Some bicycles demand attention.

Others earn it quietly, over time.

For CG, commissioning a Bastion was never about acquiring another high-end road bike. He wanted to experience one of the finest modern bespoke builders firsthand; a bicycle that would fit him perfectly, reflect his values, and remain meaningful long after the novelty of a new purchase had faded.

The Bastion Road Superleggera became the foundation for that vision.

Renowned for its seamless union of 3D-printed titanium lugs and carbon tubes, Bastion has long stood at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation. Yet what ultimately drew CG to the marque was not the technology itself, but the promise of a bicycle built expressly for him.

Fit came first. Ride quality, timeless design, and the confidence of long-term ownership followed closely behind. Every decision, from the geometry to the final component selection, was guided by those principles.

The journey required patience. Nearly a year passed between placing the order and taking delivery of the finished bicycle. In hindsight, the wait became part of the experience , a reminder that the most meaningful things are rarely rushed.

The build itself reflects a deliberate sense of restraint. A carefully curated selection of components, chosen for their lightness and reliability, complements rather than competes with the frame. Finished in a stealthy palette that celebrates the distinctive interplay of titanium and carbon. A combination CG has long admired, the bike reveals its character gradually, rewarding a closer look.

That same balance defines the ride. The Superleggera is comfortable over long distances, responsive when pushed, and remarkably confidence. Inspiring in every situation. It possesses the rare ability to disappear beneath its rider, leaving only the experience of the road ahead.

For CG, that is what makes the Bastion so special.

Not because it is rare.

Not because it is innovative.

But because it was built for one person, and one person alone.

Perhaps that is the true luxury of a bespoke bicycle: not exclusivity for its own sake, but the opportunity to create something that quietly reflects its owner in every detail.

The Bastion Road Superleggera is exactly that.

Quietly extraordinary.

Built for the ride ahead.

Keen on a BASTION?


BUILD SPEC

Frameset  Bastion Superleggera
Headset Bastion
Wheelset Partington Mk II
Tyres Pirelli Pzero Race RS TLR
Crankset Bastion 3D Printed with SRM PM9 and Carbon Ti Chainrings
Handlebar Bastion
Stem Bastion
Seatpost Bastion ISP Topper
Saddle Bjorn Setka
Grips Burgh Domestique
July 11, 2026 — Sherwin Ng

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