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A Comprehensive R4 ride review

"In summary, the Renovo has been jaw-dropping impressive with its stunning ability to absorb bumps and provide a smooth ride while also remaining stiff and nearly flex-free when standing on the pedals." 

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R4 VS. Cervelo carbon SLC 

" the R4 was noticeably smooth and quiet, where Fangio (my Cervelo SLC) is loud and mean. Worse than that, Fangio bites... At 18 pounds, the Renovo might seem heavy on paper, but the weight seemed trivial to me, if not an advantage...it climbs just as well as any top-end carbon bike."

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Sea Otter Feedback:

Cycelicious rides and reviews the R4:

...this wood laminate bike seems to do a superb job of absorbing road bumps while still giving me a lively ride. The R4 pursuit provides a much smoother ride than any carbon bike I’ve tried...

Roadbike Action Magazine:

"As always the Sea Otter pits were brimming with lots of cool bikes, but the crown jewels of the weekend assuredly belonged to the beautifully hand crafted wood bikes built by Renovo."

Road Bike Review Forums:

"I saw the Renovo bikes at Sea Otter 2010 and had a short ride on the R4 and R2. First impression was the ride was sweet. Not dead or lifeless. Good vibration moderation. Not sluggish. I did not have the opportunity to climb but overall very favorable. The frames are beautiful heirloom worthy pieces. Weight is comparable to steel and titanium frames."

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Renovo R3 Road Frame

Renovo R3, purpleheart, wenge pinstripe, sapele

Frame without fork,  $3250

Complete bikes from $4900

The R3 is a high performance scene-stealer in nature's own carbon fiber. Before the ride, this is the bike everyone checks out, every time. During the ride, its performance is as aggressive as it looks--it gives nothing to high-end bikes of unnatural carbon or other man-made materials; it climbs, descends and turns with the best. And when you get to the chip seal, this one takes better care of your butt.

But it's not for shy folks—at the coffee shop, people will gather and you will  be talking about your bike. On the trail: 'excuse me, excuse me, could you stop for a moment', or just 'sweet ride'.

Frame Weight

Frames weigh from 4.5 to 5.5 pounds, depending on size and the particular wood. Complete bikes weigh from 17 to 22 pounds depending on components and configuration.

Geometry

This geometry is not quite race geometry. The handling is nimble, but the cockpit is less aggressive with a taller head tube, resulting in a more comfortable riding position.

All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise noted.

Common Dimensions

Seat Angle 73°
Head Tube Angle 73°
Rake 43°
Bottom Bracket Drop 68 mm
Rear Center

412 m

 

Size

Front CenterStackHT LengthTT Length

Reach

BB DropRear CenterStand Over
                 
51 558 522 120 530 370 68 412 729
54 573 541 140 545 380 68 412 746
56 593 560 160 565 394 68 412 764
58 608 580 180 580 403 68 412 781
61 620 599 200 592 409 68 412 821