Strael 3.0
All Season Road
Our flagship model, the bike that started it all, ridden to two victories of the Transcontinental Race. The Strael is our four season road bike.
A bike designed with as little compromise as possible; the tube set and handling of a steel race bike with the function, utility and practicality of an audax bike. If riding on tarmac is your thing, then this could be the only bike you need. Fast and efficient with incredible comfort.
It has confidence inspiring handling when descending and cornering at speed, with the tube forming and geometry working in harmony. We felt it would be difficult to improve on the Strael 2.0, so it has taken two years of development to further push the design forward; requiring new factories, new tooling, new tubing and new process.
It’s a fantastic product that showcases what is possible with the material, while offering unrivalled functionality and detailing.
Strael 3.0 Features
Details Matter – Function & Form
Fairlight x Bentley custom machined dropouts. Options for Shimano direct mount and SRAM Transmission.
3d printed modular cable routing.
A huge amount of effort and care goes into the design and manufacture of every Fairlight.
Ultra-Distance Pedigree.
2 x Transcontinental Race Winning Bike!
Ridden to victory by James Hayden in the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Transcontinenal Race.
The Strael is popular amongst ultra-distance athletes due to its combination of comfort, efficiency and practicality.
Custom Reynolds 853 Tubing – Made for Fairlight
Reynolds have been our valued partner since we started in 2016. Their reputation for quality and integrity is legendary. We work hand in glove with them, allowing us to design comfort, stiffness, and longevity into our bikes.
Custom Options
Configure your perfect bike. We offer a carefully curated selection of the highest quality components.
4 Season Practicality
Ride all seasons. Full mudguard compatibility, 36m tyre clearance, compliant and comfortable.
Designed to be your ‘best bike’ and your “winter bike”.
Design Focus
Heavily flattened chainstays and skinny top tube provide comfort. Bi-ovalised down tube for pedalling power transfer. Extensive shaping provides clearance for big, comfy rubber.
Craftsmanship Inside and Out
High quality welds and brazing throughout. We partner with the highest quality frame builders in Taiwan. Masters of their trade.
Phosphate dipped and ED-coated for corrosion protection.
Individually hand painted.
Full Dynamo Compatibility
We’ve carefully designed internal routing for full dynamo compatibility.
Super-clean dynamo installations. Our custom CNC machined rear light holder adds beauty and functionality.
Great Reviews from the Leading Magazines
We’re proud that the Strael has been incredibly well reviewed by some of the most respected cycling magazines in the world.
Anraed Fork – Custom Designed
Anraed 3.0 fork – designed from scratch. Made just for us.
Clearances for up to 36mm tyres.
Tapered steerer tube creates stiffness for precise steering.
Internally routed for brake hose and dynamo installations.
Full mudguard compatibility.
Front dynamo lights boss.
Modular Cable Guides for Super-Clean builds
We designed our 3D printed modular cable guide system from scratch. Different cable guides for different builds ensure a clean and minimal bike build.
Detailed Design Notes
The best way to learn about the Strael 3.0 is to read the detailed design notes. They speak to the care and thoughtful consideration we put into designing and manufacturing our products
Build Options
A summary of our base spec build options and pricing. All bikes are fully configurable. Upgrades include Hope or Chris King headsets, SON dynamo installations, alternative wheels (Hunt, Hope & DT Swiss), alternative tyre options and even King Cage bottle cages. Every bike is assembled from start to finish by a single mechanic and built just for you.
Strael 3.0 Build Gallery
MARIN DE SAINT-EXUPERY
ULTRA-DISTANCE ATHLETE
& WORLD TRAVELLER.
Strael 3.0 Frameset Gallery
Lookbooks
Strael 3.0 Plum Lookbook
Strael 3.0 Monochrome Lookbook
Strael 3.0 Black Lookbook
Strael 3.0 Dropout Guide
Proportional Geometry
Better fitting bikes
All Fairlight bikes have been thoughtfully conceived with the rider in mind. Everybody is different; our bikes are designed to account for differences in body proportions, not just overall height. We call this ‘proportional geometry’. We offer all of our frame sizes in (R)egular and (T)all versions so that you can achieve your perfect fit.
R – Regular
Lower at the front and longer in reach. Designed for people with shorter legs and a longer back but just as suitable for riders wanting a lower and racier riding position.
T – Tall
Higher at the front and shorter in reach. Designed for people with longer legs and a shorter back but also appropriate for riders who want a more upright riding position.
| A | Top Tube Horizontal | 536 mm |
|---|---|---|
| B | Seat Tube (BB to top ST) | 510 mm |
| C | Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° |
| D | Head Tube Angle | 72 ° |
| E | Chainstay Length | 418 mm |
| F | Fork Rake | 45 mm |
| G | Wheelbase | 993 mm |
| H | Trail - 700 x 28 Tyres | 63 mm |
| I | Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm |
| J | Front Center Distance | 585 mm |
| K | Head Tube Length | 110 mm |
| L | Stack | 530 mm |
| M | Reach | 383 mm |
| N | Standover Height (with 700x28 tyres) | 764 mm |
| Fork Length - Axle to Crown | 381 mm |
Reviews & Awards
Cycling News - 5 Stars - "the Fairlight Strael 3.0 is a true forever bike worthy of every accolade…If i was in the market for a new bike this is what I'd be buying"
Road.cc - 5 Stars - "I didn't think the Strael 2.0 could be improved on, but Dom and the team at Fairlight have achieved it! The Strael 3.0 is a beautiful bike to ride, just simply stunning".
Cyclist Magazine - 5 Stars - "The third generation of British manufacturer Fairlight's Strael steel road bike, is all-season, all-distance and all conquering!"
Bike Radar - 5 Stars - "the Fairlight Strael 3.0 would be my pick of the steel disc brake road bikes on the market today..I simply cannot imagine wanting more from a steel road bike."
Cycling Weekly - 5 Stars - "With much reflection it’s still hard to imagine where it could be improved.. Certainly a bike for the long haul. Quite possibly one for the ages too."
Cycling News Awards - Road Bike Group Test - EDITOR'S CHOICE - "The closest we could get to choosing an overall winner was when we all agreed that if we all had to buy one of the bikes..."
Road.cc - OVERALL BIKE OF THE YEAR 2021/22 - "We debated it at length among our team of reviewers before concluding that the Fairlight Strael 3.0 should come out on top."
Bike Radar Podcast - DREAM BIKE - Bike Radar ‘Senior Technical Editor’ Ashley Quinlan picks his personal Strael 3.0 as one of his three money-no-object dream bikes..."absolutely fantastic..."
Just Ride Bikes - Watch Dave's in-depth rider video review..."I love a good steel road bike and this is probably the BEST I've ever ridden."
Information
Frame Bag Guide
If you are planning on fitting a frame bag to your Strael then you can use the below guide sheet to get all the dimensions you need. It includes all front triangle inside measurements and angles, as well as downtube safe zones for straps for full frame bags.
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