Frontier - Tried and Tested

Frontier - Tried and Tested

By Talyn Williams

Frontier’s rigor is tried and tested. The bike lets you roam freely, making light work of gravel trails and winding pathways to where adventure awaits beyond.

The Frontier might be considered a Jack of all trades but the clever bit is, it's able to master most of them.

Read the full review here.

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  • SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
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Camino Al Apex1 AXS XPLR Camino Al Apex1 AXS XPLR

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  • Sram Apex AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
  • Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset

€1.949,00 €2.349,00
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Camino Al GRX1 Camino Al GRX1

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  • Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset
  • Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset

€1.699,00 €2.049,00
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  • Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset
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€1.799,00 €2.099,00
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€1.249,00 €1.499,00
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  • Shimano Tiagra R4700 Hydraulic 10-speed groupset
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€1.499,00 €1.799,00
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€2.499,00 €2.949,00
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  • Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset
  • Sonder Alpha 700c UK Made wheelset

€3.149,00
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