A unique, early-generation dedicated gravel machine with serious frame pedigree. This 2015 Franco Grimes features the last of the legendary True Temper 4130 chromoly tubing, hand-welded by the late Zen Frameworks in Portland, Oregon. It is finished in a striking Seafoam Green powder coat.
Condition: Frame is in good shape (second owner) with finish wear typical of a 10 year old gravel bike.. High-end, bombproof component selections throughout. Fully tubeless and ready to ride.
Extras: Includes a custom Orange Cat frame bag, Wolftooth cockpit bits, and internal dynamo fork routing.
Technical Specifications
Frame: True Temper 4130 Chromoly (Zen Frameworks built). Paragon Machine Works Polydrops (12x142mm). Direct mount Shimano derailleur / flat mount brake. Di2 ready. 1x or 2x compatible.
Clearance: 700c x 42mm or 650b x 48mm.
Fork: Whisky No.9 CXLR Carbon (12x100mm). Internal dynamo routing, 3-pack accessory mounts, carbon steerer.
Wheelset: Professionally hand-built Spank Wing 22 700c rims laced to Chris King Classic hubs (12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear). DT Swiss Competition double-butted spokes, DT Swiss 12mm brass nipples.
Tires: Brand new Maxxis Rambler 40mm, set up tubeless.
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 810 front/rear derailleurs, 105 R7000 11-speed shifters, GRX R600 170mm crankset (46/30t), 105 11-speed cassette (11-34t).
Brakes: Shimano 105 R7070 hydraulic disc with 160mm rotors.
Cockpit: Brooks Cambium C15 saddle, Easton EC70 carbon seatpost, EA70 90mm stem, EA70 AX 420mm bars. Supacaz Super Sticky Kush tape. EIS Control Center SL Garmin mount.
Hardware: Wolftooth headset, seatpost clamp, and thru-axles.
Geometry
Size: 55cm (Seat Tube: 55cm / Top Tube: 55cm)
Stack / Reach: 580mm / 385mm
Head / Seat Angles: 72° HTA / 73.5° STA
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Asking $2000 obo