Stinner Select Expands: The Refugio Gravel Bike Arrives
Stinner Frameworks, the Santa Barbara-based builders of handcrafted steel and titanium bicycles, is following up the successful launch of the Carrizo Select with its next addition to the Stinner Select program: the Refugio Select. Named after Refugio Road, a rugged and scenic route in Stinner’s backyard, this new gravel bike is designed to embody adventure, versatility, and the enduring spirit of exploration.
Stinner Frameworks’ Refugio Select with three bottle cage mounts and fender attachments for ultimate gravel capability.
The Refugio Select takes the Stinner ethos of precision and craftsmanship to gravel enthusiasts, offering a bike that looks to thrive on diverse terrain. Built from a premium Columbus Zona/Life steel tubing blend, the frame should provide a smooth yet responsive ride. With clearance for 50mm tires, UDH compatibility, and a SRAM AXS 12-speed drivetrain, the Refugio Select appears ready to tackle steep climbs, rough descents, and everything in between.
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, the Refugio Select represents Stinner’s commitment to lightweight, responsive steel frames. Here shown in the Lake colorway.
The Refugio Select is available as a complete with the SRAM Apex/GX Eagle Transmission AXS Build Kit.
Refugio Select features Stinner UDH 160mm Flat Mount Steel Dropouts.
This new model carries forward the key tenets of the Select line: US-made quality, a focus on reliability, and an accessible price point. As with the Carrizo Select, the Refugio is fabricated, painted, and assembled entirely in Santa Barbara, CA, bringing the precision of custom frame building to a broader audience through a streamlined process.
Stinner Refugio Select shown in Trailhead. Both color options look amazing, applied as durable powder-coated finishes.
Refugio Select complete also comes with DT Swiss wheels and an Easton cockpit, highlighting high-quality components for reliable performance.
Carrizo Select all-road bike equipped with SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed drivetrain, ready for both paved roads and off-road adventures.
The new Refugio Select from Stinner Frameworks on gravel terrain, showcasing its versatility and 50mm tire clearance.
The Refugio Select solidifies Stinner’s commitment to delivering premium craftsmanship without the long lead times of custom builds. Whether it’s your next bikepacking rig or an all-day gravel grinder, the Refugio promises adventure without compromise.
Carrizo Select model available in six sizes (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60), offering a custom-feel fit for riders of all sizes.
REFUGIO SELECT KEY FEATURES
700x 50c tire clearance
160mm Flat Mount Disc / Stinner Designed UDH Dropouts
6 Stock sizes to choose from
Columbus Zona/Life Steel Tubing
2 Colors available including Trailhead and Lake
Durable Powder Coat Finish Painted in California
Stinner UDH 160mm Flat Mount Steel Dropouts
SRAM Apex/GX Eagle Transmission AXS Build Kit
Mounts include Fender Mounts, Triple fork leg mounts, Front light mount, and Internal Dynamo Routing
Compatible with Mechanical 1x (External housing) / SRAM AXS - Transmission/Full Mount
MSRP: $3,995 USD Complete / $1,695 Frameset
Stay tuned for more as we hope to put the Refugio Select through its paces and dive into what makes this new gravel bike an amazing addition to the Stinner lineup.
After a successful launch of the Carrizo Select, Stinner Frameworks is back with another bike in the Select line, the Refugio Select. A steel gravel bike with 50mm clearance that’s made in California.