The Verge Tour redefines what touring bikes are capable of. Designed in partnership with Velowerk of Switzerland, the Verge Tour combines the riding position, cargo capacity, and serviceability of a long haul tourer, with amazing portability. The heart of any bike is the frame, and every detail of the Verge Tours frame has been optimized for touring. Starting with hydroformed aluminum tubing and a patented forged handle post, the Tour is incredibly stiff and responsive. For extra heel clearance and comfort the Tour is engineered with longer seat-stays, and for cargo-carrying, all the required front and rear eyelets. The bike is specd with a custom chromoly fork up front, for strength and vibration-dampening, and an eccentric bottom bracketa rarity in the industryso riders can seamlessly switch to an internal gear system. Bike tourists need resilience and self-sufficiency, and the Verge Tour delivers. With integrated lighting, and a full-sized bike pump concealed in the seatpost, the bike is built for self-supported travel. The bike comes stock with full front and rear racks, solid disc brakes and ultra-wide 27-speed gearing. Its extra-comfortable too, thanks to Schwalbe Big Apple 55 mm tires, an adjustable stem, and ergonomic bike-grips. Best of all, the Verge Tour folds down for easy transportation, which means more exciting adventure. It’s a bike designed for weekend riders—who get out to the country by train—or for global explorers, riding around the world with the peace of mind that in a tight situation they can put their touring rig on a bus.