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Sabbath Cycles Launches the Titanium Go-Anywhere Do-Anything All-Conditions September AR-1 Road Bike

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Sabbath September AR-1 With Cyclocross Treads 35mm

The Brits continue to deliver the sportive style goods. This time we’re looking at Sabbath’s new September AR-1. If you are a lover of all-road riding, if rain never sent you scuttling for shelter, if you are a believer in titanium frames, super large tire clearances, discs, plus optional custom geometries, you’ll want to read on…

Sabbath September AR-1 On The Cobbles

The industry has increasingly been talking about new niches within established genres, and the September AR-1 is just one more reason for all the chatter.

Sabbath September AR-1 Titanium Profile

The soul of the AR-1 is 3AL/2.5V straight gauge seamless titanium tubing. It has been worked into five stock sizes, plus it can be crafted into a full custom build.

Sabbath September AR-1 Chameleon W and WO Fenders
Goes with or without fenders equally well.

Sabbath has been working with titanium since their inception in 2006. As a small group of ex Pro and Cat-1 racers, they know exactly what they want out of each model they fabricate. The September AR-1 appears to be a true chameleon.

Sabbath September AR-1 With Antler Ale Beer
The real reason we ride. Er, I mean, check out that 44mm head tube.

Up front is a 44mm headtube allowing for both tapered and non-tapered fork styles. Just pick the appropriate headset and you’ll be golden either way you choose.

Sabbath September AR-1 With Disc Brakes

This is Sabbath’s first foray into disc equipped steeds. With full length brake housing guides, it’s equipped to handle either mechanical or hydraulic brakes. Or, as shown, mechanical hydraulic disc brakes.

Sabbath September AR-1 Fork Clearance
The September AR-1 is shown sporting numerous forks, all emulating the frame’s excellent rear clearance.

Among the most notable of the September’s attributes is its ridiculous tire clearance. Even slapping fenders on this thing still allows for 35mm rubber — most excellent news for anyone plagued by off-season mud (or for those who actually seek out a good mud-fest).

Sabbath September AR-1 With Cyclocross Treads 35mm View Of Rear Clearance

The AR-1 even makes possible the dream of multiple, purpose-built wheelsets. With the advent of discs, one could argue that adjusting a disc caliper is quicker than repositioning two pads and possibly changing pad compounds. That means wheel swaps are easier, accommodating not only different tire types, but also differing rim widths without the need to swap or adjust brake pads. Here we see it sporting Conti Cyclocross Race treads at 35mm — with clearance to spare.

Sabbath September AR-1 With Rack

Finally, for those who eschew the use of automobiles or who enjoy weeks of self-sustained touring, it’s equipped with rack-mounts. Combine with full fenders, throw in an extra water bottle, and the world is your oyster.

Sabbath September AR-1 With Knobbies On Single Track

Sabbath states the September AR-1 frame can be yours for £1,349 (aprox. $2.3k). Or they can do a frame, fork and headset at £1,499.00. Customized geometry is a very reasonable £250 upcharge. Pay them a visit here.

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Dolan Halbrook
Dolan Halbrook
10 years ago

So is this a rebranding of the September Disc or a different beast altogether? http://road.cc/content/news/119229-just-sabbath-september-disc

Volsung
Volsung
10 years ago

What a novel new idea!

satisFACTORYrider
satisFACTORYrider
10 years ago

sabbathbloodysabbath

feldy
feldy
10 years ago

Do they have any painted frames? Could I get a Black Sabbath? If I put aero bars on it, I could use it in the Iron Man. Although, I might be Paranoid that that QR wouldn’t hold up to the discs.

Pacific
Pacific
10 years ago

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Eric
Eric
10 years ago

So, what I am seeing here is a titanium version of the Trek Crossrip LTD, correct?

buriedundersnow
buriedundersnow
10 years ago

Feldy, I see what you did there…..

Pacific
Pacific
10 years ago

Put some Honjo’s on that sucker.

goridebikes
goridebikes
10 years ago

This may perhaps be the last cycling discipline where titanium is still relevant… cool.

Velo
Velo
10 years ago

I think the Trek Crossrip LTD weighs about 25 – 26 pounds.

Adventure Bike
Adventure Bike
10 years ago

Oh, you want a bike that will handle just about *anything*? Here’s what I got, and yes, it’s awesome. http://www.northcentralcyclery.com/ncc-x-moots-minotaur-featuring-whisky-parts-co-chris-king-shimano-and-bontrager/

Denhelm Riche
Denhelm Riche
10 years ago

There ought to be an extra set of brake levers like those found on Cyclocross bikes.

SEcondly, the cables are not internal.

The Giant Anyroad is more convenient for a “go-Anywhere” bike because of its
puncture protect tyres and the extra brake levers.

Johan
10 years ago

A wellspecced 29er with cross tyres and carbon rigid fork can do all this and more, more comfortably, for less. I know cause I ride one as my commuter/roadbike, sometime off-road tourer. I still like the idea, and the titanium looks great.

Jesse Edwards
Jesse Edwards
10 years ago

drop bars and roadie rims take a lot of the “anything” out of what this bike can do. This is a really nice touring bike.

Mindless
Mindless
10 years ago

Nice.

@goridebikes: Titanium is perfectly relevant for fatbikes and other MTB hardtails. Light, strong, durable. Great alternative to carbon fiber.

Mindless
Mindless
10 years ago

..now put some wide carbon rims on it, with 40mm tires.

Mindless
Mindless
10 years ago

Good point about extra brake levers. Steep descends on drop bars only are sketchy.

goridebikes
goridebikes
10 years ago

” Titanium is perfectly relevant for fatbikes and other MTB hardtails. Light, strong, durable. Great alternative to carbon fiber.”

It is??

Psi Squared
Psi Squared
10 years ago

Yes it is. In fact Ti as a frame material is relevant to any time of riding. Frame material is only one factor in how a frame performs. There are much more important considerations.

Sadly, people often confuse “relevant” with “popular.”

Skeeter
10 years ago

Thank you for not saying gravel grinder. Sick of that sh*t..

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