At the bike fair Bespoked in Dresden there was something new to see from German bike manufacturer Fernweh Bikes: the gravel bike called Converge. The main focus is on the 3D-printed titanium frame.
Fernweh Bikes Converge: Titanium gravel bike from the 3D printer
Fernweh Bikes was founded in Munich in 2024 and presents the Converge, an endurance gravel bike. Fernweh Bikes communicates: The frame made from 3D-printed titanium combines durability and lightness with comfort - perfect for long distances and challenging terrain.
The geometry of the Converge is designed to enable relaxed riding on long distances without compromising on performance. The vibration-damping properties of the titanium frame should ensure maximum comfort, both on gravel and forest tracks. But how new is the concept and approach of Fernweh Bikes?
Innovation? An assessment by the editorial team
A categorisation by editor Jens Klötzer.
We reported on 3D titanium concepts ready for series production as early as 2022. In our two titanium wheels tests This spring, we had several models with us that already utilise this technology. Fernweh Bikes is therefore not a pioneer in this area.
Visually, the bike also has very striking similarities with models that come from Chinese suppliers and are also offered by Kocmo, Falkenjagd, Van Nicholas etc. Only the sleeves are printed and then classically moulded and welded. Only the sleeves are printed, the tubes are moulded in the classic way and then welded. The only Ti frame known to us to date that is completely printed comes from Pilot, We had also reported on this. However, the Fernweh website gives no details of the production process.
The particularly comfortable geometry cannot be read from the geometry tables. With its stack and reach, the bike is in line with many other gravel models. This is also shown by our test experience and data.
The contemporary details such as the UDH derailleur hanger, T47 bottom bracket and tyre clearance of up to 54 millimetres are positive. The frame weight is stated as "from 1,500 grams", presumably in the smallest size. This is not particularly light, and it is very far removed from the weight class of a carbon frame, to which they draw comparisons on their website. There are also significantly lighter titanium frames.
At almost 5,000 euros, the frameset is comparatively expensive. For that you almost get a Moots Made in the USA. A frameset from Falkenjagd, which is more comparable in terms of origin and quality, costs around half as much.
Wanderlust Bikes Converge: Features
- Frame weight: from 1500 grams
- Stack/Reach (size M): 614 mm / 400 mm
- Tyre clearance: up to 700 x 47 mm or 650 w x 54 mm (strut spacing 65 mm)
- Front/rear disc brakes: Flatmount 160 mm (optional 180 mm)
- 14 screw points on the frame
- Sram UDH derailleur hanger included
- Bottom bracket T47 in 85.5 mm for better bearing protection and more stability
- Head tube for IS52 headset
- Seat tube for 27.2 mm seat post
- Thru axles included
- customisable
Frameset
- Fork: Wanderlust 3D Titanium
- Seat post: Wanderlust 3D Titanium
- Stem: Ritchey Comp Switch internal routing
- Stem length: S/M: 80 mm, L/XL: 100 mm
- Tax warehouse: Ritchey IS52
- Bottom bracket: Sram T47
Maik Schröder
Editor
