Santos 4.29 adventure bike
The Santos 4.29 is specially designed for bikers who love muddy grounds. And for bikepackers who like to get off the beaten track. It is light, fast and suitable for carrying lots of stuff. Equipped with the right carriers, you can easily take 25 kilos of luggage. A truly multifunctional adventure bike!
We have made the 4.29 very robust. Especially the versions with Rohloff or Pinion with belt drive are super strong and durable. With this set-up you can easily take muddy paths and collect dust all year round without having to renew your drive system.
No matter how tough the circumstances, the 4.29 is always ready to go. If you also opt for the hydraulic Magura Firmtech rim brakes, then you have the most low-maintenance mountain bike in the world.
Care-free riding, little maintenance
Reliable Rohloff hub
Want to ride many care-free kilometers? Then opt for the reliable and user friendly internal Rohloff gear hub with Santos belt drive. It transforms your 4.29 into a low-maintenance and super strong travel partner.
12 or 18 gears
Low maintenance Pinion gearbox
You can also choose the Pinion gear system. This type of transmission will be supplied with belt drive, which makes it a super durable and low maintenance combination. By default we mount the Pinion gear box with 12 gears, but 18 speed is also an option.
Travel bikes with power
E-bike ready
The 4.29 is designed with the future in mind. It is E-bike ready. This means the bike can be transformed into an E-bike whenever you wish to do so. A powerful feature, extremely flexible.
The 4.29 E-bike has a strong motor and a big battery for a large radius of action. We chose a modular system, to be flexible, now and later.
Powerful hydraulic disc brakes
The strongest brakes with the most powerful braking power. Ready for long downhills. The Hope disc brakes have 4 pistons and extra large steel Santos (203 mm) and extra thick (3.5 mm) discs.
Or go for the hydraulic Shimano XT disc brakes with 180 mm steel Santos discs. Choose what suits you best.
Adjustable hydraulic rim brakes
The 4.29 comes with hydraulic FIRMtech brakes from Magura. These are robust, durable and as the name suggests, firm or powerful. They brake firmly and directly and are easy to dose. Even riders with smaller hands or little strength in their fingers can easily bring the 4.29 to a stop with the use of just 1 or 2 fingers. With the control wheel attached to the brake lever you can easily adjust the braking power; either more aggressively or with a more friendly stroke. Also in wet weather conditions.
Fixed or suspension fork
The 4.29 has a raised front, which can accommodate both a fixed and a suspension fork.
We have developed the fixed front forks ourselves. These stable, aluminum or steel 29er forks are equipped with lowrider inserts, suitable for heavy-duty use. You can mount Son SL which keeps your lamp always straight and it guides the cables neatly in front of your frame. The aluminum version has inserts for 2 bottle holders.
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Handbuilt Santos wheels
Of course, the 4.29 is assembled with our extra strong travel wheels. They are handbuilt with the best rims on the market. Our hubs have 36 spoke holes and spoke nipples are secured.
A lot of clearance
The 4.29 fits tires up to 60 mm thick. This also gives you plenty of tire clearance with mudguards.
Tires up to 60mm fit in the 4.29 and even with mudguards this will give you plenty of clearance.
Convenient dropout system
The 4.29 has a super strong fixed rear dropout. This way your wheel is always straight and you can easily remove it from your frame.
The rear dropout of the 4.29 is also suitable for a derailleur. With this non-fixed derailleur part you can easily switch to another transmission system. This way, the 4.29 will fit your needs now and in the future.
Is it the right bike for me?
Is it the Santos 4.29 that appeals most to you? Or maybe one of our other bicycles? To get your thoughts clear, you may use the Santos step-by-step plan. This plan is currently only available in Dutch, but we hope to publish an English version soon. You don’t need to fill it in, it is meant as a guideline for when you get in touch with us.
How much will it cost?
Convinced that the Santos 4.29 is the bike for you? Then you may want to use the Santos customizer as a guideline to make choices about the drive, the brakes and the entire assembly such as the handlebars, the saddle and the tires. Use this tool to see the many options of custombuilding and to get a rough idea about pricing.
Where can I get more information?
You can visit our factory or one of our dealers. Our factory is located just a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam airport. Our dealer network is mainly based in the Netherlands and Belgium. You can also make a video appointment. We then "walk" you through our factory and show you frames, models, colours and accessories. We can ship worldwide.