Solo Bike Check with Ryan Anderson

Introducing Bike Check, a new series that showcases our athletes' custom builds. Each of our riders has a unique preference when it comes to building their bike, spec’ing it out to their specific needs and style. Whether it's upgrading to the latest tech or adding some flair to dial in their new ride, our athletes are passionate about not just making their bikes perform better, but also adding personal touches to make them truly their own.
Rocky Mountain athlete, Ryan Anderson, has an impressive background in road racing, having competed in some of the world's most prestigious races and representing Canada at five World Championships. Since retiring in 2020, Ryan has transitioned to gravel adventures and endurance mountain bike races. He built up his Carbon Solo with the Shimano GRX Di2 2 x 11speed groupset to suit his riding style, showcasing the Solo's versatility in handling different terrains and conditions.
Stem: Pro Vibe 80mm
Bar: Pro Vibe Carbon 42cm
Brake rotors: 160mm front and rear
Seatpost: Pro Discover Carbon
Saddle: Reform Custom Moulded
Cranks: 172.5mm, 48-31T
Pedals: Shimano XTR
Tires: Maxxis Rambler 700x50c
Cassette: 11-34T
Extras: Pro Bottle Side Cage, Pro Bar Tape
Learn more about Ryan Anderson here: bikes.com/pages/ryan-anderson
Watch the all-new Carbon Solo in action here: • Solo - Make Every Ride...
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[@CEMonkey]

2023 Solo A50 owners - Does a size small actually have a 787mm standover? Does not seem to make sense, based on seat tube length or overall size. Looking to make an on-lone purchase.

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

Beautiful bike, but the price tag is horrifying, I can get a gravel bike with the same components, carbon frame with more clearence for 1000€ less.

[@48grant84w]

Which bikes? Just curious because I am shopping around at the moment

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

@@48grant84w well, I am very deep in the topic and some of these are niche brands. But Here are some: The Lauf Seigla with a sram rival (more race oriented, big ger tire clearence), the ridley kanzo adventure when is on sale here alot and it's purpose is simmelar, the otao waheela c is on sale rn aswell with equally good components, I believe the fezzari shafer costs way less aswell, even with a digital groupset, the canyon grail or grizl are also way cheaper, cube nuroad bikes aswell, vitus bikes offer good deals and last but not least the rose backroad . I live in germany so pricea may differ and I have specifically looked for bikepacking bikes with a longer wheel base and big tire clearence, if those are things you don't need, there are a million other options. I just named a few here wich came to mind in a few seconds. If you would tell me, what you would use the bike for, I could help you alot more. Edit: Ok man, I just checked, the price of this bike is only thia elevated in europe, in the us amd canada it's still expensivs for the components you get, but it's far from outlandish.

[@BOARDZofCANADA]

Specify please 🙃

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

@@BOARDZofCANADA see what i commented on the other persons post?