Berlin-based bike maker Standert updated their popular Pfadfinder steel endurance all-road bike with some click 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration. But they also took the all-road overhaul as an opportunity to bring production back to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder entirely in the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder
Standert Pfadfinder integrated steel endurance all-road bike
Standert actually updated Pfadfinder over the summer, but now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the thought of off-season training in mind, it’s hard not to see the value of a high-performance steel endurance road bike built for racking up base miles. Plus, Standert just added a new LTD V limited edition paint job to give the steel all-road bike more classic two-color look.
“Built for endurance, the Pfadfinder is designed to meet the demands of the most discerning cyclist. A destination, total exhaustion, inner peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, offering a seamless blend of speed, comfort, and durability. The Pfadfinder geometry is the perfect balance between race and comfort, helping to maintain the bike’s versatility and not limit it to only one discipline. The frame can also accommodate up to 38mm tyres, giving riders peace of mind when they venture off the beaten track and across bone-rattling surfaces, not having to think about the terrain.”
What’s new?
Integrated cable routing through the headset is the most obvious update to the hard-working Standert Pfadfinder vs. the original, giving the bike even simpler lines with no visible external cables. Or also cleaner mounting of lights or bikepacking bags if you plan of going ultra-distance with a new steel endurance all-road bike.
But probably bigger news in our book is Standert’s move to European manufacturing. Previously made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the new Pfadfinder entirely in Europe with an experienced framebuilder based in the Czech Republic. They weld the front triangles of the light Columbus Spirit steel frames by hand. Then, braze in the rear end with all-new custom 3D-printed stainless steel Standert thru-axle dropouts that bring UDH compatibility and flexible internal routing for all types of drivetrains.
The Pfadfinder is the first of Standert’s bikes to be made by hand in the Czech Republic. But it also signals a major shift for their steel production and a greater focus on improved sustainability, “shortening supply chains, and working in accordance with EU environmental regulations”. Standert’s aluminum & Scandium bikes are already made in Italy.
“We are incredibly proud to introduce the newly updated Pfadfinder. We took what was great about the Pfadfinder and meticulously improved every little detail to create a bike that excels in performance, comfort and reliability. By relocating our manufacturing to Europe, we ensure that the Pfadfinder not only meets, but exceeds, the highest standards of quality and sustainability. If you don’t want to have a specific road bike or a specific gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the perfect bike for you.“
– Standert founder, Max Von Senger
Tech details
- hand-welded & brazed Columbus Spirit steel frame with 3D-printed stainless dropouts
- fully integrated internal cable routing through the house-brand headset (or optional Chris King AeroSet upgrade)
- 1x & 2x and mechanical or electronic shift compatible
- UDH compatibility with all drivetrain types
- full-coverage fender mounts on the steel frame & full-carbon fork
- T47 threaded bottom bracket
- 27.2mm seatpost
- 12mm thru-axles, and also flat mount disc brakes – max 160mm
- direct mount toptube bag mounts, in addition to conventional 3-bolt downtube & 2-bolt seattube bottle cage mounts
- max 38mm tire clearance
- 1950g claimed frame weight (size 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
- anti-corrosion phosphate treatment and full-coverage powder coating, inside and out for lifetime protection
- wide 7-size range with Project Compact geo to especially benefit smaller riders without compromise
Standert Pfadfinder Integrated – Pricing, options & availability
The revamped 2024 Standert Pfadfinder integrated all-road bike is available now either as a frameset or a fully customizable complete bike build – in 7 stock frame sizes 48-60cm.
Framesets start at 2300€ in Sage Salida green or Midnight Marauder blue, or add an extra hundred euros for the white & tan LTD V finish. The frameset price includes the Columbus Spirit steel frame, full carbon Pfadfinder fork, Standert’s own integrated headset, the T47 BB of your selection to fit your crankset, plus thru-axles, bolt-on front derailleur clamp & the alloy seatpost clamp.
You can also upgrade to a King headset for 350€, a King BB for 180€, or a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket for 287 – 377€.
Complete bike builds start at 4800€ with Shimano 105 Di2, alloy DT Swiss ER1600 wheels, and alloy cockpit.
There’s also the option for SRAM Rival AXS for 200€ more. Or pick Ultegra Di2 or Force AXS, then? Or top out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Red AXS road build with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, light carbon DT ERC wheels, and fancy Vittoria Corsa Pro tires. Plus, the same CeramicSpeed upgrade options if you want to go even wilder.
Framesets and complete bikes are all prepped to order individually, so typically ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a new Pfadfinder anywhere in the world.
