2021 - Current Curve Cycling Kevin of Steel III 650b XL
Build
650B/27.5 in × 2.1 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of all-road/gravel bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Curve Cycling Kevin of Steel III
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
View all sizes
Geometry
| Stack | 605mm |
| Reach | 405mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.49:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 595mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 590mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 3.6deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 72deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Head Tube Length | 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 277.3mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 426.6mm |
| Front-Center | 637mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 633.4mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 51mm |
| Fork Length (On-Axis) | 400mm |
| Trail | 58.6mm mid/neutral |
| Mechanical Trail | 55.7mm |
| Wheel Flop | 17.2mm |
| Standover Height | 837mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 121.7mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 107.3mm |
650b Build
| Wheel Size | 650B, 27.5 inch (584mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.1in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 690.7mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1750.7mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 184 cm to 194 cm |
Source:https://www.curvecycling.com.au/collections/gravel-bikes/products/kevin-of-steel-curve-gxr-steel-grovel-v3