Ultra-Distance Endurance
The Ira Ryan Randonneur
The pinnacle of endurance cycling. Built for 200k, 600k, and 1200k brevets where comfort, front bag accessibility, generator-powered night riding, and smooth steel compliance make the difference between suffering and pure flow.
French Tradition & Modern Steel
Low-Trail Geometry & Front Bag Integration
By reducing fork trail to 32–36mm, the Randonneur allows the front handlebar bag (traditional boxy French rando bag) to sit directly over the wheel without making the steering heavy or unstable.
Coupled with supple 650B x 42mm tires run at 35–45 PSI, road vibration is absorbed before reaching your wrists and spine, allowing you to ride 24 hours continuously without numbness.
- Integrated Decaleur: Custom quick-release bag mount braze-on eliminating handlebar clamps.
- SON Dynamo Hub Integration: Seamless wire routing hidden inside fork leg and down tube.
- Honjo / Gilles Berthoud Fenders: Precision radius alignment with custom stainless hardware.
- Double/Triple or Sub-Compact: Tailored for grueling mountain passes and long flat valleys.
Randonneur Specifications
Geometry & Build Architecture
| Component | Standard Brevet Specification | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|
| Tubing | Reynolds 853 / Columbus Life Thin-Wall Steel | True Temper OX Platinum |
| Fork Trail | 35mm Low-Trail Geometry (Optimized for 6kg front load) | 42mm Mid-Trail for 700c |
| Wheel Size | 650B x 42mm (Grand Bois / René Herse) | 700C x 32–35mm |
| Lighting | SON Schmidt Dynamo Hub + Edelux II Headlight | Sinewave Beacon w/ USB charger |
| Rack & Decaleur | Handcrafted Ira Ryan Mini Rando Rack + Custom Decaleur | Nitto M12 / Compass |
Endurance Archives
Field Photos from the Brevet Trail
