Curve Kevin of Steel Force XPLR AXS

Our favourite steel gravel bike is back with a new look. In a tribute to the mighty four-wheel drives that cut the first vehicle tracks through the Australian outback, Kevin of Steel is now available in this Camel Cruiser colourway. Complete with pin-striping and a tribute badge decal you'll be ready for adventure on our most versatile steel gravel machine. With its carefully selected tube set, the Kevin of Steel has its very own special ride quality.

Many of the Curve team have traversed New Zealand, Switzerland, Swaziland, Cuba, Croatia, and more on this magnificent bicycle.

• Italian Steel

  The main frame triangle is comprised of Columbus Zona Italian-made double-butted tubing. Zona allows for the ideal compromise between weight, strength and life of the frame.

• Two Bikes In One

  The Ride 400 fork has clearance for wheel options based on your riding style. For example, Kevin can run either 700c wheels with 32–45 mm tyres, best suited for commuting, gravel, and cyclocross, or if you’re looking to tackle some rougher terrain with more traction, use 650b (27.5”) wheels fitted with 1.8–2.2” tyres. Curve has the above wheel options in both carbon and aluminum available.

• No Weird Flex

  The custom 4130 steel yoke design allows Kevin to run some super wide gravel tyres in two wheel sizes, and also stiffens the BB area to avoid frame flex under load.

• Ready for Adventure

  Our Ride 400 fork, originally titled GXR fork, was built to complement the Kevin of Steel and titanium GXR frameset. Featuring 3 x 12 mm M5 mounting points on each blade, the Ride 400 fork can accommodate anything from extra water bottles, our Rocket Pooches, or any other micro pannier or fork-specific bag.

Frameset

Frame - Curve GXR - Columbus Zona & 4130 Chromoly

Fork - Ride 400 Carbon Fork

Headset - Curve 44 mm semi-internal

Seat Clamp - Curve 29.8 Black Alloy

Other - Curve Cocky headbadge, spare derailleur hanger

Groupset Option

SRAM Force eTap AXS 1 x 12

Shifter/Levers - Force eTap AXS - LHR / RHF
Brakes - Force eTap AXS HRD Flat Mount Disc // CLX R CL Rotors 160 mm
Crank - Force DUB - 38t | XS-MD: 170 mm | L-XL: 175 mm
Bottom Bracket - Curve T47 DUB 68 mm
Rear Derailleur - Force AXS eTap XPLR 12 sp (Max 44t)
Cassette - XPLR XG 1270 10-44t 12 sp
Chain - Force 12 sp

G4T 35 - 700C

Curve carbon all-road wheels:

- 21 mm internal, 28 mm external, 35 mm deep

- Hub: DT Swiss 350 24H Centre Lock

- Spokes & Nipples: Sapim CX Ray & Brass

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Dirt Hoops - 650B

Curve carbon off-road wheels:

- 25 mm internal, 35 mm external, 27 mm deep

- Hub: DT Swiss 350 28H Centre Lock

- Spokes & Nipples: Sapim CX Ray & Brass

Bars - Curve Walmer Bars
XS-MD: 46BP | L–XL: 50BP

Stem - Zipp Service Course
XS–S: 70 mm | M–L: 80 mm | XL: 90 mm

Seatpost - Zipp Service Course 0° 27.2 mm

Saddle - Fi'zi:k Vento Argo

Tyres - 700C: Goodyear Connector - 40 mm / 650B: Vittoria Mezcal III - 2.1

Bar Tape - Curve black anti-shock

Please Note: Spec subject to change according to availability