Mike Terraferma’s 650B Super Randonneur was reviewed in the latest issue of Bicycle Quarterly. Jan Heine concluded in the review: “the Terraferma is the first bike I have ridden that clearly performed better than my Alex Singer“. Mark commented in the same review: “The Terraferma goes uphill fast and it goes downhill fast; it goes around corners fast; and it goes over bumps fast; “…”If you rode it, you’d know what I mean, too. This bike just goes.”
The BQ reviewers seem to agree. When it comes to performance in steel Mike seems to have the touch.
Campagnolo Super Record drivetrain, Paul Racer brakes, prototype Carbon front “bag”, DT Swiss Rear Hub, Synergy Rims, GB Randonneur bar, Schmidt Sondelux Dyno hub and Edelux headlamp, Henry James lugs, True Temper standard super light tubing.
The bike was purchased by Sam Eldersveld who saw the bike while it was being tested and bought it. Sam supplied the pics above. Here’s Sam’s take on the bike after a couple of 100 miles:
“Mike Terraferma has built the lightest and most comfortable randonneur I have ever ridden. I have owned two other randonneurs and Mike’s “Super Randonneur” simply rides better. It is very lightweight and the “long-rake” fork is perfectly matched for the frame. With 650B wheels and 42mm wide tires the bike is amazingly quick and nimble. I have no problems keeping up with my younger riding mates on their racing bikes on uphill or down. On chip-seal, gravel and dirt roads the bike has no rival. The lighting system, with internal wiring is elegant and powerful. This bike is now my main rider for short, medium and long rides as well as my daily commute bicycle. Thanks Mike!”
Terraferma’s current model line up:
CORSA 650B
Silver brazed super light lugged steel 650B high performance Super Randonneur (see above pics).
Price for frame & fork: $2,450. includes one color paint, needle bearing headset and braze-ons for long reach Paul Racer or Mafac brakes. Custom rack available for $250.
CORSA GT
Silver brazed super light lugged steel 700C. A race rig that can handle the pave and strada biancha just as well as the road. Optimized for 700 x 28c tires with clearance for fenders and braze-ons for medium reach Paul Racer M or Mafacs. Can be specced with a front rack as a go fast racing randonneur.
Price for frame & fork: $2,050. includes one color paint, needle bearing headset and braze-ons for medium reach Paul Racer M or Mafac brakes. Custom rack available for $250.
CORSA STRADA
Silver brazed super light lugged steel road racer set up for center mount side pull brakes and 700 x 21-25c tires.
Price for frame & fork: $1,900. includes one color paint.
CORSA STRADA “Carbocciao”
The Corsa Strada with carbon tubes and filet brazed OS steel lugs with a steel fork and carbon rear triangle.
Price for frame & fork: $2,990. includes one color paint.
PISTA
Silver brazed super light lugged steel track bike.
Price for frame & fork: $1,900. includes one color paint.
All frame/fork models include custom geometry and tube selection geared to rider fit and ride application.
For more info call Mike at: 305-444-7062
That is simply a stunning ride. Really, really, impressive. Bravo.