Bristol-based Temple Cycles has launched a new Adventure Disc 1 bike based around a heat-treated Reynolds 725 steel frame, along with the Adventure Disc 1 tourer at a more accessible price.
"A couple of seasons ago, we released our long prototyped Adventure Disc model," says Temple Cycles. "From seeing what this bike was being used for – such as gravel epics in the High Atlas, multi-week tours across Africa and hardcore daily commutes – the team decided it only natural to branch out and offer more models of this versatile platform. They also now come with lifetime warranty on the frameset."
The Adventure Disc 1 (£2,595) is the brand's flagship adventure bike, an evolution of the Adventure Disc platform that's equipped with GRX 800, Shimano’s top tier gravel groupset.
The frameset takes thru-axles and flat mount disc brakes.
You get Hunt's 4 Season Gravel Disc wheelset, Panaracer Gravelking SK tubeless tyres, and a Brooks Cambium All-Weather saddle.
Get all the details on the Temple Adventure 2, launched back in 2018
There's also a more budget-friendly model in the range, the Adventure Disc 3 (£1,495).
"We designed it to be the ultimate touring bike with gravel capabilities," says Temple Cycles. "Starting with our tried and tested Adventure Disc frameset, you get the ride and feel synonymous with the Adventure Disc but with gearing more tuned towards fully loaded adventures in the mountains.
It's built up with a 3x9 Shimano/Temple drivetrain, Shimano RX wheels and TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes.
T2020 Adventure Disc (Final) from Temple Cycles on Vimeo.
Get more info, and a new video, over at www.templecycles.co.uk.
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The price does seem a little steep for complete builds. I looked at these for the mk1 but wanted thru-axles and flat mount which this now addresses.
The old frame was £545 so £2050 for a set of £350 wheels, a £100 saddle and £800 groupset. Looks like you're paying £800 for a non-branded cockpit, seatpost and some tyres
I'm in the same boat - was looking at the Mk1 but wanted thru-axles etc, and I'm a little disappointed in the jump in price from the old model (now Adventure Disc 2) to the new model. However, I don't expect the new thru-axle frame will retail for £545. Compare e.g. the Condor Fratello Disc - the new thru-axle frameset came with a £300 premium over the old QR model.
It's not clear from the website as there's a mismatch between listed spec and photos, but it looks like the other standard builds (Adventure Disc 2 and 3) may still use the old non-thru axle frame and fork.
Glad to see that they're doing well. These feel like a bit of a step up from their first range of bikes, I almost settled on one when I bought my Faran with build time being the deciding factor. It's like up a Condor and Spa lovechild that's upped sticks and acquired a west country accent (this is a positive thing!)
Prices seem rich for mid-market steel. Getting into 853 territory.