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Drop Bars with STI Lever

Year of release: 2013

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

Brakes

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

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

Rear Brake
Shimano V-brake with Avid in-line cable adjuster

Brake Levers
Shimano Sora drop bar STI system. Spacers for small hands

Brake Cables
Shimano

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 New Sora 9 speed STI

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

Bottom Bracket
Shimano UN-54-113mm

Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra for triple

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX 9 speed

Chain
Shimano CN-HG73 narrow for 9 speed

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

Wheels

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

Front Rim
Alex ACE 19, 36H, CNC

Rear Rim
Alex DH19, 36H, CNC

Tyres
Schwalbe Marathon 700×35C (26×1.4 on XS)

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

Rear Hub
Shimano freehub, Deore LX, 36H, QR, 9 speed

Front Spokes
DT Champion 32H, 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)

Tubes
700 × 35C, 0.9mm, Schrader. (26×1.4″on XS)

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

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

Handlebar Grip
Velo Eva cork tape with gel, black

Saddle
WTB, She Progel (XS, S, M) and Speed V Progel (L,XL,XXL)

Seatpost
Kalloy 27.2 micro adjustable alloy. 250/300mm

Peddles
Shimano M505, SPD, clipless double sided

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 IQ Fly RT with standlight and sensor

Rear Light
Busch & Muller, top-light 2c plus, with stand-light

Racks

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

Rear Carrier
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

Centre Stand
Massload two legged, black, with shoes, attached to frame plate

Downloads

  • Service Schedule

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  • Assembly Instructions

    Vivente Bikes recommends you follow our specific assembly instructions to ensure maximum efficiency and safety when riding.

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