The Blueridge Xplore GT Select 6.1 is the ultimate dropbar touring bike, engineered for speed and long-distance road trips. As the fastest model in the Tout Terrain expedition lineup, this bike blends comfortable Thermocrom steel frame durability with race-ready efficiency. Key Features for Fast, Reliable Touring: Pinion Gearbox Drivetrain: Features a reliable Pinion C1.12 gearbox with a low-maintenance Gates Carbon Drive belt system. This combination delivers smooth, maintenance-free gear changes and an extended 600% gear range. Speed & Control: Rolls on efficient 28" (700c) wheels fitted with Vittoria Randonneur Tech 700Cx42mm tires. Powerful TRP Hylex hydraulic disc brakes with 180/160mm rotors ensure confident deceleration on fast descents. Dropbar Ergonomics: Built with a Tout Terrain Gravel Racing Handlebar (440mm with 16° flare) and the specialized Tout Terrain Shift:R Road for Pinion lever for improved shifting and multiple hand positions. Fully Equipped for Expedition: Comes complete with the Integrated Expedition Rack II (40kg capacity), SKS Bluemels 60mm mudguards, and lighting powered by a Shutter PL-7 hub dynamo. It offers a high total capacity of 180kg. Frame Details: Available in sizes M, L, and XL, and finished in Atlantico Metallic Shiny. The frame includes 4 bottle holder mounting positions and is paired with a Tout Terrain Touring Carbon Fork III. Brake: TRP Hylex | Hydraulic disc brake Cassette: Gates Carbon Drive CDX | 32T Chain / belt: Gates Carbon Drive CDX Centertrack belt Crankset: Pinion forged | CDX:SL 39T sprocket | S/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm Drivetrain: Pinion C1.12 gearbox | Gates Carbon Belt Drive Fork: Tout Terrain Expedition Fork II Front hub: Shutter PL-7 hub dynamo | Centerlock rotor interface Gear lever: Tout Terrain Shift:R Road for Pinion Grips: Fizik Microtex Performance grip tape Handlebar: Tout Terrain Allroad II drop-bar | 440mm | 12° Flare Headset: Acros | EC34 / EC34 Kickstand: Atran Velo kickstand Lights: Busch + Müller IQ-XS & Line Small rear light Model: Blueridge Mudguard: SKS Bluemels 60mm | XXL splash guard | black matte Pedals: Tout Terrain Urban Pedal Rack: Tout Terrain E-Expedition Rack II with EX Rails II (black, hard anodized) Rear hub: Tout Terrain EX-R2 - 1S | Centerlock rotor interface Saddle: WTB Volt Medium Seat post: Tout Terrain | 27,2mm Steering stop: Tout Terrain Ergo-Stop II Stem: Tout Terrain | 70mm | +/- 6° Tires: Continental Terra Trail (black) | 700Cx45mm / 45-622 Frame: Blueridge Xplore steel frame | Tout Terrain Thermocrom tubing Frame size: L, M, XL Frame Type: Diamond Maximum total weight: 180 kg (frame) / 40 kg (rack) Frame color: Acqua Bella Metallic glossy Brake mount type: Front: Flat Mount 160-180mm | Rear: IS2000 Rotor size (front/rear): 180mm/160mm Bottle cage mounts: 4 (frame) + 2 (fork) Wheel size: 28" Hub spacing: Front: 12/100mm thru-axle | Rear: 12/142mm thru-axle Belt tensioning system: Tout Terrain TBA (pivotable gearbox bracket) Wheelset/Rims: Ryde Andra 321 M L XL A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) 510 560 610 A1 SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) 450 501 552 b TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) 575 595 615 C CONTROL TUBE LENGTH (mm) 175 205 225 D CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) 455 455 455 E WHEELBASE (mm) 1077 1087 1095 F BOTTOM BRACKET LOWERING (mm) 70 70 70 G HEAD TUBE ANGLE (*) 70.5 71 71.5 H SEAT TUBE ANGLE (*) 73 72.5 72 I STACK (mm) 614 644 665 J REACH (mm) 387 392 399 K OVERHANG HEIGHT (mm) 808 846 879 L FORK INSTALLATION HEIGHT (mm) 407 407 407 M FORK OFFSET (mm) 45 45 45