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Originally designed and named for Adventure Cyclist, columnist Willie Weir,
the Rodriguez W2 Adventure (or U.T.B.) has become a standard in the industry for the 'go everywhere' traveler. Known for its rugged construction and versatility, it quickly earned the nickname UTB or (Ultimate Touring Bike). The Rodriguez UTB Adventure is ready to conquer any terrain your heart desires. It is rugged, well-designed and with the Travel Option ($700) can pack easily into a 26" X 26" suitcase for airline travel.This bike used to come standard equipped with out travel option . Over the years, lots of our customers have requested a UTB without couplings. They wanted the ruggedness, and the ability to install really fat tires, or mountain bike tires for off-road, but didn't need the travel option that the UTB came standard with. So, for 2010, we are offering the UTB in both a travel version, and a non-travel version just like all of our other bikes. For the person who really wants a commuting/touring bike that isn't afraid of any terrain, the UTB is the best choice. With the choice of the travel option, the UTB is the most convenient full sized model to pack into the 26" x 26" suitcase available today. This is partly because of its 26" wheels. For these reasons, the UTB is still our number one choice of the 'go everywhere' bicycle traveller. How is the UTB different than the Rodriguez Adventure? The UTB uses 26" wheels instead of 700c, and the frame is built wider to enable the owner to install mountain bike tires if needed. That's the only difference. 26" wheels provide two big advantages for the go-anywhere cyclist:
This bike is rugged, well thought out, designed by someone whose life is bicycle touring, and hand-built right here in Seattle by a company with over 37 years in the business. 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.
Our bikes are unique as our customers... they love our bikes, and we love them!
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Rohloff version of this model now available.
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The Specs
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Price | or $2,699 Travel Version or $3,399 Travel Version or $4,199 Travel Version or $5,799 Travel Version Frame | True Temper Butted | True Temper Butted | True Temper OX Platinum | True Temper OX Platinum
| Fork | Tandem Grade Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum
| Shift levers | Shimano 8x bar-end | or 2200 STI Shimano Tiagra 9x STI | or Dura-Ace Bar-end Shimano Ultegra Carbon 10x | Shimano Ultegra Carbon 10x
| Brake levers | Tektro Ergo or STI* | Shimano Tiagra or Tektro Ergo | Shimano Ultegra Carbon | Shimano Ultegra Carbon
| Brakes | Tektro Cantilever |
Trillium Big Squeeze |
Trillium Big Squeeze
| Trillium Big Squeeze
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Sealed | Shimano Sealed | Shimano Sealed | Phil Wood
| Cranks | Sugino Triple 28/38/48 | Sugino Triple 28/38/48 | Sugino Triple 28/38/48 | DaVinci Triple 28/38/48
| Cassette | SRAM 11-32 8x | SRAM 11-32 9x | IRD 11-32 10x | IRD 11-32 10x
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Triple or Shimano 2200 | Shimano Tiagra or Campagnolo Triple | Shimano Ultegra Triple | Shimano Ultegra Triple
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore LX | Shimano Deore XT
| Chain | KMC Z-8 | SRAM 9x | SRAM 10x | SRAM 10x
| Hubs | Formula 32° | Formula 32° | Formula Sealed Bearing | Phil Wood
| Rims | Alex Crostini | Alex Crostini | Alex Crostini | Alex Crostini
| Spokes | DT Swiss 14G | DT Swiss 14G | DT Swiss 14G | DT Swiss 14/15 Butted
| Wheels | Hand-built w/3-year warranty | Hand-built w/3-year warranty | Hand-built w/3-year warranty | Hand-built w/3-year warranty
| Tires | Serfas Barista | Serfas Baristar | Serfas Barista | Serfas Barista
| Handlebars | Alloy Drop Bars | FSA Omega Compact | FSA Omega Compact | FSA Carbon K-Wing
| head Set | Cane Creek | FSA Cartridge Sealed | FSA Cartridge Sealed | FSA Orbit Equipe
| Seat Post | Alloy | Alloy | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber
| Handlebar Tape | Black Cork | Black Cork | Black Cork | Black Cork
| Saddle | WTB or Selle | WTB or Selle | WTB or Selle | Terry Ti
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18 sizes plus custom
4 stock colors and 5 decal options plus custom