R+ V.4 Road, Cross, Gravel Expanded
The R+ V4 from Why
Never look at any dirt road the same way
The R+ extends the limits of what other drop bar bikes can do. The Why engineers optimized this bike for use with 700x40c tires, but gifted it with clearance for 700×50 or 27.5×2.1” wheels. The R+ is extremely versatile: it’s at home on gravel roads and long pavement rides where comfort is paramount. However, don’t let that deter you, speed demons. This bike can hold its own on the cyclocross race track and rides like a jaguar for those of you that want to slap some slick road tires on for super-fast fun. With Version 4, we added a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and our own carbon fork from our sister company Revel Bikes. Paired with the option to run an internally routed dropper post on this two-wheeled beast, and you’ll be blown away by where the R+ takes you.
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Beauty at every angle
Sram Rival Kit
SALE! – $750 OFF R+ BUILDS
- Frame – Why R+ v4
- Fork – Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm offset
- Headset – Cane Creek 40-Series
- Wheels – Industry Nine Wheelset 700c GRCX-S 1/1 12×142 Center Lock (*upgrade available)
- Tubes – Stans No Tubes single shots x 2
- Tires – Maxxis Rambler 700x40c 120tpi
- Bar – Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR 44cm
- Stem – Zipp Service Course SL 80mm (Small/Medium) or 90mm (Large/Extra Large)
- Seatpost – Revel Carbon Seatpost 27.2 x 400mm
- Seat Collar – Revel Seat Clamp 34.9 – Black
- Saddle – WTB Volt CroMo – Black
- Shifters – SRAM Rival 1×11 speed
- Brakes – SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc flat mount
- Rotors – SRAM Centerline 160mm Centerlock
- Rear Derailleur – SRAM Rival 1×11 speed
- Chain – SRAM PC1170
- Cassette – SRAM PG1130 11-42t
- Crankset – SRAM Rival 1 42t 172.5mm
- Bottom Bracket – SRAM Threaded GXP 68mm BSA Standard
- Grips – Lizard Skins 2.5 Black Tape
Shimano GRX Kit
SALE! – $750 OFF R+ BUILDS
- Frame – Why R+ v4
- Fork – Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm offset
- Headset – Cane Creek 40-Series
- Wheels – Industry Nine 700c 1/1 GRCX Centerlock (*upgrade available)
- Tubeless– Stans No Tubes Single shots x2
- Tires – Maxxis Rambler 700x40c
- Bar – Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR 44cm
- Stem – Zipp Service Course SL 80 (Small/Medium) or 90mm (Large/Extra Large)
- Post – Revel Carbon Seat Post 27.2 x 400mm
- Saddle – WTB Volt CroMo Black
- Shifter – Shimano GRX RX810 11spd
- Brakes – Shimano GRX RX810
- Rotors – Shimano GRX RT-MT800 Centerlock 160mm
- Rear Derailleur – Shimano GRX RX812
- Chain – Shimano GRX HG701
- Cassette – Shimano SLX M7000 11 Speed 11-40t
- Crankset – Shimano GRX RX810 170mm 40T
- Bottom Bracket – Shimano GRX BBR60 68mm
- Grips – Lizard Skins Tape 2.5mm Black
- **Specifications subject to change without notice**
SRAM RED AXS XPLR Kit
SALE! – $750 OFF R+ BUILDS
- Frame – Why R+ v4
- Fork – Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm offset
- Headset – Cane Creek 40_Series
- Wheels – Revel RW23 700c w/ Industry Nine Torch Road XD
- Tubeless– Stans No Tubes Single shots x2
- Tires – Maxxis Rambler 700x40c
- Bar – Easton EC70 AX Flare 44cm
- Stem – Easton Stem EA90 31.8 x 80mm (Small/Medium) or 90mm (Large/Extra Large)
- Post – Revel Carbon Seatpost 27.2 x 400mm
- Saddle – WTB Volt CroMo Black
- Shifter – SRAM Red ETAP AXS 12spd
- Brakes – SRAM Red ETAP AXS Hydro
- Rotors – SRAM Centerline XR 2-Piece 160mm Rounded Rotor, Centerlock
- Rear Derailleur – SRAM Red ETAP AXS XPLR 12spd
- Chain – SRAM Force 12spd
- Cassette – SRAM XPLR XG1271 10-44
- Crankset – SRAM Crankset RED 1 DUB DM42t 172.5mm
- Bottom Bracket – Sram DUB BSA 68 Road
- Grips – Lizard Skins Tape 2.5mm Black
- **Specifications Subject to change without notice**
Frame and Fork Only
SALE! – $500 OFF R+ FRAMES
- R+ v4 Frame
- Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm
- Cane Creek 40-series
- Revel 31.8 Seat Collar – Black
- Revel UDH Gravel Rear Axle 12 x 166mm
| SPECS | |
| Wheel Size | 700c (27.5 compatible) |
| Axles | 142 x12mm rear SRAM UDH / 100x12mm front |
| Rack Mounts | Included |
| Seatpost Diameter | 27.2mm, 31.6mm clamp |
| Seatpost Insertion Depth | SM (225mm), MD (265mm), LG (295mm), XL (320mm), XXL (TBD) |
| Cable Routing | Internal (incl. Dropper) |
| Rear Brake | 140mm mount / 160mm max |
| Brake Rotors | Centerlock rotors with internally serrated lockrings only. |
| Tire Clearance | 700x50mm, 27.5×2.1 |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA 68mm English Threaded |
| Max Chainring | 50T Round (47.5mm Chainline) / 46T ROUND (45mm Chainline) / OVAL TBD |
| Headset | IS42 Upper / IS52 Lower |
| Front Derailleur | Not Compatible |
| Bottle Bolts | 4 Total, 3 inside front triangle, 1 under downtube |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL / XXL |
| Frame Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
R+ geometry
The R+ has a few unique geometry features. Mainly, the bottom bracket drop and the reach. The BB drop affects how a bike corners and, combined with chainstay length, affects it’s stability. On the R+ the BB drop is just slightly more than other similar bikes out there, giving it a more stable, comfortable feel, yet making cornering feel more precise when initiated by the rider. The reach is slightly longer than similar bikes, which eliminates some toe-overlap (hitting the toe on the front tire in tight corners) and also optimizes handling by stealing some tactics from the mountain bike world- wider bars and shorter stems.
Because Titanium is Magic
We make our bikes form the best materials possible for the terrain we ride. For now, that means titanium, but we’re not stopping there stay posted. We use the highest quality Grade 9 3/2.5 titanium for our frames’ tubing, and 6/4 titanium for the head tube, bottom bracket shell, and machined bits all over the frame. The wonder material has so many excellent ride quality attributes: 43% lighter than steel, higher strength-weight ratio than aluminum, significantly more resistant to crash-damage than carbon, and the best vibration damping properties of all three listed here. We think you’ll agree that we achieved our goal of creating titanium frames with a modern twist by engineering guided internal cable routing, stealth dropper post routing, integrated headsets, and threaded bottom brackets. For riders who want a high-end, comfortable, fast bike built to last a lifetime, we believe a properly made titanium frame is the best option.
The Why Bikes
Guarantee
At Why, we believe in our products. If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can return your Why for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Of course, we ask that you respect this policy (no purposely buying a bike for a long term “rental” allowed!)
Further, we offer a lifetime warranty to the original buyer on all Why frames. This is a straightforward warranty policy- basically if you use your bike for what it was intended, and the frame ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, we will replace it for you for free.
And, to top all of that, we offer a lifetime crash replacement policy. If you crash your bike and damage it, or if you drive into your garage while forgetting there was a fresh new Why on the roof of your car, we will work with you to offer you a replacement frame at a very low cost.
WHY WHY CYCLES
There’s nothing better than pedaling up a mountain, cruising along backwoods dirt road, or flying through a flowy dirt jump line. We’re proud of our handmade, uniquely rad bikes that we know you’ll love. We sell bikes directly to you from our website here, promising to offer you the best experience possible when buying, receiving, and, most importantly, riding your new Why. You can rest (and pedal) assured that we designed, tested, manufactured, and built your bike to the highest possible standards throughout the bike industry. We only create bikes we want to ride, and we stand behind our products with a no-questions-asked return policy and a straightforward, legitimate lifetime warranty and crash replacement policy. Peruse our site or give us a call – we’re always here to help you find the bike of your dreams and explore the unknowns around the corner.