The Shafer comes with a Love it or Return it Guarantee. It also has a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

All Fezzari bikes go through our 23-Point Custom Setup making sure the bike is fit and tuned specifically to you. They are test-ridden before delivery. If your bike is shipped to you, it’s still tuned and ready to ride but requires just a couple of minutes of assembly.

You can work directly with us, one of our recommended shops, or work through your favorite shop.

Yes, at checkout there are several options available for financing.

Estimated lead times are listed under each model. Times may vary a little based on current conditions and availability.

700x50c is the max recommended tire size. When equipped with a front derailleur, the max recommended tire size is 700x45.

Suspension gravel forks such as the Rockshox Rudy, 32AX, MRP Baxter or Suntour GVX, can be installed on the Shafer frame. You can add it during checkout on our website. If you choose to get one on your own later, we recommend running the longer fork offset option (as close to 50mm as possible).

The Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) is IS56 / 28.6 | IS56 / 40(45°). This is used with the 1.5”/1.5” headtube. We have chosen to use the FSA SRS headsets for simple, clean cable management. FSA ACR is also compatible if the matching stem is also used.

68mm English thread. Our philosophy is simple: if the bike is intended to be ridden in the dirt, it gets a threaded bottom bracket. Threaded bottom brackets are easier to service.

The rear hub is 142mm x 12mm. The axle dimensions are M12 x 173mm long x 15mm thread length x 1.75mm thread pitch.

The front hub is 100mm x 12mm. The axle dimensions are M12 x 120mm long x 14mm thread length x 1.50mm thread pitch.

All cables are routed through the headset. We have chosen to use the FSA SRS headsets for simple, clean cable management. This also helps keep the cables out of the way if you install a handlebar bag.

The Shafer can use an internal dropper post with a diameter of 27.2mm. The Shafer AL can not run a dropper.

The Shafer frame weighs 1160g including the derailleur hanger, seat post clamp, and full color paint. The Shafer is tested to XC mountain bike safety standards to be sure it can hold up to the toughest riding conditions.

The Shafer was machined-tested to cross country mountain bike standards. We also added additional tests, like a rear impact test, to be sure the frame exceeds expectations in durability. Many different frames and frame sizes were also test ridden thousands of miles in all types of conditions. In ride testing the Shafer saw podium finishes in gravel races across the US, and thousands of miles of bikepacking across Iceland in rain, sand, and mud. You can ride confidently on the Shafer knowing it is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Sizes Medium, Large, and XL can fit 3 bottles inside the front triangle, along with additional mounts on the top tube, underside of the down tube, and fork legs. Sizes XS and Small can hold two bottles in the front triangle along with an additional mount for tools or a bag requiring 64mm bolt spacing. Simply put, if there was an Olympic event for gear and hydration carrying options on a gravel frame, the Shafer would take the gold medal.