The Crust Bikes Derecho is a new signature model from the Aussie-created company out of Richmond, Virginia. Following the release of other rider models like the Wombat and the Florida Man, this frame was designed and inspired by professional mountain runner Anton Krupicka. For more on the Crust Bikes Derecho, dive in below…

The new Crust Bikes Derecho is another model created by one of their most notable riders. Anton Krupicka is well-known for his massive rides on the slew of Crust Bikes he favors, chief among them his Evasion Lite and Bombora. Alas, the time has finally come for Anton to make his very own model, the Derecho. Named after the rare weather event that stems from the Ohio River Valley, the frame harkens back to Anton’s Midwestern routes with frame imagery that evokes scenes from his home state of Nebraska.

  • Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho
Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho

Geometry-wise the Crust Bikes Derecho is categorically a Crust, given their affinity for more traditional French fits. Offered as a 56cm or larger, this mountain-centric ripper is made with Reynolds 853 tubing and a thicker downtube to give it a bit more stiffness. The frame also features rocker dropouts for native single speed and Rohloff compatibility. Its segmented steel fork has three-pack mounts. The Derecho takes a 27.2mm seatpost, has 12 x 100 and 12 x 142 rear spacing, a 1 1/8 headtube, and clears a 29 x 2.6″.

Said to be a mashup of their Bombora, Evasion, and Evasion Lite, the Crust Bikes Derecho seems like a fantastic all-rounder in the mode of the rider its based around. Having followed Anton’s exploits for a few years now, I know he takes his bikes to the limit and likes them to be a combination of robust, fun to pedal, and light.

Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho

While following him on Strava evokes a feeling that I’m not riding enough, he detailed some of the more in-depth notes about the bike’s construction through a post last April, saying “Maiden voyage on the Derecho. Better than I expected. Dang thing is preternaturally smooth. We did some unconventional tube profiles with a 25.4 top tube and a 35.0 downtube, so it’s probably either that or the Reynolds 853. Either way, smoothest bike I’ve ever ridden and pedals more efficiently than the Bombora. Corners better, too. Pretty psyched. Plus I love the way the segmented fork/seatstays turned out.”

Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho
  • Crust Bikes Derecho

Having taken quite an interest in Crust over the last few years, I always appreciate seeing the personal inflection in their bike development. Allowing those close to the brand to create models of their own, like the BMX companies that inspired their inception, feels like the kind of thing the industry is missing. I still regret selling my first generation Bombora, so if the Derecho is anything like that pink wonder, I’m sure it will sell like hot cakes.The Crust Bikes Derecho frameset retails for $1,325 USD and is available in Forest Green or Pale Yellow.

Crust Bikes Derecho Geo

Measurement Medium Large XL
Top Tube
Effective 560 580 600
Center to Center 540 560 585
Slope 10° 9° 6.5°
Seat Tube
Center to Top 543 574 630
Head Tube Angle 71° 71° 71°
Seat Tube Angle 73° 73° 73°
Head Tube
Length 153 177 208
Stack from Bottom Bracket 602 625 655
Reach from Bottom Bracket 375 388 400
Chainstay Length 431 431 431
Bottom Bracket
Height 304 304 304
Drop 70 70 70
Standover 830 860 905
Rake 48 48 48
Trail 78 78 78
Wheelbase 1034 1055 1076

For more on the Crust Bikes Derecho, visit CrustBikes.com.

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