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) 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

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

Crankset V18

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

Crankset V18₂

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

Bottom Bracket Set V18

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

Bottom Bracket Set V18₂

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

Crank Fixing Bolts V18₂

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

Chain Guard

Hebie Chainglider 42T/16-17T, black

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 V18

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

Tyres V18₂

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 V18

DT Champion 32H, silver, cross three pattern, 14G (2.0MM)

Front Spokes V18₂

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

Rear Spokes V18

DT Competition double butted, 32, silver, cross two pattern, 14/15/14G (2.0/1.8/2.0mm)

Rear Spokes V18₂

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

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 V18

Humpert Horn bar (25.4 B) 580mm, black, adjustable, with grip, plus alternate riser bar UNO AL-020 58/60/64cm

Handlebars V18₂

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

Grips V18

Humpert high density foam. Separate grips for included riser bar

Grips V18₂

Humpert high density foam

Stem V18

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

Stem V18₂

VWR, bore 25.4mm, 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

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 Carrier

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

Luggage Strap

Tubus strap on rear rack

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

Horn

VWR black 6″ bugle horn

Cages & Bottles

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

Steering Stabilizer

Hebie with elastomer

Mirror

Busch & Muller with spare 60mm head in spares box