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HVRT CF1
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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€5,399($6,279)| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rondo HVRT is a highly versatile and innovative gravel bike, praised for its variable geometry that allows it to adapt to various riding conditions. It offers a mix of speed, fun, and comfort, with a responsive chassis and aero credentials. However, its innovative features like the TwinTip system may not appeal to everyone, and it requires additional wheelsets to fully exploit its gravel capabilities.
Highly versatile with variable geometry
Fast and fun with a responsive chassis
Aero credentials and compliant back end
Innovative switchable fork dropout
Good comfort levels with quality components
Requires additional wheelsets for full gravel experience
Innovative features may not benefit all riders
Firm frame can cause bouncing on rough surfaces
Expensive for the spec
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May 2021 · Stu Kerton
An impressive race bike that delivers on speed and comfort, although I'm not sure how much TwinTip really adds
Excellent stiffness levels
Brilliant wheels give big aero gains
Wide tyre clearance, especially with 650b
Expensive for the spec
May 2020 · Warren Rossiter
A bike that offers serious speed and serious fun in an incredibly versatile package
Hugely versatile, light, fast and fun
You’ll want the 650b wheels to enjoy every inch of its versatility
Nov 2019 · Peter Stuart
Rondo's HVRT is a rare step in innovation, fully exploiting the potential of the latest technology in bike design. Plus it's thoroughly fun
Fast
Fun
Extremely versatile and heaping with innovation
The adjustable geometry is innovative but likely to be a one-time switch
| Frame | RUUT Aero DESIGN SUPERLIGHT CARBON BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | TWINTIP CARBON |
| Bottom Bracket | EVO 386 with HTII adapter |
| Headset | UPPER STACK: IS 42 / 28,6 LOWER STACK: IS 52 / 40 SHIS |
| Stem | RONDO 90MM(S), 90MM(M), 110MM(L), 110MM(XL) |
| Handlebar | EASTON EC70 AERO 400MM(S), 420MM(M,L), 440MM(XL) |
| Saddle | FABRIC ALMS CF |
| Seatpost | RONDO AERO carbon Type: Rigid |
| Grips | VELO COMFORT TAPE |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 |
| Cassette | Shimano KCS7000 11-30T 11 SPEED |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070 Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RONDO X HUNT CARBON LIMITLESS TUBELESS COMPATIBLE* *tubeless tape, valve and sealant not included |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | RONDO X HUNT STRAIGHT PULL |
| Rear Hub | RONDO X HUNT STRAIGHT PULL |
| Tires | CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 700C X 25 |
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Last updated September 24
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