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Swabia

Year of release: 2018

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.

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 XS (26″),S,M,L,XL,XXL (700c) see geometry table

Eccentric Bottom Bracket (EBB)
Genio Eccentric Bottom Bracket

Front Fork
1-1/8″ full Cr-Mo, butted, threadless, disc brake reinforced, lowrider & electric cable mounts, steering stabilizer mount

Headset & Spacers
Tange RDC-82, 1-1/8″ Duralumnium – black, stack 26.2, fully sealed cartridge, 81g (10mm × 9mm + 5mm × 1mm + 3mm × 1mm)

Seatpost & Clamp
Satori alloy micro adjust 27.2 X 300mm silver, Satori black

Steerer Mount Bar
VWR custom steerer mounting bar for Rohloff shifter

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.

Frame & Fork Finish
Electrophoretic Deposition (ED), black, followed by black baked enamel

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

Levers
TRP Hylex black (for drop bars)

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
Rohloff right hand 14 speed twist shifter

Crankset
Andel RSC1-5121-RL, Black, 130 BCD, 165mm/170mm/175mm

Bottom Bracket Set
Shimano UN55 English square taper JIS sealed cartridge 68mm x 118mm

Crank Fixing Bolts
FSA QR-1, Self-Extracting, cr-mo, M8 (tools in tool kit)

Belt
Gates carbon drive, CDX, 120T

Rear Sprocket
Gates CDX 19T

Rear Hub
Rohloff speedhub 500/14, 36H, CC DB, black, external transfer bo 210 degree, OEM axle plate, with spoke ring

Wheels

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

Rims
DT 533d, 32h black
XS bike is 26″; S,M,L,XL & XXL are 700c or “29er”

Tyres
Schwalbe Almotion 40mm wide
XS bike is 26″; S, M, L, XL & XXL are 700c or “29er”

Tubes
Presta valve 48mm stem
XS bike is 26″; S, M, L, XL & XXL are 700c or “29er”

Front Hub & Skewer
Dynamo hub, KT, black , (6-bolt), 6V 3W, 36H, OLD:100mm, Formula QR23 (internal cam type)

Front Spokes
Sapim Leader 32H, silver, cross three pattern, 14G (2.0mm) with Sapim Polyax brass nipples

Rear Spokes
Sapim Leader 32H, silver, cross two pattern, 14G (2.0MM) with Sapim Polyax brass nipples

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
Zoom DR-AL-211BT flared drop bar (31.8 B) 510mm, black

Grip
Velo Eva cork tape with gel, black

Stem
VWR, bore 31.8MM, steerer 28.6MM, 3D forged, 7degree , 60(XS)/80(S)/100(M)/120(L,XL)/130(XXL)MM, black

Saddle
VWR custom, black, with cut-out 270mm x 168mm

Pedals
VP-R62, single sided clipless, with cleats

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
Axa Luxx Plus auto, 70 lux, with light & movement sensor for steady function, with steady light, with USB outlet

Rear Light
Axa Riff, steady, led with light guide, 4 minute charge when stopped

Racks

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

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

Luggage Strap
Tubus strap on rear rack

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.

Fenders (Mudguards)
VWR 46mm wide, with stainless steel hardware, 26″ or 700c to suit

Kickstand
Atranvelo, Stylo DV with regular (XS) and long(700c) leg

Bell
Brass bell

Cages & Bottles
2 pieces per bike – 6mm black alloy cages & VWR custom LD PE 700cc bidons

Horn
VWR black 6″ bugle horn

Steering Stabiliser
Hebie with elastomer

Mirror
Busch & Muller with spare 60mm head in spares box

Spares & Tools
See what's in the box