SPOT the DIFFERENCE...

SPOT the DIFFERENCE...

OLSEN Bikes are all different. I have named OLSEN frames after bucket list rides around the world, however they can be ridden anywhere your legs will take them. This is the guide for what is best for you.

XANADU (location Inner Mongolia)
The XANADU frame is our long distance Bikepacking 29er plus Bike. This is ideal for long rides in the Brecon Beacons, Bear Bones or outer Mongolia. The XANADU has a large cockpit and is perfect for tall riders. Fitting up to 29x2.8” tyres the XANADU 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.

MOKIHINUI (location West Coast New Zealand)
The MOKIHINUI is a Trail bike ideal for days out in Wales or Scotland Trail Centres. It has a low top tube to protect your crown jewels or nether regions, when you are throwing it off things. It is a good climber and descender, making it perfect for riding in the Peaks as well as Trail Centres. The Mokihinui was designed around the dropper post and both 27.5x3.0” or 29x2.4” tyres. It coes with 29” wheels and will fit 29x2.8” tyres

MOKIHINUI GEARBOX (as above the Old Ghost Rd)
OLSEN also have a PINION Gearbox bike – this will take you further with less maintenance.

KARAPOTI (location Wellington NZ)
The KARAPOTI is ideal for long fast days in the saddle. Ideal for the South Downs Way (SDW). It has loads of bottle points for luggage and bottles. Tyre clearance is 75mm so it will fit 29x2.25” tyres easily with clearance for mud. This is my bike of choice to Single speed the SDW. The Karapoti will also run drop bars for Monster Cross and can run Fixed for Tracklocross and with a 30.9mm seat tube this bike will fit a dropper post.

ARDNAMURCHAN (location Scotland)
The ARDNAMURCHAN is the ideal bike for GRINDURO Events and COMMUTEERING. Commuting the long way home instead of going to the gym. This is your Bike has 65mm tyre clearance and will run up to 29x2.1” or 700x50c tyres. Wider tyres mean more grip and more comfort on those long fire roads, this bike will take you places and back again.