Imagine a gravel bike that dares you to take it anywhere—across terrain so wild, most wouldn’t even call it gravel. That’s what OPEN delivers as it unveils the WI.DE. 2.0 at Sea Otter: bigger tires, more storage, and the same fast DNA that set the original apart.
OPEN returns to Sea Otter with WI.DE. 2.0, the sequel to their influential go-anywhere gravel frame. Ten years after the original defined modern gravel, WI.DE. 2.0 aims to keep you fast and lets big tires handle the chaos.
This time, the chaos gets bigger. The 1.0 launched in 2019. I own a special edition U.P.
66mm Tires: The Whole Point
The WI.DE. 2.0 fits 700×66 mm (29×2.6″) tires, almost doubling air volume versus 50 mm tires. Expect lower pressures, better grip, more rim protection, and the ability to tackle rougher terrain.
The frame, designed for modern 1x gravel drivetrains, allows for bigger tires and a stiffer, more compact rear triangle.
Double-Dropped Chainstay, Refined
The original WI.DE. Introduced a carbon box behind the bottom bracket for tire clearance. Version 2.0 optimizes this for today’s 1x drivetrains, improving stiffness and compatibility.
Aero + Cargo, One Fork
Instead of choosing between OPEN’s aero fork and their cargo fork, the WI.DE. 2.0 gets both in one: the U‑Turn AC/DC+ (Aero Cargo Double Combo). It’s aero‑shaped, but also includes OPEN’s cargo slots so you can strap bags directly to the fork legs—no cages required. If you prefer cages, the included barrels work with them too.
Storage Everywhere
This is the most storage‑friendly OPEN frame yet:
- Cargo slots on the fork
- Direct‑mount frame bag compatibility (OPEN’s own aero bag arrives Fall 2026)
- Two internal downtube storage compartments with Fitlock® closures
- Rivnuts under the BB
- Two toptube mounts behind the stem, plus an optional third near the seat tube for longer bags
It’s a bike built for long days, remote routes, and riders who pack as they mean it.
A.I.R. Geometry
OPEN’s A.I.R. geometry—Agile, Integrated, Refined—keeps steering sharp despite bigger tires. Frames are slightly longer and taller for easier fit tuning with the OPEN B.A.R. cockpit system.
Made in Freedom
Like all OPEN 2.0 products, the WI.DE. 2.0 is part of the brand’s “Made in Freedom” initiative, which moves production to countries that score well on established democracy and freedom indices. The WI.DE 2.0 frame is built in Portugal.
Pricing & Availability
Production is underway; shipping begins this summer. Orders open mid-May, with priority for existing OPEN customers.
- Frameset (Raw Ready‑to‑Paint): $3,200
- Frameset (Platinum grey/greige): $3,500
- Cockpit kit (bar/seatpost/headset): $1,000
- Complete Force/Zipp XPLR build: $8,000
- Complete Red/Zipp XPLR build: $10,200
OPEN will have the WI.DE. 2.0 at the Sea Otter booth G64 for test rides and media previews.
I hope to get a demo to ride by the summer.
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