The Brodie Romax bicycles need no introduction as they are a top preference among many cycling enthusiasts. The bike line was expanded in 2020 to include 5 extra bicycles, the Romax Carbon being among them. The Roma carbon is Brodie’s first carbon adventure bike that is best suited for long gravel rides on rough surfaces. It is super tough, stiff, and fast enough for racing long distances on rough surfaces. Further, the bike has a robust yet modern responsive geometry that guarantees comfort and stability on rough surfaces.
The Brodie Bicycles Romax Carbon is incredibly versatile. It will go bikepacking, adventure touring, race on the road or gravel, and join the Sunday morning club ride. Read on for a full breakdown of the high-performance bike and see if it is what you are looking for.
The Romax Carbon is the best gravel adventure-oriented bike in the Brodie bicycle lineup. The high-end bike packs a punch with first-rate features that make it one of the best high-performance carbon bikes in the market. It is incredibly versatile and is the ultimate do-it-all adventure bicycle. Here is a detailed review of its top-end features;
The Brodie Bicycles Romax Carbon is one of the best-performing do-it-all adventure bikes on the market. It is solidly built for different riding occasions and is most ideal for riding on rough surfaces. Thanks to its highly responsive and super stable geometry, you can go long-distance racing on gravel surfaces and dirt roads and remain comfortable and stable the entire time.
Moreover, the Brodie Bicycles Romax Carbon is remarkably lightweight and fast. This makes it a perfect choice for adventurer riders who want to be anywhere and do anything.
Frame and materialsThe Romax Carbon offers solid longevity with its rugged Textreme Carbon fibre frame-set. It comes four frame sizes, from the smallest 49 cm to the largest 55 cm. The frame-set constitutes triple cage mounts on top of the down-tube, double cage mounts under it, double cargo bag mount on the top tube, and double cage mounts on the seat tube. The carbon frame perfectly matches the full carbon disc fork with triple cage mounts.
Although the frame is lightweight, it features thru-axles that enhance its stiffness. The lightness makes it easier to ride for long distances. You will also enjoy quick wheel changes with the lightweight frame. Furthermore, frame details like D2 compatibility and internally routed cables for a slicker look guarantee the chance to upgrade and future proof.
The Romax carbon comes with top-quality and lightweight WTB Byway TCS 650b x 47c tires. The tires are mounted onto equally rugged Alex A-class Boondocks-3 wheelset that is tubeless-ready. Thanks to the tires, the Romax carbon is superfast. Best of all, the 47c tires have an incredible amount of traction and tremendously improve puncture resistance without giving up rolling resistance. In addition, the tires have extra volume which allows easy adjustment for air pressures to suit different riding styles.
Brakes and gearsYou can trust the Romax carbon to offer you rugged reliability for all of your off-road adventures thanks to its brand new GRX 2 x 11 drivetrain made with gravel-specific ergonomics and optimized gearing options. With the Shimano GRX adventure 48/31T crankset and the 11-32 tooth 11-speed cassette, you will enjoy an evenly spaced full range of gearing for different riding needs including fast gravel rides, road rides, and hilly rides.
What’s more, the Romax carbon features Shimano GRX shifters, also known as brake levers, that are precise and powerful. The brake levers have gravel oriented ergonomics that offer maximum comfort on the hoods and a conveniently light, precise, and stable control. Further, you would not experience any chain slap, or unbearable shifting effort during a race with the race-ready ULTEGRA RX800GS clutched rear derailleur. It keeps the chain quiet and secure.
As if that’s not enough, the Romax Carbon has matching GRX hydraulic brakes that provide top controlled stopping power in any riding condition or road surface.
ForkLike all Romax adventure bicycles, the Romax carbon comes with a full carbon fork, complete with triple cage mounts. The full carbon fork offers plenty of tire clearance, making the bike highly adaptable and ready for anything.
Like all the bikes on the Brodie Romax line, the Romax carbon comes with ergonomically designed dual-density hand grips for superior comfort even on the longest gravel adventuring rides. You wouldn’t need a pair of gloves to maintain a strong grip on the bike’s handles unless your hands get super-sweaty when you ride for long periods.
DesignThe Romax Carbon bicycle is specifically designed for more aggressive off-road gravel racing and riding. It has a rugged design that looks both attractive and ready to perform like a beast. The bike sits taller to allow you maximum control and comfort on rough terrain. Its high-quality, comfortable non-descript saddle is suitable for anyone. Further, its drivetrain is designed with specific ergonomics and optimized gearing options for a smooth ride on all of your off-road adventure riding.
Another fantastic and convenient design feature of the Brodie Romax Carbon bicycle that is worth a mention is the clutched rear derailleur that keeps the chain secure and quiet. Unlike most adventure bikes, you will not hear any noises while riding on rough terrains as shifting effort and chain slap are reduced significantly.
The Romax carbon bicycle is perfect for someone looking for a versatile high-performance gravel bike. It is the ultimate bike for big adventure rides in all seasons. The bike can perform perfectly well in gravel races, cyclocross races, adventure touring, road riding, winter training, gravel routing and adventure.
The do-anything, go-anywhere, high performance gravel adventure bike can also do every day gravel rides, dirt track touring, and fast road rides.
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The Brodie bicycles Romax carbon is one the best gravel adventure bikes that money can buy in the market. Its unmatched high-end features and rugged reliability make it the best gravel adventure oriented bike in the Brodie Romax line of bicycles. The Romax carbon is a do-it-all adventure machine that you can get to enjoy various cycling adventures including bike-packing, cyclocross and gravel adventure touring.
