oponki

Oponki is the name I’ve given the type of bike I build most. I’d describe this as an AllRoad bike. It's not a really a model. Oponkis are all different but share a common thread. Think of the Oponki as a state of mind.

Simply, the Oponki is a comfortable bike designed to be ridden over longer distances with the minimum of maintenance. Almost all Oponkis will use an internal gear hub, most utilise a belt rather than a chain. Most will have a touring-type flat bar like a ‘Loop’ bar, but some will have drop bars. Disk brakes, handbuilt wheels and a steel frame. Carbon or steel fork and loads of braze-ons for accessories/bags/lights/mudguards. The Oponki can be tig-welded or fillet brazed. Fillet brazed looks nicer but is more expensive (an extra £350). All Oponkis are built to order and are custom fit. If you think the Oponki might be right for you, get in touch.

Willow Oponki Rohloff Gates Carbondrive Flatbar Bike

Example Builds

Rohloff Beltdrive Flat Bar

Frame Reynolds 853 / Columbus
Forks Ritchey WCS Carbon Brevet
Hubs Rohloff / Hope Pro5
Rims Wheelsmith
Tyres Schwalbe G-One 700 x 35mm
Brakes Hope Tech4 Flatmount
Seatpost Ritchey Comp
Stem Ritchey Comp
Bars Endurance Loop
Grips Ergon GP1 Evo
Shifters Rohloff
Cranks Shimano XT
Headset Ritchey WCS
Bottom Bracket Rideworks EBB
Transmission Gates CarbonDrive
Finish Powdercoat

£5,500

Options

Steel Fork + £0
Son 28 Dynamo hub + £175
Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle + £125
Supernova E3P2 Dynamo Light + £185
Chaindrive + £0
Tubeless Tyre Setup + £20
Wet Paint Finish* + £180

*see the paint page for more info on available finishes : paint

Close-up of a yellow bicycle frame with the brand name 'Oponki' and a black carbon fiber seat post.
Yellow Cannondale bicycle with tan tires parked on green grass with fallen leaves, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Rohloff Beltdrive Drop Bar

Frame Reynolds 853 / Columbus
Forks Ritchey WCS Carbon Brevet
Hubs Rohloff / Hope Pro5
Rims Wheelsmith
Tyres Schwalbe G-One 700 x 35mm
Brakes TRP Hylex Flatmount
Seatpost Ritchey Comp
Stem Ritchey Comp
Bars Van Nicholas Flared
Bar Tape Ergon AllRoad
Shifters Rohloff
Cranks Shimano XT
Headset Ritchey WCS
Bottom Bracket Rideworks EBB
Transmission Gates CarbonDrive
Finish Powdercoat

£5,450

Options

Steel Fork + £0
Son 28 Dynamo hub + £175
Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle + £125
Supernova E3P2 Dynamo Light + £185
Chaindrive + £0
Tubeless Tyre Setup + £20
Wet Paint Finish* + £180
Red road bicycle with black tires and handlebars, parked on green grass, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Shimano GRX 1 x 11

Frame Reynolds 853 / Columbus
Forks Ritchey WCS Carbon Brevet
Hubs Hope Pro5
Rims Wheelsmith
Tyres Schwalbe G-One 700 x 35mm
Brakes Shimano RX820 Flatmount
Seatpost Ritchey Comp
Stem Ritchey Comp
Bars Ritchey Comp Butano
Bar Tape Ergon AllRoad
Shifters Shimano RX820 1 x 11
Cranks Shimano GRX 42T
Headset Ritchey WCS
Bottom Bracket Hope
Rear Mech Shimano RX822 SGS
Cassette M8100 10-51
Finish Wet Paint

£4,595

Options

GRX RX825 Di2 2x12 + £800
Steel Fork + £0
Son 28 Dynamo hub + £175
Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle + £125
Supernova E3P2 Dynamo Light + £185
Tubeless Tyre Setup + £20
Powdercoat Finish* - £180
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