Cherubim - custom road

[dwiller]

Pre-Covid I had placed an order for a Cherubim alongside the Bishop lugged max that I just finished up. Just so happened that in the intervening time i built up a stainless Kirk. So, when the dust settles it will be a wicked builders showcase across Kasei, Reynolds and Columbus tubing. I’ll have to clear out some others as I was just audited by my wife who happened into the furnace room/bike locker…..

The Cherubim in question isn’t a stock model, but most closely resembles their Racer model. I had asked for substantive aero fillets as they have showcased on some show bikes, but they have suggested much smaller aero offerings due to tube integrity during welding. I also wanted a monostay seatstay with direct mount under CS mounted brakes. Stainless bottom bracket, cherubim stem, chromed stays, and Kasei tubing etc.

The fork is aa interesting choice. I went through Holland Cycles and had Mike Lopez (formerly Reynolds Serotta forks) do up a custom tapered carbon fork with Titanium dropouts, built to my weight and specs. It’s a different mold than the serotta S series forks. It turned out wonderfully. It’s gorgeous.

So finally (it was a looonnnggg wait) it should be built up soon. I didn’t take any photos before it went off to Jesse at Blacksmith for the build. Here are some photos via the Cherubim official instagram.

[ricardinho]

Wow. Looks amazing. Congrats on the new frame. Can’t wait to see it all built up.

[XXtwindad]

Classy!

[happycampyer]

I don’t think I’ve seen a Cherubim that wasn’t a work of art. Magnificent!

[gbcoupe]

Fork turned out really well. In one pic, it looks very much like their Max crown design. Wishbone stays... what's not to like here? Lovely frame!

[vespasianus]

Stunning! I love those seat stays.

[pdonk]

Please leave it at blacksmith until next weekend so I can see it in person when I go in to pick up my bike.

[d_douglas]

Just gorgeous! What brakes are being used? I dont see disc mounts (makes sense) but I also don’t see a rim brake mount!

[dwiller]

Originally Posted by pdonk

Please leave it at blacksmith until next weekend so I can see it in person when I go in to pick up my bike.

It’s Jesse’S first build of 23’. It should be in the shop, and if not, ask for it. Tell him Dave said so!!

[dwiller]

Originally Posted by d_douglas

Just gorgeous! What brakes are being used? I dont see disc mounts (makes sense) but I also don’t see a rim brake mount!

EE Rim brakes. Direct mount rears under the chain stays behind the BB, and regular mount on the front fork.

[timto]

you have impeccable taste. bravo!

[pinoymamba]

Not my aesthetic of choice with the overbuilt fromt end but still a beautiful bike!

JDM hotness.

[R3awak3n]

work of art

[d_douglas]

Ahhh, I wondered if the brake was on the chainstay…

This is so beautiful that I would have a hard time riding it. I hope you don’t have the same weakness that I have.

[Coffee Rider]

Welcome to the Cherubim club.