• Fast - Lighter than carbon bikes
• Versatile - Run up to 35mm tires
• Ride Longer - More comfortable than carbon
• The Perfect Fit - It's just your size!
• Hand crafted in Seattle for your unique needs
• Anything else....Just ask!
Full bike from $6,999
See full specifications below -
All of our Bandito models come with electric shifting, thru axle dropouts, and hydraulic disc brakes. That's a lot of technology! If you prefer a more 'traditional' build with disc brakes, check out the Phinney Ridge.
Frame Material | Reynolds 725 |
Fork | ENVE Adventure TA |
Shift / Brake Levers | SRAM Rival Hydraulic / SRAM Rival AXS eTap |
Cranks | FSA Energy 32/48 |
Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Brakes | SRAM Rival Flat mount |
Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS eTap |
Hubs | White Industries XMR TA / White Industries XMR TA w/XD Driver |
Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
Head Set | FSA Orbit ITA |
Seat Post | Alloy 27.2 |
Seat | WTB Speed V |
Cogs | 12spd 10-36 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS eTap |
Handlebar / Covering | Alloy Compact Drop / Black Cork Tape |
Specifications may vary subject to availablity |
Frame Material | Velospec HS |
Fork | ENVE Adventure TA |
Shift / Brake Levers | SRAM Force Hydro / SRAM Force AXS eTap |
Cranks | SRAM Force DUB |
Bottom Brackets | SRAM Sealed |
Brakes | SRAM Force Hydro |
Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap |
Hubs | Velo Orange Thru-Axle |
Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
Head Set | FSA Orbit ITA No.9 |
Seat Post | Alloy 27.2 |
Seat | Terry Cro-mo |
Cogs | SRAM 12sp |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap |
Handlebar / Covering | Alloy Compact Drop / Black Cork Tape |
Specifications may vary subject to availablity |
Finally! A racing disc brake bike built to run wide tires! And a fender option too!
There are people that believe what's written in a magazine, and people that want to see for themselves. While there have been a few magazine articles referencing the Rodriguez ultra-light steel bikes, we do not advertise in magazines, and no magazine has ever asked to ride one and review it. That's because we don't buy $10,000 advertisements....see how that works? The Rodriguez ultra-light steel bikes sell themselves, and are truly the fly-weight bikes for the person who is not swayed by an "article" written in a magazine (usually opposite the ad for that same bicycle). No longer do you have to give up all the advantages of a custom steel frame to save weight.
Sizes: All of our bikes are offered in 20 production sizes . If you don't fit one of our production sizes, a custom size frame in any model is just $200 extra.
Our Competition thinks We're Crazy
That's because the Rodriguez Bandito™ comes with a weight guarantee. I say don't trust, verify. If weight is important to you, and you are spending thousands to have a super light bike, why wouldn't you demand a weight guarantee? Don't trust a brochure, magazine ad or article, salesperson....heck...don't even trust me! Get in writing exactly what your ultra-light bike (or frame) will weigh. If it doesn't hit that weight, get your money back. You'll be amazed at how many builders will not give that guarantee.
My father-in-law always says "Paper doesn't refuse ink", and he's right! Often, these carbon bikes written about actually weigh more than our standard Competition steel bikes even though ours are less expensive. While the magazines churn out articles trying to sell you the newest fad that the big manufacturers want to thrust onto the industry, our customers enjoy riding something that's less expensive, lighter weight, more responsive, more durable, and looks like a bicycle, not an airplane wing.
No Sacrifice!
The Rodriguez Bandito™ gives you all the bragging rights of having the the lightest disc brake bike, as well as the most comfortable and best fitting bike in the pack. The Bandito™ rides comfortably like a steel bike because it is a steel bike. You've got to be careful though, one ride and you may be hooked like what happened to Steve.