The Bombtrack Tension is a versatile cyclocross and gravel bike developed from the experience gained with elite racer Gosse van der Meer’s race bike. Featuring a lightweight aluminium frame, full carbon fork, SRAM Rival 1×11 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, the Tension combines race-ready performance with everyday practicality.

Equipped with rack and mudguard mounts, a versatile cassette range and tubeless-ready wheel options, the Tension is ready for racing, bikepacking adventures or daily commuting.

Frame & Fork

• Colour: Matt Melon Yellow / Matt Black
• Frame: 6061-T6 double-butted aluminium, TA, rack/mudguard mounts, 86.5 mm T47 BB shell
• Fork: Full carbon, TA, 1.5"–1 1/8", mudguard mounts

Drivetrain & Gearing

• Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage
• Chain: KMC X11 chain, 1/2" × 11/128", 114 links
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1130 11-speed, 11–42T
• Crankset: Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium crank, Direct Mount interface (SRAM compatible), 30 mm spindle
• Chainring: CNC-machined aluminium, narrow-wide, 40T
• Bottom bracket: Bombtrack T47 internal sealed BB for 30 mm spindle

Wheels & Tyres

• Front hub: Bombtrack Arc sealed hub, 6-bolt disc
• Rear hub: Bombtrack Arc sealed hub, 11-speed HG body, 6-bolt disc
• Thru axles: 12 × 100 mm / 12 × 142 mm
• Front rim: WTB ST i19 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h
• Rear rim: WTB ST i19 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h
• Front tyre XS–S: Vee Tire XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584, Tubeless Ready
• Front tyre M–XL: Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 33-622, Tubeless Ready
• Rear tyre XS–S: Vee Tire XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584, Tubeless Ready
• Rear tyre M–XL: Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 33-622, Tubeless Ready

Cockpit

• Handlebar: Bombtrack CX-10 Drop Bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare
• Bar tape: Bombtrack Command bar tape
• Stem: Bombtrack Roam forged aluminium stem, -7°
• Headset: Sealed integrated aheadset, 1.5"–1 1/8"

Saddle & Seatpost

• Saddle: Seido Comp saddle
• Seatpost: Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm × 400 mm
• Seat clamp: Bombtrack Origin 31.8 mm

Brakes

• Brake levers: SRAM Rival 1 Double Tap hydraulic
• Brakes: SRAM Rival flat mount hydraulic disc brakes
• Brake rotors: SRAM G2 Cleansweep 160 mm rotors

Weight & Limits

• Complete bike weight: 9.4 kg (size M)
• Frame weight: 1580 g (size L, including TA and derailleur hanger)
• Fork weight: 610 g (300 mm steerer, including TA)
• Maximum rider weight: 120 kg including luggage
• ASTM riding category: 2