If most of your riding is between home and your place of work, why not make the most of it? You are exercising before and after work, getting the blood and oxygen flowing before and decompressing homeward bound.
This Tupelo build runs a SRAM Force AXS XPLR E1 x1 (one by) groupset. Originally conceived for the gravel market the XPLR single chainring option is finding favour with pro riders on the cobbled classic races and the likes of us who want a simpler shifting experience. The front chainring is a 44T and the rear cassette a 10 - 46 combination. The Tupelo frame has a UDH rear drop-out. UDH stands for Universal Derailleur Hanger which means if it ever gets bent replacements are easily found; plus with the SRAM XPLR rear mech it can fit directly on to the frame for a stronger connection.
The handlebars are ENVE SES AR One-Piece carbon integrated with a Chris King Aeroset 3 headset; with matching bottom bracket and seat collar. Chris King Aeroset 3 headset sits underneath with the brake hoses internally routed for clean lines.
The wheels are Hope Pro5 hubs laced to LANDRACE 45mm deep carbon road rims. All our rims have hooked beads so you can run inner-tubes or tubeless tyres. 21mm internal width. Colour matched Hope disc rotor is a nice option.
Portland Design Works mudguards to protect the rider on rainy days and nights are combined with fast Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres... those mudguards will come off at some point this year...
This build came in at around £10,000.00 (the handlebars are £1,350.00 which skewed the build price a bit).
If you like the look of this bike as much as we do and would like something similar please get in touch and we can put together a beautiful bike for you
