Rondo RUUT CF
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rondo RUUT CF. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- A flip-chip adjusts geometry from 'aggressive and racy' to 'stable and relaxed', effectively making the RUUT both a race bike and an endurance bike.
- RUUT CFs are furnished with plenty of frame and fork bolts for bikepacking.
- The RUUT CF0, CF1 and CF2 accommodate tires up to 700x45c or 27.5x2.2”.
- Asymmetric, dropped chainstays keep a tight back-end with wide tire clearance.
- SRAM Force and Rival hydraulic brakes were reliable and strong.
- Flattened carbon tubing and 40c tires made for a cushioned, forgiving ride.
- Short, 420mm chainstays make the RUUT CF a quick and reactive bike.
- The RUUT’s versatility is expanded by compatibility for wide 650b tires.
- The stiff Twintip Carbon 2.0 fork delivered agile and responsive handling at speed.
- The RUUT CF's bold frame design and subtle colors impressed visually.
- Rondo own-brand aluminum rims were deemed “bombproof".
- SRAM Force and Rival drivetrains deliver a 420% gear range, using a 42t chainring and 10-42t cassette.
6 reasons not to buy
- Some reviewers felt that the RUUT CF range could be more competitive on price.
- Two reviewers found adjustment of the TwinTip fork to be fiddly.
- Though tough, Rondo own-brand aluminum rims were heavy, on the 2020 CF2.
- The Twintip Carbon 2.0 fork was stiff, delivering some feedback on chatter.
- After long-term testing, one expert noticed play in Rondo OEM wheel bearings.
- The 19.8lb weight of the CF2 was seen as being on the heavier side for carbon.
Bottom line
Like many of Rondo’s bikes, a flip-chip on the fork allows riders to adjust the bike’s geometry and ride characteristics. The ‘Hi’ setting suits longer distance rides at a more relaxed pace. On the ‘Low’ setting, the RUUT moves into a racy, aggressive profile that suits gravel racing and on-road riding with skinny, slick tires. This innovation earned Rondo and the RUUT CF series a Eurobike Gold award. Aesthetics divided critics, who saw it as either ‘modern, stylish and risky’ or ‘bulky and awkward’. Even without the unique fork and variable geometry, reviewers and users rated the RUUT CF series highly for the excellent ride characteristics and quality that was delivered. As is usually the case with this level of attention to design and function, a high price is asked. For those with shallower pockets, there is the alloy-framed RUUT AL.Expert Reviews
79/100 based on 6 rated expert reviewsRondo Ruut CF1 Review
Rondo Ruut CF2 Review
Rondo RUUT CF2 Review
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Rondo RUUT CF 2 Gravel Bike Test: Fast Gravel Bike With a Striking Look [German]
Rondo Ruut CF2 Tested [German]
Rondo Ruut CF 2 Review
Review: Rondo RUUT CF
Léon van Bon Tests the Rondo Ruut CF2 [Dutch]
Rondo Ruut CF2: Variable Rock Star [German]
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