The Wilde Rambler Gets More Affordable with New Steel Segmented Fork

Apr 27, 2023

Back in April of this year, I wrote a news story introducing the new Wilde Cycles Rambler SL. It was a story that got quite a bit of attention. Within that story, I mentioned that the Rambler would soon be coming with a cool, segmented steel fork – the non "SL" version

It's here, and the fork is pretty sick in all its segmented, steel glory. Plus Wilde is offering this new Rambler frameset built up complete with a 1x SRAM Apex group, with a set of solid DT Swiss G 1800 Wheels for only $2300.

This is their most affordable complete bike offering yet.

The Wilde Rambler is a fully modern adaptation of the genre that can run disc brakes, thru-axles, and generous-sized tires. It sports all of the mounting points you’d expect, with a geometry that Wilde says is "nimble and comfortable for long days in the saddle".

This new Rambler, like all of Wilde's bikes, uses a taller stack height, following their philosophy that "comfortable is faster". This is a production bike, meaning that is able to be offered at a more affordable price point. It is manufactured in Taiwan's hugely popular Maxway factory.

The new steel fork carries a slightly longer axle-to-crown measurement than Wilde's Wayfinder carbon fork giving the bike a bit higher trail number and slightly elevated bottom bracket. This will be welcomed by those that choose to take the Rambler on more challenging off-road terrain or are running it with a 650b wheelset.

The frame and fork are built with Wilde's proprietary TLC (Tough, Light, Compliant) steel tubing, selecting a size/model specific, optimal blend of tubing diameters, wall thicknesses, and butting profiles to yield a frame that Wilde says is built to last, as light as practical, and comfortable for the rider.

With a pretty paint color called Ocean Sparkle "which changes color from green to blue in the sun". The new Rambler is sure to be a head-turner. the frame and fork are also phosphate-dipped and E.D. Coated.

In stock and ready to ship immediately, The Wilde Rambler is expected to be their most popular model along with being a great addition to their current offerings.

Retail: $1200 (frame and fork)

Comes in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large

The Rambler has got what Wilde says is "gravel geo with all-day comfort in mind". The taller stack height, slightly higher bottom bracket, and "chatter-absorbing" chainstays, paired with the "road-ish" head and seat tube angles are said to keep things "quick and maneuverable".

Wilde wants you to know that they are happy to build this bike any way you want, just reach out here to get started.

WildeBikes.com