Beautiful Bicycle: ENVE MOG
The ENVE MOG has always lived in a sweet spot. It is not quite an adventure bike and not quite a pure race bike. Instead, it sits right in the middle where stability meets speed, which makes it an incredibly capable do-it-all gravel machine.
What makes this particular MOG even more versatile is the choice to build it around two wheelsets. With one dedicated to the road and another set up for gravel, the bike changes personality depending on what the day calls for.
On fast tarmac, the road wheels make the bike feel sharp and lively. Swap to the gravel wheels and it becomes completely at home on Utah’s rougher surfaces, which are often closer to mellow singletrack than traditional gravel. One frame, two setups, and a lot of freedom in how you want to ride.
Frame: ENVE MOG in Hollyhock Purple
The Hollyhock Purple finish gives the MOG a unique presence. It is understated in low light and vibrant in the sun, and the color matches the character of the bike: confident, adaptable, and ready for a mix of riding styles.
The geometry continues that theme. The MOG does not lean too far in any direction. With generous tire clearance, internal routing, and in-frame storage. It is quick enough for races yet stable enough for full adventure days.
Cockpit: ENVE
The ENVE Gravel In-Route bars and Aero In-Route stem keeps things clean and simple. Internal routing and a stable bar shape create a front end that feels comfortable on pavement and controlled on rough gravel.
Groupset: Business Up Front, Party Out Back
A build with this much range needs a drivetrain that can follow. The mullet setup is the perfect answer.
The 1x SRAM Force cranks keeps the bike efficient and clean. The wide-range SRAM XX cassette and derailleur in the back gives plenty of gears for steep climbs, loose surfaces, and the unpredictable pitches that show up on Utah gravel.
Wheels & Tires: Road and Gravel
This is where the personality split really happens.
Road Wheelset - Reserve 40|44 GR Wrapped in Rene Herse 38c Barlow Pass Tires
With the road wheels installed, the MOG feels fast, direct, and surprisingly close to a dedicated endurance road bike.
Gravel Wheelset - Reserve 25 GR Wrapped in Rene Herse 48c Poteau Mountain Tires
Swap to the gravel wheels and the character changes immediately. The increased volume, extra grip, and different tire profile give the bike stability on hardpack, decomposed granite, and the mellow singletrack-style trails that make up much of Utah’s gravel riding.
The two wheelsets do not just improve versatility. They effectively turn the MOG into two bikes in one.
Seatpost & Saddle: ENVE Dropper
A short-travel ENVE dropper seatpost adds a practical advantage without adding complexity. It helps on steep or loose descents and provides extra control when the trail gets rough.
Paired with a ENVE x Selle Italia Boost SLR saddle to keep the ENVE theme rolling throughout.
The Build
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Category |
Details |
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Frame |
ENVE MOG - Hollyhock Purple |
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Drivetrain |
SRAM Force AXS / XX Eagle T-Type Mullet | 10–52t Cassette |
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Crankset |
SRAM Force - 165mm w/ 44t Chainring |
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Brakes |
SRAM Force w/ Centerline 160mm Rotors |
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Wheelset |
Road | Reserve 40|44 GR w/ DT Swiss 350 Hubs |
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Tires |
Road | Rene Herse 700C x 38 Barlow Pass TC - Endurance, Dark Tan Sidewall |
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Bar |
ENVE Gravel In-Route Handlebar | 46cm |
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Stem |
ENVE Aero In-Route Stem, -7 Degrees 80mm |
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Tape |
Enve Bar Tape Black |
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Seatpost |
ENVE G Series Dropper Post | 40mm Travel |
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Saddle |
ENVE x Selle Italia Boost SLR Saddle Titanium Rails |
Learn More
Interested in learning more about the ENVE MOG, or exploring a custom build of your own?
Helping customers translate their two-wheeled vision into a ripping reality is one of our favorite activities here at the shop.
If you're ready to get started, stop by during business hours (M-F 9a to 7p, Saturdays 9a to 6p), give us a call at (801) 364-0344, or send us a message here.
