{"product_id":"curve-kevin-of-steel-4-complete-bike","title":"Curve Kevin Of Steel 4 Complete Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mighty Curve Kevin Of Steel returns with an updated frame design and a groupset that we cant even talk about till launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bikes are on preorder due beginning of March 2027. Unlike the Titanium models that are made to order, the steel bikes are strictly a batch production, so stock is limited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Complete bike pictured is a previous iteration, frame photos are accurate and uptodate.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Bike Spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will be running an unreleased brand spanking new embargoed Sram Groupset, Curve Grav al 700c wheels, Walmers bars, Mezcal tyres all the usual top quality Curve bike trim. Unfortunately we cant tell you any more and neither can Curve. Except to say it will be awesome! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeres what Curve has to say about the new Kevin of Steel, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it has been brought properly up to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe geometry now follows our current titanium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGXR4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e now available in limited numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KOS4 features increased tyre clearance, clearing up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700c x 51 mm \/ 29 x 2.2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the rear, with room for even more up front — up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 x 2.4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the Ride 415 fork. KOS4 also gets internal dropper post routing through the bottom bracket shell, so you can get low if the trail gets rowdy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe kept Kev on leave by the pool until the new design passed the standards we expect from a true Curve adventure bike, including full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 4210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compliance. That took longer than planned; nearly three years, in fact. We now truly understand why so many brands neglect thorough testing for steel bikes - it’s tough! But if Kevin was going to come back, it needed to be done properly. The KOS4 frame uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop tube and down tube gussets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to improve durability and help the frame meet our strict testing requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting points have also been improved. The KOS4 includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erear rack mounts, fender mounts, top tube bento mounts, and five bidon mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the offset down tube mounts popularised on our GMX+ model. The offset and underside down tube mounts allow riders to run \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree bottles while still using a full-size frame bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, even on smaller frame sizes, giving you more range on bikepacking adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp front, the KOS4 is built around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRide 415 VGM fork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a serious fork, with tyre clearance up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 x 2.4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adjustable offset, and Curve’s through-leg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVGM mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each fork leg is rated to carry up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving riders a total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of fork-mounted load capacity. Extra water, micro-panniers, fire extinguishers, full-sized pumpkins - go for it. The Ride 415 has also been tested to MTB standards, which means it’s a super robust gravel bike upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the back, bespoke cast dropouts bring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSRAM UDH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmission (T-type) derailleur compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are relieved and proud that the Kevin of Steel is finally back from sabbatical! Now stronger, more capable, and even more reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curve Cycling","offers":[{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Small","offer_id":67611892121910,"sku":"210000033262","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Medium","offer_id":67611892154678,"sku":"210000033263","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Large","offer_id":67611892187446,"sku":"210000033264","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo (White) \/ Small","offer_id":67611892220214,"sku":"210000033265","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo (White) \/ Medium","offer_id":67611892252982,"sku":"210000033266","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo (White) \/ Extra Large","offer_id":67611892285750,"sku":"210000033267","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard (Grey) \/ Extra Large","offer_id":67611892384054,"sku":"210000033268","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo (White) \/ Large","offer_id":67611892416822,"sku":"210000033269","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3970\/3094\/files\/image.webp?v=1790749189","url":"https:\/\/omafiets.com.au\/products\/curve-kevin-of-steel-4-complete-bike","provider":"Omafiets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}