Announcing the release of the new Pipedream A.L.I.C.E., the latest dropbar adventure/gravel-grinder rig from Scotland…

Posted by Logan Watts

Pipedream Cycles, a wonderfully named brand hailing from Bonny Scotland, has released their aptly-named adventure bike, A.L.I.C.E. This ‘All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment’ is designed to be equally adept at gravel-grinding, bikepacking and epic trans-continental adventure – it’ll even handle the daily commute.

Pipedream have specified a custom, triple-butted, heat treated 4130 CrMo tube-set that’s been carefully and beautifully shaped. Details include subtle S-bend seat and chain stays which terminate in neat, sliding 142mm bolt-through dropouts; a horizontally ovalized top tube for vertical compliance (and comfortable shouldering); tidy cable routing; and an oversize head tube for front end stiffness. Braze-ons for bottles, guards and racks serve as a reminder of the true intentions of this bike.

The uni-crown CrMo fork has tapered legs ending in bolt through dropouts and again, a host of braze-ons will accommodate almost anything you could possibly want to fit. At 432mm, the fork is longer than a conventional ‘road’ fork but with this set-up, it’s been designed to give the bike a more relaxed geometry and the ability to accommodate 29×2.1” tires for go-anywhere versatility and comfort. Swap it out for a shorter CX fork though and the geometry becomes more aggressive. Fitted with some skinny tires, you’ve got yourself the ideal winter training bike or CX racer – if mayhem and mud are your thing.

Offered in four sizes (S/47cm, M/49.5cm, L/52cm, XL/54cm), the Pipedream ALICE is available as a frame and fork (headset and seat collar included) or as a complete bike. The bike is kitted out with a SRAM Apex drivetrain and a full-compliment of FUNN components, including their Fantom wheelset. A vintage-look metal headbadge graces the front of the bike with Pipedream’s signature howling wolf and Sirius constellation motifs accompanied by the Union Jack, a subtle reminder of the brand’s British Heritage. A.L.I.C.E. is finished in either British Racing Green or Wonderland Blue, both matte, for that classic and understated Scottish look.

Headset FUNN Descend

Spacers Alloy

Top Cap FUNN

Stem FUNN Tron

Handlebar Easton EA30 C-C : 46cm

Grips/Bar Tape Performer

Seatpost FUNN Arrow

Saddle FUNN Adlib

Seatpost Clamp FUNN Frodon

Brake / Shifter – Right SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc, front caliper

Brake / Shifter – Left SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc, rear caliper

Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex, Long Cage

B.B. FUNN

Crankset FUNN Ridge

Cassette Powerglide 1130 11-42

F/R wheelset FUNN Fantom

Axles PD

Disc Rotors 160mm

Tyres Maxxis 29″ x 2.1″

Tubes Rubber

Rim Tape 29″

The Pipedream A.L.I.C.E. frame and fork is Taiwanese-made and priced for pre-order at £585 ($735 USD). Complete bikes start at £1,795 ($2,250 USD). More information on pricing, geometry and details available at their website at: www.pipedreamcycles.com