Triton Bikes, which broke out of Russia shortly after the Ukraine invasion began, has simply unveiled their first all-new mannequin constructed of their new manufacturing unit in Portugal. Together with it, they’re additionally within the course of of adjusting their title. Based on Dmitry, “We are actually known as Tritao which implies Triton in Portuguese. Now we have renamed ourselves as a way to get hold of a novel trademark in Europe and the USA.”
The Tritao Aveiro 3D gravel bike is a departure from their regular CNC-heavy strategies. Their Groont gravel bike makes use of machined yoke, dropouts, and rear brake mount. This new Aveiro has 3D-printed 6/4 titanium dropouts and chainstay yoke from Spain, then seamlessly welded with 3/2.5 tubes into a whole titanium bike.
“The title comes from the area the place these bikes are manufactured,” says co-founder Dmitry Nechaev. “We’re new individuals right here and we needed to pay tribute to the area and the individuals who welcomed us right here. The geometry is the results of my rides throughout native forests the place at any minute a easy gravel path may flip right into a rocky technical descent. Not secure for a traditional gravel bike however a whole lot of management with Aveiro 3D.”
These new dropouts match a UDH hanger and SRAM T-Kind direct-mount rear derailleurs. On the opposite facet are flat mount brake mounts that match a 160mm rotor with out adapters.
The body has a completely built-in cockpit with all inside routing, however is suitable with each digital and mechanical drivetrains.
The chainstay yoke is designed round 1x drivetrains to maximise tire clearance (it matches as much as 700x58mm or 29×2.25” tires!), however they’ll customized print one which works with entrance derailleurs for patrons wanting a 2x drivetrain. That possibility reduces tire clearance barely.
It comes with three bottle cage mounts, however they’ll add extra accent, prime tube bag, rack, fender, and bottle cage mounts upon request. They’ll even constructed with with Increase rear axle spacing if you need.
The Aveiro has a comparatively quick rear finish, a protracted front-center, and a slack head angle for improved stability on technical terrain and on descents. It’s constructed as a gravel journey bike with “much less street bike DNA than most present gravel bikes”, however throw a double crankset and lighter street wheel and tires and it holds its personal on the pavement.
It makes use of a 30.9mm seatpost dropper publish compatibility. A shim is included with the body if you wish to use a regular publish and maximize compliance with a smaller 27.2 publish.
The frames are in manufacturing proper now and are available in sizes from XXS (48) to XXL (60). Customized variations are constructed to order, and you may request particular finishes and anodizing, too. Pricing is:
- Body solely €2,500 earlier than tax
- Frameset €2,900 earlier than tax
- Full bikes from €4900. “Base” setup contains
- SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 1×12
- Deda gravel wheelset & cockpit
- 50mm tubeless tires
- Bike as proven right here is €7500
If you happen to haven’t heard it, take heed to Tritao/Triton’s wonderful story about escaping Russia and getting their individuals and gear out in this Bikerumor Podcast episode.
