This trusty bike has a stability-focused steel frame for a smooth ride and flickable responsiveness. Light enough to hang in on group rides, it's still tough enough for the rigours of cyclocross and bikepacking. The tire clearance and a low overall weight makes it a strong contender for bicycle touring. The carbon fork uses a 12mm thru-axle instead of a standard QR set up, to reduce flex under hard braking, cornering and accelerating. To keep you riding longer, we've kitted this bike with a comfortable Fabric Shallow Sport saddle. Solid SRAM Rival 1x groupset with hydraulic brakes shifts smoothly and gives you nuanced, powerful braking, and a stiff Alex Boondocks 5 wheelset grounds it with responsive handling and flex-free performance.
- Columbus Cromor steel frame with lowered bottom bracket for stable handling
- Carbon fibre fork with aluminum steerer lower the weight of the bike while improving comfort
- Front fork designed for use with 12mm thru axles
- Frame is equipped with eyelets for fenders, a rear rack, and 3 bottle cages for those long adventures
- Frame and fork clearance of 60mm allows for tires that measures up to 50mm in width
- SRAM Rival 1x gruppo yields fast shifts and solid braking in a lightweight package
- Hydraulic disc brakes provide outstanding power and modulation regardless of weather
- SRAM Centerline 160mm and 140mm rotors in the front and rear respectively provide plenty of stopping power
- SRAM Rival crank with a 42T chainring and huge 11-42T cassette means a gear range ready for every kind of ride
- 700c Alex Boondocks 5 wheels are tubeless ready and designed for the rigours of gravel grinds and daily commutes
- Hubs are using sealed cartridge bearings for smoothness and durability
- FSA Adventure bars features a 12° flare for a comfortable and stable position on rough roads
- Donnelly X'Plor CDG tires are 36mm wide to soak up road vibration
- MEC carbon fibre post soaks up vibration for a comfortable ride
- Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport saddle helps keep the ride comfortable on long days
- Bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your bike to any MEC bike shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for a year after purchase
- MEC bikes are designed in Canada. Everything from the frames to the graphics are developed at the MEC Head Office in Vancouver, BC
