Dawes Discovery Road 2 2016 - Road Bike

The Discovery Road are do it all bikes that open up a new world of adventure whether it be on tarmac or light trails. These are true hybrids with a heart of a cyclo cross bike and the functionality to go on-road for leisure and regular commutes. Light but predictable handling of the hydroformed alloy frame give confidence through all types of conditions while Shimano STI brake and gear lever controls keep shifting slick. Built using progressive road geometry to keep reach comfortable and complimented with alloy short and shallow drop handlebars. The Discovery Road 2 has an alloy power fork and uses Shimano 2300 24 speed STI gears with powerful Shimano BR-R515 cable disc brakes.
The Dawes Discovery Road 2 2016 Features are:

Frame: 6061 Alloy

Fork: Alloy

Headset: FSA 1 1/8" Aheadset

Bars: 400mm drop bar (48cm), 420mm (53cm) and 440mm (58cm). 120mm drop

Stem: Ahead Stem, Alloy, 90mm reach (48cm & 53cm), 110mm (58cm)

Speed: 24

Front Mech: Shimano FD-2303 3spd

Rear Mech: Shimano RD-2300 8spd

Shifters Shimano ST-2300 STI Levers

Chainset: Shimano FC-2303 Triple 170mm Crank / 52-42-30T

Bottom Bracket: Cartride BB 119mm axle

Cassette: Shimano 8spd 13-26T Cassette

Chain: KMC-Z7

Front Brake: Shimano Mechanical Disc Brakes, 160mm rotors

Rear Brake: Shimano Mechanical Disc Brakes, 160mm rotors

Rims: Double Wall Alloy, with CNC braking surface

Front Hub: 36H Quick Release, alloy

Rear Hub: 36H Quick Release, alloy

Spokes: 14G

Tyres: Schwalbe CX Comp 700 x 35C (35-622) Front, Schwalbe CX Comp 700 x 35C (35-622) Rear

Seatpost: 27.2mm x 350mm

Pedals: 9/16"

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Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.