{"product_id":"00kev","title":"00Kev","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet 00Kev.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Award-winning gravel race weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolling science project. Introduced as a 90s sneaker hallucination. Built in Melbourne, painted on a farm, faster than a British spy in an Aston Martin. Our 2026 00Kev is presented in a more classically refined form. This bike won Best Gravel Bike at the 2025 BESPOKED bikeshow in Dresden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo years ago, we turned heads with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curvecycling.com\/products\/carbo-kev\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarboKev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concept bike, a striking blend of carbon and titanium that redefined what a performance gravel bike could be. CarboKev is now out in the wild, with the first customer orders being delivered later this year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carbon has spread like a virus through Kev’s limbs. Still in the late prototype stage, 00Kev is the most advanced race-ready Kev we’ve ever built. It’s lighter, stiffer, and stronger; the ultimate evolution of our hybrid carbon-titanium gravel platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapped in artwork straight out of '90s sneaker culture, last year’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LOZuxwVk7TU\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e green splatter artwork was a true punch in the face. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s executions for the SPOKEN Sydney and BESPOKED Dresden and Osaka shows are more refined and less of a punch-in-the-face; 00Kev is a true piece of functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features transparent tints, rather than an opaque paint which accentuates the carbon weave, bringing additional depth and refinement to the overall finish. At first glance it appears to be simple and minimal, but as you look closer you notice the complexity of the materials on their own as well as combined. The depth of the clear coat acts as a magnifying glass, and as the tints are encased at different layers, the colours seem to shift as the light and viewing angle changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Science Behind the Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding trustworthy manufacturing capabilities takes time. We have spent years refining our understanding of bonding, adhesives, carbon behaviour, titanium 3D printing, and developing our repair capability. Our team has built confidence over time - five years ago, installing a carbon seatpost in a titanium frame was a nerve-wracking process. Now our squad can replace a carbon downtube on a prototype 00Kev frame and get back to testing without too much hassle. That work is paying off and our confidence is building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfidence, however, is empty and dangerous without robust testing. Every Curve concept bike is treated as a scientific experiment, validated not just on the trails, but on the lab. We’re committed to reliability, the kind that’s trusted in the world’s toughest races. We are expecting 00Kev to go live later this year, but we will not hit go until our testing hurdles have been passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 00Kev looks incredible, that’s not enough. Like all Curve products it needs to be trusted for tough real-world riding. We don’t design our bikes to simply hang in galleries - they are meant to be ridden. We expect 00Kev will be used in top tier gravel races, and our testing standards reflect that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes 00Kev Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00Kev takes the CarboKev concept and extends it to a full carbon tube - titanium lug hybrid construction. It’s tougher, faster, stiffer and ready to haunt every gram of excess weight and flex from your ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith geometry inspired by our flagship GXR4 but tuned for more aggressive racing, 00Kev has clearance for up to 29 x 2.4” tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Stiff lower frame section: The carbon tubes used for the down tube and chainstays were selected for stiffness and efficient power transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Comfort-focused upper frame section: The heavily ovalised top tube and minimal seatstays were selected for comfort and to offer some weight savings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 3D printed titanium lugs in high-complexity areas for strength, precision and freedom of form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach gives us a lighter, more responsive frame than full titanium, without compromising the comfort Curve riders expect for long rides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Melbourne, With the Best from Around the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00Kev represents a hands-on collaboration across continents, and it all comes together here in Melbourne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 3D printed titanium lugs: Produced by our partners in China \u0026amp; partially post-processed in-house at former Curve HQ on (James) Bond Street with some help from our friends at Prova Cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Carbon tubing: Sourced from an expert marine industry supplier in New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Assembly, bonding, finishing: Completed at Curve HQ in Australia by Jimmy Rostlund and Taylor Patrick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Paintwork: Created and executed by Curve co-founder Steve Varga at Candy Factory Paintworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery custom-painted Curve bike, including this one, is now fully finished at Candy Factory Paintworks by Steve Varga himself, helping our riders bring their personalised dream builds to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curve Cycling","offers":[{"title":"XXS \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718615031984,"sku":"CV00KXXSF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXS \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614999216,"sku":"CV00KXXSR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614900912,"sku":"CV00KXSF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614868144,"sku":"CV00KXSR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SM \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614769840,"sku":"CV00KSMF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SM \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614737072,"sku":"CV00KSMR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614704304,"sku":"CV00KMDF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614671536,"sku":"CV00KMDR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614638768,"sku":"CV00KLGF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614606000,"sku":"CV00KLGR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614835376,"sku":"CV00KXLF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614802608,"sku":"CV00KXLR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ SRAM Force E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 240","offer_id":45718614966448,"sku":"CV00KXXLF1XPG45","price":21700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ SRAM Red E1 PM XPLR \/ G4T 45 | DT 180","offer_id":45718614933680,"sku":"CV00KXXLR1XPG45","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/1062\/files\/DSC00841.jpg?v=1792723317","url":"https:\/\/www.curvecycling.com\/products\/00kev","provider":"Curve Cycling ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}