Translander

The Translander balances the tipping point between a drop bar mountain touring bike and a gravel shredder. We believe it’s the ultimate hybrid at home on gravel roads and trails whether naked or loaded up with racks and bags on a bikepacking adventure. We developed this “standard-sized” model to offer a robust adventure bike platform. The brazed joints are left raw because this fits the “toughness” of the bike and cuts the cost, so you can spend your money on a tent and depart on an epic bikepacking adventure. Outside is free!

We developed 3 standard sizes for those who have standard body proportions and don’t need a custom bicycle fit.

Description

Ultimate Flexibility

Whether you’re in search of a gravelbike, a commuter or a travel bike, the Translander offers a flexible platform to build just what you want. You can leave the bike raw and shred some gravel roads. You can mount mudguards and racks to build a solid commuter, or further spec it with bikepacking mounts to depart on an epic bikepacking adventure. Tire clearance for 700c wheels with tires up to 47mm or 650B wheels with tires up to 2.1 inch give you all the possibilities you want. Swapping between multiple wheelsets (700c and 650B) with different tire sets turns this bike into a hugely versatile off road bike.

Built for Comfort

The Translander features a comfy “high-stack” frame design that lets you choose between a very comfortable, somewhat upright, riding position when riding in the hoods and a more sporty position when riding in the drops. The sloping top tube will allow you to spec it with a dropper seatpost, while providing enough space for a large framebag. The long chainstays will add stability to your ride, while the front end is built for fun. The Columbus steel tubeset adds the right amount of flex.

 

Frameset Specs

 

Frame Material Handmade in Belgium. Fillet brazed Columbus zona & spirit butted steel tubing
Rack/Fender Compatibility Rack and fender compatible, three bottle mounts on frame triangle
Fork SEIDO MGV Carbon Disc Fork – Tapered – Flat Mount – 12x100mm – black. Includes bikepacking mounts and internal light cable routing
Max Tire Clearance 700c x 47mm / 27.5×2.3″
Headtube 44mm I.D.
Headset ZS44 upper, EC44 lower
Bottom Bracket 68mm BSA threaded
Rear Axle (Included) 142x12mm
Seatpost Diameter 27.2mm
Dropper Seatpost Compatibility Internally routed for dropper post
Seat Clamp (included) 32mm
Drivetrain Compatibility 1x drivetrain specific, not designed to accomodate front derailleur
Brake Compatibility 160mm flat mount front and rear
Fork Axle to Crown 410 (392)mm
Fork Steer Tube Length 350mm
Chainring Clearance 42 tooth max
Frame Geometry Small Medium Large
Effective Top Tube Length 554mm 571mm 590mm
Seat Tube Angle 73 degrees 73 degrees 72.5mm
Seat Tube Length C-T 475mm 505mm 530mm
Head Tube Length 146mm 176mm 200mm
Head Tube Angle 69.5 degrees 70 degrees 70 degrees
Fork Offset 53mm 53mm 53mm
Chainstay Length 450mm 450mm 450mm
Bottom Bracket Drop* 68mm 68mm 68mm
Stack 580mm 610mm 633mm
Reach 374mm 382mm 389mm
Standover Height 755mm 814mm 822mm

Pricing

  • Frame and fork – standard size: 2250€
  • Custom Translander – starts at 2400€ for frame and fork.