The URS has progressive geometry designed to push beyond the limits of gravel roads. A slack head angle and long reach paired with super-short and integrated stems for control and responsiveness on the most demanding terrain. Given the intended purpose of this bike, the team aimed for a design borrowing some visual cues from MTBs as well as the Roadmachine. Micro-travel suspension was incorporated in the seat stays, and a version that also had front suspension was introduced two years later. 

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