Bike Check: Quokka’s 4th Falcon Disc
Following the evolution of Kang and Quokka Cycles, it’s hard to stay indifferent when you see the amount of work being poured into the Falcon Disc. This all-road platform, originally designed around 40mm slick tires, has pushed more than a few people, including myself, to rethink what a road bike actually is.
It sounds almost absurd to say it out loud, but 40mm doesn’t even feel like gravel anymore. As Kang explained to me, the beauty of a fully custom frame and fork is that a few millimeters here and there can always be added. Tire clearance is never fixed as it evolves with the idea. And that brings us directly to one of the most striking elements of this bike: the fork.
First introduced on one of Quokka’s track bike, the Crit Machine, this steel fork was born purely out of artistic intent. A bold move I’d say, even maybe too bold, at first. The track prototype, with its radical silhouette, generated so much interest that people started asking for a road version with disc brakes and fully internal cable routing. Something Kang never initially considered, as the track concept already felt extreme enough.
But with some engineering work, integrated routing, disc compatibility, and clearance for proper road and all-road tires, the idea became reality, and the Falcon Disc was born.
With a 42mm rake that’s almost visually imperceptible, as the fork looks nearly straight, you really preserves the aggressive, track-bike aesthetic that kind of defines some of Quokka’s identity. It’s track bike inspired, purposeful, incredibly coherent, and for me, that fork is a big part of why this bike has so much stance.
Of course, making something look good is only half the job, and Kang was clear about that. The real challenge was creating something that feels great, where comfort and performance are non-negotiable. And thankfully, the feedback from the first three Falcons has been overwhelmingly positive. That may sound like the bare minimum for a handmade frame costing several thousand euros, but building something that can truly ride on every road and beyond, while maintaining such a sharp look and ride quality, is anything but trivial.
Detailed Parts List
Frameset
Quokka Cycles Falcon Disc
Groupset Sram Force
Chainring
Wolf Tooth
Saddle and Seatpost
Speedneedle Marathon and MCFK seatpost
Stem and Handlebar
Tune Geweih with Integrated Ritchey stem and headset
Wheels Duke rims laced to Hope Pro 5 hubs. 40mm Gravelking tires.
Pricing starts at around 3660 euros, though Kang explained that it fluctuates depending on tubing choices and new techniques. This signature top tube, for example, also first seen on the track bike and now a defining element of some Quokka models, is made from Reynolds tubing that Kang completely reworked by hand. But nothing is fixed! Next time it could be Columbus, and that flexibility is central to Quokka’s approach, especially with a potential gravel-specific Falcon in mind.
This particular bike, the fourth Falcon ever made, was originally meant to be blue, inspired by Kang’s old Voyager. After some back and forth, the client went in a completely different direction with BMW Valencia Orange. And this particular shade won everyone over. Deep, rich, with subtle brown and dark red undertones that come alive in the sun, it quickly became the client’s “new favorite color.”
I’ve always believed that a handmade steel frame shines best with a single, exotic solid color. Something subtle enough to let the craftsmanship speak. High-end steel doesn’t need loud graphics, just the right tone to highlight the details.
And there are plenty of details here.
The frame blends Reynolds, Columbus MAX, Life, and Spirit tubing, paired with 3D-printed lugs and Quokka-designed CNC-machined rear dropouts. The fork uses Columbus MAX blades with a custom 3D-printed crown, while this wishbone, the chainstays, and the oversized head tube all strike a careful balance between tradition and modern manufacturing.
Altogether, this Quokka Falcon Disc sits perfectly at the intersection of craftsmanship, performance, and artistic expression. A modern all-road machine that doesn’t abandon tradition, and we’re all about that here at SSS.
Quite possibly one of the hottest all-road bikes out there right now.
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