Following the success of the Claud Butler Radical saw a huge influx of interest at this price point of adventure bike. So Claud Butler hit the drawing board to come up with the new Primal model offering even better value for money. Built around the same chasis as the Radical, they've tweaked a few components to shave off cost wherever possible, without piling on loads of weight. The result is pretty impressive!
The Primal model makes for a great commuter bike, weekend adventure bike, long distance tourer or just the occassional spin...it's so versatile that it'll cater for riders who would usually own 2 or 3 different bikes for different terrains; making it even better value for money!!
So what exactly is a gravel bike? Gravel bikes, sometimes also referred to as adventure bikes, are essentially road bikes designed to tackle a variety of surfaces, carry additional gear and are suitable for all-day riding on roads less traveled. They are made to be more durable and robust than a standard road bike, along with having an increased gear range and space for far wider tires. They bare a striking resemblance to cyclocross bikes, but there are some subtle differences too.
Frame
Claud Butler 6061 Hydro-Formed T6 Alloy, Multi Butted, Interl Cable Routing, Tapered Headtube
Fork
Claud Butler Alloy 6061, Post Mount
Headset
1.1/8" Aheadset
Handlebar
Claud Butler 31.8mm Alloy Butted Racing Bar / 720mm Reach / 120mm Drop / 44mm Wide
Stem
Alloy A-head /31.8mm Clamp/ Rise +/- 7 Degree / 90mm Extension
Grips
Velo Cork Tape
Gear Shifters
Shimano ST-A070 STI Levers 14spd
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-A070 7spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-A7 2spd
Freewheel
Shimano Cassette CS-HG3 7spd 11-28T
Chainwheel
Prowheel 170mm Alloy Cranks / 50-34T Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB 119mm axle
Brakes
Tektro M280 Mechanical Disc Brakes, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano Lever
Pedals
9/16” Alloy Body with Toe Clip & Strap
Front Hub
Alloy 28H Disc