Text provided by Rodriguez Bicycles
Several years ago, the ultimate bicycle traveler, Willie Weir came to us and asked us to build the ultimate touring bike. A bike that he could take to the Balkans, Cuba, and other out of the way destinations around the world. The bike had to have very low gearing, very reliable componentry (there aren't a lot of high tech bike repair shops where Willie travels), and be durable enough to travel on some very rough roads. All of this, and the bike would have to easily pack up into a suitcase for convenient transport. The Ultimate Touring Bike, or UTB, was born.
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This year, I wanted to offer an Ultimate Touring Bike at a production price. Until now, a bike of this magnitude was only available through our custom option. So I asked Willie to help me design an Ultimate Touring Bike that we can offer to our customers. He, as usual, was full of magnificent ideas and we came up with a fantastic new design. Meet the Rodriguez W2 (Willie Weir or World Wide) Adventure .
This bike is rugged, well thought out, designed by someone whose life is bicycle touring, and handbuilt right here in Seattle by a company with over 30 years in the business. If you want to ride without being limited to smooth, paved roads, this is your bike. If you want go continent hopping, and bring your bike along for fun, this is your bike. If you want to have the experience of a lifetime on a bicycle, this is your bike. The Rodriguez Adventure W2 is ready for anything. Come in and try one out! Don't live in Seattle? Check out our long distance test ride policy.
The Specs |
Standard Package |
Willie Package |
Ultimate Package |
Price | $2,299 | $2,299 | $3,199 |
Frame | True Temper Verus | True Temper Verus | True Temper Verus |
Fork | Tandem grade Cro-moly | Tandem grade Cro-moly | Tandem grade Cro-moly |
Bottom Bracket | Mirage | Deore LX | Phil Wood |
Rear Derailleur | Mirage Triple | Deore LX | Chorus Triple |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Triple | Shimano Triple | Chorus Triple |
Shift/Brake levers | Mirage Ergo | Tektro ATB | Chorus Ergo |
Brakes | Cantilever | Cantilever | Cantilever |
Cranks | Alloy Triple 28/38/48 | Alloy Triple 28/38/48 | FSA Gossamer 28/38/48 |
Head Set | 1 1/8" FSA Alloy | 1 1/8" FSA Alloy | 1 1/8" FSA XL2 |
Hubs | Veloce 9-speed | Shimano 9-speed | Phil Wood 9-speed |
Spokes | DT stainless | DT stainless | DT stainless |
Wheels | Hand-built | Hand-built | Hand-built |
Bars | Drop Alloy | Flat Alloy | FSA Alloy Drop |
Stem | Alloy | Alloy | Profile Alloy |
Bar tape | Cinelli Cork | ATB Grips | Cinelli Cork |
Tires | Serfas 26 X 1.5 | Serfas 26 X 1.5 | Serfas 26 X 1.5 |
Seat post | 28.6 Alloy | 28.6 Alloy | 28.6 Alloy |
Seat | Serfas Cosmos | Serfas Cosmos | Serfas Cosmos |
Size |
Est. Rider height |
Stand over cm |
Top tube |
Seat tube angle |
Head angle |
1 | 5'-5'3" | 71cm | 49.5cm ctr. to ctr. | 73.5 degree | 71 degree |
2 | 5'4"-5'7" | 73.7cm | 51cm ctr. to ctr. | 73 degree | 71 degree |
3 | 5'6"-5'9" | 76.2cm | 52.5 ctr. to ctr. | 73 degree | 71 degree |
4 | 5'8"-5'11" | 78.9 | 54 ctr. to ctr. | 73 degree | 71 degree |
5 | 5'10"-6'2" | 81.3 | 57.2 ctr. to ctr. | 73 degree | 71 degree |
6 | 6'2"-6'4" | 83.3 | 58 ctr. to ctr. | 73 degree | 71 degree |
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