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UP TO 700x50c OR 650x2.2 CLEARANCE // ALCHEMY PREMIUM CARBON // SRAM UDH // LIFETIME WARRANTY

 
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Lycos

 

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  • + Size Guide
    Height 5’1″ – 5’6″ 5’5″ – 5’10” 5’10” – 6’1″ 6’1″ – 6’3″ 6’3″ – 6’8″
    Inseam 28″ – 30″ 29″ – 31″ 30″ – 32″ 31″ – 33″ 34″ – 36″
    Size S M L XL XXL

    Please note, inseam is measured to the floor. The sizing above is a guide and no two riders are alike.

    If you have questions or do not see your size, reach out to one of our team members here.

  • + Geo Chart

      XS S M L XL XXL
    Effective Top Tube (mm) 515 538 558 575 584 605
    Seat Tube Length C-T (mm) 460 500 520 545 560 570
    Head Tube Angle (deg) 70 70.25 70.5 71.25 71.5 71.5
    Seat Tube Angle (deg) 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
    Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5
    Wheelbase (mm) 1001 1022 1040 1051 1059 1080
    Head Tube Length (mm) 120 135 150 170 185 200
    Chain Stay Length (mm) 430 430 430 430 430 430
    Front Center (mm) 581 602 621 631 639 660
    Standover (mm) 748 775 792 815 830 842
    Frame Stack (mm) 540 555 570 592 607 622
    Frame Reach (mm) 353 371 387 398 403 420
    Fork Axle To Crown (mm) 395 395 395 395 395 395
  • + Specs

    Specs based on availability. If parts are not available, we will do our best to give you a comparable part. For large changes or delays, we will give you a call or email to discuss options.

     

    Sram Apex XPLR AXS 12sp

    (20.75lbs medium)

    Sram Rival XPLR AXS 12sp

    (19.5lbs medium)

    		 Shimano GRX Di2 11Spd

    Sram Force/X0 Transmission AXS 12Spd

    Sram Force XPLR AXS 12Spd

    18.8lbs medium)

    		 Sram Red XPLR AXS 12 Spd
    Bar FSA Aluminum 42/44cm Zipp XPLR Aluminum 42/44cm Zipp SL XPLR Aluminum 42/44cm Zipp SL XPLR Aluminum 42/44cm Zipp SL XPLR Aluminum 42/44cm Zipp SL XPLR Aluminum 42/44cm
    Bar Tape Zipp Service Course Zipp Service Course Zipp Service Course Zipp Service Course Zipp Service Course Zipp Service Course
    Stem FSA Alloy 80/90mm Zipp Service Course 80/90mm Zipp Service Course 80/90mm Zipp Service Course 80/90mm Zipp Service Course 80/90mm Zipp Service Course 80/90mm
    Seatpost FSA Alloy 27.2 0mm Zipp Service Course 27.2mm 0mm/20mm Zipp Service Course 27.2mm 0mm/20mm Zipp Service Course 27.2mm 0mm/20mm Zipp Service Course 27.2mm 0mm/20mm Zipp Service Course 27.2mm 0mm/20mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series
    Saddle Selle Italia Model X Selle Italia Model X Selle Italia Model X Selle Italia Model X Selle Italia Model X Selle Italia Model X
    Shifters Sram Apex AXS Sram Rival AXS GRX ST-RX815 Di2 Sram Force eTap AXS HRD Sram Force eTap AXS HRD Sram Red eTap AXS HRD
    Fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork Alchemy 3-bolt mount 50c carbon fork
    Rear Derailleur Sram Apex XPLR AXS Sram Rival XPLR AXS GRX RD-RX817 Di2 Sram X0 Transmission AXS Sram Force XPLR eTap AXS Sram Red XPLR AXS
    Cassette Sram XPLR XG-1231 11-44t Sram XPLR XG-1251 10-44t Shimano XT CS-M8000 11-42t Sram X0 1295 Transmission Cassette Sram XPLR XG-1271 10-44t Sram XPLR XG-1271 10-44t
    Cranks Sram Apex 170/172.5mm

    Sram Rival 170/172.5mm

    		 GRX FC-RX815 42t 170mm/172.5mm Sram Force DUB  167.5/172.5mm Sram Force DUB  167.5/172.5mm Sram Red DUB  167.5/172.5mm
    Bottom Bracket Sram DUB PF86.5 Sram DUB PF86.5 Shimano SM-BB72 86.5mm Sram DUB PF86.5 Sram DUB PF86.5 Sram DUB PF86.5
    Chain Sram Apex Flattop Sram Rival Flattop Shimano CN-HG701 Sram X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop Sram Force Flattop Sram Red Flattop
    Brakes Sram Apex Flat Mount Sram Rival Flat Mount GRX BR-RX810 Hydraulic Sram Force HRD Flat Mount Sram Force HRD Flat Mount Sram Force HRD Flat Mount
    Rotor Sram Paceline 160mm F/R Sram Paceline 160mm F/R Shimano RT-MT800 160mm F/R Sram Centerline XR 160mm F/R Sram Centerline XR 160mm F/R Sram Centerline XR 160mm F/R
    Wheels Vision i23 Alloy Vision i23 Alloy Reserve 34|37 Carbon – DT Swiss 350 Hubs Reserve 34|37 Carbon – DT Swiss 350 Hubs Reserve 34|37 Carbon – DT Swiss 350 Hubs Reserve 34|37 Carbon – DT Swiss 350 Hubs
    Tires Maxxis Rambler 50mm Maxxis Rambler 50mm Maxxis Rambler 50mm Maxxis Rambler 50mm Maxxis Rambler 50mm Maxxis Rambler 50mm
 

Why choose the LYCOS?

WHY?The LYCOS (latin for Wolf) is the answer for those looking for a tough, singletrack worthy gravel bike that absolutely rips. Born out a desire for adventure, where speed was a necessity. The gravel specific geo will have you comfortable and smiling after hours in the backcountry or on hardpack.

HOW?
The LYCOS adds dramatically increased off-road capability, thanks to a slacker head tube angle, super-wide tire clearance, and compliant carbon geometry that’s highly effective at absorbing chatter and bumps, but retains stiffness front-to-back for efficiency and breakneck speed. Bonus features like beautiful paintjobs, extra braze-ons, and SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger promise added versatility, range and durability.

Let your hair down, howl at the moon, and let the LYCOS take you blazing down gravel roads and beyond.

The LYCOS (wolf) leads the pack of off-road drop-bar performance. This is the do-it-all bike you've been searching for. Up to 50mm tire clearance with tons of drivetrain options. The frame is light, responsive, and can take a beating for true gravel performance and long comfortable days off-road.

Media Reviews

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GCN BIKE CHECK: LYCOS

The GCN team chose to race the Lycos at this year's Unbound 200. Check out the bike overview here!

 

MIDNIGHT PRISM: Color CHeck

 

Bike Details

NO-COMPROMISE BUILDS

After years of searching, Alchemy has finally found a fabrication partner that can help us bring the LYCOS to you at a lower cost than our handmade-in-Colorado models, all with our same world-class standards and award winning layups. All LYCOS builds use top-shelf components to give you the best possible ride, now at a lower price than we've ever offered.

ALCHEMY PREMIUM CARBON

We have spent over a decade and countless hours perfecting our carbon layups. We engineer our frames to be stronger, lighter, and reliable. Our team of fabricators ensures our carbon bike frames are perfectly designed. Whether it is our 5+ of NAHBs award winning carbon layups or our lifetime warranty on frames, you can rest assured your Alchemy carbon frame is built to stand the test of time.

RIDE MORE TERRAIN

The LYCOS was born out a desire for adventure, where speed was a necessity. At its core, the LYCOS is an off-road explorer designed to tackle any and all gravel terrain. But thanks to our unique carbon layup, you'll gain that compliance and comfort vertically without sacrificing stiffness front-to-back so you can still fly on smooth surfaces.