bikepacking, or gravel riding tubing option. While the Rodriguez UTB was the bike of choice for many of these people over the last 2 decades, we've noticed that we've been building a large number of extreme duty bikes as of late. These customers are finding that even a bike built for heavy touring flexes and shimmies under the weight and conditions that they are exposing their bike to. As a tandem builder for years now, we know the materials and techniques for building a bicycle frame that will see more abuse than a standard frame. We are now offering an Extreme Journey tubing option on several of our models.
If you plan on extreme use for your new bike, the Extreme Journey design is built to eliminate the oscillation and 'flexiness' of the other designs.
The Journey difference starts with our famous Rodriguez super-sized 1 1/2" diameter tandem down tube that's ovalized at the bottom bracket and the head tube. This gives your bike's bottom bracket and front triangle significant resistance to side flex that overloaded touring bicyclists experience on 'round' tube bikes.
Next, we add our Rodriguez tandem chain stays and seat stays. This gives your rear triangle even more strength for the resistance to side flex and better braking, especially while heavily loaded with gear.Finally, when you choose this option, we ensure that your new frame comes with a fork that is strong enough for tandem use as well. This completes the package and ensures steady, solid riding for decades to come.
