Rondo gravel bikes...

[vickster]

Anyone got one or ridden one?

I'm quite taken by the look of this
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/rondo-ruut-al-2-gravel-bike-2022

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

That colour

 

[vickster]

That colour

Well it's rather like my Genesis hence catching my eye (and lots of gravel bikes are what can only be described as sludge coloured )

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Well it's rather like my Genesis hence catching my eye (and lots of gravel bikes are what can only be described as sludge coloured )

That's an excellent point

 

[Milkfloat]

I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this. Plus it is not black

 

[fossyant]

I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this. Plus it is not black

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Put it away, did not see either. TBH Both are great, but if I was to get one I'd use it for the off road commute !

 

[vickster]

I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this. Plus it is not black

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Oh my
It reminds me of the Harlequin VW Polo of old!

 

[T4tomo]

I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this.

but can you but the front wheel in two different positions and thus alter the geomtery. That appear to be the key Rondo selling point (i imagine most riders stick it on one position and never change it after a week of experimenting) and the Rondo doesn't look like a creme egg on wheels.

 

[Joffey]

but can you but the front wheel in two different positions and thus alter the geomtery. That appear to be the key Rondo selling point (i imagine most riders stick it on one position and never change it after a week of experimenting) and the Rondo doesn't look like a creme egg on wheels.

Other colours are available...

 

[fossyant]

Now't wrong with the Free Ranger or Space Chicken - you should see the new Free Ranger Colours - you'll need these

 

[vickster]

So no one has any experience of the Rondo then
I don't much like carbon bikes...I already have one I rarely ride...
Those great big white decals are unappealing too!

 

[T4tomo]

Other colours are available...

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I do like that colour one and the old black and red too, although it was only he cadbury that was discounted recently. the new colours are pretty good too.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Looking at that Rondo, and the On One, what benefit do the offset chainstays provide?

Are the curved seat stays meant to offer a softer ride, or is it some sort of design homage to the old curly Hetchins?

At that price I would want hydraulic brakes, but it does look interesting.

 

[vickster]

At that price I would want hydraulic brakes, but it does look interesting.

I don't want hydraulic brakes, as I like crosslevers so have to stick to mechanical (and I don't want to get into a discussion again around the pros and cons of those).

It's actually a pretty reasonable price compared to others!

 

[Rusty Nails]

I don't want hydraulic brakes, as I like crosslevers so have to stick to mechanical (and I don't want to get into a discussion again around the pros and cons of those).

It's actually a pretty reasonable price compared to others!

I understand the liking for mech brakes if you like cross levers. I have the Genesis Datum gravel bike and cannot fit them because of the hydraulic brakes.