Polish gravel bike specialist Rondo has launched the MYLC – a new gravel bike designed for tougher terrain.
The new machine draws inspiration from modern mountain bike design, with geometry geared towards offering maximum stability and comfort on gnarly terrain.
Rondo says the MYLC is pitched primarily towards "explorers" and those looking for a “complete off-road experience”. It is claimed to be easier to ride on steeper and rockier descents.
The MYLC is set to be available in two carbon builds, plus one aluminium and one steel version each.
Prices will start from £2,199 / €2,399 for the alloy bike, topping out at £4,499 / €4,899 for the top-spec CF2 carbon-framed model.
Inspired by mountain bikes
Rondo has a reputation for producing gravel bikes with a difference, such as the Rondo Ruut CF1. The MYLC appears no different, and is said to diverge from the beefed-up road bike norm.
Instead, it has been designed to embody the spirit of a mountain bike, which Rondo says makes the MYLC a more capable gravel bike this side of a suspension-equipped MTB.
The Polish brand says that its efforts have yielded a bike that is more stable at speed, more capable of tackling gravelled corners and steep rocky descents, able to shrug off trail obstacles, and more comfortable over longer distances compared to a more traditional gravel-bike design.
Enhanced Gravel Geometry
At the core of the MYLC is Enhanced Gravel Geometry (EGG), which is claimed to deliver the bike’s easy-going handling characteristics.
A slack 68-degree head tube angle combined with a lengthened front-centre measurement is claimed to offer predictable and steady handling.
Compared to Rondo’s own road-inspired Ruut gravel bike, the front-centre is between 70 and 90mm longer, which also contributes to the MYLC’s long wheelbase, which should make the MYLC more stable over rough surfaces.
Rondo MYLC 'Lo' geometry
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 510 | 530 |
| Head tube (mm) | 110 | 140 | 160 | 190 | 220 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Top tube (mm) | 538 | 575 | 591 | 609 | 627 |
| Reach (mm) | 380 | 410 | 420 | 430 | 440 |
| Stack (mm) | 530 | 554 | 572 | 600 | 628 |
| Standover (mm) | 725 | 765 | 780 | 805 | 840 |
| Front-centre (mm) | 620 | 658 | 676 | 696 | 717 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,036 | 1,073 | 1,091 | 1,112 | 1,133 |
| BB drop (mm) | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Head angle (degrees) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Seat tube angle (degrees) | 73.4 | 73.4 | 73.4 | 73.4 | 73.4 |
| Fork length (mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Stem (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 70 |
Rondo MYLC 'Hi' geometry
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 510 | 530 |
| Head tube (mm) | 110 | 140 | 160 | 190 | 220 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Top tube (mm) | 534 | 571 | 586 | 604 | 623 |
| Reach (mm) | 387 | 417 | 427 | 437 | 447 |
| Stack (mm) | 526 | 549 | 568 | 595 | 623 |
| Standover (mm) | 720 | 760 | 775 | 800 | 835 |
| Front-centre (mm) | 627 | 665 | 682 | 703 | 724 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,042 | 1,079 | 1,096 | 1,117 | 1,139 |
| BB drop (mm) | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Head angle (degrees) | 68.7 | 68.7 | 68.7 | 68.7 | 68.7 |
| Seat tube angle (degrees) | 74.1 | 74.1 | 74.1 | 74.1 | 74.1 |
| Fork length (mm) | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Stem (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 70 |
The MYLC’s reach is 40mm longer than an equivalent-size Ruut – measuring 420mm in a size medium in the brand’s ‘Lo’ geometry configuration.
Rondo also features a ‘Hi’ geometry option for the MYLC, achievable thanks to the variable TwinTip front axle. Putting the front axle into the ‘Hi’ position pushes the front wheel marginally forward, further relaxing the handling.
Built for comfort
Alongside its EGG and adjustable TwinTip front axle, the MYLC frame features a shortened seat tube to enable greater flex through the seatpost, while presenting a squatter standover height.
At the same time, Rondo has made the seat tube compatible with a dropper post, offering greater capability to ride steeper, more technical descents.
Every frame has built-in clearance for up to 700c x 47mm tyres, with 40mm Vittoria Terreno rubber fitted as standard.
Rondo MYLC availability and prices
The Rondo MYLC is available in four models, two with carbon frames, and one alloy and steel build each.
- Rondo MYLC CF1: €4,899 / £4,499
- Rondo MYLC CF2: €3,699 / £3,499
- Rondo MYLC AL: €2,399 / £2,199
- Rondo MYLC ST: €3,199 / £2,999
Rondo says the MYLC will be available from “autumn 2022”.
Rondo MYLC specifications
Rondo MYLC CF1
- Frame: Rondo MYLC CF Carbon
- Fork: Rondo TwinTip V3 Carbon
- Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS XPLR
- Wheels: Hunt X Rondo X-Wide Alu
- Tyres: Vittoria Terreno Mix 40mm
- Seatpost: Rondo Carbon (27.2mm)
- Handlebar: Spank Flare 25 Vibrocore
- Saddle: Selle San Marco Shortfit
Rondo MYLC CF2
- Frame: Rondo MYLC CF Carbon
- Fork: Rondo TwinTip V3 Carbon
- Groupset: Shimano GRX
- Wheels: Rondo Lit
- Tyres: Vittoria Terreno Mix 40mm
- Seatpost: Rondo Alloy (27.2mm)
- Handlebar: Rondo Flare
- Saddle: Selle San Marco Shortfit
Rondo MYLC AL
- Frame: Rondo MYLC AL 6061
- Fork: Rondo TwinTip 2.0 Carbon
- Groupset: SRAM Apex
- Wheels: Rondo Alloy
- Tyres: Vittoria Terreno Mix 40mm
- Seatpost: Rondo Alloy (27.2mm)
- Handlebar: Rondo Flare
- Saddle: Selle Italia Model X
Rondo MYLC ST
- Frame: Rondo MYLC 4130
- Fork: Rondo TwinTip 2.0 Carbon
- Groupset: Shimano GRX
- Wheels: Rondo Lit
- Tyres: Vittoria Terreno Mix 40mm
- Seatpost: Rondo Alloy (27.2mm)
- Handlebar: Rondo Flare
- Saddle: Selle Italia Model X
