Open WI.DE Frame Kit Matte Grey Small

Monster Tyres, Nimble Ride
The OPEN U.P. inspired a generation of gravel bikes that could fit up to 2.1 tyres. The WI.DE. (Winding Detours) can run even bigger tyres while still fitting road cranks! The monster tyres help you conquer the most extreme terrain, the performance geometry &; narrow Q-factor keep you efficient while the steering geometry keeps you nimble. With 650b gravel or mountain bike tyres up to 2.4, rutted singletrack, slippery roots and loose rocks are no match with 700c gravel tyres up to 46mm, even the toughest gravel roads are tackled at lightning speed with 700c road tyres (we recommend 35-40mm wide), you have the most comfortable road bike ever invented.

Double-Drop Chainstay
The U.P.s dropped chainstay has become Open's most copied frame feature ever. No wonder, as it is a great way to create more tyre clearance. The WI.DE. goes one better. By dropping both chainstays, the monostay just behind the bottom bracket becomes a very efficient box structure. This increases BB stiffness, reduces weight and squeezes even more tyre clearance out of the frame.

Tyre Clearance
Finding ways to fit the biggest possible tyre into a bike with road geometry and road cranks is one of Open's specialties. The WI.DE. does this thanks to the double-drop chainstays mentioned above and a dedicated 1x frame design. Since most of Open's customers run 1x drivetrains, they can use the inner chainring space to move the chainstay outward and increase tyre clearance. As a result, the WI.DE. comfortably accepts up to 2.4 tyres in 650b (or 46mm on 700c wheels). Actual tyre width depends on tyre model and rim width, so measure instead of relying on the tyre label.

Speed &; Handling