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The Verdict on the Foundry Overland
A complete bike for $4700 is not close to cheap or entry-level. However, the Foundry Overland is a bike that is set to do it all— with every feature you could dream of—so that alone makes it a great value. The titanium frame makes it one for the ages; the tire clearance and thru-axle design allow the use of 29er wheels and even some 29er tires if the road (or trail) ahead looks rough; fender mounts allow some adventure comfort if it’s a wet slog; and the fittings for e-shifting make it modern. The Overland can go a lot of places, and offers a great titanium ride along the way.
Foundry Overland Spec Highlights
Frame: 3Al/2.5V Ti
Fork: Whisky Parts Co. No. 9, 15x100mm thru-axle, with fender mounts
Shift/brake levers: SRAM Force 22 Hydro R
Crankset: SRAM Force 22, 46/36
Deraileurs: SRAM Force 22
Brakes: SRAM Force
Cockpit: Zipp Service Course alloy
Seatpost: Zipp Service Course 27.2
Saddle: Velo
Wheels: DT Swiss R24 Centerlock disc
Tires: Clement MXP 33C clincher
Weight: 20.2 lb as tested, 13.1 without wheels
Warranty: 5 years, frame
Country of origin: Taiwan
More info: foundrycycles.com
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