Overview
For fall of 2015, we have revamped our Ventana El Gordo Fat Bike packages. These bikes have proven to be solid performers for many types of riding over the past year. We made updates based on new parts introduced in the past year as well as introducing suggested builds for snow/sand, trail, and touring use. The frame, Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL gear hub, and Gates Carbon Drive belt system carry forward. See chart below for details.
Introduction
We've worked with Ventana Mountain Bikes USA to create a special Cycle Monkey edition of their US-made El Gordo fat bike frame. The Cycle Monkey edition will feature dedicated cable routing for the Rohloff SPEEDHUB and stealth dropper seatposts. These frames are also belt drive compatible through Ventana's clever adjustable dropout system for the most maintenance-free fat bike drivetrain available. Options are available to build the bikes up with a suspension fork and dropper seatpost for trail use or with a rigid fork and post for sand/snow use.
Contact us at info@cyclemonkey.com or 510-868-1777 to place an order.
Ventana El Gordo Build Kit Options
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The new SPEEDHUB XL (left), and the original SPEEDHUB 500/14 (right) |
Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL features
- 14 gears with a 526% overall change in gear ratio offers the same range as most three by nine mountain bike derailleur systems.
- Same proven hub internals as the SPEEDHUB 500/14 provides 100,000+ miles of reliable service.
- Shifting mechanism is completely protected within the hubshell and sealed from the elements.
- Shift reliably in sand, snow, mud, and other riding conditions that are harsh on traditional drivetrains.
- Shift between gears at any time, even when coasting or while stopped.
- Hub needs no maintenance other than an annual oil change.
- Large diameter, symmetrical hub flanges build into strong wheels.
Ventana El Gordo frame features
- Ventana tapered head tube (1-1/8" to 1.5")
- Ventana proprietary three bolt swinging adjustable dropouts
- Belt drive compatible - drive side dropout separates from seat stay to insert belt into rear triangle
- Cycle Monkey edition has dedicated cable routing for Rohloff SPEEDHUB shift cables and stealth dropper seatposts
- 170mm rear axle spacing
- Symmetric frame can be built with any fat bike rim size, including 29+
- Chainstay yoke provides ample clearance for large volume tires (4.8" tires on 100mm rims)
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL (see geometry chart here)
- Custom geometry available upon request for additional charge.
- Carbon Black or Mango Tango
- Additional colors available for additional charge
Upgrades and options available
- Crank Color: (black, red, blue (signature build kit only))
- Crank Length: (170, 175mm)
- Spoke and Nipple Color: (black or silver)
- Rotor Sizes: (160 or 180 mm rear; 160, 180, or 203 mm front)
- Seatpost Color: (black or silver (signature build kit only))
- Stem Color, Angle, and Length: (black or silver, 0° or 10°, 50 - 130 mm (signature build kit); black, +/- 6°, 60-110m (standard build kit))
- Pedals: Quoted upon request
- Choice of standard powder coat colors:
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| ![]() | Mango Tango |
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Upgrades
- Custom Paint: $50 upcharge
- Candy Paint: $90 upcharge
![]() | Candy Blue |
| ![]() | Candy Purple |
| ![]() | Candy Raspberry |
| ![]() | Candy Red |
| ![]() | Candy Teal |
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![]() | Ice Cream Truck, 150mm Signature: -$124 Standard: Stock Option |
| ![]() | Salsa Bearpaw, 150mm Signature: Stock Option Standard: +$214 |
| ![]() | Salsa Makwa Carbon, 142mm Signature: +$117 Standard: +$331 |
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![]() | Lauf Carbonara, 150mm (60mm of trvl) Signature: +$617 Standard: +$831 |
| ![]() | Rock Shox Bluto Gloss Black, Matte Black or White 80mm, 100mm or 120mm of trvl Signature: +$312 Standard: +$526 |
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![]() | Race Face Ride Signature: -$58 Standard: Stock Option |
| ![]() | Thomson Elite Signature: Stock Standard: +$58 |
| ![]() | Cane Creek Thudbuster ST or LT model Signature: +$80 Standard: +$139 |
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![]() | Syntace Hi-Flex Signature: +$146 Standard: +$204 |
| ![]() | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth Signature: +$368 Standard: +$426 |
| ![]() | Thomson Dropper Covert Signature: +$395 Standard: +$453 |
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![]() | Race Face Ride XC Signature: -$64 Standard: Stock Option |
| ![]() | Thomson AM Alloy Signature: Stock Option Standard: +$65 |
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![]() | Salsa Bend 2 Signature: -$29 Standard: +$35 |
| ![]() | Jeff Jones Alum Loop H-Bar Signature: +$45 Standard: +$109 |
| ![]() | Thomson AM Carbon Signature: +$60 Standard: +$125 |
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Shifter Options:![]() | Cing5 Shifters Signature & Standard: +$360 |
| ![]() | Rohbox_Sram X9 Signature & Standard: +$354.24 |
| ![]() | Rohloff Grip Signature & Standard: Stock Option |
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