Tumalo - Adventure Bikepacking 29er

March 11, 2026

Tumalo - Adventure Bikepacking 29er

What is the Tumalo? 

The Tumalo is our latest dirt tourer, combining all the best attributes our mountain touring and gravel bikes offer. Not to be confused with a drop bar mountain bike or monster cross gravel bike, the Tumalo is carefully designed as a lightweight, off-road bikepacking and touring machine. With features like long chain-stays and extended frame reach, this bike has increased traction, load stability, and handling. 

Why did we design the Tumalo? 

For decades, Co-Motion has built bikes designed to travel. From paved tours to backcountry bikepacking, our customers have continually pushed the limits of where a touring bicycle can go.

The Tumalo was created to meet the growing demand for a hand-built steel bike that could:

  • Carry heavy loads confidently off-road
  • Remain efficient over long distances and multi-day bikepacking trips
  • Handle forest roads, doubletrack, and remote gravel routes
  • Built with front-end suspension and designed to fit up to 3-inch wide tires/dropper posts 

The goal was simple: Create the most capable off-road touring bike we’ve ever built. Our answer was the Tumalo. 

What is it designed for? 

The Tumalo is designed for riders who want to explore beyond paved roads. Ideal for:  

  • Bikepacking and mixed-terrain touring
  • Forest roads, doubletrack, and remote gravel routes 
  • International adventure travel 

The Tumalo excels when the route includes long distances, rough surfaces, and heavy loads. It is equally at home on a weekend bikepacking trip or a months-long expedition.

Who is it designed for? 

The Tumalo is built for riders who value reliability, comfort, and capability over short-term trends.

We've built the Tumalo for: 

  • Experienced tourers expanding into off-road travel
  • Bikepackers planning longer expeditions like the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
  • Self-supported tourers heading into remote regions 
  • Riders who want one bike for long-term adventure use on and off-road. 

The Tumalo is perfect for riders who want a bike that will remain capable, relevant, and serviceable for decades.

Design Philosophy

Every Tumalo frame is hand-built from methodically selected Columbus steel tubing in Eugene, Oregon, and can be customized to each rider and intended use. The Tumalo is built as a platform that can be optimized for different riding styles.

Each journey is unique. No two Tumalos need to be identical.

Specs and Drivetrain Options: 
  • Rockshox Reba RL 120 mm suspension fork for more comfort on rough terrain or an ENVE Mountain Boost fork for fast pursuits or mixed-terrain riding. 
  • Shimano GRX 1x12, GRX 1x12 Di2
  • Pinion C1.12i, C1.12 and P1.18: 
    • Fully enclosed gearing 
    • Long service intervals
    • Balanced weight distribution
    • Exceptional durability
  • PNW Load dropper post

Each Tumalo option and drivetrain system was carefully selected for performance and fully-loaded expedition touring.

Ready to explore the road less traveled? 

Every Tumalo begins with a conversation. Start planning your custom build and create a bike designed specifically for your adventures. 

Start your new Tumalo build.




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