Lynskey Performance Designs (USA) – The 2018 Lynskey GR 260 Gravel Bike has arrived. Now with Flat Mount Disc Brakes and Electronic Shifting Ready.

"Looking for a bike that allows you the freedom to roam almost anywhere without adhering to the rules of traditional cycling categories? The GR 260 provides the maximum level of riding freedom and hand-built frame strength. With adventure oriented geometry, and loads of tire clearance, this model blurs all the lines, conquering any manner of rough roads, gravel and mixed surfaces", stated Lynskey about the new GR 260.

The GR 260 features a 1 ¾” biaxially ovallized downtube rounding out a butted, 3AL-2.5V aerospace grade titanium tubeset. Added to an adventure geometry that is designed for the rider to be in the cockpit rather than on the bike, and clearance for 700c x max 45 or 27.5 x max 2.1" tires, "this model is capable of taking riders over any variety of terrain in all-day comfort", they added.

"This model is designed based on a 700c x 42 or 27.5 x 2.1" wheel/tire combo, which theoretically maintain the same outside diameter. Actual measurements vary greatly from one manufacturer to another. Running larger or smaller tires will affect BB height and trail", concluded the company.

Highlights:

• New for 2018 Flat Mount Disc Brakes and Electronic Shifting Ready
• Adventure geometry for stability on mixed surfaces and longer rides
• Hand-built, Triple-butted, 3AL-2.5V aerospace grade titanium tubeset
• Biaxially ovalized downtube for maximum bb stiffness
• Wright syle dropouts with replaceable aluminum hanger
• Tire clearance for 700c x max 45mm or 27.5 x max 2.1"

Frame Specifications:

• Headtube Design - Tapered-Integrated SHIS 42 Top, 52 Bottom
• Bottom Bracket Type - Standard Threaded 68mm x 1/38-24 Thread
• Seatpost Diameter - 27.2mm
• Front Derailleur Mounting - 34.9mm Clamp-on
• Rear Derailleur Mounting - Replaceable Hangar Part No. DW-UN-400-Ind-Drive
• Tire Size - 700c x 45mm or 27.5 x 2.1 Maximum
• Rear Axle Type - Thru Axle 12mm x 166mm long x 1.0 Thread Pitch
• Rear Spacing - 142mm
• Brake Type - Disc Brake
• Brake Mounting - Flat Mount
• Wheel and Tires - 700c x max 45mm or 27.5 x max 2.1"
• Cable Routing - External-Full Housing
• Electronic Shifting Ready - Yes: Shimano Di2, SRAM Etap (removable guides)
• Rack Mounts - Yes
• Fender Mounts - Yes