Cinelli King Zydeco Gravel Frameset (2022)

The King Zydeco is Cinelli's latest foray into the adventure bike world. The versatile gravel-inspired design is suited for long-distance exploration, with space for 700c x 42c or 650b x 2.1 wheels and tyres. This unique frame allows you to ride fast on asphalt or rough terrain with plenty of space for bags.

The carbon monocoque construction and racing geometry make this frame light and extremely fast. Perfectly suitable for long-distance gravel races and also ready for bike packing explorations.

Strong and Lightweight Full Columbus Carbon Frameset

The King Zydeco is equipped with a Kevlar shield on the underside of the downtube to protect the paintwork and carbon fibre when riding off-road. Cinelli has also introduced the dual response system, which increases stiffness in the lower part of the frame, this greatly improves pedalling efficiency and power transfer, while keeping the upper supple enough to be comfortable.

The fork can be swapped between 47 to 52mm rake by the use of an innovative flip-chip in the fork dropout.

This beautiful carbon frameset is lightweight and highly responsive for exceptional riding across all terrains with efficiency, comfort and control. It features superb tyre clearance, which enables you to run a variety of wheel and tyre sizes, compatible with both 700c and 650b wheels with tyre widths up to 2.1”. Alongside its strong and low-weight carbon monocoque build, this racing marvel features modern-race geometry for superb versatility to give you immense gravel performance, endurance-cycling comfort and all the durability and dependability for long touring sessions.

Thru-Axle Compatible, Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts and Adjustable Rake

Equipped with a Columbus Futura Cross carbon fork at its helm that’s thru-axle compatible and for use with flat-mount disc brakes. It features internal cable routing and has an adjustable rake between 47 and 52mm, so you can optimise your bike builds ride characteristics and geometry.

Wide Tyre Clearance, Kevlar Protected Down Tube and Flex-Free Performance

Since this model is designed with the possibility of using MTB-style tyres when equipped with 650b wheels, Cinelli has fitted it with Kevlar protected areas on the lower downtube to prevent debris or gravel from scraping or chipping the frame as you ride with confidence and composure. Also, this frameset is designed with the utmost efficiency, strength and reliability in mind, it has a continuous carbon construction for stiff and stable construction to ensure every pedal rotation is direct, is flex-free regardless of the terrain and provides sensational comfort for all-day riding.

Additional Features:

Cable Routing: Internal Di2/EPS Compatible
Axles: 12x100mm / 12x142mm
Brake Fitment: Flat Mount Disc
Bottom Bracket: BB386 86.5x46
Seatpost Dia: 27.2mm
Max Tyre Clearance: 700x47c/27.5x2.1