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RidleyKanzo Adventure
gravel
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Origin
Ridley launched the Kanzo Adventure in 2020 to address riders who wanted the Belgian brand's carbon quality for long-distance loaded touring rather than racing. Where the Kanzo Fast is a race weapon, the Adventure is built for weeks in the saddle: TA12 thru-axle front and rear, dynamo routing in the fork, three bottle-cage positions, and a fork with triple bosses per leg for panniers or framebags.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 24-30T HM UD Carbon; PF30 BB; TA 12x142mm; frame ~1360g (size L with mounts and paint)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1x12 or Shimano GRX800 1x12/1x (build-dependent); SRAM Rival 42T or GRX 40T crankset
- Brakes
- SRAM Rival hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors (on Rival XPLR build)
- Wheels
- 700c (also accepts 29"); Forza Levanto Gravel 40mm deep, 30mm external / 23mm internal width on Rival build; 1640g claimed
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Exceptional 53mm / 29x2.1" tyre clearance opens doors to singletrack and rough mountain roads
- Fork bosses + dynamo routing + multiple cage mounts make it one of the most bikepacking-capable carbon frames available
- Carbon construction keeps weight competitive (~9kg) despite the loaded-touring brief
−Weaknesses
- At ~1360g, the frame is noticeably heavier than race-oriented carbon gravel frames
- PF30 press-fit BB can creak — especially on loaded rough-road tours
- Progressive geometry favours stability over responsiveness for riders preferring a more nimble feel
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