When the tarmac ends,…. the adventure begins!
The ethos at Alp Custom Cycles is all about exploring and adventure, born from wondering “where does that road lead to?”. So often, when out riding a road bike in the beautiful valleys of central Switzerland, I would reach a “dead end” where the tarmac stopped and a rough gravel track continued on up the valley. Where does that go? It looks beautiful up there….. well I needed a bike up to the task of finding out. And so the Alp Gravel and Adventure frame was developed with these adventures at the heart of it’s design.
Features
Double butted 3AL – 2.5V Grade 9 Titanium tubes
Carbon gravel fork with or without “Anything cage” mounts
Internal cable routing through the frame
Wide range of tire choice with 700c or 650b wheelsets
Complementary Ti and carbon components deliver ultimate comfort
Rack and fender mounts for bikepacking adventures
Designed specifically for Gravel 2x or 1x groupsets
Sizing
Currently available in three standard frame sizes, S, M and L, equating to 50, 53 and 56cm as measured at the seatpost. Further sizes are being added for XS (most likely with 650b wheel size as std) and XL
However, if you have a favourite frame geometry which you know is “just perfect” for you, then give us a shout and we can quote you for a custom frame build to your exact requirements. This is a great option if you know what you want and don’t mind waiting a little longer to get it. Maybe that winter project….?
Specifications
Tire clearance: 700c x47mm or 650b x 53mm
Tapered Head Tube: IS42/28.6 – IS52/40
Rear Dropout 12 x 142mm thru axle
Replaceable Ti hanger
Bottom Bracket: BSA 68mm threaded
Chainline: 1x 42T or 2x 48/31T optimised
Disc Brake: Flat mount for 140/160mm rotor
Bottle mounts x2
Rack mounts
Fender mounts
Frameset only
Frame and Fork
Want the freedom to build your own bike in your own time? Have all the tools and knowledge to complete your build your way?
No problem, we have a frameset to suit your desires.
Choose frame and fork only or add headset, seatpost and clamp, or handlebars from our range.
Shimano
GRX 810 build
“SHIMANO GRX, with its gravel specific ergonomics, optimized gearing options, rugged reliability, and quiet and stable drivetrain, sets itself apart from the rest of the component world.”
Whether you want the simplicity of a mechanical drivetrain or the smooth shifting of Di2 we can build your perfect setup.
SRAM
AXS eTap Build
“SRAM eTap AXS is the ultimate companion to modern rides, with a wide choice of gearing options and the ability to personalise your bike to your needs. On asphalt or gravel, eTap AXS enhances the experience.”
Whether Rival, Force, Red, XPLR or an Eagle “mullet”, AXS eTap has a drivetrain combination to suit your riding style and geography.