Riding & Racing at top speed

The new UP & UPPER

10 years after the OPEN U.P. defined the gravel bike, we have perfected it.

 

The new UP & UPPER will come in several versions. First up: the U.P.PER. CONCE.PT. (in size M & L).

 

Following soon: The U.P. and U.P.PER. (in 5 sizes).

New U.P. & U.P.PER. highlights

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A light, nimble gravel bike for fast racing or riding. Even an overnighter or fast tarmac group ride is possible thanks to its comfort, efficiency and speed.

 

To ride faster & farther requires low drag & high comfort. The new frameset keeps OPEN's legendary frame compliance while adding aero where it matters: up-front.

 

Optimized for 35-46mm tires (44mm on the CONCE.PT) for the most responsive and fun handling possible on all terrain. To go even bigger, consider the WI.DE.

 

Size-specific everything. All 5 sizes (only 2 sizes for U.P.PER. CONCE.PT) get their own tube shapes, geometry, carbon layup and many handlebar options.

 

Worry-free details such as a UDH hanger, a T47 threaded BB and internal routing with easy cockpit changes mean more riding and less wrenching.

 

Made in Freedom - in Portugal. As company owners, we have the luxury to align our company direction with our personal beliefs. That's why we move all frame production to Portugal.
 

Aero where it matters, 

comfort where it counts
Aero gains come from streamlining the front of the bike, where airflow is still smooth. This makes the headtube, downtube, handlebars and fork key to lower drag.

But aero is irrelevant if the bike is too uncomfortable to hold your position for long. So we optimize aerodynamics and compliance together, creating aero shapes without making our tubes too deep. Wherever a deeper tube is really beneficial (fork legs & headtube), we tune the shape and layup to still preserve the compliance.

Further back, the fight between comfort & aero is no contest. The seattube, chainstay and seatstay shapes ensure we achieve the comfort we’re known for. As a bonus, the ultra-thin seatstays Gerard helped introduce to frame design with the Cervélo R3 also keep the frontal area small. They even get a micro-aero treatment.

Fork options

We love fork design. Tire clearance, steering geometry, aerodynamics, compliance, cargo options, braking efficiency, everything comes together in the fork. 

 

For the new UP and UPPER, we even offer two forks, Aero and Adventure:

U-Turn Aero: our fastest option, optimized for aerodynamics. This means the blades are fully aero, the brake caliper is integrated and there are no cargo rivnuts or other details to disturb the airflow. Standard on U.P.PER. CONCE.PT.

U-Turn Adventure: our most comfortable option, with shallower, more compliant fork blades. And as you would expect for adventure, this fork has the ability to attach cargo to your fork blades: bottles, bags or custom OPEN cargo.

Design is in the details

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Internal storage: The U.P.PER. CONCE.PT. is as paired down as possible, which means it does not have internal storage. The upcoming new UP frame will have a new style of internal storage, one that does not affect your bottle cages in any way.
 

Wire-Stays: Thin seatstays provide compliance, while their bowed shape "pre-set" its flex for the best possible vibration absorption. For the new frames, the direction of the pre-set is rotated 90 degrees, so they bow out sideways instead of downward.
 

Straight chainstays: Offer the best power transfer yet still provide great tire clearance (up to 46mm - 44mm for the U.P.PER. CONCE.PT). As always, you should measure the tire when mounted on your rim, as the tire labels are not always accurate.
 

27.2mm round seatpost: The most boring seatpost size may not look like a design choice, but it is. It is light, offers great compliance and is compatible with a long list of seatposts, including many dropper and/or suspension posts should you desire to use one of those.
 

Deep headtube: The headtube is crucial for aerodynamics, as it is the first frame member to hit the airflow. The deep shape works wonders here, while underneath the carbon layup ensures the comfort stays high. A true win-win.
 

Size-specific crown: We vary the fork crown shape and height significantly from size to size, in order to create the best stiffness and compliance balance for each size. It also ensures the handling is equally agile in every size. This is a first in bike design.

 

 

T47: is the new standard for threaded BBs, embraced by the leading BB makers. It's spacious enough for any crank axle (oversized 30mm, SRAM DUB, Shimano, 24mm) and combine that with a wide 86mm BB shell to maximize the connection to the chainstays.
 

UDH: The new UP and UPPER are UDH compatible, meaning it can be paired with any standard drivetrain (SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo, etc) using a UDH hanger and with SRAM Transmission rear derailleurs (direct-mount to the frame). 
 

Rotoblock fender mounts: Standard fender mount are eyelets, which can cause the fender wires to flex and rotate (causing rattling and even rubbing). Our unique fender mounts thread directly into the frame, thereby eliminating any rotation and stiffening the setup.
 

Broadshoulder dropouts: Installing wheels with disc brakes and thru axles can be a real pain if the wheel isn't lined up correctly. With the extra broad shoulders on our dropouts (50-100% wider than standard), the wheel is much better supported.
 

Smartmount 160 front: Instead of the standard four bolts plus an adaptor to attach the brake caliper to the fork, OPEN pioneered the Smartmount direct-mount system that removes the adaptor and two bolts to attach the caliper directly onto the fork.
 

Smartmount 160 rear: The brake caliper attaches directly onto the frame, positioned for 160mm discs. No adaptors or spacers are required (unlike on standard flatmount setups that require these extra parts). This makes Smartmount lighter, stiffer & safer.
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Frame Specifications for the U.P.PER. CONCE.PT.

Stock Colors

Carbon clear black

Painted frame with minimalist decals

 

Paint ready

Raw-Ready-To-Paint for custom painting

Weight Frame-only Size M, w/o metal parts ±3%

845g

Paint ready - including threaded BB shell

Weight Fork-only ±3%

370g

Uncut Steerer

Sizes

M/L

for more info, see Geometry below

RRTP (Raw-Ready-To-Paint)

A clearcoat is not needed for UV protection but recommended to protect against scratches and wear. Some customers leave the frame bare.

BB standard

T47 threaded bottom bracket (internal cups) with 86mm wide BB shell

Recommended groupsets

Any electronic gravel groupset, so:

Shimano GRX Di2

Any SRAM eTap

For serious gravel and off-road (on any brand of bike), we always recommend to use a rear derailleur with a clutch or cage damper for the necessary chain management.

Front Derailleur Mount

None

Front thru-axle

100x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12

Front disc rotor size

160mm only

Front brake caliper mount

Smartmount 160 system attaches flatmount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors

Rear thru-axle

142x12mm superlight Carbon-Ti X-12

Rear disc rotor size

160mm only

Rear brake caliper mount

Smartmount 160 system attaches flatmount caliper, without adaptor, for 160mm rotors

Headset

Identical standard IS52/40 x 45^o upper & lower bearing

These can be found at any competent bike store.

Seatpost

Round 27.2

Compatible with many brands and models including dropper and/or suspension seatposts. 

Max. weight (total rider+luggage)

120kg / 264 lbs

EN/ISO/internal test standard

Indoor trainer compatibility

Detailed information here↗

Warranty

Detailed information here↗

Included with frameset

Frame

Fork

Headset

Integrated one-piece handlebar

UDH RD Hangers

Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves

Bottle Cage Bolts

Manual

Installation information

Brake hose installation↗

Assembly Guideline↗

Max. weight (total rider+luggage)

120kg / 264 lbs

EN/ISO/internal test standard

Warranty

Detailed information here↗

Included with frameset

Headset

Seattube Top Clamp

Rail Clamp, Thru-Axles

2 RD Hangers

2 MultiStops (Di2, eTap)

Cable Exit Stop

Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves

Bottle Cage Bolts

Manual

Included with frameset

Headset

Seattube Top Clamp

Rail Clamp, Thru-Axles

2 RD Hangers

2 MultiStops (Di2, eTap)

Cable Exit Stop

Noise-Reduction Foam Sleeves

Bottle Cage Bolts

Manual

Geometry.

CONCE.PT Geometry

1. Estimates; for accuracy use stack/reach of your current gravel/road bike or a fit session.
2. Standover to the top of the toptube directly above the BB (varies with tire size).

MM	M	L
Suggested Rider Height 1	169-180	178-191
Seattube Length (BB-to-top of TT)	483	504
Stack	570	595
Reach	380	392
Standover 2	777	799
Headtube Angle	71,5°	72.5°
Seattube Angle	73.5°	73.5°
Toptube Length (Horizontal)	545	564
BB Drop	75	73
Front Center	610	614
Rear Center	425	425
Wheelbase	1024	1028