As we’ve seen in all of the Sea Otter Classic coverage, the 32″ wheel is comin’ in hot. So, it’s not surprising that I have some fresh news on that front. Meet Stinner Frameworks‘ new Refugio Podium 32″.
This new bike aims to take advantage of the 32″ wheel’s ability to smooth out rough terrain. The larger wheels help to roll over roots and other trail obstacles more easily than other, more traditional wheel sizes.
Stinner Refugio Podium 32″ limited edition big wheel gravel bike
The frame geometry focuses on maintaining stable handling characteristics while taking advantage of the momentum that larger wheels can provide.
The Santa Barbara-based Stinner crew handmakes each frame.
The Refugio Podium 32″ is being offered as a limited production run of just 50 frames. The frame will be available in medium through extra-large sizes, with custom geometry options available for riders who want that specific fit.
Order now for the first deliveries planned for August 2026.
Refugio Podium 32 Geometry
32″ gravel frameset – Pricing & Specs
The Refugio Podium 32″ comes in three configuration options: frameset only, frame paired with wheels, or as a complete bike build. Pricing starts at $2,999 for stock sizes. Add +$500 for custom geo.
Frame:
- Material: Titanium – Straight Gauge Tubeset
- Finish: Bead Blasted Raw Ti with either Polished Ti or Black Decals
- Dropouts: Stinner UDH 160mm Flat Mount CNC Ti Dropouts
- Drivetrain Compatibility: Wireless Only 1x w/ 55mm CL – Transmission/Full Mount compatible
- MAX Tire Clearance: 32″ x 2.4″
- MAX Chainring Clearance: 1x: 38t (55mm chainline)
- Dropout Spacing: 148 x 12mm
- Rear Axle: M12 x 174mm x 1.0
- Brake Mount: Rear – Flat Mount 160mm, Front – Post Mount 160mm
- MAX Rotor Size: 180mm
- Brake Routing: Internal through frame – Hose enters the downtube just behind the headtube
- Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mm
- Seatpost Clamp Diameter: 34.9mm
- Bottom Bracket: T47 73mm wide shell
- Headtube Diameter: 44mm Internal Top and Bottom
- Headset Specs: Upper: ZS44/28.6 – Lower: EC44/40
- Mounts: 3 bottle cage locations
Fork:
- Material: Full Carbon
- MAX Tire Clearance: 32″ x 2.4″
- Dropout Spacing: 110 x 15mm
- Front Axle: 139mm – M15 x 1.5
- Brake Mount: Post Mount 160mm
- MAX Rotor Size: 180mm
- Brake Routing: External (Internal through non-drive leg)
- Steerer: 1.5″ Tapered
- Steerer Length: 280mm
- Axle to Crown: 490mm
- Rake: 44/52mm adjustable
- Mounts: Fender Mounts – Triple mounts on each fork leg (maximum load of 6lbs per fork leg) – Front light mount with internal dynamo wire routing
Wheelset:
- Carbon rims: Stoic Carbon Rim, Hookless 32mm internal, 25mm depth, Tubeless,
- Hubs: DT Swiss 350 Classic Hub, 110x15mm front & 148x12mm, 32h, Center Lock, XD or Microspline Driver
Refugio Podium 32″ – Complete Bike Build Specs
Cockpit:
- Stem: Teravail Radia Stem, 6°, 60mm length
- Headset: FSA Orbit – Upper: ZS44/28.6, Lower: EC44/40
- Handlebar: Stoic Gravel HB
- Seatpost: Teravail Stratum Seatpost, 31.6mm diameter, 400mm length, 0mm setback
- Seat Collar: Kalloy SC-201 Bolt-on
- Saddle: WTB Silverado 265 Medium 142mm, Steel Rails
Drivetrain:
- Groupset: SRAM GX T-Type Transmission AXS – 165mm cranks, 32t chainring
- Shift/Brake Levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1
- Flat Mount Adapter: Wolf Tooth Post to Flat Mount Adapter
- Rotors: SRAM Centerline – 180mm front & 160mm rear
- Wheels: Stoic Carbon on DT 350 Classic hubs
- Tires: Maxxis Aspen 32″ x 2.4″ front & rear
The new Stinner Refugio Podium 32″ is only available in limited quantities, so hit the link below for more details and to get yourself on the build list.
StinnerFrameworks.com
