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Merlin Cycles OPEN WI.DE Carbon Gravel Frameset - Turquoise / Small | FREE delivery over £60 & Easy Returns

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The WI.DE (Winding Detours) targets bigger tyres than the U.P. without compromising speed. Thanks to its efficient rider position, the WI.DE. is deceptively fast on-road despite the big tyres. This always surprises first-time WI.DE. riders. So great fun on-road and no limits off-road.   Equally important is the handling. The WI.DE. retains its agility with anything from massive mountain tires to road tyres. Trigonometry helps us a bit here, as the trail automatically grows together with the tyre size, just like you want for tougher terrain.   What is the WI.DE.? With 650b gravel or 27.5" mountain bike tyres up to 2.4"(61mm), rutted singletrack, slippery roots and rocks disappear.. With 700c gravel tyres up to 46mm, even the toughest gravel roads are tackled at lightning speed. Assembled with 700c road tyres (we recommend 35-40mm wide), you have the most comfortable road bike ever invented..   The U.P.'s dropped right chain-stay launched a whole category of bikes. The WI.DE. doubles up. The double-drop chain-stays create a very efficient box-shape behind the BB. This increases stiffness, reduces weight and boosts tyre clearance.   The WI.DE. maximizes tyre clearance with its double-drop chain-stays and a front-derailleur-free frame design for 1x setups. Using 1x cranks, there is no inner ring or front derailleur to limit tyre clearance.   As a result, the WI.DE. comfortably accepts up to 2.4"  tyres in 650b (or 46mm on 700c wheels). Actual tyre width depends on tyre model and rim width, so measure instead of relying on the tyre label.   Wire-Stays Vertically thin chainstays and seat-stays provide compliance, while their lateral width and layup ensure rock-solid propulsion. Truly the best of both worlds.   Flat-Out Downtube The downtube drives stiffness, connecting your steering centre to your drivetrain. The flat sides places strips of ultra-high modulus carbon where it matters most.   Zero-Setback Seat tube A zero-offset seat post is lighter & more efficient, so Open have designed seat tube angle such that most riders can use a zero-offset rather than an off-set seat post.   Internal Routing Internal cables & hoses through the frame stay clean & protected and frankly, they look better. In the cockpit they are exposed for easy maintenance and travel.   Thruthread Dropouts Lock bolt secures the hanger in the frame using the same threads that secure the thru axle on the other side. Simpler, lighter & optimized for the stiffest thru-axle: Syntace X-12.   Smart-Mount 160 The brake caliper attaches directly to the frame, positioned for 160mm discs. Just like on the U-Turn fork. No adaptors or spacers and extra hardware required. Lighter, stiffer, safer.   Features RTP (Ready-to-paint) A clearcoat is not needed for UV protection but recommended to protect against scratches and wear. Some customers leave the frame bare.. Recommended Groupsets: The WI.DE. is dedicated 1x. For serious gravel and off-road (on any brand of bike), we recommend a rear derailleur with a clutch or cage damper: any Shimano GRX, any SRAM AXS, any older SRAM 1x mechanical, Campagnolo Ekar). Recommended Ring Shape: Flat (for example Wolftooth). Maximum 1x Ring Size: General guidance: 46T . Minimum 1x Ring Size: In standard set-up: 38T. Front brake caliper mount: Smartmount 160 system attaches flat mount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors. Rear brake caliper mount: Smartmount 160 system attaches flat mount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors. MultiStop internal system: Mechanical 1x, Di2, eTap. Fenders: Compatible with OPEN De-fender or clip-on style fenders ( or SKS Speedrocker). Cage mounts: Seat tube, downtube, under-downtube, under-BB. TT bag mount system: 100mm front-post-to-headset-edge.   Specification Material: Carbon Fibre. Headset: Integrated IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 with 45x45 degree lower bearing). Bottom Bracket: BB386EVO pressfit 86.5x46mm BB shell. Seatpost: 27.2mm diameter, standard set-up zero-offset. Front Thru-Axle: 100x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12. Rear Thru-Axle: 142x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12. Front Rotor Size: 160mm only. Rear Rotor Size: 160mm only. Weight: 1040g. Fork Weight: 390g. Max. weight (total rider+luggage) 120kg / 264 lbs EN/ISO/internal test standard. Requires: 43mm Shimano RS505 brake fixing bolts for the calipers - Click Here .   What's In The Box Frame & Forks . Headset. Seattube top clamp. Rail clamp. Thru-axles. 2 x RD hangers. 2 x MultiStops (1x, Di2, eTap). Cable exit stop. Noise-reduction foam sleeves. Bottle cage bolts. Manual.   Geometry | Merlin Cycles are one of the longest running online bike stores in the UK. Since our early days we have had an enviable reputation among cyclists for stocking a massive range of cycling equipment and offering it at great prices. Merlin Cycles was initially a mail order business started in June 1993 by John Moss in the spare bedroom of his house in Whittle Le Woods near Chorley. A few months later the company opened a shop premises in Ormskirk, Lancashire. In 1998 Merlin Cycles moved to larger shop premises in Leyland.