Nordest has up to date their metal Tremendous Albarda 3 “gravel bike for mountain bikers” with newly refined off-road geometry, and a pair extra MTB-inspired options for extra technical journey rides. Plus, their lately launched 3003 flat bar gravel bike now provides a titanium body possibility for riders in search of a extra premium journey, whether or not round city or deep into the backcountry…
Nordest Tremendous Albarda 3 MTB-inspired metal gravel bike
Nordest calls this the third evolution of their slack adventure-ready metal Tremendous Albarda gravel bike. First launched again in 2020, it adopts mountain bike geometry inspiration to take your gravel rides additional off-road. Longer body Attain and slacker head angle enhance stability whereas descending and cornering over any terrain. And a steep seat angle will assist spin again up these lengthy climbs.
What’s new?
The most important replace to the brand new Tremendous Albarda 3 is admittedly simply the change to the UDH commonplace for compatibility with the most recent drivetrain choices. Particularly with the MTB leaning of this adventure-ready gravel bike, mullet Transmission builds will likely be an ideal match for the Tremendous Albarda 3. But it surely nonetheless retains worry-free exterior cable routing so it’s also possible to construct it up even with a 2x mechanical drivetrain.
One other key shift is the addition of stealth dropper seatpost routing. It’s nonetheless a 27.2mm publish, however as extra journey gravel riders need droppers, Nordest’s Tremendous Albarda 3 is prepared on your customized construct.
Geometry is up to date as nicely. The adjustments are largely minor. You continue to get the identical slack 68° headtube and 420mm chainstays, however a steeper 74.5° seattube.
However now, body Attain is a full 2.5cm longer, whereas Stack will increase a bit, too. The brand new bikes have a bit of increased backside brackets, balancing a bit longer wheelbase.
Tremendous Albarda 3 – Tech particulars
- welded from double-butted 4130 chromoly metal tubing
- lengthy attain geometry optimized for brief 50mm stems and drop bars
- max tire clearance 700cx50mm/29×2.0″ or 650bx53mm/27.5×2.1
- 1x (max 46T chainring) or 2x (max 50/34T compact chainset) suitable
- absolutely exterior cable routing, plus inner routing for a dropper seatpost
- 2x 3-pack something cage mounts on downtube, commonplace seattube cage mount & toptube bag mount
- plus 2x 3-pack something cage mounts on both metal or carbon fork choices
- full rack and fender eyelets
- UDH, and thus compatibility for SRAM T-Kind direct mount transmission derailleurs
- threaded BSA backside bracket
- flat mount disc brake, and 12x142mm thru-axle
- 27.2mm spherical seatpost, with 28.6mm alloy seatclamp included
- straight 44mm headtube for 1 1/8″ ZS44/ZS44 or 1.5″ tapered ZS44/EC44 headset
- claimed body weight: 2490g (dimension Medium)
- designed for a 400mm axle-to-crown 1.5″ tapered steerer fork with 52mm offset (factoring within the exterior decrease headset cup)
Nordest Tremendous Albarda 3 – Pricing, choices & availability
This up to date Nordest Tremendous Albarda 3 gravel bike body is obtainable to pre-order now with early-bird reductions. Decide from simply 3 sizes, and both shiny Mustard yellow or black.
Pre-order pricing begins at 599€ for the body solely, with full retail value set to rise to 749€ at the beginning of subsequent 12 months. Customized paint can be attainable, for an additional 250€.
Two body equipment choices are additionally accessible together with your selection of fork, each something cage & fender mounts, and kits together with a Cane Creek 40 headset. The 749€ Metal Equipment pre-order then features a straight steerer uni-crown metal fork and the 899€ Carbon Equipment pre-order features a tapered steerer full carbon fork with adjustable rake. You’ll save 100-150€ vs. the eventual full retail value of the body or frameset.
Nordest will ship pre-orders of the brand new Tremendous Albarda 3 body and framesets in January 2025, so that you’ll have time to construct it up for subsequent season’s using. EU transport is included.
Nordest 3003 easy flat bar gravel bike, now in titanium, too!
The most recent Nordest 3003 Ti gravel bike was all about not taking gravel too significantly. Aero could also be all the things to some. However for a lot of gravel bike riders, the enjoyable is within the journey, not getting sooner to the vacation spot. However whereas a metal 3003 might be the right selection for the ‘not-too-serious’ gravellers, there absolutely are some prepared to pay only a bit extra for an reasonably priced titanium flat bar bike, too.
As soon as once more, why not simply sit up, sit again, and benefit from the journey… much more so now with the buttery easy journey of ti.
How does Nordest’s 3003 Ti evaluate to the Tremendous Albarda?
The 3003 Ti is a straightforward flat bar gravel cruiser constructed for a variety MTB-style drivetrain (with UDH compatibility) and massive quantity 29×2” tires to cruise over any kind of highway or path floor. Nordest calls it a flat bar gravel bike, however it doesn’t actually should be a flat bar solely. In reality, the 3003 Ti (like the metal model) sits as a contented medium between the lighter Albarda and this new, slacker MTB-inspired Tremendous Albarda 3.
A compromise in between with comparatively secure geometry that may be ridden for any kind of terrain, whether or not you desire a extra upright flat bar place or not. A quicker-handling 69° head angle, steep 74.5° seat angle to shift weight ahead, medium lengthy body Attain, comfortably excessive (however not excessive) Stack, a lot of BB drop, and quick for a cruiser 420mm lengthy chainstays. Nordest thinks that’s an excellent place to take a seat up with a flat bar to benefit from the journey.
After which from a tech perspective, they’re remarkably related.
3003 Ti – Tech particulars
- welded from double-butted Ti3Al2.5V titanium tubing
- lengthy attain geometry optimized for flat handlebar builds with a brief 50-80mm stem
- max tire clearance 700cx50mm/29×2.0″ or 650bx53mm/27.5×2.1
- 1x (max 46T chainring) or 2x (max 50/34T compact chainset) suitable
- absolutely exterior cable routing, plus inner routing for a dropper seatpost
- 2x 3-pack something cage mounts on downtube, commonplace seattube cage mount & toptube bag mount
- plus 2x 3-pack something cage mounts on both metal or carbon fork choices
- full rack and fender eyelets
- UDH, and thus compatibility for SRAM T-Kind direct mount transmission derailleurs
- threaded BSA backside bracket
- flat mount disc brake, 12x142mm thru-axle
- 27.2mm spherical seatpost, with alloy seatclamp included
- straight 44mm headtube for 1 1/8″ ZS44/ZS44 or 1.5″ tapered ZS44/EC44 headset
- claimed body weight: 1750g (dimension Medium)
- designed for a 400mm axle-to-crown 1.5″ tapered steerer fork with 52mm offset
3003 Ti – Pricing, choices & availability
The titanium Nordest 3003 Ti is obtainable in 4 inventory sizes. Nordest manufactures the ti flat bar gravel bike to order, with a 12-week lead-time. It’s provided in just a few completely different frame-only and frameset choices. The body alone sells for 1700€.
For 2000€ you get a 3003 Ti frameset with Nordest’s adjustable rake full carbon Albarda Carbon bikepacking fork and a black Chris King InSet 7 headset.
Or, you may splurge and get the 3150€ gravel suspension body equipment that features Cane Creek’s light-weight 40mm carbon Invert CS gravel fork with Climb Change lockout, plus the Chris King InSet 7 headset.
All Nordest frames & kits embody free transport within the EU, and are additionally accessible for worldwide supply.
