gravel bike nl Storm Makai

gravel bike nl Storm MakaiFast on sand, smooth on gravel. Storm Makai. The best of both worlds. The special geometry of the frame and fork makes the Makai fast on the beach and comfortable on gravel! The Storm Makai is a real game changer. The unique frame, which is specifically built for a gravel road handlebar, combines speed and comfort better than ever. The Makai is not only the first aerodynamic beach bike, but is also completely ready for the latest gravel trend: wide

Fast on sand, smooth on gravel. Storm Makai.

The best of both worlds. The special geometry of the frame and fork makes the Makai fast on the beach and comfortable on gravel! The Storm Makai is a real game changer.

The unique frame, which is specifically built for a gravel/road handlebar, combines speed and comfort better than ever. The Makai is not only the first aerodynamic beach bike, but is also completely ready for the latest gravel trend: wide 50mm or even wider tires

Sand, gravel, or bikepacking — the Storm Makai is your go-to bike for any adventure.

The name "Makai" comes from Hawaiian and means "towards the sea" or "towards the ocean."

Born in Petten

On the coast of Petten aan Zee, the cycling enthusiasts of Beukers Bike Centre have been building beach bikes for over 25 years. And they are always looking for improvements and more speed!

The new Storm Makai was no different; from a glued together 3D print of the frame (where we could fit and measure everything), to the prototype coming in (where the Biketeam.nl riders could give their input), to the final version. All (beach) bike experience now comes together in this bike!
The 3D model


The first forks


2024, the first rideable prototype. This bike has been tested in all conditions. Among others by the Dutch Beach Race Champion, Rick van Breda.

Aero, yet comfortable

A higher head tube slower? Definitely not! In the professional peloton, it has been seen for some time that the position of the handlebars is increasingly rising during time trials. The higher “stack” and slightly shorter “reach” make it easier to maintain the fastest position with your head between your shoulders. Without the need for many spacers. More aerodynamics, comfort and speed!

The narrow aerodynamic front and rear forks also provide “free Watts” while still giving the Storm Makai enough clearance not to fill up with mud in bad conditions.

Tire Clearance

The Storm Makai has a very generous tire clearance. Are you going into the mud and want extra space between the tires and your frame? Then you can ride with a 45mm tire.

If you're going for speed over rough terrain with perhaps the occasional bit of sand, then 50mm is ideal.

On the beach or rough gravel 60mm (2.35) is still the most ideal. The Makai is currently the only ''gravelbike'' in which a 60mm beach tire fits on a wide rim while there is more than enough space between frame and tire. Even if you mount a wide tire with knobs!

That makes the Makai extra versatile!

A large cover

The Makai is specifically made for 1x12 and 1x13 electronic groupsets, and for high speeds you need a large chainring. A challenge in combination with the wide tires, but essential with a wind force of 7 or 8 in the back.

Unlike many other beach bikes, where a custom chainring needs to be mounted to make it fit, the Storm Makai frame is designed to fit a standard crank and chainring. This gives you the ideal chainline, which in turn ensures less wear and more efficiency.

For the real speed devils, it even fits a 48 tooth chainring as shown in the photo below!

Adventure? Bikepacking!

As few attachment points as possible, yet a rear carrier. If you really want to go for adventure, you can!

Unlike many aerodynamic racing bikes, we have chosen a narrower headset. This not only saves weight, but also ensures that a frame bag can be easily mounted, for example.

There is also a mount for a top tube bag. Ideal for long rides, because gels or bars fit easily in here. Which leaves you with more space in your pockets!

Wheelset. Wide.

The well-known Storm 4-Shore wheelset has been given a new name: B42. The shape of the rim has remained unchanged. But with less spokes (24) and a renewed carbon lay-up, the 33mm wide wheelset has become even lighter!

The B42 is designed with a lower profile, which provides better performance in crosswinds, especially when paired with wide tires such as the G-One Speed ​​Pro.

DT350 hubs provide extra reliability, while the 12x142 (rear) and 12x100 (front) mounting widths ensure that you can fit any gravel wheelset in the Makai.

The first 4-Shore (B42) wheelset was introduced seven years ago and has become an indispensable part of the beach. But also in gravel, rims are becoming wider; for example, Zipp now has a wheelset with an inner width of 32mm. 1mm narrower than the B42.

The name and the ''face''

The name Makai was chosen because it reflects the versatility of the bike. "Makai" comes from Hawaiian and means "towards the sea" or "towards the ocean."

The Storm Makai is designed to bring together the best of both worlds: the comfort and agility for riding over gravel and rough trails, but also the speed and stability for a nice ride on the beach.

The logo/''face'' is based on a traditional Hawaiian mask. A colorful art object that is often used in rituals or as a decorative item. The M with a solid line stands for the integrated racing wheel/drop bar, while these can also be seen as the eyebrows. The two stripes or the Makai ''mouth''? These stand for gravel and the coast.

UDH

Universal Derailleur Hanger, or simply in Dutch: a universal rear hanger! The Storm Makai frame is specially developed for the latest type of rear hanger. The big advantage? This rear hanger is available everywhere and is also very strong. Thanks to this innovative design, the top model of SRAM does not even need a rear hanger at all.

But there’s more: In the event of an impact, the rear dropout pivots away to prevent damage to the derailleur and frame. And the design also provides smoother, more precise shifting.

Details

We have worked with great care and attention from the start and only released the frame when it was absolutely perfect. A good example of this is the unique front fork, which is closed on one side. This not only makes the bike a little faster, but also gives it a sleek and striking design. You can choose between 140 mm or 160 mm discs, depending on your preference.

A round 27.2 seatpost with a normal clamp: More resistant to salt and sand and a dropper post can be mounted if necessary.

And then there is another clever detail added. A small hole at the bottom of the frame, so that any water can easily drain away.

Geometry

To determine the correct frame size, every Makai always first undergoes a standard bike fit from perfectbikefit.nl.

For the numbers lovers:

To colour

Purple Reef. Gray Horizon. Luminous Lagoon.

Now available!

• Available in 3 sizes. Includes static bike fit to determine correct size and adjustment

• Multiple configurations possible, only Sram or Shimano electronic shifting.

• Only available as a complete bicycle

• Only at Beukers Bike Centre

• Electronic shifting, a full carbon frame, carbon fork and integrated carbon cockpit from €3999.

• Weight Sram RED XPLR version: 8.01kg (shown below)

Storm, Since 2003.

- Do you prefer to ride with a straight handlebar or without an electronic group? Then the full-carbon Storm Moana is the perfect all-rounder! Available from €2599,-