Riding & Racing at top speedThe new UP & UPPER
10 years after the OPEN U.P. defined the gravel bike, we have perfected it.
The new UP & UPPER will come in several versions. First up: the U.P.PER. CONCE.PT. (in size M & L).
Following soon: The U.P. and U.P.PER. (in 5 sizes).
New U.P. & U.P.PER. highlights
Aero where it matters, comfort where it counts
Aero gains come from streamlining the front of the bike, where airflow is still smooth. This makes the headtube, downtube, handlebars and fork key to lower drag.
But aero is irrelevant if the bike is too uncomfortable to hold your position for long. So we optimize aerodynamics and compliance together, creating aero shapes without making our tubes too deep. Wherever a deeper tube is really beneficial (fork legs & headtube), we tune the shape and layup to still preserve the compliance.
Further back, the fight between comfort & aero is no contest. The seattube, chainstay and seatstay shapes ensure we achieve the comfort we’re known for. As a bonus, the ultra-thin seatstays Gerard helped introduce to frame design with the Cervélo R3 also keep the frontal area small. They even get a micro-aero treatment.
Fork options
We love fork design. Tire clearance, steering geometry, aerodynamics, compliance, cargo options, braking efficiency, everything comes together in the fork.
For the new UP and UPPER, we even offer two forks, Aero and Adventure:
U-Turn Aero: our fastest option, optimized for aerodynamics. This means the blades are fully aero, the brake caliper is integrated and there are no cargo rivnuts or other details to disturb the airflow. Standard on U.P.PER. CONCE.PT.
U-Turn Adventure: our most comfortable option, with shallower, more compliant fork blades. And as you would expect for adventure, this fork has the ability to attach cargo to your fork blades: bottles, bags or custom OPEN cargo.
Design is in the details
Frame Specifications for the U.P.PER. CONCE.PT.
Stock Colors
Stock Colors
Carbon clear black
Painted frame with minimalist decals
Paint ready
Raw-Ready-To-Paint for custom painting
Weight Frame-only Size M, w/o metal parts ±3%
Weight Frame-only Size M, w/o metal parts ±3%
845g
Paint ready - including threaded BB shell
Weight Fork-only ±3%
Weight Fork-only ±3%
370g
Uncut Steerer
Sizes
Sizes
M/L
for more info, see Geometry below
RRTP (Raw-Ready-To-Paint)
RRTP (Raw-Ready-To-Paint)
A clearcoat is not needed for UV protection but recommended to protect against scratches and wear. Some customers leave the frame bare.
BB standard
BB standard
T47 threaded bottom bracket (internal cups) with 86mm wide BB shell
Recommended groupsets
Recommended groupsets
Any electronic gravel groupset, so:
Shimano GRX Di2
Any SRAM eTap
For serious gravel and off-road (on any brand of bike), we always recommend to use a rear derailleur with a clutch or cage damper for the necessary chain management.
Front Derailleur Mount
Front Derailleur Mount
None
Front thru-axle
Front thru-axle
100x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12
Front disc rotor size
Front disc rotor size
160mm only
Front brake caliper mount
Front brake caliper mount
Smartmount 160 system attaches flatmount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors
Rear thru-axle
Rear thru-axle
142x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12
Rear disc rotor size
Rear disc rotor size
160mm only
Rear brake caliper mount
Rear brake caliper mount
Smartmount 160 system attaches flatmount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors
Headset
Headset
Identical standard IS52/40 x 45o upper & lower bearing
These can be found at any competent bike store.
Seatpost
Seatpost
Round 27.2
Compatible with many brands and models including dropper and/or suspension seatposts.
Max. weight (total rider+luggage)
Max. weight (total rider+luggage)
120kg / 264 lbs
EN/ISO/internal test standard
Included with frameset
Included with frameset
Frame
Fork
Headset
Integrated one-piece handlebar
UDH RD Hangers
Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves
Bottle Cage Bolts
Manual
Max. weight (total rider+luggage)
Max. weight (total rider+luggage)
120kg / 264 lbs
EN/ISO/internal test standard
Included with frameset
Included with frameset
Headset
Seattube Top Clamp
Rail Clamp, Thru-Axles
2 RD Hangers
2 MultiStops (Di2, eTap)
Cable Exit Stop
Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves
Bottle Cage Bolts
Manual
Included with frameset
Included with frameset
Headset
Seattube Top Clamp
Rail Clamp, Thru-Axles
2 RD Hangers
2 MultiStops (Di2, eTap)
Cable Exit Stop
Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves
Bottle Cage Bolts
Manual
Geometry.
CONCE.PT Geometry
- Estimates; for accuracy use stack/reach of your current gravel/road bike or a fit session.
- Standover to the top of the toptube directly above the BB (varies with tire size).
|
|
M | L |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested Rider Height 1 | 169-180 | 178-191 |
| Seattube Length (BB-to-top of TT) | 483 | 504 |
| Stack | 570 | 595 |
| Reach | 380 | 392 |
| Standover 2 | 777 | 799 |
| Headtube Angle | 71,5° | 72.5° |
| Seattube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Toptube Length (Horizontal) | 545 | 564 |
| BB Drop | 75 | 73 |
| Front Center | 610 | 614 |
| Rear Center | 425 | 425 |
| Wheelbase | 1024 | 1028 |
Our customers.
The OPEN community has many unique riders with unique bikes. You can see their photos and specs below*.
* On the warranty registration page, you can select the showcase option to add your bike to the below gallery.
