The Gibb

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)

Fork

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

Headset

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

Eccentric Bottom Bracket

Genio Eccentric Bottom Bracket

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

Calipers

Shimano BR-M395 (hydraulic disc)

Rotors

Shimano SM-RT56 6 bolt, 160mm front & Rohloff rear

Levers

Shimano BL-M396 2 finger hydraulic

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

Crank Set

FSA VERO, 130 BCD, Black 165/170/175mm or Andel RSC1-5121-RL, Black, 130 BCD

Bottom Bracket Set

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

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

Belt

Gates carbon drive, CDX, 120T

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 35-559 (26×1.35) (XS)/ 37-622 (28×1.40, 700×35c)

Rear Tyre

Schwalbe Marathon 35-559 (26×1.35) (XS) / 32-622 (28×1.25, 700x32c)

Front Hub

Dynamo hub, SP-PD-8, black , (6-bolt), 6V 3W, 36H, OLD:100mm, Formula QR23 (internal cam type)

Tubes

26 × 1.25/1.5 , 0.9mm, SV 48mm / 700 × 35C, 0.9mm, SV 48mm

Front Spokes

DT Champion 36H, silver, cross three pattern, 14G (2.0mm)

Rear Spokes

DT Competition double butted, 36, silver, cross one pattern, 14/15/14G (2.0/1.8/2.0MM)

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

Humpert Horn bar (25.4 B) 580mm, adjustable (black)

Stem

VWR, bore 25.4MM, steerer 28.6MM, 3D forged, 7degree , 60(XS)/80(S)/100(M)/120(L,XL)/130(XXL)MM, black, plus 31.8mm bore version to suit included riser bars

Grips

Humpert high density foam

Saddle

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

Seatpost

Kalloy SP-342 micro adjust 27.2 × 300mm silver, Kalloy, SC-200 black

Pedals

VP-R62, single sided clipless, with cleats

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

All Vivente touring bikes come with racks pre-installed.

Rear Rack

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

Kick Stand

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

Bell

Brass bell

Daytime Visibility Device

Rodgerbiltit Rotating Reflector

Steering Visibility

Hebie with elastomer