Drop Bars with Bar End Lever

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

Front Brake

Shimano cable disc, metal pads, 160mm rotor with lockring

Rear Brake

Shimano cantilever (R550) with severe condition shoe

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-R400

Brake Cables

Shimano

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 Dura Ace 9 speed/3 speed bar end controls

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-HG53 narrow for 9 speed

Casette

Shimano Deore 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.

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)

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 10 degree, 60/80/100/120mm

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

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

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

Front Rack

Tubus Duo lowrider, cr-mo steel

Rear Carrier

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