Product news: The Polish manufacturer Rondo is doing a good job for 2019 after its starting signal last year. The highlight at the Eurobike Media Days is the new Aerorad Rondo Hvrt, which even offers space for Roadplus tires. The established Ruut model is getting a titanium version with the Ruut Ti, offering a choice of four different frame materials.
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Rondo Ruut Ti
Rondo's premiere model, the Ruut, comes in 2019 in a whopping four frame materials. In addition to the variants made of steel, aluminum and carbon, which are already known from the previous year, there is now also a noble titanium version. This brings with it the well-known advantages of the Ruut: Large tire clearance (even 650b MTB tires fit through the frame), geometry adjustment in the fork and mounting options for two bottle holders and mudguards.
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Anyone who has ever dealt with titanium wheels knows - they are many things, but certainly not cheap. The Ruut Ti is (unfortunately) no exception. The only complete model with a Sram Force 1 group including hydraulic disc brakes, in-house wheels and the well-known carbon fork will cost a whopping €4.899. If you prefer to do the work yourself, you can also get a frame set that also comes with a fork, carbon seat post and stem – cost here: €3.399.
Rondo Hvrt
While the Ruut was previously the only model in the Polish manufacturer's portfolio, it now has an aero brother in the form of the new Rondo Hvrt, which attracted countless curious looks at the Media Days. The language of form and color are unmistakably Rondo; Here the young manufacturer has managed to establish its own style in a very short time. The basic ingredients are also partially retained: Despite its aero orientation, the Hvrt offers a lot of tire freedom like its sister model. On classic 700c rims, 30mm tires fit through the fork and rear triangle, with a 650b wheelset it can even be 47mm - fully Road-Plus compatible, so to speak.
How much sense does an aero bike with fat tires make? At Rondo they say: You can chase the Hvrt over the smooth asphalt on a race day just as perfectly as in your free time over country lanes strewn with potholes. Here, of course, the geometry adjustment comes into play, which is also on board here and is hidden in the attachment of the front wheel. This universal character is also reflected in the small hole in the carbon aero support: Here, a tail light for leisure time and a race number can be attached in equal measure.
The Rondo Hvrt will only be available with a carbon frame and in four configurations and as a frame set. Only narrow tires are installed ex works - the Road-Plus option is therefore only seen as an additional option after purchase at Rondo. The CF Zero top model is priced at €6.399. But you also get a complete Dura Ace group including disc brakes, carbon aero rims from Hunt on 240 hubs from DT Swiss and carbon handlebars from Easton. The CF 1 with Ultegra group and in-house carbon wheels is cheaper for €5.799. The CF 2 entry-level model comes with a 105 group and aluminum wheels at €3.199. The frame set including seat post, stem and fork costs €2.599.
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