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The first U.P. combined road bike speed plus go-anywhere capabilities to start a whole new category. Now original U.P. features such as dual wheel size compatibility and a dropped chainstay are the standard for performance gravel bikes.
The third generation U.P. & U.P.P.E.R. frames are lighter nimbler and more fun than ever. They also still pass our ultimate test: We only offer frames we want to ride ourselves.
And because we’re “working hard to stay small” you always speak directly with the people who developed the bikes.
WHAT IS THE
U.P.(P.E.R.)?
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With road tires it is a very fast road bike
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With big road/cross/gravel tires (32-40mm) it’s a go-anywhere bike perfect for mixed surface rides and most gravel routes
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With 650b mountain bike tires it's unstoppable on very tough terrain yet much faster on pavement than you'd expect thanks to the road position
So the position lets you get out of town and reach the gravel/dirt/trails quickly (unlike a mountain bike). Space for big tires lets you tackle any route (unlike a road bike). And you can do that with one type of tire for everything or finetune your ride with multiple wheelsets or tires.
More info at https://opencycle.com/up/intro
Sizes S, M, L, XL
frame - WI.DE
headset - Cane Creek 40 fork OPEN U -Turn
stem ENVE Road 80 (S)/90 (M)/100 (L)/110 (XL)mm
handlebar ENVE SES AR Road 40 (S)/42 (M)/44cm (L&XL)
handlebar grip Fizik Tempo Bondcush soft black
seatpost ENVE 0-offset 272 300mm
saddle Fizik Tempo Argo R5-150mm black
brakes Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic with 160mm rotors
shifters Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic
crank Campagnolo Ekar 170(XS/S) 172.5 (M) 175 (L/XL)
BB Campagnolo Pro Tech BB386 EVO
chainrings Campagnolo Ekar 38T (to match 9T starting cog)
rear derailleur Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
cassette Campagnolo Ekar 9-42 13-speed chain Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
wheelset 1 HED Emporia GA Pro 700c/or 650b
Tire 700C Pirelli Cinturato 700x 40C black
Tire 650b Vittoria Peyote/Barzo 27.5x2.1”
We order these bikes on demand only. We require a 30% deposit at time of order. We then order bike and have it airfreighted here. Delay is usually around 2-3 weeks. Please ask first so we can check availability with OPEN before ordering.
