O.P.E.N. OPEN U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
4,999$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ekar -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 13 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 172cm
MD
170cm - 180cm
LG
177cm - 190cm
XL
188cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
Shift Levers
Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic
Cassette
Campagnolo Ekar 9-42T 13-speed
Crank
Campagnolo Ekar 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L & XL)
Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Pro-Tech BB386EVO
Chain
Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed
Wheels
Rims
Campagnolo Levante carbon 700c
Tires
Pirelli, Cinturato 700x 40C, black
Brakes
Brakes
Campagnolo Ekar hydraulic with 160mm rotors
Cockpit
Stem
ENVE Road, 80 (S)/90 (M)/100 (L)/110 (XL)mm
Handlebar
ENVE SES AR Road, 40 (S)/42 (M)/44cm (L&XL)
Headset
Integrated IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 with 45x45 degree lower bearing). For example Cane Creek BAA1161 + BAA1131, Chris King DropSet 2 or Token Omega A83
Seat
Saddle
fi'zi:k Tempo Argo R5-150mm, black
Seatpost
ENVE 0-offset, 27,2, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Stack | 520 mm | 549 mm | 578 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 374 mm | 385 mm | 399 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 512 mm | 538 mm | 558 mm | 579 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 71 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000 mm | 1006 mm | 1012 mm | 1030 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 765 mm | 789 mm | 813 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 180 cm | 190 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition is an Open Up model. OPEN released 5 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
OPEN U.P. EKAR 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 3999$. On the other hand, OPEN U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition 2023, is the most expensive and costs 4999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 4999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 103.05% more expensive than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
OPEN U.P. EKAR RAPHA Limited Edition bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.