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Anyone got one and would like to gloat, share or inspire?Â
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My Bombtrack Arise (commuter/tourer) has some frame damage and it presents an opportunity. I could repair the downtube and do some upgrades at the same time - or maybe change it.
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I have the Arise set up with Alfine 8 and drop bars - and have done since the previous iteration, which was a Singular Peregrine. I'd like to add the possibility of switching to a Gates belt drive, which the Stoater would allow for.
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The pannier rack mounts on the Arise are also a pita as I have to use an awful, bulky rack to clear the disc brake calipers. I then have to p-clip the mudguard stays on to the rack. The Stoater also seems to do a much better job of situating the brake caliper to clear a rack.Â
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I also have a Pinnacle Arkose for a comparatively light and fun bike but it rarely gets used!Â
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So anyway enough from me, show me what you got.Â
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For reference I'm hoping to add a photo of the current Bombtrack Arise, complete with panniers and Follow Me Tandem from last week's "holiday".Â
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Not a Stoater, but I do have a Bahookie-Â
Used to really like it, but recently discovered (already had strong suspicions) that its not the colour I ordered which is a bit of a kick in the teeth as it was a custom paintjob and a bit of an heirloom to commemorate my daughters birth..
Mrs has a Stoater and uses it for quite a range of tasks; it's been a commuter, a gravel bike and has also been around Mont Blanc on a road tour.  No pictures at present but it's pretty straightforward, nice Hunt alloy wheels, 32mm tubeless Conti tyres, lots of gears and a set of flat bars. Hope X2 brakes. It rides very light, apparently, a very different feel from her Ti Camino which is more 'planted' on its 650bx47mm tyres.
I have a bahookie which is a similar frame to the Stoater. You are right in that mounting points are well placed and its easy to fit a rack and the eccentric bottom bracket for chain tension ( or belt) is utterly brilliant. compact, creak free and does not seize. The anti rotation stop is very well done as well for the rohloff. Â
It's probably worth noting that Shand was sold a few years back to some Indian steel company.Â
Does anyone know if they still make the bikes in Scotland? The registered co. Address is in the Midlands now.Â
It's probably worth noting that Shand was sold a few years back to some Indian steel company.Â
Does anyone know if they still make the bikes in Scotland? The registered co. Address is in the Midlands now.Â
Not sure who ultimately owns them but in a FB reel last week they were adamant bikes are still built in Glasgow.Â
I would love a Shand Stoater. Maybe a Stooshie. Maybe one of each.
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They used to be built in Uphall not Glasgow. I would look carefully into them now as they are not the company they were
It's probably worth noting that Shand was sold a few years back to some Indian steel company
They were but they have now been bought by Rideworks and are closer to their original roots. More info on that and where the bikes are now made is here:
If you actually want something made by Mr Shand himself then try here
https://www.willowbike.com/about
I have an Ortleib QuickRack on my Stoater and it fits perfectly with no clearance issues. However my Stoater is now 12 years old so I suspect the design has changed a bit
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I have a Stoater and it is indeed a stoater, such a beautiful ride,big days,small days,it's always the one I think about first.
Owned a few steel frames in the past, but never really got the 'steel is real' thing.
That all changed with the Stoater, and the whole process of chatting through the details of the build with Steven (for me) was what made it such a fantastic experience.
I love it to bits and it is by far one of the best things I have ever had built for me.
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Made in Scotland,but not fi girders 😉Â
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I am lucky to own three`Shands - a Rohloff Bahookie, a Singlespeed Bahookie and a carbon Oykel (Stevens' old bike).....love them all - they are great bikesÂ
Whilst I agree that the ownership has changed, I had a good look at them at the last Bespoked show and the latest bikes are just as nice - workmanship, cool paint jobs, lovely minimalist design are all still there
I'm sure you'd love a Stoater.....