Orphan Espresso FIXIE

Die neue Mühle von OE ist im Shop erhältlich. Und natürlich interessieren mich hier die (Erst)Eindrücke, da ich mir dieses Jahr noch eine neue (Hand)Mühle für die Arbeit und für unterwegs gönnen möchte. Lido 2/3 bzw. die FIXIE stehen hier oben auf der Liste.

The OE Fixie Manual Coffee Grinder is especially designed for Travel - Ultralight, no compromise, with a 47mm conical steel cutting burr for optimal performance. The precision dual bearing system delivers grind stability, in a lightweight, small package. The weight reduction of the Fixie was achieved not through miniaturization but through simplification of the functional machine elements and the use of innovative, light weight, modern materials to deliver no compromise travel coffee where ever you go!

Hier die Kurzübersicht:
The central design challenge for creating the Fixie Manual Coffee Grinder has been the reduction of weight while maintaining the precision we require in all of our coffee grinders. Including the 140 gram steel conical grinding burr set, the Fixie weighs in at only 330 grams total. It measures 196 mm (6.5 inches) tall, when the grounds jar is in place.
The concept we followed is that when we travel we take only one coffee brewer with us - whether an Aeropress, a dripper, a small French Press or a Moka Pot, therefore we need only one grind setting - the one that matches the brewer. And, like a Fixed Gear Bike, the result is a Fixed Grind Coffee Grinder. All of the weight, and mechanical complications of a universally adjustable coffee grinder are left behind...
The Fixie represents an absolute simplification of the manual coffee grinder without sacrificing function, strength or durability. The single fill grounds cup capacity (30 grams) of the Fixie enables a 500 ml maximum brew - enough for 2 cups of coffee.
OE Fixie Features:

• Side fill Carbon Fiber hopper with Silicone plug closure
• Carbon Fiber turning handle with soft grip full size handle knob
• Anodized aluminum top & bottom bearing plates, drive disk and top assembly nut
• 47 mm hardened steel grinding burr set by Etzinger (the same as used in our Lido grinders)
• Anodized Aircraft Aluminum axle and cone burr carrier
• Natural finish Titanium grounds cup (capacity 30 grams)
• Quick release Silicone jar seal
• Fine - Medium - Coarse (F - M - C) Adjustment System achieved using precision machined Delrin Fixie Disks
• Precision Teflon Tuner Shims for fine adjustments
• NO TOOL disassembly for cleaning
• Tyvek carrying bag with drawstring closure
• Weight 330 grams (11.5 oz), Height 196 mm (6.5"), 54 mm Max diameter (1.75")

und ein kleines Einführungs-Video auf yt:

 

Die Anleitung zum (Grob)Einstellen des Mahlgrades sind ja auf der Seite von OE einzusehen. Es wird demnach nicht ganz so viele Möglichkeiten wie bei anderen Mühlen geben. Aber für die Arbeit bzw den Urlaub dürfte sie mir reichen.
Wenn jmd also eine europäische Bezugsquelle findet, darf sie gerne hier posten

Auszug von der OE HP:
Setting up for first grind:

1. Remove Jar
2. Push Burr up while removing Top Nut & hold in place while performing steps 3-6
3. Remove Fixie Disk and Tuner Shim Stack from Axle
4. Select the Fixie Disk of your Choice: Fine - 1 dot, Medium - 2 dots, Coarse - 3 dots and slide onto axle flush to Top Plate of Hopper
5. Install Drive Disk/ Handle assembly (note flat sides of axle top and matching flats of Drive Disk opening)
6. Install & tighten Top Nut against Drive Disk
7. Add beans to Hopper, install Hopper Plug & you are ready to grind (don't forget to put the jar back on!)



Before you remove the jar:




In many cases the Fixie Disk alone will provide the grind you need for your brewing method.

But, if you find that you want to 'fine tune' the grind, then here is how to use the Tuner Shims to Tune your Grind:

Note: Each Fixie Disk represents the coarsest grind of that range. The grind setting can be made finer by adding one or two Tuner Shims in any combination to the Adjustment Stack. The Fixie Disks, in conjunction with the Tuner Shims create the full continuity of grind setting range. When using a Tuner Shim it should be installed on top of the Fixie Disk between the Fixie Disk and the Drive Disk with handle:



FOR EXAMPLE:

IF the Medium Fixie Disk (Pourover or Filter Coffee) is not fine enough, then add the appropriate Tuner Shim or Shims to create a finer grind.

IF the Medium Fixie Disk is not coarse enough for your brew, then jump up to the Coarse Disk and add 2 of the thick (0.20mm) Tuner Shims. This will take you to the next step (click, place, spot....there are no actual steps or clicks...) ABOVE the Medium Disk. Any combination of thick or thin Tuner Disks may be used.

IF you want to adjust the Fine Disk to the maximum fineness of the Fixie, add all 4 Tuner Shims - this is the finest the Fixie will go.

Once you have established your Fixie Disk/Tuner Shim combination, and installed them, the grind setting CAN NOT slip, wander, shift, or change. It is Fixed.
Fixie Coffee Grinder - Basic Manual

 

Aktuell hat OE den Preis für die Fixie gesenkt. Hier werden nun $ 175,00 € aufgerufen.

Ich habe mal die MokaConsorten in die Spur gesetzt. Sie vertreiben ja die Mühlen von OE und machen sich jetzt schlau bzgl Verfügbarkeit, Preis etc. Mal sehen, ob sich hier bald eine dt. Quelle auftut. Roastmarket zieht vielleicht später nach.

 

MC hat die Mühle nun auf Lager.
-> Orphan Espresso Hand-Kaffeemühle »Fixie« | Von Mokka bis French | Mah, 239,00 €

 

Noch keiner getestet? Ich wäre für jeden Erfahrungsbericht dankbar