Larger image of this Rodriguez bike Full Bike From $2,949.99 UTB Frame w/aluminum or cro-mo fork $1,999

Frequently Asked Questions about this bike: "What type of cases can I use with this bike?" "How mechanical do I have to be to dis and re-assemble the bike?" "Why does the bike have 26" wheels?" "Are 26" wheels slower?" "What color does Willie ride?" "Why does the bike have cantilever brakes and not V-brakes?" "Why do you use Campagnolo components?" "What if I like the bike, but I've been told I need a custom frame to fit my body?"

Super Portability! Over the last 10 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. In 2005, I asked Willie to help me design an Ultimate Touring Bike that we could offer to our customers at a 'lower than custom' price (until 2005, a bike of this magnitude was only available through our custom option). He, as usual, was full of magnificent ideas and we came up with a fantastic new design. The resulting design we named the W2 (Willie Weir or World Wide) Adventure. The UTB has since become one of our most popular models. Thanks Willie, and all of you UTB riders out there who keep telling others about our bikes! The 2009 model is made from True Temper OX Platinum tubing, this bike still has all of the versatility as the original model, but weighs a bit less. We are also incorporating our Trillium Big-Squeeze brakes into the Veloce level and above. 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 35 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. Rohloff Speedhub This year, we've added a Rohloff drive version for the W2 Adventure. We've built several of these, and developed a clean way of incorporating this unique design into a versatile touring 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.