vaast gravel bike review Vaast Bikes A/1 All Road 650b - Rival

vaast gravel bike review Vaast Bikes A/1 All Road 650b - RivalThe A 1 Rival 650b offers a more premium 1x setup and a beefy 650b wheelset perfect for riders looking for added comfort and control on more technical surfaces and desire the benefits of the SRAM Rival groupset's renowned smoothness. The Allroad Model A 1 embodies the true notion of a more capable all roads bike. Designed for gravel, dirt, pavement, mud, and all other types of adventure roads. Everything has been intelligently considered and

The A/1 Rival 650b offers a more premium 1x setup and a beefy 650b wheelset perfect for riders looking for added comfort and control on more technical surfaces and desire the benefits of the  SRAM Rival groupset's renowned smoothness.

The Allroad Model A/1 embodies the true notion of a more capable all roads bike. Designed for gravel, dirt, pavement, mud, and all other types of adventure “roads.” Everything has been intelligently considered and incorporated into an adventure machine you will not want to stop riding: weight reduction, more durable componentry, variable wheel size compliance, corrosion-proof inner and outer tube coating, and, most importantly, redefined superior fit and feel. These advantages have been carefully engineered into one bike to provide for a ride feel that will drive you to roam farther across every terrain.

The geometry of the A/1 enables the bike to be both a comfortable gravel grinder and an efficient and fast grand tourer. Well-placed braze-on mounts make it easy to add on racks and fenders on the front or back for safe and dry commutes.

LIGHTER. STRONGER. PROFOUNDLY BETTER.
VAAST Bikes® are the first to use ALLITE® SUPER MAGNESIUM™. This high-strength alloy features excellent shock absorption properties, weighs 33% less than Aluminum and 50% less than Titanium by volume, and is significantly stronger than both. Through the exclusive use of this eco-friendly metal, we have achieved a ride feel like no other.

• Efficient power transfer makes for easier climbing.
  
• Shock absorption properties neutralize much of the road buzz.
  
• Frame weight rivaled only by Carbon Fiber.
  
• PEO surface treatment technology for added corrosion and wear resistance.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Allround-Allroad 700c/650b disc - AE81 ALLITE Super Mag - VAAST Allroad geometry - internal cable routing - dropper post ready. Rack and fender ready
• Fork: VAAST Allround-Allroad full-carbon disc - rack & fender ready
  
• Tires:  Maxxis Rambler 650x47b 120tpi - EXO/Tubeless Ready
  
• Max Tire Clearance: 650b, 50mm / 700c, 42mm
  
• Rims:  Stans Notubes Crest 27.5
  
• Rotors: SRAM Centerline 160mm
  
• Crank:  Praxis Zyante carbon 42T w/ M30 axle
  
• Cassette:  SRAM 11-42 - 11-Speed
  
• Shifters:  SRAM Rival1
  
• RD: SRAM Rival1 11sp Long cage
  
• FD: n/a
  
• Chain: SRAM Rival 11-speed
  
• Brakes: SRAM Rival1 Hydraulic
  
• Bottom Bracket:  Praxis T47 IB Enduro Bearings
  
• Hub F: Sealed cartridge bearing, 12 x 100mm thru axle, Centerlock, 28H
  
• Hub R: Sealed cartridge bearing, 11-speed, 12 x 142mm thru axle, Centerlock, 28H
  
• Spokes: Double butted stainless
  
• Axles: VAAST M12
  
• Handlebar: VAAST Allroad Pro, butted 6061 aluminum
  
• Stem: VAAST Allroad Pro, 3D forged, 6 degree
  
• Grips / Tape: VAAST Anti Slip
  
• Seat Post: VAAST Carbon fiber 27.2mm (300mm XS/S/M. 350mm L/XL)
  
• Saddle: WTB Volt 142 Comp