Name: Big Kev V2
Brand: Curve Cycling
SKU: CVBKV2SMFE1XTDHC29
Price: 11199.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Meet the Big Kev V2

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.

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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.

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.

More Storage. More Mounts

Big Kev is built with a larger main triangle compared with other 29er options. This allows full-size frame bags for extra storage, even on smaller sizes. With three bidon mounts, bento mounts, rear rack and fender mounts, and 1x groupset options (boost cranks are not required), Big Kev has a variety of riding styles covered.

Our Ride 415 VGM fork has offset adjustability to fine-tune your ride. In addition, the 3 x M5 mounts on each leg allow you to carry fork-mounted bags or extra bottles. Rated to carry up to 8 kg on each fork leg, this class-leading fork is amazingly robust.

For even more carrying capacity, a framebag might be the way to go. To make sure current, prospective or custom bagging fits your frame size please see our Bagmaker Drawing page.

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Big Kev V2 Specifications

Frameset

Frame - Titanium Curve Big Kev V2

Fork - Curve Ride 415 VGM

Headset - Curve Integrated 42/52 mm semi-internal

Seat Clamp - Curve Alloy 31.8 mm

Other - Curve Cocky Headbadge, 12 mm Front & Rear Axles

Groupset Options

SRAM Force E1 / X0 AXS 1 x 12 sp

Shifter/Levers - Force E1 AXS

Brakes - Force AXS Flat Mount Disc // CLX R CL Rotors 160 mm

Crank - Force E1 XPLR DUB WIDE - 38t | XXS-SM: 165 mm | MD-LG: 170 mm | XL-XXL: 175 mm

Bottom Bracket - Curve T47 DUB int. 85.5

Rear Derailleur - X0 Eagle AXS T-Type

Cassette - XG 1275 EAGLE 10-52t

Chain - GX T-Type

SRAM Rival E1 / GX AXS 1 x 12 sp

Shifter/Levers - Rival E1 AXS

Brakes - Rival Flat Mount Disc // CL Rotors 160 mm

Crank - Rival E1 DUB WIDE- 38t | XXS-SM: 165 mm | MD-LG: 170 mm | XL–XXL: 175 mm

Bottom Bracket - Curve T47 DUB int. 85.5

Rear Derailleur - GX Eagle AXS T-Type

Cassette - XG 1275 EAGLE T-Type 10-52t 12 sp

Chain - GX T-Type 12 sp

Wheels

Dirt Hoops - 29"

Curve carbon off-road wheels:

- 30 mm internal, 40 mm external, 28 mm deep

- Hub: DT Swiss 350 28H Centre Lock

- Spokes & Nipples: Sapim CX Ray & Brass

Finishing Kit

Bars - Curve Walmer Bars
XXS: 43cm | XS-LG: 46cm | XL–XXL: 50cm

Stem - Zipp Service Course
XXS–SM: 70 mm | MD–LG: 80 mm | XL-XXL: 90 mm

Seatpost - Zipp SC 0 Setback 27.2 mm

Saddle - Prologo Dimension 143

Tyres - Vittoria Mezcal III 29 x 2.1"

Bar Tape - Curve black anti-shock

Please Note: Spec subject to change according to availability

Big Kev is a Big Win!

Last ride was a steel rig with 650b wheels. Taller head tube gave me more stack and a bit less reach.. Curve team helped me dial in the right size and slight adjustments on stem length and position. Immediately felt MUCH better. A bit more aggressive position felt great… actually more comfortable. Big Kev handles like a dream. Feels faster, more stable, climbs better, sprints better and when loaded with gear, handles amazingly. After a season of riding, I can’t say enough great things. Best investment and highly recommend this bike if you’re looking for a drop bar adventure bike capable of doing it all. Big Kev keeps up with the fast gravel bros and has enough toughness to handle trails and bikepacking. I do hope Curve improves the flip chip/wheel interface on the fork and upgrades to internal routing on the fork. So very minor though.

Big Kev and I are best friends. This bike is amazing!

Unstoppable!

Took my Big Kev to do the Roam Scotland Rally, crossing rugged grounds of the Cairngorms nationaal park. Nothing could stop this Ti machine! Crashed 3x but no harm done. Some blood, some mud and a big grin knowing this is not a carbon frame and also has the T-Type transmission without a derailleur hanger. Ride on!

A bike for the apocalypse

Doing longer rides on rough fire trails, I had a need for a bike that could go for days carrying a bunch of stuff, be more efficient than my MTB, and have a bit more stability than your average gravel bike.

After a lot of research I settled on Big Kev. It was a bit of a commitment step, but no regrets. This thing is a different proposition to my other bikes, it can take on pretty much anything and super fun in undulating trails.

I love this bike!

I loved my Big Kev from the start, but it wasn’t until we rode together in some extremely challenging conditions during a bike packing race that I realised how awesome he truly is. Big Kev coped with everything thrown at him - thick sticky mud and rain and the geometry proved so comfortable to ride. The 29ers roll super smoothly, even when I was carrying extra gear for overnighters. I love the dinner plate on the 10-52t cassette, and combined with the traction of the wheels, it gets me up and down almost anything with more confidence and comfort. Being more of a road bike rider, the extra confidence on the gnarly trails makes for a much more relaxed ride which is a big plus. Big Kev you’re the best!

A big shout out to the Curve crew who have been incredibly kind in helping me choose the right bike and size and helping me set up everything. I love how Curve values their community and shows care.

Big Kev - One Year Review

The arrival of this titanium gravel machine into my life wasn’t just any New Bike Day (although they’re all exciting!), this was the delivery of the bike I would take on a bike ride called the Tour Divide...

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I want to attach bags. What will it do to the frame finish?	Curve's steel frames are finished with high-quality and durable paint, but the paint is not unaffected by rubbing from bike bags or rock strikes etc. If you want to keep your paint looking pristine, we recommend that you use some kind of protective film - especially in the high-wear areas where bag straps are in direct contact with the frame. Stock Ti frames are not painted, but bag rub will affect the surface finish. The lighter, brushed, finish can be refreshed using a fine abrasive pad, but the darker blasted finish can only be refinished by media blasting. To keep your Ti frame looking pristine, we recommend using protective film.
I want to get a custom frame bag made. Can you give me the frame dimensions?	Of course! Have a look at our bagmaker page HERE where you can download full-scale PDFs showing the internal dimensions of all our frame models.
I want to use a rack. Is the frame compatible?	Yes, with a Relaxle you can use a rack on most frames regardless of whether they have integrated rack mounts or not. Some of our frames do not have upper attachment points on the seatstays (such as the Belgie range and AIR Kev for example), to get around this, you can use a seat clamp with built-in rack mounts. You can also use the lower M5 mounts on the seatstays (not all our frames have them) to attach a rack, but these mounts are not always going to be compatible with every single rack on the market. For racks with a quick-release system, we recommend using an axle-mounted solution, such as what's offered by Tailfin and Old Man Mountain.
How much weight can I carry on a rack?	The maximum weight when using the seatstay/chainstay M5 mounts should not exceed 20kg. Check the tightness of the bolts regularly! Note: This rating is for smooth roads & gravel. For anything rougher, the weight limit decreases. Use careful discretion when gauging how much weight to carry on rough gravel or off-road adventures.

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