OLSEN BIKES

GRAVEL & Bikepacking

At OLSEN HQ we have gone back to our 1990's long distance cycling roots to design a Pinion equipped bicycle that spans both Gravel riding and Bikepacking.

Gravel Riding has evolved from its early days of disc brakes on road bikes to a mature adventure racing scene. Every category in cycling is blurring at the edges, so we have taken a fresh look at everything from the mud of UK Cyclo-Cross to the pot-holed fire roads of UK Gravel riding. We have chosen the Pinion drivetrain for one reason. It goes the distance, where other drivetrains suffer. We have now added a Smart.Shift Pinion drop-bar as an option with TRP Brifters (brake/shifters).

Before Gravel, people were making Monster-Cross bikes, adding drop bars to their 29ers. Why 29er tyres and not 700c? You can always run 700c, however when your body is suffering from a gruelling day of riding you will need wider tyres for comfort on the next day. That's why this next generation Lamb makes an ideal Monster Gravel bike for UK Gravel conditions.

TAKING GRAVEL Riding TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The Lamb is ideal for long fast days in the saddle. Long distance riding requires, multiple hand positions. We have designed the Lamb to run a long stem and flat bars or drop bar build with a shorter stem. It has loads of bottle points for luggage, bottles, racks and mudguards. Tyre clearance is 75mm so it will fit 29x2.4” tyres easily with clearance for mud. The Lamb will with a 31.6mm seat tube this bike will fit a dropper post. The Lamb is at home with a Rigid or 50mm suspension fork. Whether you are riding in the Brecon Beacons, Tour Divide or outer Mongolia. Our bikes can fit wider tires than traditional mountain bikes, from 700"x50" to 27.5 x 2.4".

Tiger Titanium Bikepacking Bikes

The TIGER frame is our long distance Cross Country 29er plus frame, making it ideal for Bikepacking. This is ideal for long rides in the Brecon Beacons, Bear Bones or outer Mongolia. The Tiger has a large cockpit and is perfect for tall riders. Fitting up to 29x2.8” tyres the Tiger is a modern twist on an XC bike, for those who want high volume tyres for grip control and comfort. This frame is at home with a Rigid or 120mm suspension fork.

The Tiger has a longer cockpit (than the Swan & Lamb) and is perfect for tall riders. It also fits up to 29x3.0” tyres the Tiger is a modern twist on an XC bike, for those who want high volume tyres for grip control and comfort.