The Stayer CRIT is a handmade high-performance steel crit racing frame built in East London from Columbus Spirit HSS tubing, designed for fast acceleration, sharp handling and maximum stiffness. Developed for modern criterium, road and track racing, it delivers responsive power transfer, reliable disc-brake control, and durable construction. With thru-axle compatibility, T47 bottom bracket, carbon fork options and custom finishes, the Stayer CRIT offers a lightweight, precise and long-lasting steel race platform for competitive riders.
Our final CRIT frame batch is now sold out, but please check below for available In Stock frames – these still have customisable routing and finish.
Our final CRIT frame batch is now sold out, but please check below for available In Stock frames – these still have customisable routing and finish.
£1,495.00 inc. VAT
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rAwrAw finish frames available online or at Seabass Cycles.
1 week to dispatch from ordering (3 weeks for a non-rAwrAw finish)
Fast lines, sharp handling, pure race.
The Stayer CRIT is a high-performance steel road and track racing frame, designed and hand-built at our East London workshop. Born out of the London crit racing scene, it’s built to be light, stiff, and razor-sharp — delivering explosive power transfer and precise handling, while still offering enough comfort to carry you through long race days.
Crafted from Columbus Spirit HSS tubing and paired with a carbon fork, the CRIT is everything you’d want from a modern steel race frame: fast, responsive, and made to last.
Seatpost: 27.2mm internal diameter
Seat Clamp: 30.0mm for secure fitment
Head Tube: Tapered, for maximum stiffness and steering precision
Axle Spacing: 142mm x 12mm thru-axle rear
Tyre Clearance: Up to 36mm actual frame clearance – with compatible forks currently up to 32mm
Bottom Bracket: T47 threaded shell — creak-free and reliable
Brakes: Flat-mount disc, max rotor size 160mm
Bottle Mounts: Two sets, down tube + seat tube
Standard: Compatible with Mechanical, Di2 and Etap. Internal rear brake routing.
Trittico / InRoute
Please see our Custom Frames page if the standard sizing or geometry isn’t quite right for you.
Handmade steel frame: Premium Columbus Spirit HSS tubing
Disc-brake ready: Flat mount, thru-axle compatible
Fork options: Works with high-end carbon road forks such as Columbus Road Disc, Columbus Trittico Road, or Enve Road Disc
Finish: Supplied in ‘rAwrAw’ or ‘Now You See Me CHROME’ finish as standard, or upgrade to one of our house/custom paint options
Every frame is phosphate-dipped for rust protection, then powder-coated with UV-stable colours and a choice of gloss or matt topcoat.
Choose from our other exclusive Stayer house colours:
Mother of Pearl Sparkle Fantasy
Ultra Chrome
Chillymanilly
Pink Neon Dream “Cool Shades Edition”
rAwrAw* (standard finish)
Or go full custom: pick a single RAL powder coat colour, or elevate further with Prismatic Powder for a one-off premium look.
Stayer Crit Frame
142x12mm thru axle
Rear mech hanger
External cable routing bosses (if required)
Stainless steel button head bolts for bottle cage bosses
Pair your CRIT with a custom Stayer carbon wheelset and get 10% off when you order together.
The go-to match is our Road Disc Wheelset, but all options are available — from carbon to alloy, race-light to all-day strong. Fill in our wheel build form or drop us a line at contact@stayercycles.com to chat options.
A hand-built wheelset is the best upgrade you can give your bike. Ours come with:
Precision hand-build and balance
One-to-one service from the Stayer workshop
A true & spoke replacement policy for non-crash issues
Matched with Hope or DT Swiss hubs, they’re the perfect race day partner.
Every Stayer CRIT frame is designed, hand-built, and tested by the riders at our East London workshop. When you buy a frame, you’re not just getting a piece of kit – you’re joining a community of cyclists who care about performance, craft, and doing things the right way.
If you already have a bicycle which is a good fit for you, please enter it’s contact point measurements (1-6) in the form below and we will come back to you with a frame size recomendation.
Tell us what you’d like to build or repair, or simply let us know you’re interested in a future Project Week. We’ll recommend how many days you’ll need, discuss your project, and confirm suitable dates before you book.
News from Stayer:
new ideas, small-batch releases,
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