Lightweight ALUXX frameset designed to handle the specific geometry demands of 700c wheels. A smart mix of weight, comfort and ruggedness are built into each frame, offering the adventure tourer/rider the ruggedness and comfort of a mountain bike with the speed of a road bike. ALUXXgrade, butted aluminum tubeset, 700c wheel, optimized geometry for longdistance touring, SR Suntour NEX HLO suspension fork w/ lockout, Shimano Acera 27speed drivetrain, Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brakes.