Spooky Cycle Works releases the ROVR: A Bicycle to Explore the Outer Limits

spooky cycle works rovr review

Who is Spooky Cycle Works?

“25+ Years in this industry has brought on many iterations, a wealth of knowledge gained, and fortunately a loyal following in our growing community of cyclist. The partners at Spooky come from a diverse background but share the same passion and outlook. We aim to utilize our products to spread positivity and encourage the curiosity to explore and experience life to the fullest.”

spooky cycle works rovr review

“We’ve made strives to streamline our process in order to deliver the best possible product and service. No longer renting space on the East Coast we have moved all operations to Arizona. With the refinement of our operations, Spooky Cycle Works quality is second-to-none and production times are no longer months in duration. We couldn’t be more excited to share the world of Spooky Cycle Works with you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more about becoming apart of the Spooky Owners Club.”

spooky cycle works rovr review

The ROVR

This race-inspired gravel bike will take you beyond the ordinary. An entirely new platform with wide tire capability designed with versatility in mind. Whether it’s smooth gravel or seat dropper single track the ROVR will get you places.

spooky cycle works rovr review

The continued development of wide groupset innovations has inspired us to utilize the 73mm bottom bracket as a new frame standard. Through extensive testing, we’ve found this configuration ideal for achieving pure gravel adventure needs and overall function without compromising performance.

The ROVR is now ONLY compatible with wide spindle cranksets.

spooky cycle works rovr review

Highlights

spooky cycle works rovr review

Wider is Better

We wanted to push the boundaries of tire sizing and found 68mm bottom bracket shells to be a limiting factor. To accommodate our desires to explore new territories on tires never before considered we reimagined our gravel design altogether. Developments in industry standards of 1x (1-by) cranks capable of use with a 73mm bottom bracket allowed us to accomplish our most lofty tire dreams.

spooky cycle works rovr review

The ROVR now offers you the option to adventure with tire sizing that now matches long time fork clearance standards set in place by ENVE Composites. The ROVR is capable of front and rear tire sizing up to 700c x 50mm and 650b x 2.25in

spooky cycle works rovr review

Technical Specifications

  • Tire clearance 700c x 50mm, 650b (27.5″) x 2.25″ – measured
  • Internal brake cable routing
  • ENVE Composites Gravel Fork
  • Chris King Inset 7 Headset
  • Dropout spacing: 142x12mm Rear, 100x12mm Front
  • Flat mount disc brakes
  • Seat tube collar: 31.8mm
  • Seat post diameter: 31.6mm
  • Front Derailleur Clamp: 35mm
  • English-threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell
  • Fork crown race diameter: 40mm
  • 44mm internal headtube diameter

spooky cycle works rovr review

Geometry

spooky cycle works rovr review

spooky cycle works rovr review

Gravel Cyclist will be taking collection of a review sample in the not too distant future, watch this space!

Pricing starts at $US 2,999, more details including custom paint and build options, are linked below.

Spooky Cycle Works

1 Comment

  1. Avatar David Dominguese

    What size cassette is picture. I didn’t see info about the gearing. Mentioned about GRX which can be up to 11×42 with a 40 tooth crank. What is the largest cassette that can be used with a 40 tooth crank? Thanks.

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