Trekking Bars

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 V-Brake Deore LX

Brake Levers

Shimano M590 Deore 1.5 finger

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 Deore LX, SL-T600 psp/3sp

Crank Set

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

Bottom Bracket

Shimano UN-54-113mm

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore LX, T-661

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 DH39, 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 Alpine III triple butted, 36, silver, cross three pattern, 13/15/14G (2.34/1.8/2.0mm)

Rear Spokes

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

Kalloy trekking bar, 570/585mm wide

Stem

Vivente 10 degree, 60/80/100/120mm

Grips

Velo hi-density foam 400x20x5mm black

Saddle

WTB Comfort V Comp 172x260mm

Seatpost

Kalloy 27.2 micro adjustable alloy. 250/300mm

Pedals

Shimano, PD-A530 SPD, 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

Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Fly RT with standlight and sensor

Rear Light

Busch & Muller Toplight line plus for day night running

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