The Big Kev v2 is the progressive gravel bike you have been waiting for. Curve was among the first to launch wide-tyre gravel bikes, and Big Kev has long delivered comfort and control where others max out. We have well and truly entered the gravel-plus era, with cyclists jamming the widest possible tyres in their gravel bikes.
Designed for more than just gravel, the Big Kev platform is the benchmark for modern adventure cycling. The super wide 29-inch tyre clearance offers comfort and confidence for weekend gravel missions and flowy light-duties single-track, or the reliability and speed to tackle bucket-list bikepacking adventures like the Tour Divide.
Version 2 brings the updates you have asked for: clearance for 29 x 2.4" tyres across all sizes, UDH dropouts with full SRAM Transmission compatibility, a 3D-printed dropper post port, an updated chainstay yoke, and revised geometry at both ends of the size range.
It's time for Gravel-Plus:
A larger diameter means more comfort on rough terrain. A smoother ride is also more efficient. The modern gravel race scene has taken this to heart, with pro riders lining up with the widest tyres possible on their frames.
With Big Kev v2, we have committed to the 29-inch wheel platform. With the new Ride 415 VGM carbon fork, Big Kev v2 is optimised for 2.25” tyres, with a maximum width of 2.4”. For sizes SM and up, you can even fit 2.6” tyres with limited mud clearance. Big Kev is sure to quench your wide tyre gravel bike thirst.
For less rugged missions or extra speed on fast gravel tours, you can slim down to 2.0” tyres for faster rolling. Gravel-plus means you can take on more than just pristine gravel roads. Big Kev v2 gives you the flexibility to get more adventurous.
Light, Strong, Durable:
With a titanium tubeset carefully selected and finely tuned for weight, comfort and reliability, Big Kev v2 is built to last. We’ve proven this with industry-standard MTB-level testing.
The detailing on Big Kev v2 takes Curve bikes to the next level. A custom yoke, with asymmetrical chainstays and dropouts, allows super wide tyre clearance with a road Q-factor. This exquisite yet complex rear-end, tied together with an 85.5mm T47 bottom bracket shell, provides a sturdy platform under load. The refined dropouts use the SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) system and are fully compatible with SRAM Transmission derailleur systems.
Adventure Ready:
Let’s face it, to tackle the biggest bikepacking adventures with confidence, you need a bigger tyre. A narrow gravel tyre won’t cut it – no one wants to slash a sidewall on day one or walk a bike up a rocky climb due to lack of traction. Big Kev gives you all the benefits of a drop bar setup, but with the comfort and traction of a gravel-plus tyre.
Whether it’s single-day gravel missions, multi-day flashpacking, or racing the Tour Divide, Big Kev is ready for whatever cycling mission you have planned.
FRAMESET STARTING FROM AUD $4,999 inc AUS GST
COMPLETE BUILD WITH RIVAL E1 / GX T-TYPE STARTING FROM $11,199 inc GST
COMPLETE BUILD WITH FORCE E1 / X0 T-TYPE STARTING FROM $12,399 inc GST
Build Kit:
- Curve Big Kev V2 Frameset
- Curve Ride 415 VGM Fork
- SRAM E1 AXS Options available
- Curve Carbon Dirt Hoop Wider Wheelset
- Vittoria Mezcal 29 x 2.1" Tyres
- Curve Walmer Bars
Email sales@curvecycling.com to get started on your next titanium adventure machine!