DAVOS Neo Randonneur D-604 Ver.2 (Frameset) | A Chromoly Frame That Freely Connects Travel and Daily Life
Touring, gravel, and single-speed customs. A neo randonneur that can be nurtured to fit your riding style.
The DAVOS D-604, long beloved as a touring bike, has evolved into Ver.2 through a full model change.
Inheriting the philosophy of a classic randonneur, it has been updated with a design that also accommodates modern gravel riding and bikepacking.
While retaining the supple ride feel of its original chromoly tubing, it improves lightness and expandability by adopting an oval top tube and sliding dropouts. It handles a wide range of uses, from comfortable long tours on paved roads to forest road rides and daily cycling.
With tire clearance for up to 700x50C and numerous braze-ons, it allows for free customization to suit loading styles and riding scenarios. This frameset is packed with the joy of building a unique bike that you can't experience with a complete bike.
It's a DAVOS-esque bike that caters to cyclists who want to enjoy the journey itself, not just the destination.
Features
- Neo-randonneur design that combines the appeal of randonneurs and gravel bikes
- Compatible with single-speed setups thanks to sliding dropouts
- Ample tire clearance for tires up to 700x50C
- Lightweight yet supple ride feel from original chromoly tubing
- Three-dimensional frame design with an oval top tube
- Equipped with internal routing for Di2 compatibility
- Added touring-specific features such as triple eyelets and a chain hook
- Versatile geometry compatible with both flat bars and drop bars
- Wide range of sizes from XXS to XL
- Unique color lineup that blends in with travel scenery
SPEC
- Model Name: DAVOS Neo Randonneur D-604 Ver.2 Frameset
- Frame Material: Original chromoly steel (performance equivalent to TANGE Champion No.1)
- Brake Standard: Flat mount
- Recommended Rear Rotor Size: 140mm
- Dropout Standard: Sliding dropouts
- Single Speed Compatible: Yes
- Tire Clearance: Max 700x50C
- Tire Clearance (slider forward): 700x43C
- Compatible Components: Mechanical, Di2
- Sizes: XXS / XS / S / M / L / XL
- Recommended Height Range: 150-185cm
- Colors: Yuuyake Pink, Ajisai Blue, Soramame Green, Turquoise Green, etc.
The appeal of the D-604, I believe, is that it isn't bound by a single, predefined use.
You can equip it with racks for long tours, or enjoy it in a gravel setup with wider tires. Furthermore, you can customize it into a single-speed using the sliding dropouts.
With Ver.2, the frame's refinement has further increased, and the balance between rigidity and comfort has improved. It perfectly combines stability when loaded with gear and liveliness when riding unladen.
This frame is not only excellent as a touring bike but also recommended for those who want to "nurture and enjoy one bike for a long time." It has the versatility to respond broadly to travel, cycling fun, and daily use.
