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All Vivente bikes are built with solid frames of chromoly steel for maximum longevity.

Frame

Double butted Cr-Mo touring frame, EBB shell, sizes XS (26″),S,M,L,XL,XXL (700c)

Fork

1-1/8″, 100% cr-mo steel, threadless, rack mounts, pivots, disc brake mounts, light cable mounts

Headset

Tange RDC-82, 1-1/8″ Duralumnium – black, stack 26.2, fully sealed cartridge, 81g (10mm × 9mm + 5mm × 1mm + 3mm × 1mm)

Brakes are one of the most important parts of cycling and we have not compromised on safety for any Vivente Bike.

Calipers

Shimano BR-M395 (hydraulic disc)

Rotors

Shimano SM-RT56 6 bolt, 160mm front & Rohloff rear

Levers

Shimano BL-M396 2 finger hydraulic

All Vivente Bikes come with tried and trusted transmissions systems to keep your ride at the most efficient, long-lasting and durable.

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore, SL-M590 Rapid fire plus

Crank Set

Sugino triple CW&C, 46/36/26, 165/170/175mm, 110/74mm PCD, suit 9 speed

Bottom Bracket Set

Shimano UN55 English square taper JIS sealed cartridge 68mm x 111mm

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M591 silver , down swing, for 44/48T

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, RD-M771-SGS 9-speed

Chain

KMC X9, 1/2″ × 11/128″ np/np 116L 9 Speed

Casette

Shimano Deore CS-HG50-9 9-speed Ni-plated 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32T

Whether travelling down dirt roads or city roads our wheels are designed for maximum efficiency and safety.

Rims

DT-545d, disc specific, for long distance touring, pressure advice decal specific for tyre width, 36H, 21mm internal width, 700c (622) or 26″ (559), black, with eyelets

Front Tyre

Schwalbe Marathon 35-559 (26×1.35) (XS)/ 37-622 (28×1.40, 700×35c)

Rear Tyre

Schwalbe Marathon 35-559 (26×1.35) (XS)/ 37-622 (28×1.40, 700×35c)

Front Hub

Dynamo hub, SP-PD-8, black , (6-bolt), 6V 3W, 36H, OLD:100mm, Formula QR23 (internal cam type)

Tubes

26 × 1.25/1.5 , 0.9mm, SV 48mm / 700 × 35C, 0.9mm, SV 48mm

Front Spokes

DT Champion 36H, silver, cross three pattern, 14G (2.0mm)

Rear Spokes

DT Alpine III triple butted, 36, silver, cross three pattern, 13/15/14G (2.34/1.8/2.0mm)

We have tested countless contact variations for all our bikes and believe we have one of the most comfortable bikes rides in the world.

Handlebars

UNO AL020, riser bar, 580/600/620/640, rise 15/25mm, 9 degree, bore 31.8mm (black)

Stem

VWR, bore 31.8MM, steerer 28.6MM, 3D forged, 7degree , 60(XS)/80(S)/100(M)/120(L,XL)/130(XXL)MM, black

Grips

Ergon GP3 grip & barend, (XS,S,M)S, (L,XL,XXL)L

Saddle

VWR custom, black, with cut-out 270mm x 168mm

Seatpost

Kalloy SP-342 micro adjust 27.2 × 300mm silver, Kalloy, SC-200 black

Pedals

Shimano, PD-A530 SPD, with cleats

Many countries require lights on bicycles as a matter of law. Vivente Bikes come with both front and rear lights powered by you dynamo.

Front Light

Axa Luxx Plus auto, 70 lux, with light & movement sensor for steady function, with steady light, with USB outlet

Rear Light

Axa Riff, steady, led with light guide, 4 minute charge when stopped

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

Rear Rack

Tubus Logo Evo, 150mm lower spacing, 50mm taillight spacing

Vivente Bikes are designed to be useful right out of the box and so come with additional accesories to make your ride safer and more enjoyable.

Mudguards

VWR 46mm wide, with stainless steel hardware, 26″ or 700c to suit

Horn

VWR black 6″ bugle horn

Bidon Cages

2 pieces per bike – 6mm black alloy cages & VWR custom LD PE 700cc bidons

Kick Stand

Atranvelo, Stylo DV with regular (XS) and long(700c) leg

Bell

Nuvo alloy top, adjustable bell (fitted)