Why Cycles Releases R+ Version 4
The Why Cycles R+ is a do-it-all titanium drop bar bike. Whether you’re on the road, gravel or racing cross, it’s designed to be comfortable enough for long rides but fast enough to race.
The R+ v4 was just released, and there are a few tweaks of note:
Why Cycles R+ V4 Updates
- Seat tube updated to smaller 27.2mm diameter for better ride quality
- Tire clearance is increased to 700c x 50mm and 27.5 x 2.1”
- Improved rear brake flat mount
- Available in 5 sizes from Small to XXL
- Revel Gravel Fork 12×100mm
- SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH)
Why Cycles R+ V4 Specs
| SPECS | |
| Wheel Size | 700c (27.5 compatible) |
| Axles | 142 x12mm rear SRAM UDH / 100x12mm front |
| Rack Mounts | Included |
| Seatpost Diameter | 27.2mm, 31.6mm clamp |
| Seatpost Insertion Depth | SM (225mm), MD (265mm), LG (295mm), XL (320mm), XXL (TBD) |
| Cable Routing | Internal (incl. Dropper) |
| Rear Brake | 140mm mount / 160mm max |
| Brake Rotors | Centerlock rotors with internally serrated lockrings only. |
| Tire Clearance | 700x50mm, 27.5×2.1 |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA 68mm English Threaded |
| Max Chainring | 50T Round (47.5mm Chainline) / 46T ROUND (45mm Chainline) / OVAL TBD |
| Headset | IS42 Upper / IS52 Lower |
| Front Derailleur | Not Compatible |
| Bottle Bolts | 4 Total, 3 inside front triangle, 1 under downtube |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL / XXL |
| Frame Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
The R+ is available as a frame and fork for $3,349 USD. Build kits are available too: SRAM Rival ($5,299), Shimano GRX ($6,299), SRAM Red AXS ($9,299). Check them out at WhyCycles.com.
