Setup at the MADE Show is in full swing, which means we’re already starting to see some new products spring up. Earlier this week, Wilde Bicycle Co. effectively teased one of their new models by introducing a 1″ threaded headset with Cane Creek. Wilde actually used photos of their new Sugar Foot sporting the new headset, which now gets official…
Sugar Foot
Calling it a classically styled 650b gravel racer, the Sugar Foot features a Richard Sachs-designed lugset, a Pacenti fork crown, Columbus steel tubing, and Paragon Machine Works frame parts with Imron paint by D&D Cycles.
Built around rim brakes and 650b wheels and tires, Wilde claims the bike may look classic, but is really an undercover go-fast machine. Wilde only plans to do a run of 10 of these bikes over the winter, with paint similar to the show bike pictured here. Available sizes have effective top tube lengths of 54, 56, 58, or 60cm. Orders on the Wilde site reserve your spot, with expected delivery in March/April 2025. Sold as a frameset, pricing is set at $3,900.
FRAME
- Three sets of bottle bosses
- Internal rear brake cable routing
- Fender mounts
- Rack mounts
- Clearance for up to 650b x 2.2″ tires
- 132.5 rear spacing
STEEL FORK
- Fender mounts
- Mid-blade rack mount
- Internal dynamo routing
- Tire clearance 650b x 2.4″ tire
Lugged Earth Ship
For something a little more modern but still featuring traditional joinery, the new Lugged Earth Ship will get you up to speed. A fully modern gravel bike, the USA-made Lugged Earth Ship uses a Chris Bishop-designed lugset with Columbus Life main triangle with Columbus Zona chainstays. The lightweight frame and carbon fork have a 240lb rider weight limit as a result.
Built with clearance for 700c x 45mm tires, the frame uses Paragon’s modular guides which can be customized for AXS, 1x or a 2x setup. Framesets will be offered for $3,400, while complete builds are offered on a personalized basis.
FRAME SPEC
- Handbuilt in our Minneapolis workshop
- Wilde Wayfinder Carbon Fork
- Includes copper, handcrafted, Jen Green headbadge
- Clearance for 700 x 45c or 650b x 2.1″
- Three bottle mounts
- Top tube feedbag mounts
- Fender mounts
- Standard Headtube: EC34/34
- 68mm bottom bracket shell
- Flat mount brake
- Rear Thru Axle M12 X 1.5
- Derailleur Hanger: Paragon B4085
- Seatpost: 27.2mm
- Cable Guides: Paragon Modular guides under the downtube, and full loop braze-ons on the stays (No Zip Ties)
