Test 2016 Road bikes around 2000 euros: KTM Revelator 4000 - KTM Revelator 4000 on test

The revised carbon frame may not look particularly original, but it is cleanly finished and passed the lab test without any weaknesses apart from the rather high weight. Less trained riders as well as climbing enthusiasts can look forward to an Ultegra groupset, which is equipped with a 12-32 sprocket and compact crankset for the steepest climbs. The riding position, which is not too stretched out, is suitable for tours in mountainous terrain - with 25 millimetre wide tyres, the Revelator would make a sporty marathon racer. The comparatively high overall weight is determined by the wheels and simple Ritchey Comp parts; there is potential to tune the bike by several hundred grams at a manageable cost. A lightweight carbon seatpost would offer a little more comfort.

Conclusion: Quite heavy for a carbon frame, simple wheels and components. Good groupset with mountain gear ratio

Price 2,199 Euro
Weight 8.0 kilos
Info www.ktm-bikes.at
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,178/443/82 grammes
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 55, 57, 59 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/560/174 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 581/390 mm/1.49

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit brakes Shimano Ultegra
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing Sport/Continental Grand Prix 25 C

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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