Swabia

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, M and L also available 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. Rear rack mounted with high-tensile steel zinc coated flange-headed screws.

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)

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 LN-3922 English square taper JIS sealed cartridge 68mm × 118mm

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 210 degree, OEM axle plate, with spoke ring, quick release

Traditional gearing

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

Lower gearing

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

Very low gearing

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

Extra low gearing

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

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)

Rim tape

Tubeless tape, double layer, 28mm blue

Tyres for road

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

Tyres for road and tracks +$100

Schwalbe G-ONE R 45-584 (27.5 × 1.7) 35-55 psi, folding, TR

Tyres for tracks and road +$100

Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Double Defence 50-584 (27.5 × 2.0) 30-55 psi, with reflective strip

Tyres for tracks

Goodyear PEAK 57-584 (27.5 × 2.25), 25-45 psi, folding, TR

Tyres for tracks and road +$100

Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Double Defence 57-584 (27.5 × 2.25) 30-55 psi, with reflective strip

Tyres allrounder +$100

Schwalbe G-ONE Allround 57-584 (27.5 × 2.25) 26-54 psi, folding, TR

Tyres allrounder +$100

Schwalbe G-ONE Allround 70-584 (27.5 x 2.80) 20-45 psi, folding, TR

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 QR) OR 12mm 6mm hex head

Front spokes

Sapim Leader 2.0mm stainless, black on 700C or silver on 650B, cross 3

Rear spokes

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

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

Velo Swan OM – 428g gel anatomic with cut-out 272mm × 170mm (black)

Saddle optional add-on +$190

Brooks B17 in Black, Honey or Brown

Bar tape optional add-on +$100

Brooks leather tape

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

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 +$130

Tubus Duo front rack

Front rack optional add-on +$260

Tubus Grand Expedition front rack, black
In assembly, lighting cables fitted to reach the headlight mount

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 bell – 22.2mm / 30mm
mounted on accessory bar

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, in drop-bar end, 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