{"id":39295,"date":"2022-07-11T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=688145"},"modified":"2022-07-11T09:32:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:32:12","slug":"new-rondo-mylc-gravel-bike-promises-unlimited-exploring","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-rondo-mylc-gravel-bike-promises-unlimited-exploring\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rondo MYLC gravel bike promises unlimited exploring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Ashley Quinlan\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 11 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Polish gravel bike<\/a> specialist Rondo has launched the MYLC \u2013 a new gravel buster designed for tougher terrain \u2013 just ahead of the 2022 Eurobike trade show.<\/p>\n

The new bike draws inspiration from modern mountain bike design, with geometry<\/a> geared towards offering maximum stability and comfort on gnarly terrain.<\/p>\n

Rondo says the MYLC is pitched primarily towards \u201cexplorers\u201d and those looking for a \u201ccomplete off-road experience\u201d. It is claimed to be easier to ride on steeper and rockier descents.<\/p>\n

The MYLC is set to be available in two carbon builds, plus one aluminium and one steel version<\/a> each.<\/p>\n

Prices will start from \u00a32,199 \/ \u20ac2,399 for the alloy bike, topping out at \u00a34,499 \/ \u20ac4,899 for the top-spec CF2 carbon-framed model.<\/p>\n

Inspired by mountain bikes<\/h2>\n
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The geometry takes cues from mountain bike design.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rondo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Rondo has a reputation for producing gravel bikes with a difference, such as the Rondo Ruut CF1<\/a>. The MYLC appears no different, and is said to diverge from the beefed-up road bike<\/a> norm.<\/p>\n

Instead, it has been designed to embody the spirit of a mountain bike<\/a>, which Rondo says makes the MYLC a more capable gravel bike this side of a suspension-equipped MTB.<\/p>\n

The Polish brand says that its efforts have yielded a bike that is more stable at speed, more capable of tackling gravelled corners and steep rocky descents, able to shrug off trail obstacles, and more comfortable over longer distances compared to a more traditional gravel-bike design.<\/p>\n

Enhanced Gravel Geometry<\/h2>\n

At the core of the MYLC is Enhanced Gravel Geometry (EGG), which is claimed to deliver the bike\u2019s easy-going handling characteristics.<\/p>\n

A slack 68-degree head tube angle combined with a lengthened front-centre measurement is claimed to offer predictable and steady handling.<\/p>\n

Compared to Rondo\u2019s own road-inspired Ruut gravel bike, the front-centre is between 70 and 90mm longer, which also contributes to the MYLC\u2019s long wheelbase, which should make the MYLC more stable over rough surfaces.<\/p>\n

Rondo MYLC \u2018Lo\u2019 geometry<\/h3>\n
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Size<\/th>XS<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube <\/b>(mm)<\/td>435<\/td>460<\/td>485<\/td>510<\/td>530<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube <\/b>(mm)<\/td>110<\/td>140<\/td>160<\/td>190<\/td>220<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay <\/b>(mm)<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>538<\/td>575<\/td>591<\/td>609<\/td>627<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>380<\/td>410<\/td>420<\/td>430<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>530<\/td>554<\/td>572<\/td>600<\/td>628<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover<\/b> (mm)<\/td>725<\/td>765<\/td>780<\/td>805<\/td>840<\/td> <\/tr>
Front-centre<\/b> (mm)<\/td>620<\/td>658<\/td>676<\/td>696<\/td>717<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,036<\/td>1,073<\/td>1,091<\/td>1,112<\/td>1,133<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>65<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td>73.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>400<\/td>400<\/td>400<\/td>400<\/td>400<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset<\/b> (mm)<\/td>45<\/td>45<\/td>45<\/td>45<\/td>45<\/td> <\/tr>
Stem<\/b> (mm)<\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>