new gravel bikes 2021 Rambler

new gravel bikes 2021 RamblerThe Rambler continues a fine tradition in cycling, the drop bar all arounder. It's capable of gravel centuries, quick road loops, light touring, b roads, and of course daily life. The Rambler is a fully modern adaptation of the genre with disc brakes, thru axles and generous tire clearance. The world is vast and so are the possibilities, the Rambler invites you to fully explore them all. It has all the mounts a rider could want and geometry that is

The Rambler continues a fine tradition in cycling, the drop bar all-arounder. It's capable of gravel centuries, quick road loops, light touring, b-roads, and of course daily life. The Rambler is a fully modern adaptation of the genre with disc brakes, thru axles and generous tire clearance. The world is vast and so are the possibilities, the Rambler invites you to fully explore them all. 

It has all the mounts a rider could want and geometry that is nimble while still being comfortable for long days in the saddle. As with all Wilde's we prefer bikes with higher stack heights, as our philosophy is that comfortable is fast. 

Being a production bike, we are able to offer this promise at a more affordable price point through our partnership with Taiwan's legendary Maxway factory. It comes in five sizes and is paired with our segmented steel fork.  

The steel fork does have a slightly longer axle to crown measurement than the Wayfinder which gives the bike a bit higher trail number and a slightly elevated bottom bracket height, both are bonuses when it comes to riding more challenging off-road terrain or pairing with 650b size wheels. 

Speaking of 650b, the X-Small size was specifically designed for 650b's which we feel is a much more appropriate wheel standard for a frame of this size and allows us to design a smaller bike with with zero handling compromises or toe overlap. It also fits a tire up to 2.4".

Designers Notes
The Rambler continues a lineage that started with the Space Horse and Space Horse Disc. I believe that even if you have a different bike for every purpose, you’ll still want to have one bike that can truly do it all. The Rambler has all the relevant mounts and features, paired with contemporary gravel geometry and a comfortable high stack riding position, to take you wherever you want to go. My own Rambler is built with 650b wheels and a vintage eight speed triple drivetrain and I use it for long mixed terrain rides, touring, and quite often light singletrack in the Minnesota River Bottoms and local bootleg trails. It’s never let me down and seldom felt like the wrong choice.  - Jeff

FRAME

• Tire clearance 700c X 50mm or 650b X 2.3" 
• Three pack mounts on top and bottom of down tube, bottle boss on seat tube
• Top tube feedbag mount
• Fender mounts
• Rack mounts
• Compatible with 2x and 1x drivetrains
• Frame weight: 5lbs (medium)

STEEL FORK 

• Fender mounts
• Double eyelet fork end
• Three-pack mounts with center braze-on doubling as a mid-blade mount
• Internal dynamo routing
• Mounts for Surly 8 and 24-pack racks Version 1, the new Version 2 does not work
• Tire clearance 700c X 50mm or 650b X 2.3"

GEOMETRY
Gravel geo with all-day comfort in mind. The taller stack height, slightly higher bottom bracket, and chatter-absorbing chainstays make the Rambler excellent for all-day explorations on pavement, dirt, and double track. Roadish head tube and seat tube angles keep everything quick and maneuverable. 

Wilde TLC - Tough, Light, Compliant
Our own proprietary double-butted, chromoly tubeset. TLC stands for tough, light, and compliant which are the characteristics we select for. On each model and size, we select the optimum blend of tubing diameters, wall thickness, and butting profiles to yield a frame that is both built to last, as light as practical, and comfortable for the rider.  

FRAME SPEC

• Traditional straight headtube for EC34/34 headsets
• 68mm English threaded bottom bracket shell
• Flat Mount
• 142mm rear spacing
  
• Seatpost: 27.2mm
• Seat Collar: 30.0
• UDH Compatible 
• Cable Guides: Modular guides under the downtube, and full loop braze-ons on the stays (No Zip Ties)
• 12mm Thru Axle - 1.5 x 174mm

FORK SPEC

• Flat Mount
• 100mm spacing
• 12mm Thru Axle - 1.5 x 124mm

COMPLETE BIKE BUILD SPEC

We are offering two stock build packages, SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed and Shimano CUES flatbar. 

• SRAM Apex Hydro levers and brakes with 160mm rotors
• SRAM Apex Eagle mechanical rear derailleur
• SRAM Apex Wide Crankset - 170mm, 12-Speed, 40t
• SRAM PG 1231 11-44 cassette
• SRAM Apex 12 speed chain
• FSA Orbit X Headset
• Tranz-X 90mm stem
• Tranz-X setback seatpost
• Tranz-X 20 degree flare handlebar
• KT Cartridge Bearing hubs to WTB KOM Team rims
• WTB Riddler 700 x 45 tires, 60 TPI
• WTB Volt saddle
• Shipped with tubes. Rims taped, tires tubeless compatible

Shimano Cues Flat Bar 1x11 Specifications* 

• Shimano MT201/UR300 hydraulic brake levers / calipers
• Shimano Cues SL-U6000-11 shifter
• Shimano Cues RD-U6000 rear derailleur
• Shimano RX600 crankset, 42T, 170mm
• Shimano cassette, CS-LG400, 11-50t
• Velo Orange Headset
• Velo Orange 90mm stem
• Velo Orange setback seatpost
• Ritchey Kyote Handlebar
• Boyd GVL Wheelset
• WTB Riddler 700 x 45 tires, 60 TPI
• WTB Volt saddle
• Shipped with tubes. Rims taped, tires tubeless compatible

Blaise's Build - Silver Parts, Flatbar 1x11* 
A higher end flat bar build, built the way Blaise would spec his own bike

• IRD flat bar levers with TRP Spyre mechanical brakes
• Shimano XT M8000 Shifter and Derailleur
• Velo Orange square taper crank with 42 tooth chainring 
• Shimano M5100 11-42 cassette
• Shimano HG601chain
• Velo Orange cartridge headset
• Velo Orange stem
• Velo Orange seatpost
• Brass & Silver headset spacers
• Blue Lug brass crank caps
• Sim Works Cable Housing
• Nitto x Wilde Country Bar
• Suzue Gravel wheelset with Ukai rims
• Panaracer Gravelking X1 Plus tires 700x45
• Brooks B17 saddle
• Oury Single Compound grips
• Shipped set up tubeless

* Parts subject to change without notice

We can also build yours up any way you want, we'd love to create your dream machine according to your taste and budget. We work with all the major component suppliers, as well as with many small niche makers. Contact us to get started.

FINISH

Phosphate dipped and E.D. Coated for corrosion resistance and durability. Wet paint finish. Colors:  Sage Green Shimmer 

DELIVERY

Some bike models are built up and ready to ship, while others are built to order.  Contact us if you have questions on delivery. We aim to ship your bike ASAP. 

SAFETY

Please read the bicycle owners manual before riding. This is important for safe operation of your new bike. 
Bicycle Owners Manual