Retrotec The Half Steel Road Bike - 2018, 56cm

The Retrotec The Half is a handcrafted performance road bike that blends unconventional frame design with a lively, responsive ride feel, built around a steel frame that emphasizes smooth road manners, precise handling, and distinctive craftsmanship. This build modernizes the platform with a wireless SRAM Red AXS drivetrain for clean electronic shifting and contemporary gearing performance, while the Retrotec integrated carbon barstem refines cockpit stiffness and front-end responsiveness. A set of Cane Creek eeBrakes caliper rim brakes keeps weight low while delivering strong modulation and classic road-bike aesthetics. The result is a unique, highly refined road setup that combines custom-bike character with modern high-performance components.