Design Priorities
No Compromise
Handling Characteristics
The geometry of the Supple Road is nearly identical to the Pure Road with increased tire clearances so it can fit a 700/35 while keeping the wheelbase short and sporty, and the steering crisp and responsive.
Tool, Not a Jewel
Durability
In this day of making the lightest possible bikes, we want you to take comfort in the knowledge that your bike is built to last. We rigorously test our bikes during the design and manufacturing stages to ensure they meet strict international safety standards.
Light But Not Too Light
Weight
Without compromising ride quality or durability, the Supple Road is light but also durable enough to handle the abuse that rough dirt and gravel roads will throw at it. The Supple Road features a custom “Ride-Tuned” layup.
The Best of Both Worlds
Result
The result is a bike that can be both fast and aggressive on paved roads and also gives you the freedom to create new routes and explore. You don’t need to limit yourself to paved rides anymore.
The stiff chassis is perfect for rolling the hills and standing on the climbs. The low bottom bracket gives the ability to corner fast and stick to the ground, inspiring confidence when descending technical roads at high speed.
Tire Sizes
The Supple Road allows tires up to 35mm. Rather than slacking out and lengthening the geometry as we have on our All Road, we wanted the Supple Road to be a road race bike with smaller tires but also be able to offer the comfort of larger tires.
Tapered Steerer & IS Headset
We use an Internal Standard (IS) 52/41 headtube for a clean transition between frame and fork. The fork has a 1.250-inch tapered steerer for crisp steering response and sharp handling.
Cable Management
Internal cables with a modular guide system accommodate cables, wires, and hoses. We only include the guides you need for the shift system you select, so there are no unused cable guides. We also offer fully integrated cables as an option.
142×12 Thru-Axle and Flatmount Brakes
This is the de facto standard for all high-end bikes. The thru-axle stiffens the chassis and assures that the wheel is always located exactly where it needs to be. We also incorporate a replaceable derailleur hanger and use titanium sleeves in the dropout to reduce wear and protect the paint.
Flat mount brakes give a clean traditional look to a modern system.
Round 27.2 Seatpost
While an aero post may provide a small advantage, we consider comfort a higher priority. We chose to use a round 27.2-mm seatpost for its compliance. We also use a standard external seat clamp because they keep the post in place while avoiding seizure or damage to the frame from over-tightening.
T-47 Bottom Bracket
We think bottom brackets should be threaded. And we think threads should be metal. So we bonded in a titanium T47 bottom bracket insert. This ensures easy maintenance, prevents squeaking, and fits just about every crank out there.
Tuned For You
Custom "Ride Tuned" Layup
Part of customizing your Pursuit is ride-tuning the perfect layup for you. We tune the layup not only to optimize weight and stiffness but include other considerations such as impact resistance and vibration damping.
We use your goals, priorities, frame size, and bodyweight to balance a smooth ride and vibration reduction with stiffness for out-of-the-saddle efforts without sacrificing comfort when seated.
If you’re a larger rider, hammer, or someone that regularly throws down 1,000-plus watts, we will strategically add material for additional stiffness. If you seek added durability, we will add material to the top tube and seat stays to further strengthen areas that are prone to impacts or damage in a crash.
