{"product_id":"pre-order-curve-kevin-of-steel-frameset","title":"Pre-Order - Curve - Kevin of Steel - Frameset","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. This is a pre-order. Framesets are expected to arrive in early 2027. PreOrders are final, no return or refunds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The available amounts are the preorderd amounts, so you can secure them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Curve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKevin of Steel has been on sabbatical for a while. Not because we forgot about it. More because we wanted to get it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new KOS4 keeps the same spirit as the last Kevin of Steel: a reliable, versatile, heat-treated chromoly steel gravel bike built for real adventures, long rides, rough roads, bikepacking, commuting, and whatever else you define as gravel this week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it has been brought properly up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curvecycling.com\/pages\/frame-geometry-kos4\" title=\"Frame Geometry - KOS4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003egeo chart found here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) now follows our current titanium \u003cstrong\u003eGXR4\u003c\/strong\u003e, our flagship gravel platform. That means a proven gravel fit, wider tyre capability, improved handling, and a higher front end on the larger sizes compared with the previous Kevin of Steel. The size range has also grown, with \u003cstrong\u003eXXS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eXXL\u003c\/strong\u003e now available in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel is not the poor cousin of titanium at Curve. We have always said, Superman was the Man of Steel, not the Man of Titanium. Steel has its own beautiful ride quality, its own feel, and will always deserve its own place in the Curve range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eBigger Clearance \u0026amp; Dropper Capable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOS4 features increased tyre clearance, clearing up to \u003cstrong\u003e700c x 56 mm \/ 29 x 2.2”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the rear, with room for even more up front — up to \u003cstrong\u003e29 x 2.4”\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curvecycling.com\/products\/ride-415-vgm-fork-kit\" title=\"RIDE 415 VGM Fork Kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRide 415 fork\u003c\/a\u003e. KOS4 also gets a stealth dropper port on the back of the seat tube, so you can get low if the trail gets rowdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with a single sided yoke for reduced weight and retained stiffness through the bottom bracket area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eMORE Mounts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting points have also been improved. The KOS4 includes \u003cstrong\u003erear rack mounts, fender mounts, top tube bento mounts, and five bidon mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the offset down tube mounts popularised on our GMX+ model. The offset and underside down tube mounts allow riders to run \u003cstrong\u003ethree bottles while still using a full-size frame bag\u003c\/strong\u003e, even for smaller frame sizes, giving you more range on bikepacking adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curvecycling.com\/products\/ride-415-vgm-fork-kit\" title=\"RIDE 415 VGM Fork Kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRide 415 VGM fork\u003c\/a\u003e that has the ability to carry 8kg per fork leg, meaning you can be fully loaded for any adventure on the new KOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eUDH Compatible\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back, bespoke cast dropouts bring \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM UDH\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTransmission (T-type) derailleur compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e to the steel Kevin platform, just like its titanium cousin. Kevin has always been versatile. Now it is more compatible with modern drivetrains too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurve Cycling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 Bond Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003esales@curvecycling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Curve Cycling","offers":[{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Small","offer_id":57398386786569,"sku":null,"price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Medium","offer_id":57398386819337,"sku":"6266","price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Large","offer_id":57398386852105,"sku":"6267","price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Extra Large","offer_id":57398386884873,"sku":"6268","price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Small","offer_id":57398386917641,"sku":null,"price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Medium","offer_id":57398386950409,"sku":null,"price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Large","offer_id":57398386983177,"sku":null,"price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Extra Large","offer_id":57398387015945,"sku":null,"price":2079.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/6861\/2898\/files\/Curve-Kevin-Of-Steel-Industrial-Custard-Grey-1.webp?v=1791554962","url":"https:\/\/www.gutenbiken.com\/products\/pre-order-curve-kevin-of-steel-frameset","provider":"Guten Biken","version":"1.0","type":"link"}