Swabia

Named for the region between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg where it was tested many times. This drop bar Rohloff Gates Carbon Drive touring bike has superior efficiency and aerodynamics.

  • Flared out drop bars
  • Choose between 40mm, 50mm or 70mm wide tyres
  • Rohloff internal gear system with belt drive
  • Choose front and rear combinations for traditional through to extra low gearing.
    There is a rider-weight restriction for extra-low
Normal Frame
Dropped top-tube Frame
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Features

Flared out Drop bars

Our flared drop bars on a touring bike offer superior aerodynamics for faster downhill and cornering.

Rohloff internal gear system with carbon belt drive

Rohloff 14 speed gear system with Gates carbon belt drive. Rohloff hubs are safe from mud and other foreign bodies while maintaining incredible gear efficiency.

Steel Frame

The famous World Randonneur chromoly steel frame keeps style, class and strength in mind. Our Chromoly touring bike steel frames are built to last through heavy conditions.

More Features

Rear Carrier with Strap

Able to carry up to 40kg this tubus rear rack will mean longer tours without breakages. We have even supplied a strap which fits around the rack perfectly.

Kick Stand

At only 365g this sturdy touring bike kickstand will let you prop your bike up in most places. This kickstand is pre-installed and designed to allow your bike to stand even when it's fully loaded with luggage and gear.

Integrated lighting

Powered through a dynamo hub. You power your own lights.

Mudguards

Mudguards, also known as fenders offer you protection from debris and water that you tyres might pull up from the road.

Bar end mirror

The Busch & Müller mirror stands as an epitome of cycling innovation, meticulously crafted to provide riders with an unparalleled rearview experience. Its placement, strategically positioned on the right side, ensures seamless adaptability to individual preferences and riding styles.

Tools & Spares

All Vivente Rohloff bikes come with all the tools needed for assembly, packing and maintenance. Plus some spares.

Specifications

Frame Set

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

Frame
Double butted Cr-Mo touring frame, EBB shell – sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL (S and M also in dropped top-tube versions)

Eccentric Bottom Bracket (EBB)
VWR – internal expansion type

Front fork
1-1/8″ full Cr-Mo, threadless, mudguard, lowrider and electric cable mounts, through axle, steering stabiliser hook

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

Seatpost and clamp
Kalloy SP-342 micro adjust 27.2 × 300mm silver, Clamp Kalloy, black – ID 30mm

Mounting hardware
All stainless 5mm and 6mm metric with stainless flat and spring washers

Brakes

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

Calipers
TRP Hylex (hydraulic disc)

Rotors
TRP 160mm, 6 bolt, one piece front, Rohloff rear

Levers
TRP Hylex black (for drop bars)

Transmission

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

Shift Levers
Rohloff right hand 14 speed twist shifter on VWR accessory bar

Crankset
Andel – BCD 130mm, 5 arm, 165/170/175mm, with FSA QR-1 self-extracting crank bolts

Bottom Bracket Set
Tange 118mm English square taper, cartridge, JIS

Snubber
Rohloff Snubber

Chain or Belt
Gates carbon belt 11M-120T-12CT (blue) / 11M-118T-12CT (blue)

Front sprocket
Gates 50T OR Gates 46T

Rear Sprocket
Gates 19T OR Gates 22T

Rear Hub
Rohloff speedhub 500/14, 36H, CC DB, black, external transfer box, OEM axle plate, quick release

Gear ratio traditional
50:19T with 120T belt for a gear range from 20.0 to 105.2 inches

Gear ratio low
46:19T with 118T belt for a gear range from 18.4 to 96.8 inches

Gear ratio very low
50:22T with 120T belt for a gear range from 17.3 to 90.9 inches

Gear ratio extra low
46:22T with 118t belt for a gear range from 15.9 to 83.6 inches (for riders under 100kg)

Wheels

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

Rims
Vivente V24, ID 24mm, 36H, black, for presta valve, 700c (ERD598, 625g) OR Vivente V24, ID 24mm, 36H, black, for presta valve, 650b (ERD560, 595g)

Tyres for road
Goodyear Transit Tour 40-622 (700C×40), S3 (3mm kevlar), 45-80 psi, folding with reflective strip

Tyres for tracks
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 50-584 (27.5 × 2.00) 35-70 psi, folding with reflective strip

Tyres all-rounder
Schwalbe G-ONE Allround 70-584 (27.5 × 2.80) 20-45 psi, folding

Tubes
700 × 35-43mm, 48mm presta valve OR 650b × 50-60mm, 48mm presta valve

Front hub
Dynamo hub, KT, (6-bolt), 6V 3W, 36 hole, Through Axle (12mm)

Front spokes
Sapim Leader 2.0mm stainless, cross 3

Rear spokes
Sapim Race 2.0-1.8-2.0mm stainless, cross 2

Contact

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

Handlebars
Zoom drop bars with outward splay – 40/47cm, 42/49cm, 44/51cm

Bar tape
Velo cushion tape

Stem
VWR – bore 31.8mm, steerer 28.6mm, 3D forged, 7°, 80(S)/100(M)/120(L, XL, XXL) – black

Pedals
VP-R62 – SPD clipless one side, platform the other

Saddle
VWR custom, 386g, black, anatomic with cut-out 280mm × 170mm

Saddle optional add-on
Brooks B17

Bar tape optional add-on
Brooks leather tape

Lights

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

Front light
Busch & Muller IQ-X – daytime running, automatic sensor, standlight, double pivot bracket, 100 lux

Rear light
Busch & Muller Toplight 2C Plus with standlight

Racks

All Vivente touring bikes come with at least rear racks pre-installed.

Rear carrier
Tubus Logo Evo Cr-Mo with Tubus luggage strap

Front rack optional add-on
Tubus Duo front rack

Front rack optional add-on
Tubus Grand Expedition front rack

Other

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

Fenders (Mudguards)
VWR – 46mm wide, with stainless steel hardware OR VWR – 60mm wide, with stainless steel hardware

Kickstand
Atranvelo, Stylo DV long wire or leg

Bell & Horn
Brass bells – 22.2mm and 30mm clamps (VWR black 6″ bugle horn in owner’s box)

Cages & Bottles
6mm black alloy cage & VWR custom LD PE 700cc bidon (extra bottle and cage are in owner’s box)

Steering Stabilizer
Hebie with elastomer (in owner’s box)

Mirror
Busch & Muller, 80mm (with 60mm spare is in owner’s box)

What's in the box
Included with this model is a full set of bike tools and some spares such as spokes, Rohloff gear cable and more

Order a Vivente World Randonneur Today

Even though they have been designed in Australia, Vivente World Randonneurs are world bikes. The time put into them, just like every component, is from around the world. So, it is fitting that you can buy them from anywhere around the world.

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