- The Ultimate Travel Bike -


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Full Bike From $2,949.99
UTB Frame/Fork $1,995

Frequently Asked Questions about this bike:

Super Portability!
Over the last 6 years, we've noticed a dramatic increase in the amount of people buying touring bikes. At R+E Cycles, we've always built a lot of touring bikes, but the invention of S&S couplings has spawned a different kind of adventurer, the Ultimate Traveller. You see, when a bike is equipped with S&S couplings, it can be packed into a suitcase (sold separately) that is 26" X 26". This means there are really no limits to where you can travel with this bike. Our customers love their Rodriguez Ultimate Travel Bikes, and we love our customers.

Pictured here is the largest W2 (size 9S) in the box and ready for closing the lid. This bike belongs to a 6' 3" customer.

15 sizes plus custom
4 stock colors plus custom

Fit = Comfort = Better Performance

The story of this bike
Several years ago, the ultimate bicycle traveller, 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. His 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. Plus the the bike would have to easily pack up into a suitcase for convenient transport. The Ultimate Touring Bike, or UTB, was born.

The 2008 model is made from True Temper OX Platinum tubing, this bike still has all of the versatility as the 2005 model, but weighs a bit less. 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. We've even included cable splitters and our exclusive 'outrigger' cable stops. If you want to ride without being limited to smooth, paved roads, this is your bike. If you want to 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 long distance test ride policy.

Have a drink on us!
The Rodriguez bottle opener is an exclusive, touch of class that you'll only find on a Rodriguez. This stainless steel accessory comes standard on the Rodriguez W2 touring bike. It is brazed onto the seat stay.


The Specs

W2 Adventure Flats

W2 Adventure Mirage

W2 Adventure Veloce

W2 Adventure Ultimate

Price $2,949$3,199$3,499$5,149
Frame True Temper OX PlatinumTrue Temper OX PlatinumTrue Temper OX PlatinumTrue Temper OX Platinum
Fork Aluminum or TandemAluminum or TandemAluminum or TandemAluminum or Tandem
Shift leversSRAM X-7 triggerCampagnolo Mirage 9xCampagnolo Veloce 9xCampagnolo Centaur
Brake leversTektro ATBCampagnolo MirageCampagnolo VeloceCampagnolo Centaur
Brakes Tektro CantileverTektro CantileverTektro CantileverTrillium Big Squeeze
Bottom BracketShimano SealedShimano SealedShimano SealedPhil Wood Stainless
Cranks FSA Triple 28/38/48FSA Triple 24/38/48FSA Triple 28/38/48DaVinci Triple
Front Derailleur SRAM X-7Campagnolo TripleCampagnolo TripleCampagnolo Triple
Rear Derailleur SRAM X-7Campagnolo ChampCampagnolo CompCampagnolo Comp
Chain SRAM PC951Campagnolo C9Campagnolo C9Campagnolo C9
Hubs ShimanoVelocity Sealed BearingVelocity Sealed BearingPhil Wood Cassette
Rims Velocity AeroheatVelocity AeroheatVelocity AeroheatVelocity Aeroheat
Spokes DT 14GDT 14GDT 14GDT 14/15 Butted
Wheels Hand-builtHand-builtHand-builtHand-built
Tires Serfas Barista 26 X 1.25Serfas Barista 26 x 1.25Serfas Barista 26 X 1.25Serfas Barista 26 X 1.25
Handlebars Alloy Flat BarsProfile H20Profile H20FSA Carbon K-Wing
Head Set Cartridge SealedCartridge SealedCartridge SealedFSA Orbit Equipe
Handlebar tape/Grips ATB gripsBlack CorkBlack CorkBlack Cork
Seat PostAlloyAlloyAlloyCarbon Fiber
Saddle WTB or SerfasWTB or SerfasWTB or SerfasWTB or Serfas

Sizes and Colors

All of our bikes come in 15 sizes and 4 production colors for 2008. Download the 'how to order' information to determine your perfect size.

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