Low Kicker

Introducing the Polyvalent by Velo Orange—a true jack-of-all-trades frameset that's ready for anything! Whether you're dreaming of epic tours, smooth daily commutes, comfy all-day rides, or gnarly gravel adventures, the Polyvalent is your perfect companion. The graceful, swoopy top tube of the Polyvalent, known as the Low-Kicker, is designed for ease and comfort. Perfect for mounting and dismounting a fully loaded bike, this lowered top tube also makes frequent stops in urban environments a breeze. For those with limited flexibility, the Low-Kicker offers a practical and stylish ride with modern features and generous clearances—something that's been missing until now. The Polyvalent Low Kicker boasts impressive tire clearance. With fenders, it comfortably fits 650b x 48 or 26 x 2.3” smooth tires. If you skip the fenders, it’s ready to tackle 650b x 2.1” or 26 x 2.3” knobby tires. The Polyvalent features star reinforcements on almost every braze-on, ensuring durability and strength. The rear brake routing is internal, with a brazed-in tube that makes installation a breeze—no more fishing for housing! You'll find dedicated rack and fender mounts on the rear, perfect for all your cargo needs. The fork, with its elegant French-style bend, includes braze-ons for versatile mounting options. Whether you want to attach rando-style front racks, side-mounted cargo cages, or low-rider pannier racks, the Polyvalent has got you covered. The integrated seat collar adds a touch of elegance to its robust design. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Velo Orange frame without the perfectly aligned fender mounts, ensuring flawless fender installation every time. Get ready to ride in style and tackle any terrain with the Polyvalent! Here are the specs: Frameset material: 4130 double butted chromoly steel Fork: 1 1/8" threadless, 4130 chromoly steel with elegant bend Wheel Size: 650B or 26"  Tire Clearance: 650B x 48mm, 26 x 2.3" (either with fenders) / 650b x 2.1 or 26 x 2.3 knobby Rear Spacing: 12 x 142mm, thru-axle with replaceable hanger (included) Fork Spacing: 12 x 100mm, thru-axle (included) BB: English threaded 68mm Brakes: IS mount disc, 160mm or 180mm rotors suggested Seatpost: 27.2mm Front Derailleur Size: 28.6mm Water bottle mounts: Triple on top of downtube, one set on underside of downtube Fender bosses: seat stay bridge, chainstay bridge, under fork crown Frame Eyelets: Double eyelets on rear dropouts for racks and fenders. Internal eyelets on seat stays Fork Eyelets: Double eyelets on fork dropouts for racks and fenders. Triple thru-bosses on the blades for lowrider racks for cargo cages. Hourglass braze-on for front racks like our Randonneur Front Rack. Rear Brake Routing: Easy internal routing for rear brake cable housing/hydraulic tubing Paint: Metallic Glacier Blue and the geometry:   If you are getting a VO Headset along with your frame, you can get it installed for a reasonable fee. Simply click here to navigate to the installation page, and add the fee to your order before checkout.