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2022 OPEN

U.P.P.E.R. EKAR

A carbon frame gravel e-bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo ekar hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$7,400
Weight1.9 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 13
GroupsetEkar
BrakesCampagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
U.P.P.E.R. EKAR
Other Gravel bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

U.P.P.E.R. EKAR

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'7" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Rene Herse X OPEN push it U.P.P.E.R. with a Modern Throw-back!

Nov 2022 · Ron Frazelle

Rene Herse Cycles announced their collaboration with OPEN Cycles and the launching of the new limited edition U.P.P.E.R. all-road bike!

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Gran Fondo Magazine
OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Road Edition in review

Apr 2020 · Christoph Bayer

OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Road Edition on test. How does the 6.41 kg gravel flyweight compare to 12 other purebred road bikes?

Highs

  • Sprightly acceleration

  • High level of comfort

  • Balanced handling

Lows

  • Shifting with the Carbon-Ti chainrings

  • Limited efficiency on flats and downhil

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Fork

Your choice, U.P.: 8.2kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes), WI.DE.: 8.2kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes), U.P.P.E.R.: 8.0kg (Medium, 700c, with inner tubes)

Bottom Bracket

Campagnolo Pro-Tech BB386EVO

Headset

included in your frameset of choice

Stem

ENVE Road, 80 (S)/90 (M)/100 (L)/110 (XL)mm

Handlebar

ENVE SES AR Road, 40 (S)/42 (M)/44cm (L&XL)

Saddle

fi'zi:k Tempo Argo R5-150mm, black

Seatpost

ENVE 0-offset, 27,2, 300mm

Type: Rigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed

Crank

Campagnolo Ekar 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L & XL)

Shifters

Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic

Cassette

Campagnolo Ekar 9-42T 13-speed

Chain

Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed

Brakes

Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic with 160mm rotors

Type: Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

HED Emporia GA Pro 650b, HED Emporia GA Pro 700c, ENVE AG25 gravel 700c

Tires

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 700x40c, Vittoria Peyote/Barzo 27.5x2.1”

Accessories
Fenders

Compatible with clip-on style fenders (we prefer the SKS Speedrocker)

Racks

120kg / 264 lbs (EN/ISO/internal test standard)

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Last updated March 3

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