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.
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
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 |
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 |