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Deccan

Year of release: 2014

Specifications

Frame Set

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

Frame
100% Cr-Mo tubing, double butted main tubes, 3 bidon mounts, spare spoke mounts, centre stand attachment plate, 700×35C (XS is 26×1.4″).

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

Headset
Tange fully sealed cartridge headset

Brakes

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

Calipers
Avid BB7 cable disc, sintered pads, 160mm rotor with lock-ring

Rotors
Avid 160mm 6-bolt attachment

Levers
Shimano Sora shift/brake levers, black

Transmission

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 Sora ST-3500/3503 STI shift levers, 9 speed × 3 speed, black

Crank Set
Sugino Alpina 600T 48/36/26T, 165/170/175 mm cranks

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

Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, band type for triple chainwheel

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, RD-M771-SGS 9-speed

Chain
Shimano Deore 9 speed, NI plated, 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32T

Casette
Shimano CN-HG73A 105/Deore LX, narrow for 9 speed

Wheels

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 700c × 35 (622) or 26″ (559)

Rear Tyre
Schwalbe Marathon 700c × 32 (622) or 26″ (559)

Front Hub
Shimano Deore XT dynamo, 6V-3W, 36H, with centre lock, QR

Rear Hub
Shutter Precision (SP) 8, black , (6-bolt type), 6V-2.4W, 36h

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)

Contact

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
Nitto Noodle, silver, 140mm drop, 95mm reach, 420/440/460 wide

Stem
Vivente 7 degree, 60mm(XS)/80mm(S)/100mm(M)/120mm(L,XL)/130mm(XXL), 26.0, stack 40mm

Grips
Velo Eva cork tape with gel, black

Saddle
WTB Speed V Progel (M,L,XL,XXL) 143×265 wide & Speed She (XS,S) 142×240 wide

Seatpost
Kalloy 27.2 micro adjustable alloy. 250/300mm

Pedals
Shimano double sided clipless M505 with removable platform and reflectors

Lights

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
Busch & Muller Lumotec EYC with standlight and sensor

Rear Light
Busch & Muller Toplight line plus for day night running

Racks

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

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

Other

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

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