Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
The Nordest Kutxo 2 is a rugged drop-bar 29er that clears 29 x 2.4” tires and has plenty of gear mounting options. It just got a few updates for 2026 with subtle tweaks and fresh finishes, and it’s available to order with a steel or carbon fork. Find all the details here…
The village of Carção, Portugal, has a long history tied to the Almocreve merchants, who relied on loyal dogs—known as kutxos—as trusted companions on their journeys to and from this remote region. Sticking to the brand’s conventions, named in tribute to those steadfast travel partners, the Nordest Cycles Kutxo is a rugged 29er drop-bar bike built for versatility. Designed to tackle everything from singletrack to remote dirt roads, it’s made for rough, mountainous terrain. Announced today, the Nordest Kutxo 2 gets some subtle changes and new paint options for 2026. Full details below.
The geometry behind the Kutxo 2 remains largely unchanged from the original announced in 2022. The frame features relatively short 435mm chainstays, offering a lively ride feel while still accommodating tires up to 29 x 2.4” wide. It’s optimized around a rigid fork with a 483mm axle-to-crown length and 51mm offset, but it also offers the option to run a 100–120mm suspension fork for riders looking to add a bit more cushion up front.
| Size | M | ML | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Head tube | 110 | 125 | 140 |
| Top tube (virtual) | 572 | 589 | 611 |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
| Seat tube | 460 | 480 | 510 |
| Chainstays | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Reach | 404 | 418 | 437 |
| Stack | 607 | 621 | 635 |
| BB Drop | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Wheelbase | 1108 | 1128 | 1152 |
| Fork length (100mm 20% SAG) | 483 | 483 | 483 |
| Stem | 70 | 70 | 70 |
The Kutxo frame is built from double-butted 4130 steel tubing with ample gear-carrying provisions. It has mounts for both a rear rack and fenders, three-pack mounts on both sides of the downtube, and a set of bottle bosses on the seat tube.
Changes on this model include UDH-compatible dropouts and a 68mm threaded bottom bracket, which allows it to work with gravel or mountain bike cranks and 1x chainrings (max 42T) or 2x chainrings (max 46T) with a front derailleur. Other frame features include internal routing for a dropper post and flat-mount brake compatibility. Additional frame details are outlined below:
- Tire Clearance: 27.5″+ (up to 2.8″) or 29″ (2.4″)
- BOOST rear axle with interchangeable dropouts (12x148mm)
- 68mm BSA bottom bracket
- TR44 head tube (ZS44/ZS44 or ZS44/EC44)
- Compatible with SRAM UDH Full Mount rear derailleur
- Reach designed for 70 mm stems
- 31.6mm seatpost
- Seatpost clamp included
- Dropout and rear thru axle included
- Weight for M/L size: 2,750 grams
- Two color options: Black or Green Matte
The Nordest Kutxo is offered with two rigid fork options, providing a choice between durability and weight savings, depending on priorities. The steel fork is designed around a 100mm suspension-corrected geo with clearance for up to 29 x 3.0″ tires and reinforced dropouts built to handle the added leverage of larger rubber and longer fork length. It also includes mounts for a front rack and three-pack cargo cages on both legs, making it the better option for long, fully loaded tours. The carbon fork offers a lighter, more performance-oriented alternative, compatible with 100–120mm suspension forks and tires up to 29 x 2.6″ wide. It features adjustable rake options (44mm or 51mm), internal routing for the front brake and a dynamo cable, and the same mounting provisions for racks and cargo.
Pricing for the Nordest Kutxo is based on three kit options, with a pre-order discount. The standalone frame is priced at €729 (including EU shipping), with a reduced pre-order price of €599. The frame paired with the steel fork brings the cost to €949, or €849 for pre-order. For the carbon fork option, the complete frame kit comes in at €1,229, with a discounted pre-order price of €1,079. Both are Black or Green Matte with a September delivery.
Find more details at Nordest Cycles. And note that although it doesn’t apply to the Kutxo, included in our 100+ exclusive deals available to Bikepacking Collective members is a 15% off discount for all steel and titanium gravel frames and kits from Nordest!
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