After ridding my Open UP for 2 years, I’ve finally figured out what I want for my one-bike-to-rule-the-world: a forever bike frame made from Reynolds 853 steel which I ride anywhere for many days and be able to easily fix in the wild - full external routing with cable pull brakes, wide range 1x gearing, large tyre clearance and dropper post capabilities. Seventeen checks all the boxes for me in this regard. The first ride I did with it sealed the deal. I already know this is the best bike I’ve ever ridden in my life.

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