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Ruut CF2
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rondo Ruut gravel bike series, including both carbon and aluminum models, is praised for its innovative features like the TwinTip adjustable geometry and sub-compact double drivetrain, offering versatility across terrains. While the carbon frameset and variable geometry fork enhance ride quality and handling, some models face criticism for spec niggles and underperformance in certain components. The Ruut stands out for its unique design and functionality but competes closely with models like the Canyon Grail 7 and Ribble CGR AL.
Adjustable geometry via TwinTip system
Sub-compact double drivetrain with wide, low gearing
Variable geometry carbon fork improves handling
Good on long days out with long reach
Plenty of mounting options for bikepacking
Fiddly geometry swap
Underpowered brakes with little adjustment
Slow shifting and frequent mis-shifts with SRAM Apex drivetrain
Spec doesn't stack up against competition
Complex and time-consuming to change settings
Rondo is adding something revolutionary to their Ruut 2x gravel bikes for 2021, gasp… a front derailleur.
BikerumorIt’s not a cheap bike, though, and with its spec niggles there are probably better options out there if you’re looking to drop £4,000 on a gravel bike.
CyclistThe RUUT AL1 is a great looking bike with an almost industrial aesthetic.
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Dec 2020 · Cory Benson
Rondo adds 2x builds to their popular Ruut gravel bikes for 2021, offering both carbon & alloy bikes with wide, tightly-space GRX gearing...
Apr 2020 · Peter Stuart
The Rondo Ruut is an innovative step forward in versatility and multi-terrain riding, though will suit gravel fans more than road riders
The TwinTip fork is a great innovation that makes a noticeable difference
Very good handling off-road
Great balance of stiffness and comfort
Slightly pricey in this spec
Suited more to gravel than road riding
Sep 2019 · Simon Withers
Novel technology that works to deliver two rides, one racier than the other – and both are great
Plush road and all-road bike with adjustable geometry and quality kit
Some may find the 42x11 top gear a little low
Aug 2019
The Rondo Ruut CF2 is a fast and surefooted carbon fibre gravel bike with a neat trick up its sleeve - adjustable geometry - providing a small level of ride attitude tuning that helps it stand out in an increasingly crowded market. I’d like to see wider tyres fitted as standard though, but that aside there's a lot to like here.
| Frame | RONDO RUUT CARBON |
|---|---|
| Fork | RONDO TWINTIP CARBON 1.5 - 1.125 |
| Stem | RONDO 80MM(S), 100MM(M), 110MM(L), 120MM(XL) |
| Handlebar | RONDO FLARE 420MM(S), 440MM(M,L), 460MM(XL) |
| Saddle | FABRIC SCOOP FLAT CR-MO |
| Seatpost | EASTON EA50 27.2 X 350 Type: Rigid |
| Grips | VELO COMFORT TAPE |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL 1 TYPE 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM RIVAL 1 GXP 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM RIVAL 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1150 10-42 11 SPEED |
| Chain | SRAM PC1130 |
| Brakes | SRAM RIVAL HYDRAULIC BRAKES Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RONDO ALUMINIUM 622-21 TUBELESS COMPATIBLE* *tubeless tape, valve and sealant not included |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | RONDO SEALED BEARINGS |
| Rear Hub | RONDO SEALED BEARINGS |
| Tires | PANARACER GRAVEL KING SK 700C X 35 |
First added March 10
Last updated March 18
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