“Introducing the all-new Vielo V+1 Race Edition 2.1 – refreshed, refined, and ready to race. Now UDH-compatible with a redesigned rear triangle for cutting-edge drivetrain tech, this upgrade brings SRAM’s 13-speed RED XPLR compatibility, featherweight axles (just 51g a pair!), a premium titanium-ceramic headset for ultimate durability, and two bold new colours. It’s still the bike you love – just evolved for the next generation of gravel performance.”
“Vielo’s flagship gravel bike the V+1 Race Edition is now even better thanks to a full refresh. That’s right, we’ve gone UDH. A new rear drop out design required a full rear triangle change to accommodate the latest drivetrain innovations. It may look very similar but trust us .. its new!”
UDH Compatible Frame
What’s UDH? SRAM launched the Universal Derailleur hanger standard in gravel in 2024 with the RED XPLR group set. RED XPLR is the first gravel group set to feature a Full Mount rear derailleur that does away with any mech hanger. The Rear Derailleur mounts directly to the frame, eliminating the B tensions screws, and more importantly creates space for a 13 speed cassette.
New Liveries
“Taking inspiration from the V+1 Race Edition tumbling logo fade, we’ve added two new colours. The first is a luxurious Teal and turquoise fade with light green highlights. The second being Blush with a dark purple fade and blue flashes of highlights. Both in satin finishes they’re vibrant, bold and beautiful.”
New Superlight Axles
“To accommodate the UDH platform, we’ve made new axles just for the Race Edition 2.1 and they’re mega light! Weighing only 51g a pair.. 54% lighter than our standard A2T Axles. Removing the handles from the axle has saved a lot of the weight and made a lovely flush fit to the dropouts. They are available in 12 x 100 x 1.0mm and 12 x 142 x 1.0mm thread. Exclusive to the Race Edition 2.1”
New Premium Titanium Ceramic Headset
“We’ve upgraded the headset on the V+1 Race Edition 2.1 to a Titanium race and Ceramic bearings. The new premium headset increases longevity for even more miles in the gravel.”
New Groupset Options
“The Race Edition 2.1 stays exclusively designed for wireless shifting (and 1x Of course!). Now able to accommodate SRAM 13 speed RED XPLR group set. As well as being backwards compatible with SRAM 12 speed group sets.”
Tire / Tyre Clearance
Able to accommodate 50mm Tyres on 700c Wheels without the need for dropped chain stays. The clean, slender frame has plenty of space for big tyres and tyre clearance. Light fast comfy gravel performance is where the V+1 Race Edition lives.
V+1 Midnight
“The Vielo V+1 Race Edition 2.1 will sit alongside the new V+1 Midnight frame design. The main difference being that the Midnight frame features semi-integrated cable routing and Vielo’s own Mech Hanger for 11 and 12 speed group sets.”
Specification at Launch
- Frame: Vielo V+1 Race Edition carbon frame with full internal cable routing (Exclusively designed for wireless Group sets) 880g Raw weight
- Fork: Vielo V+1 Race Edition carbon Fork with full internal cable routing
- Colours: Teal Green or Blush – Both with tumbling V+1 logo fade
- Handlebars: Vielo Carbon Bar-Stem unit. Bar width 40cm, 42cm, 44cm
- Stems: Vielo Carbon Bar-Stem unit. Stem length 90, 100, 110mm
- Headset: Vielo by Token – Upgraded to Ceramic / Titanium
- Wheels: Zipp 303s XPLR SW Carbon wheels
- Tires / Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Overland 700 x 50mm
- Crankset: SRAM RED 1X E1 XPLR Carbon crank arms with Alloy Chainring
- Bottom Bracket: Token Ninja BB386 Evo Pressfit
- Chain: SRAM RED E1 Flat Top Chain
- Rear Derailleur: Sram Red AXS XPLR E1 – 13 speed wireless (Max 46T)
- Cassette: SRAM Cassette XG-1391 XPLR E1 13 Speed – 10-46T
- Shifters: SRAM Red AXS E1 – 13 speed wireless
- Rotors: SRAM Centreline X 140mm rear, 160mm front
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Novus Boost Evo X-Cross Carbon Rail Saddle
- Seatpost: Vielo Carbon 30.9mm x 400mm
- Thru-Axles: Vielo Thru axle 12x100mm / 12x142mm with 1.0mm Thread pitch for UDH
- Hanger: UDH Compatible
- MSRP: £9,999
- Expecting to be able to offer other price points, soon after launch.
About Vielo
“British boutique bicycle brand Vielo was launched in 2017 by Industry veterans Ian and Trevor Hughes. With 40 Years experience in the bike industry, building and developing brands for others the Gateshead based duo designed to utilise their experience and be brave. Vielo’s Road and Gravel bikes are all exclusively designed for 1x offering a simpler, cleaner and stiffer frame (Up to 32% Compared to a 2x design). Renowned for their vibrant designs and incredible ride qualities each bike is bespoke built for their customers.”
Learn more at the Vielo Website