Curve has been fortunate enough to get ahold of a large number of the gravel-orientated Campagnolo Ekar groupsets, and we could think of no better bike to utilise these premium parts than their Curve GXR, a.k.a Kevin!
Kev still maintains all the features that have propelled him to be G!RO, and Curve's most popular, multi-discipline bike like our custom yoke allowing for 700c or 650b wheel options, 1x or 2x drivetrain compatibility and ample space for bikepacking bags, but now has acquired the self-styled 'world's lightest gravel groupset' and arguably best looking!
Named after and tested on the diverse, lesser-known foothills of Cima Ekar in the Venetian PreAlps, the Ekar 13-speed groupset is designed around a 1x-only system to provide a wide gear ratio for the mountainous ascents with the best chain security when traversing the gravel paths, singletrack and rock-laden descents.
With only limited numbers of Ekar Kev, we are very excited to have the opportunity to bring you this incredible build option but more so looking forward to seeing Ekar Kev take on some epic adventures in the G!RO community
Frameset
Frame - Titanium Curve GXR
Fork - Curve Seek 400
Headset - Curve 44 mm semi-internal
Seat Clamp - Curve Alloy 31.8 mm
Other - Curve Cocky Headbadge, 12 mm Front & Rear Axles, spare rear derailleur hanger
Groupset
Campagnolo Ekar
Shifter/Levers - Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 sp - LHR / RHF
Brakes - Ekar Caliper w/160 mm rotors
Crank - Ekar 13 sp 38t
XXS-S: 170 mm | M-LG: 172.5 mm | XL-XXL: 175 mm
Rear Derailleur - Ekar 1x13
Cassette - Ekar Cassette 9-42t
Chain - Ekar 13 sp C-Link
Wheels
G4T 35 - 700C Curve carbon all-road wheels:
- 21 mm internal, 28 mm external, 35 mm deep
- Hub: DT Swiss 350 24H Centre Lock - N3W Freehub
- Spokes & Nipples: Sapim CX Ray & Brass
Finishing Kit
Bottom Bracket - Curve T47 68 mm - Ekar Specific
Bars - Curve Walmer Bars
XXS: 43 | XS-M: 46 | L–XXL: 50
Stem - FSA V-Drive
XXS: 60 mm | XS-S: 70 mm | M-LG: 80 mm | XL-XXL: 90 mm
Seatpost - Curve Titanium 27.2 x 350 mm
Saddle - Fi'zi:k Vento Argo
Tyres - Donnelly X'Plor MSO 700C x 40
Bar Tape - Curve - black anti-shock