A neutral fit position for gravel riding. Our most popular geometry works well for the majority of riders. Similar to the industry's common gravel bike fit.
Slightly more upright and shorter than our standard gravel position. Better for long rides where comfort is as important as performance. This fit profile can also be better for exploring unknown territory.
Compared to our Neutral Fit:
The front end height and handlebar position is about 3.0 cm (1.2") higher.
The reach from saddle to handlebar is about 1 cm (0.4") shorter.
Standard Fit Frameset Geometry
Seven's Standard Fit Profile: A neutral fit position for gravel riding. Our most popular geometry works well for the majority of riders. Similar to the industry's common gravel bike fit.
Choosing the right size: If you need help deciding which fit profile and size you should ride, visit a bike fitter to determine your ideal size. Seven does not make size recommendations remotely.
Seven's Endurance Fit Profile: Slightly more upright and shorter than our standard gravel position. Better for long rides where comfort is as important as performance. This fit profile can also be better for exploring unknown territory.
Choosing the right size: If you need help deciding which fit profile and size you should ride, visit a bike fitter to determine your ideal size. Seven does not make size recommendations remotely.
Bike geometry calculated with 700c x 45 mm knobby tires.
Top tube length is effective: Starting from the centerline of the head tube and top tube intersection measured horizontally to the ground, back to the seat tube.
Frame stack BB-HT: This is what most bike companies simply call "stack." However, there is frame stack and separately handlebar/stem stack. Seven clarifies frame stack by including BB-HT. Because we only provide frameset specifications (rather than bike specifications), we cannot provide stem stack here.
Frame reach warning: This popular measurement is not a good gauge of proper bike fit. Also, the term is not accurate and, therefore, often causes confusion. Seven qualifies the term with "BB-HT" to help define the measurement. Regardless of these shortcomings, we include frame reach BB-HT because it has become a popular industry shorthand for comparing one bike size to another. While the frame reach numbers Seven shows here are accurate, Seven does not take responsibility for an ill-fitting bike if a fitter relies on the frame reach number. Top tube length combined with stem length is much more relevant and helpful in bike-to-bike fit comparisons. For more information, visit our Reach and Top Tube page.
Fit Geometry footnotes continued:
Standover height is measured midway along the top tube, the actual typical point where a rider stands on a bike. Be aware that this is different from how many production bikes measure standover height.
Rider height range, typical: Choosing a bike size based on height is not wise. We include height ranges because it is a standard industry practice. If you need help deciding what size you should ride, visit a bike fitter to determine your ideal size. Seven does not offer size recommendations remotely. Including size ranges also highlights that most riders could choose from three Rider Ready sizes — as opposed to one for most stock bike alternatives.
Rider weight range: This is the rider in birthday suit, without any clothing, equipment, hydration, etc. To understand Seven's ride weight philosophy and parameters, read our Ride Carry-Weight standards. Ranges shown here are our recommendations for optimal ride performance. However, if your weight is above the recommendation, the bike will still handle and perform significantly better than any stock bike. For specific component weight limits, check with the manufacturer.
Frame Geometry Performance footnotes:
Toe overlap warning: Because toe overlap is determined, in large part, by factors not related to frame geometry, we cannot guarantee that your bike setup will not have any overlap. Make sure you are comfortable with the length of the front center before ordering a bike. You can check your current bike to compare front centers.
Seat tube length is measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the intersection of the top tube's centerline. To determine the total seat tube length from the top edge of the seat top to the center of the bottom bracket, add about 4.5 cm.
We offer this frameset in our S-Type and SL-Type tubesets. Read the detailed comparison of Seven's Titanium Tubeset Comparison. Following is a summary of the benefits and considerations of the two tubesets.
Tubeset designation
S-Type Tubeset
SL-Type Tubeset
Pricing
No upcharge
$800 upcharge
Why choose this tubeset?
Best value and toughness. Excellent for when you're in unknown territory and need the toughest steed. Good for larger riders. Understated aesthetics.
When in doubt, choose our SL tubeset. Balanced. Most capable over the widest range of use. Choose when a lightweight bike is important. The best harmony of all possible features. Seven's most popular tubeset choice. $800 upgrade from our S-Type Tubeset.
Tubeset type
Constant wall tubing: Seven has more than 20 tube diameters and walls to engineer with. Our so many options allow us to fine-tune the ride and performance without reducing the frame's toughness.
Butted tubeset: Lighter than our S-Type tubeset. Machined for strength, durability, and lightweight.
Considerations
Heavier than the SL-Type frame. Typically, about 170 grams (6 ounces) heavier.
Frame price is about 20% higher than the S-Type.
Frame weight For a 54 cm frame
About 1,680 grams
(3 lb 11 oz)
About 1,510 grams
(3 lb 5 oz)
Etched Graphics
The price for etched graphics is $250. Most of our graphic options are no charge. Etched graphics are time-consuming. But they look great.
We offer this frameset with any of our housing routing options. Read the detailed comparison of Seven's housing and cable routing options. Following is a summary of the benefits and considerations of the various cable routing systems.
Housing & Cable Routing Type
External Routing
InLine Internal Routing
IN-Route (Enve) Internal Routing
Pricing
No upcharge
$495 upcharge
Why choose this routing?
Simple, lightweight, easy to maintain and service. When in doubt, go with external routing.
A good balance of the full internal aesthetics without much of the complexity of IN-Route internals.
Full internal for the cleanest look. Saves about half a watt. Seriously.
Considerations
None.
Maintenance is required more often, is more expensive, and should be performed by a professional mechanic.
Full internal routing: Enve's system is called IN-Route.
Enve IN-Route: Nothing to see here.
Seven's InLine internal routing
Head tube port for Seven's internal rear brake housing.
All graphics are matte surface.
Name
Style
Price
Graphic
Charcoal, White Outline
Slant Seven
No charge
Charcoal, White Outline
Unified
No charge
White, Black Outline
Slant Seven
No charge
Slate Blue, Charcoal Outline
Slant Seven
No charge
Slate Blue, Charcoal Outline
Unified
No charge
Bronze, Evening Sky Outline
Slant Seven
No charge
Bronze, Evening Sky Outline
Unified
No charge
Etched
Slant Seven
$250 upcharge
Etched
Unified
$250 upcharge
Performance Profile
Optimized for classic gravel riding and racing. "Balanced" means the bike performs on all types of gravel. "Benchmark" means the design by which others are compared. Balanced power transfer; good acceleration and sustained climbs. Balanced handling for good control in any situation. Smooth feel on rough roads.
Footnotes:
Seven's standard performance baseline is "100%": The performance that Seven's typical bike in this riding category provides. In general, 100% is excellent performance in most cases. When we specifiy a different percent, it means for this specific model with these specific features, options, and upgrades, we believe the change provides a benefit.
Sustained climbing: Long climbs, usually seated. A lighter, more lively frame can make long ascents quicker.
Punchy climbs are short ascents on which you're pushing big watts or standing for a good portion of the climb. A stiffer tubeset can benefit this kind of climb.
High-speed descending: These are long predictable descents where stability is important. If you want more confidence on long descents, you want more of this trait.
Technical & quick: Your movement on the bike affects the bike's handling, feel, and control. The more amenable your bike is to body English, the more control you have in tight situations: twisty switchbacks, tight corners, and tricky trails.
Weight Balance: Are you doing loaded pack riding? Are you doing minimalistic performance riding? Different cargo levels benefit from different tubeset designs.
Cargo capacity: If you're carrying more than about 14 lb (6 kg) you're starting to get into the cargo-carrying range. That benefits from a bike that leans toward cargo capacity. Stiffer seat stays mean better bike handling when loaded with gear — but a harsher ride when unloaded.
Comfort & flow: Flow encompasses all the positive aspects of a smoother ride and improved tire traction and control. You flow over rocks, roots, broken pavement. You can use body English more actively. Your tires maintain better contact with the ground. Flow is one of the most important and impactful aspects of a performance bike.
Frame Weight: The performance elements of the frame determine the frame's weight. Frame weight is an outcome of ideal bike design rather than an input requirement. A punchier climber will be stiffer. A frameset with more comfort and flow will be lighter. Your choice of ride characteristics determines the frame's weight.
