Xalpen
- Agility
- Stability
- Comfort
- Bikepacking
- Versatility
Selk’nam isn’t just a bicycle; it’s the start of every adventure. Forged in titanium to endure the limitless, it merges strength, lightness, and timeless elegance. Every detail is crafted to take you beyond boundaries, from city streets to the most remote trails. Meet Xalpen, the ultimate travel companion, ready to answer the call of your next journey. Discover our products and join us in the adventure.
Transmission
Special transmission with Rohloff Speedhub and Gates Carbon Drive belt
Comfort
Tyres
For MTB and Gravel terrains, up to 2,50″
Bikepacking ready
Maintenance
Minimized through the use of Rohloff and belt drive
Terrains
From urban streets to the most remote trails
Geometry
Designed to maximize comfort
Titanium, a certainty
The qualities that make titanium preferable to steel are primarily its resistance to corrosion—an attribute that makes it practically eternal, especially when used to build a bicycle frame exposed to the elements—and its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Compared to aluminum, titanium stands out in areas crucial for cycle travelers: fatigue resistance and vibration dampening, which together provide superior comfort.
A cycling war machine
The products are true war machines for adventure cycling, built with frame geometries that prioritize comfort. Specifically, the extended wheelbase is crafted to maximize stability at loaded cruising speeds. The relatively low reach promotes a compact, relaxed posture, while the pronounced stack encourages an upright, comfortable position in the saddle. Additionally, the steering angle of 69° enhances stability by widening the trail and further lengthening the wheelbase.
Rohloff and Gates Carbon Drive
Selk’nam Cycles products feature a unique transmission system, combining the Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 hub gear with the Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt. This setup enables smooth, maintenance-free pedaling across thousands of kilometers, silently and in any weather. Alternatively, configurations include a Rohloff with a traditional chain or a 12-speed sprocket with derailleur. These options make each product adaptable to varied cycling adventures.
High-end components
The build is completed with top-of-the-range components, including the Hope Tech EVO crankset, Enve Mountain Boost full carbon fork, Hope Tech4 2-piston disc brakes, durable Ryde Andra 40 rims, and Schwalbe G-One Overland tires with reinforced inner tubes. Alternatively, the setup can include tubeless-ready rims and specific tires for more off-road performance.
"Overall, the bike performs exceptionally well and continues to impress me. After a brief period of adjustment, mainly setting the saddle height, I was able to tackle increasingly longer distances and greater elevation gains. Uphill, I can push hard or shift smoothly to handle even the steepest gradients, while downhill, it feels quick and responsive, especially thanks to the 2-piston Hope Tech hydraulic brakes."
Cyclo Ergo Sum, tester Selk’nam
"Fueled by my growing passion for cycling adventures, the Selk'nam Cycles project was born—a bike built to conquer deserts, mountains, and plains in any weather, whether sun, rain, or wind, without technical limitations for either the rider or the bike itself. This bike embodies all the qualities I’ve found essential for an adventure without setbacks or discouragement, but full of satisfaction. In the end, I can proudly say I achieved my original goal of 'creating my own bike.' And now, it’s time to share it with the world."
Marco, CEO Selk’nam
They say about us: a video review of Cyclo Ergo Sum
Technology
Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 Hub
Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt
Hope Tech4 X2 Brakes
3Al-2.5V Titanium Frame
Surly Moloko Handlebar
Enve Mountain Boost Fork
Ryde Andra 40 Rims
Frameset Specs
Frameset
3Al-2.5V titanium, triple butted and thermal treatment, TIG welded, scotch brite finishing
Fork construction
Carbon
Fork length (axle-to-crown)
Rake 44mm: 490mm
Rake 52mm: 492mm
Dropout configuration
Double locking bolt sliding dropout with contrast screw
Rear hub stop
10 x 135mm, QR
12 x 142mm, Thru Axle
Front hub stop
15 x 110mm, Thru Axle
Rear brake
Disk – 51mm I.S. (160mm max)
Front brake
Disk – 51mm I.S. (180mm max)
Head Tube
Ø44mm, straight
Steerer Tube
Ø28.6mm (1-1/8″)
Crown Race
Ø40mm (1 1/2″)
Headset – upper cup
ZS44 – 1 1/8″
Headset – lower cup
EC44 – 1 1/2″
Seat Collar
Ø31.8mm
Seatpost
Ø27.2mm
Front Derailleur (Clamp)
Ø31.8mm
Max Chainring
Chain 1x: 38D
Chain 2x: 28/38D
Belt: 50D
Bottom Bracket
T47
Max Tire Clearance [suggested]
29 x 2.5″ [29 x 2.25″]
Rack Mounts Fork
Yes (3 holes)
Rack Mounts Frame
Yes (upper and lower threaded)
Altre caratterisctiche
External cable management
Frame split for belt installation
ISO 4210 – 6 certified (durability/fatigue test)
Geometry and Size
A = Effective top tube
B = Reach
C = Stack
D = Total seat tube lenght
E = Headtube lenght
F = Headtube angle
G = Seat tube angle
H = BB drop
I = Chainstay lenght
K = Fork lenght axle-to-crown
L = Fork offset
M = Wheelbase
N = Recommended rider height
Setups
1. Rohloff+Belt
Frameset
Frame: 3Al-2.5V titanium, triple butted and thermal treatment, TIG welded, scotch brite finishing
Fork: ENVE Mountain, 15 x 110mm (boost), carbon
Seat tube collar: 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 31.8mm
Components
Headset: Hope
Brake calipers: Hope Tech4 X2* – braided hose
Brake levers: Hope Tech4 X2*
Brake discs: Front: Hope fixed rotor, 180mm. / Rear: Rohloff fixed rotor, 160mm
Shift control: Rohloff specific
Handlebar stem: Thomson Elite X4
Handlebar: Surly Moloko
Grips: Ergon GA3 twist shift
Saddle: Brooks C17 carved*
Seat tube 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 27.2mm, 350mm
Trasmission
Crankset: Hope EVO 175mm, spider boost, Gates Carbon Drive CDX 50D pulley
Bottom bracket: Hope T47, diam. 30mm axle
Rear derailleur: —
Sprocket set: Gates Carbon Drive CDX:EXP 20D pulley
Chain: Gates CDX belt Carbon Drive
Tyres
Front hub: Hope PRO5 boost 110mm, 32 spokes, 6 bolts
Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 CC 135mm
Spokes: Sapim RACE
Rims (Option 1): Ryde Andra 40, non tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Rims (Option 2): DT Swiss M462, tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Tires (Option 1): Schwalbe G-One Overland 28″ x 2.0″, tubeless ready
Tires (Option 2): Vittoria Mezcal XC 29″ x 2.25″, tubeless ready
Weight
2. Rohloff+Chain
Frameset
Frame: 3Al-2.5V titanium, triple butted and thermal treatment, TIG welded, scotch brite finishing
Fork: ENVE Mountain, 15 x 110mm (boost), carbon
Seat tube collar: 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 31.8mm
Components
Headset: Hope
Brake calipers: Hope Tech4 X2* – braided hose
Brake levers: Hope Tech4 X2*
Brake discs: Front: Hope fixed rotor, 180mm. / Rear: Rohloff fixed rotor, 160mm
Shift control: Rohloff specific
Handlebar stem: Thomson Elite X4
Handlebar: Surly Moloko
Grips: Ergon GA3 twist shift
Saddle: Brooks C17 carved*
Seat tube 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 27.2mm, 350mm
Trasmission
Crankset: Hope EVO 175mm, spider boost, Hope 38T chainring
Bottom bracket: Hope T47, diam. 30mm axis
Rear derailleur: —
Sprocket set: Rohloff 15/16T sprocket
Chain: KMC single speed
Tyres
Front hub: Hope PRO5 boost 110mm, 32 spokes, 6 bolts
Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 CC 135mm
Spokes: Sapim RACE
Rims (Option 1): Ryde Andra 40, non tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Rims (Option 2): DT Swiss M462, tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Tires (Option 1): Schwalbe G-One Overland 28″ x 2.0″, tubeless ready
Tires (Option 2): Vittoria Mezcal XC 29″ x 2.25″, tubeless ready
Weight
3. 1x12s Electronic Shifting
Frameset
Frame: 3Al-2.5V titanium, triple butted and thermal treatment, TIG welded, scotch brite finishing
Fork: ENVE Mountain, 15 x 110mm (boost), carbon
Seat tube collar: 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 31.8mm
Components
Headset: Hope
Brake calipers: Hope Tech4 X2* – braided hose
Brake levers: Hope Tech4 X2*
Brake discs: Front: Hope fixed rotor, 180mm. / Rear: Rohloff fixed rotor, 160mm
Shift control: SRAM GX Eagle AXS controller
Handlebar stem: Thomson Elite X4
Handlebar: Surly Moloko
Grips: Ergon GA3 twist shift
Saddle: Brooks C17 carved*
Seat tube 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 27.2mm, 350mm
Trasmission
Crankset: Hope EVO 175mm, Hope spiderless crown 28/30/32/34D
Bottom bracket: Hope T47, diam. 30mm axle
Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Sprocket set: SRAM GX-1295 Eagle 10-52, 12v
Chain: SRAM Eagle 12v
Tyres
Front hub: Hope PRO5 boost 110mm, 32 spokes, 6 bolts
Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 CC 135mm
Spokes: Sapim RACE
Rims (Option 1): Ryde Andra 40, non tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Rims (Option 2): DT Swiss M462, tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Tires (Option 1): Schwalbe G-One Overland 28″ x 2.0″, tubeless ready
Tires (Option 2): Vittoria Mezcal XC 29″ x 2.25″, tubeless ready
Weight
4. 1x12s Mechanical Shifting
Frameset
Frame: 3Al-2.5V titanium, triple butted and thermal treatment, TIG welded, scotch brite finishing
Fork: ENVE Mountain, 15 x 110mm (boost), carbon
Seat tube collar: 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 31.8mm
Components
Headset: Hope
Brake calipers: Hope Tech4 X2* – braided hose
Brake levers: Hope Tech4 X2*
Brake discs: Front: Hope fixed rotor, 180mm. / Rear: Rohloff fixed rotor, 160mm
Shift control: Shimano Deore XT – M8100 series
Handlebar stem: Thomson Elite X4
Handlebar: Surly Moloko
Grips: Ergon GA3 twist shift
Saddle: Brooks C17 carved*
Seat tube 6Al-4V seamless titanium alloy, diam. 27.2mm, 350mm
Trasmission
Crankset: Hope EVO 175mm, Hope spiderless crown 28/30/32/34D
Bottom bracket: Hope T47, diam. 30mm axle
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT – M8100 series
Sprocket set: Shimano Deore XT – M8100 series, 10-51D, 12v
Chain< /strong>: Shimano 12v
Tyres
Front hub: Hope PRO5 boost 110mm, 32 spokes, 6 bolts
Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 CC 135mm
Spokes: Sapim RACE
Rims (Option 1): Ryde Andra 40, non tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Rims (Option 2): DT Swiss M462, tubeless, ERTRO 622, 32 holes*
Tires (Option 1): Schwalbe G-One Overland 28″ x 2.0″, tubeless ready
Tires (Option 2): Vittoria Mezcal XC 29″ x 2.25″, tubeless ready
Weight
Xalpen in the world
Configuration options
1. Rohloff+Belt
starting from € 7.499
2. Rohloff+Chain
starting from € 7.299
3. 1x12s Electronic Shifting
starting from € 7.099
4. 1x12s Mechanical Shifting
starting from € 6.899
Frameset (frame, fork, headset and bottom bracket)
starting from € 3.500
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