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AO
Meaning “Earth” in Maori
HIGHLIGHTS

Versatile Adventure Frameset | Up to 47mm Tire Clearance (650B) | Adjustable Wheelbase

SILVER + MATT (HIRIWA)
LIMITED EDITION

Produced in small quantities. Once sold out, never produced again.

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1,999.00 USD
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(HANDLEBAR NOT INCLUDED)
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FEATURES

Adjustable Rear-Centre - Adjust up to +/- 7.5mm - Tune Handling Characteristics

Modular Drivetrain Stops - Modular System - Accepts all 1x & 2x Options

1x Chain Guide - Factory Supplied - Adjustable

BSA Threaded BB - Noise-Free Performance - Easy to Service/Replace

Adventure Options - Pannier & Fendor Mounts - Up to 5 Bottle Mounts - Bento Box Mount

Ample Tire Clearance - Up to 42mm @700C - Up to 47mm @650B

SPECS

Adventure! We all love it, we all seek it, but having the right tool for the job means that adventure can mean different things to different people. The AO is the Swiss Army knife of the Gravel genre. AO means “Earth” in Maori and New Zealand’s rugged landscape became the brief in developing one of the most versatile Gravel frames in the market.

Each year hundreds of adventurers embark on the Tour of Aotearoa, a 3,000km race from the tip of the North Island to the southernmost part of the South Island. Along the way, competitors will traverse some of the most spectacular and rough roads and terrains.

The AO has been specially designed to excel in all the variable conditions. With 42mm tire clearance with 700C wheels and the ability to accept 650B wheels at 47mm tire clearance, the AO can be fitted with 5 water bottles, dropper post, panniers and mudguards making it an adventurer’s perfect multi-tool.

Whether you are racing fast gravel events or long distance brevets the AO’s ability to adjust its rear centre by up to 15mm will let you adjust its agility levels to suit your every need and desire, including running road tires for that one bike does it all quiver killer.

Versatility: Designed for Gravel Racing & Adventure Riding

Adjustable Rear Centre: Adjustable Steering Agility

Tire Clearance: Up to 42mm (700C) & 47mm (650B) Tire Clearance

Wheel Options: Compatible with 700C & 650B Wheels

Pannier & Mudguard Mounts: Tackle All Conditions & Travel Requirements

5-Bottle Cage Mounts: For Carrying Extra Bottles & other Accessories

31.6mm Seatpost Size: Industry Standard for Optional Dropper Post

Bento Box Mount on Top Tube: Extra Storage Space

1X Option: Compatible with 1X Set-Up

Frameset Only: Bespoke & Personal

Limited Edition: Exclusivity

Carbon:
Toray® T700, T800 & 3K Directional Carbon
Frame 5 Sizes:
XS, S, M, L & XL
Fork 2 Sizes:
XS, S, M (55mm offset) and L, XL (50mm offset)
Frame Weight:
1,180g Size M +/- 3%
Fork Weight:
479g Uncut +/- 3%
Seatpost Size:
31.6 Diameter
Headset:
CHAPTER2 Tapered 1-1/8” – 1.5”
BB:
BSA Threaded English
Electronic Shifting:
SHIMANO® Di2, SRAM® eTAP & Campagnolo® EPS compatible
Battery Type:
Di2 SM-BTR-2 or BT-DN300 and EPS V3 Battery Compatible
Tire Clearance:
42mm (700c) & 47mm (650B)
Brake Type:
Disc Only
Disc Thru-Axle Spec:
Flat Mount FR 12x100mm, RR 12x142mm, E-Thru M12x1.5mm
Safety Standard:
EN ISO 4210:2014
Frame
Fork
C2 fork expansion bolt
Headset
Headset spacer kit
Thru Axles
Saddle Rail:
6-8Nm
Seatclamp:
5-6Nm
Stem (Steerer):
6Nm
Stem (Handlebar):
6Nm
Rear Derailleur Hanger:
2Nm
BB Cable Guide Cover:
1Nm
Water Bottle Cage Bolts:
3Nm
Thru-Axles:
10Nm

Adventure! We all love it, we all seek it, but having the right tool for the job means that adventure can mean different things to different people. The AO is the Swiss Army knife of the Gravel genre. AO means “Earth” in Maori and New Zealand’s rugged landscape became the brief in developing one of the most versatile Gravel frames in the market.

Each year hundreds of adventurers embark on the Tour of Aotearoa, a 3,000km race from the tip of the North Island to the southernmost part of the South Island. Along the way, competitors will traverse some of the most spectacular and rough roads and terrains.

The AO has been specially designed to excel in all the variable conditions. With 42mm tire clearance with 700C wheels and the ability to accept 650B wheels at 47mm tire clearance, the AO can be fitted with 5 water bottles, dropper post, panniers and mudguards making it an adventurer’s perfect multi-tool.

Whether you are racing fast gravel events or long distance brevets the AO’s ability to adjust its rear centre by up to 15mm will let you adjust its agility levels to suit your every need and desire, including running road tires for that one bike does it all quiver killer.

Versatility: Designed for Gravel Racing & Adventure Riding

Adjustable Rear Centre: Adjustable Steering Agility

Tire Clearance: Up to 42mm (700C) & 47mm (650B) Tire Clearance

Wheel Options: Compatible with 700C & 650B Wheels

Pannier & Mudguard Mounts: Tackle All Conditions & Travel Requirements

5-Bottle Cage Mounts: For Carrying Extra Bottles & other Accessories

31.6mm Seatpost Size: Industry Standard for Optional Dropper Post

Bento Box Mount on Top Tube: Extra Storage Space

1X Option: Compatible with 1X Set-Up

Frameset Only: Bespoke & Personal

Limited Edition: Exclusivity

Carbon:
Toray® T700, T800 & 3K Directional Carbon
Frame 5 Sizes:
XS, S, M, L & XL
Fork 2 Sizes:
XS, S, M (55mm offset) and L, XL (50mm offset)
Frame Weight:
1,180g Size M +/- 3%
Fork Weight:
479g Uncut +/- 3%
Seatpost Size:
31.6 Diameter
Headset:
CHAPTER2 Tapered 1-1/8” – 1.5”
BB:
BSA Threaded English
Electronic Shifting:
SHIMANO® Di2, SRAM® eTAP & Campagnolo® EPS compatible
Battery Type:
Di2 SM-BTR-2 or BT-DN300 and EPS V3 Battery Compatible
Tire Clearance:
42mm (700c) & 47mm (650B)
Brake Type:
Disc Only
Disc Thru-Axle Spec:
Flat Mount FR 12x100mm, RR 12x142mm, E-Thru M12x1.5mm
Safety Standard:
EN ISO 4210:2014
Frame
Fork
C2 fork expansion bolt
Headset
Headset spacer kit
Thru Axles
Saddle Rail:
6-8Nm
Seatclamp:
5-6Nm
Stem (Steerer):
6Nm
Stem (Handlebar):
6Nm
Rear Derailleur Hanger:
2Nm
BB Cable Guide Cover:
1Nm
Water Bottle Cage Bolts:
3Nm
Thru-Axles:
10Nm
FRAME GEOMETRY

Note:

All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise noted

Size XS S M L XL
Stack 521 548 576 605 634
Reach 355 366 377 388 399
A. Top Tube 509 528 547 567 587
B. Head Tube 105 130 155 179 209
C. Seat Tube Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
D. Head Tube Angle 69° 70° 71° 72° 72°
E. Seat Tube 460 480 500 530 560
F. BB Drop 74 74 74 74 74
G. Rear Centre 420+/-7.5 420+/-7.5 420+/-7.5 420+/-7.5 420+/-7.5
H. Wheelbase 998 1010 1021 1026 1046
I. Front Centre 589 601 612 617 638
J. Fork Offset 55 55 55 50 50
Stand Over 747 771 797 827 856
Rider Height <170 165-175 170-180 175-185 >180
Max. Tire Size 42 42 42 42 42
Rear Caliper Mount 25 25 25 25 25
MANA HANDLEBAR

Note:

MANA Bar sold separately

All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise noted

Size 80x469 90x480 100x491 110x502 120x513 130x524
A. Stem 80 90 100 110 120 130
B. Width at Drops 469 480 491 502 513 524
C. Width at Hoods 380 391 402 413 424 435
D. Reach 70 70 70 70 70 70
E. Drop 110 110 110 110 110 110
F. Stem Angle 7.0° 7.0° 7.0° 7.0° 7.0° 7.0°
G. Flare 12.0° 12.0° 12.0° 12.0° 12.0° 12.0°
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