{"product_id":"curve-kevin-of-steel-v4","title":"Curve Kevin of Steel v4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Curve Kevin of Steel returns with a swathe of updates to make it a gorgeous contemporary gravel and bikepacking frameset. UDH Compatability, updated more approachable geometry and super generous 700x56mm tyre clearance (with an option for 29x2.4 out front !) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorder for an early 2027 delivery, 30% deposit. \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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXXL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enow 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\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eBigger Clearance \u0026amp; Dropper Capable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOS4 features increased tyre clearance, clearing up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e700c x 56 mm \/ 29 x 2.2”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the rear, with room for even more up front — up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29 x 2.4”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eMORE Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting points have also been improved. The KOS4 includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat 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\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h1\"\u003eUDH Compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back, bespoke cast dropouts bring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM UDH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission (T-type) derailleur compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Curve Cycling","offers":[{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ XXS","offer_id":54593401323830,"sku":"210000033186","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ XS","offer_id":54593401356598,"sku":"210000033187","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Small","offer_id":54593401389366,"sku":"210000033188","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Large","offer_id":54593401422134,"sku":"210000033189","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ XL","offer_id":54593401454902,"sku":"210000033190","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ Medium","offer_id":54593401487670,"sku":"210000033191","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Cockatoo \/ XXL","offer_id":54593401520438,"sku":"210000033192","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ XXS","offer_id":54593401553206,"sku":"210000033193","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ XS","offer_id":54593401585974,"sku":"210000033194","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ Medium","offer_id":54593401618742,"sku":"210000033195","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ XL","offer_id":54593401651510,"sku":"210000033196","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ Small","offer_id":54593401684278,"sku":"210000033197","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ Large","offer_id":54593401717046,"sku":"210000033198","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial Custard \/ XXL","offer_id":54593401749814,"sku":"210000033199","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3970\/3094\/files\/KOS4_Pearl_FS.633_1.jpg?v=1789764870","url":"https:\/\/omafiets.com.au\/products\/curve-kevin-of-steel-v4","provider":"Omafiets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}