The Curve Big Kev V2 is a revised version of the Australian brand’s monster gravel bike. With increased tire clearance, dropper post routing, and minor geometry tweaks, this new version offers more than just modern drivetrain updates. For more, check out the details below…

Curve Cycles has updated its monster gravel bike, the Big Kev, with a new iteration featuring slight geometry tweaks, modern drivetrain updates, dropper routing, and increased tire clearance. The Big Kev V2 will clear a 29 x 2.4″ tire or a 2.6″ with limited mud clearance, features a redesigned 3D-printed yoke, is UDH- and T-Type drivetrain compatible, and has slightly more upright geometry than the V1. The V2 still retains several elements from V1, such as the tubing, front and rear spacing, general handling characteristics, and the 85.5mm BB shell.

  • Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2
Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2

The Big Kev V2 also adds their new Ride 415 VGM fork, a carbon gravel fork that can accommodate massive tires and provide cargo-carrying capability. Three M5 mounts on the legs allow users to carry fork-mounted bags or extra bottles, and the fork is rated to carry up to 8 kilograms on each side.

  • Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2

Made from titanium, the V2 offers the same road-style Q-factor as the V1, with design tweaks based on rider feedback and thousands of modeled iterations of their customers’ V1s. Curve says the V2 is built with a larger main triangle than most other 29er options, which allows for more frame bag space, even on smaller sizes. With three bidon mounts, rear rack and fender mounts, and 1x groupset options (boost cranks are not required), Big Kev V2 is a versatile modern gravel bike.

Curve Big Kev V2 Geometry

Size XXS XS SM MD XM LG XL XXL
Effective TT Length 530 540 555 575 587 599 617 632
Reach 377 383 388 404 413 423 437 446
Wheelbase (52 offset) 1040 1046 1060 1081 1097 1110 1132 1149
CS Length 440 440 442 442 445 445 448 448
Effective ST Angle 74.5 74.5 74 74 74 74 74 74
ST Length 440 470 495 520 535 550 580 610
HT Angle 70 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5
HT Length 110 125 145 160 170 180 195 215
Fork Length 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415
BB Drop 74 74 72 72 72 70 70 70
Stack 551 567 584 598 608 615 629 648
  • Curve Big Kev V2
  • Curve Big Kev V2
Curve Big Kev V2

The Big Kev V2 is available as both a frameset and in complete builds. Frames start at $4,999 AUD or $3,540 USD. Complete builds with SRAM Rival E1 / GX T-TYPE drivetrains start at $11,199 AUD or $7,940 USD, and SRAM FORCE E1 / X0 T-TYPE drivetrains start at $12,399 AUD or $8,740 USD. Build kits include Curve Walmer bars, their carbon Dirt Hoops wheelsets, and Vittoria tires.

For more on the Curve Big Kev V2, visit CurveCycling.com.

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