Dangerholm on his latest project

"Certain movie universes are fascinating because of their concept, the story and the world they create. They can be so captivating that you feel drawn in. A decisive factor is often the visual design; after all, it is an art form for the eye. An outstanding example is the Mad Max film series, especially the last two films. With their focus on rust, gleaming metal and dangerously pointy designs, they feature impressive creations. The vehicles look like they were built on junkyards, but are some of the coolest and toughest cars and bikes ever designed.

Modern e-bikes like the Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE are technically impressive and so elegantly designed that many hardly notice the battery. But when it comes to the coolest bikes, they are rarely the center of attention. Their appeal doesn't match that of downhill bikes or World Tour race bikes - and that's fine. But what if we designed a Solace Gravel eRIDE to look like it came straight out of an action movie?"

The bike in detail

Gustav Gullholm a.k.a Dangerholm has succeeded perfectly with his "Wasteland" creation. The standard bike has become a real eye-catcher, which "shines" with unusual details such as the saw blade-like brake discs, the crazy fork or rust paint finish.

The "rusty" carbon frame

The most striking feature is the additional "Klunker" tube in the front triangle, which serves purely visual purposes. It has been removed and Dangerholm has reshaped the top tube to better match the Solace front triangle. Although he is familiar with modifications, he left the carbon work to a specialist.

To pick up on the rust theme, a protective metal plate was made for the drive unit and anti-abrasion plates were bolted to the seat stays.

Carbon fiber provides lightness, but the junkyard look is dominated by matt black, rust and worn fabrics. Instead of a simple paint job, Dangerholm used a special paint with iron powder, which rusts once activated. Rain or washing intensify this effect and constantly give the frame new structures.

The fork

The most striking change is the fork. Instead of the standard carbon fork, Gullholm opted for steel to give the bike a more menacing look. The combination of fork and handlebars is unique with numerous details: the aerodynamically shaped tubes of the fork crown match the headset cover, while Damascus steel and coins form decorative elements. The special brake mount is also a small work of art.

Mechanical disc brakes

The custom-made brake disc protectors on the fork and frame as well as mechanical disc brakes match the look. Brake covers made of metal sleeves replace those made of plastic, which preserves the aesthetics.

The drive unit

The heart of the bike is the HPR50 drive system from TQ with 50 Newton meters of torque and a 360 watt-hour battery hidden in the down tube. Rotor crank arms, a customized Garbaruk chainring and Sram X0 Eagle transmission components complete the drivetrain. The wireless Sram blips for the gears are discreetly concealed in retro BMX grips.

Wheels and accessories

The wheels combine a Paul Components front hub, a 350 rear hub from DT Swiss and Velo Orange Voyager rims, which are modern in construction but classic in design. Brass nipples and chrome rims set the tone. A modified Syncros seatpost carries an Oliver Flask Cage from King Cage for a Stanley bottle. A Manything mount on the down tube holds a retro Elite bottle with a leather strap. The worn Brooks leather saddle adds patina and character to the design.

Dangerholm's final word

"The best thing about the Solace Wasteland is the riding fun. The Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE frame remains great, while the fork, handlebars and rusty top tube make for an aggressive ride. The only thing missing is the right clothing - post-apocalyptic outfits are unfortunately hard to find," concludes Dangerholm.

Specifications of the Scott Solace "Wasteland"

• Frame: Scott Solace Gravel 10 eRIDE size L
• Fork: Monē Bikes custom fabricated
• Headset: Syncros with Monē Bikes locking cover
• Handlebars: Monē Bikes custom fabricated
• Grips: Fly Bikes Ruben Alcantara Signature
• Shift lever: SRAM Wireless Blips
• Brake lever: Extralite UltraLevers 3
• Brake sleeve: Jagwire Elite Link
• Brake calipers: Paul Components Klampers
• Brake rotors: BrakeStuff custom saw disc 160mm
• Disc mounting bolts : Mèti titanium
• Saddle: Brooks Swift Titanium
• Saddle post: Syncros Duncan SL D-Shape
• Drive system: TQ-HPR50 50Nm 360Wh
• Crank arms: Rotor eKapic
• Pedals: SE Bikes Bear Trap
• Chainring: Garbaruk TQ-Compatible 42T
• Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
• Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission 10-52T
• Changer: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
• Changer cage: CeramicSpeed OSPW X
• Front hub: Paul Components
• Rear hub: DT Swiss 350
• Rims: Vélo Orange Voyager
• Tires: Onza Ibex and Continental Ruban
• Bottle cages: King Cage Manythings Cage and Oliver Flask Cage
• Bottles: Stanley and Elite