Rondo Ruut AL 1 2X Gravel Bike 2021
With a resilient frame, a carbon fork and reliable components, the Rondo Ruut AL 1 2X Gravel Bike lends a multifaceted performance across varied riding surfaces when tackling longer rides, bikepacking trips or winter training on the road
The aluminium frame is light and responsive to give an urgent ride character but is also strong and resilient to manage the rigours of off-road riding. Comfort is built into the frame by the curved seatstays that add vertical compliance over the roughest of riding surfaces. The frame is partnered by a full carbon fork that naturally dampens impacts and has a TwinTip feature that alters its offset and length to either sharpen the handling or donate a more upright riding position. The frameset is completed with rack and mudguard mounting points to cater to the biggest of adventures in all weather conditions.
The frame and fork provide vast amounts of tyre clearance while Rondo aluminium wheels are light and robust to handle any severity of terrain with aplomb. The Shimano GRX drivetrain features a double chainring and a widely spaced cassette to offer a huge range of gear ratios. Hydraulic disc brakes complete the build with confidence-inspiring stopping power, even in the heaviest rain.
Highlights
- A truly versatile gravel bike with a wide gearing range that is ideal for longer rides, bike packing adventures and winter training on the road
- Aluminium frame is light and responsive
- The frame incorporates Rondo’s Flex Design that flattens the seatstays and curves their profile to increase compliance over bumps
- TwinTip 2.0 carbon fork is horizontally stiff but offers tremendous vertical compliance
- TwinTip concept in the fork adjusts its offset and length to offer either sporty or more composed handling
- Frameset compatibility with 700c and 650b wheelsets
- Halo Clearance is created by a dropped chainstay and the TwinTip fork to give clearance for 700c x 45mm or 650b x 2.2” tyres
- Luggage rack and mudguard mounting points
- Rondo wheelset is strong, light and tubeless-tyre compatible
- Size-specific wheel sizing sees 700c wheels specified on S, M, L and XL frame sizes, and 650b wheels on the size XS
- Shimano GRX double chainring drivetrain has a tremendous range of gears for any terrain, even when loaded with luggage
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes offer modulated stopping power whatever the conditions
Technical Specification
| Frame | Rondo Ruut 2.0 Custom Hydroformed AL6061-T6 aluminium |
| Fork | Rondo TwinTip 2.0 carbon |
| Headset | Rondo - Upper stack |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BBRS500, PF86 |
| Stem | Rondo 80mm (XS, S), 90mm (M), 110mm (L), 110mm (XL) |
| Handlebar | Rondo Flare - 400mm (XS), 420mm (S), 440mm (M, L), 460mm (XL) |
| Bar Tape | Velo Comfort tape |
| Front Brake | Shimano GRX BR-RX400 hydraulic disc with Shimano SMRT56 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano GRX BR-RX400 hydraulic disc with Shimano SMRT56 160mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX400, hydraulic |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX400 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX400, 10-speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano GRX RD-RX400, 2 x 10-speed |
| Chain | Shimano KCN4601, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50-10, 11-36, 10-speed |
| Crankset | Rondo, 46/30 tooth chainrings, 165mm (XS), 170mm (S), 172.5mm (M, L), 175mm (XL) |
| Front Wheel | Rim - Rondo aluminium 700c 622-23 (S, M, L, XL) or 650b 584-23 (XS), tubeless-ready, 700c / Hub - Rondo Superlight Sealed Bearings, 100 x 12mm thru-axle, thread 1.5 |
| Rear Wheel | Rim - Rondo aluminium 700c 622-23 (S, M, L, XL) or 650b 584-23 (XS), tubeless-ready, 700c / Hub - Rondo Superlight Sealed Bearings, 142 x 12mm thru-axle, thread 1.5 |
| Front Tyre | WTB Riddler, 700c x 37mm, tubeless-ready clincher (S, M, L, XL) or Schwalbe G-One Allround, 650b x 40mm (XS) |
| Rear Tyre | WTB Riddler, 700c x 37mm, tubeless-ready clincher (S, M, L, XL) or Schwalbe G-One Allround, 650b x 40mm (XS) |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat |
| Seatpost | Rondo, 350mm x 27.2mm diameter |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Claimed Manufacturers Weight | 10.3kg, Size S |
| Please note | Tubeless tape, valve and sealant are not included |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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