Once a Rodeo always a Rodeo. Nothing brings a smile to our face more than seeing a precious model refreshed and ready to ride. Matt’s TD3.1 took a pre-owned frame and brought it up to spec with a fresh FSA cockpit, serviced Rodeo 2.0 carbon wheels, a GEX electronic groupset that modernized the ergonomics and drivetrain, and a new Spork 3.2 that shaved some grams and upped the mud clearance.

3.1 still cuts a striking figure, and those who own them know that they’re just as fast and nimble on their feet now as they were when released in 2018!

Happy Renewed Bike Day, Matt!

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We’ve named this 58cm ready-to-roll Flaanimal 5.0 “Infinite Vice”, which is a literary nod to the kind of open-ended journeys where the road dissolves into possibility, and a fascinating new story unfolds with each pedal stroke.

The graphic layout of the bike, rendered in vinyl decals over the naked black 5.0 frame, is a one-off design by Andy, the newest memeber of the Rodeo team, and build pairs retro-futurist visuals with the crisp mechanical honesty of a Campagnolo Ekar groupset. Rodeo-Labs 2.0 carbon rims, laced to 3.0 hubs are shod in fast, efficient, and reliable 38mm Panaracer GravelKing SK - keeping things fast and sure-footed.

If you hunger for less smooth roads, the 5.0 frameset has Tour Divide winning pedigree, and can fit rubber as large as 700 x 2.1” or 650b x 2.35” - when conditions require and allow.

This is a bike built for narrative arcs—for detours, impulse rides, and terrain that challenges both your legs and perspective.

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A Flaanimal 5.0 in 58cm best fits riders from 6’0” to 6’2”, on average, or 183cm to 188cm.

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All ready-to-roll Rodeo Labs bikes ship immediately, and worldwide.

Ready-to-roll bikes are offered at advantageous pricing because we pick the build spec, parts, and build design.

www.rodeo-labs.com / ready to roll bikes. Link in Instagram bio.

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It’s rare to meet someone crazier than we are. Enter, Tyler.

Tyler has been a very active owner of a TD4 for long enough to take it to its functional limits, whether that be gravel racing, bikepacking, high mountain exploring, or commuting to work. Few Donkeys see more use or live a better life than his.

Tyler is one of those rare people that’s even more curious about functional spectrum than we are. Perhaps that’s because he’s a mechanical engineer. Tyler would switch out to his Canyon Aeroad for crit racing and road riding duties, and that bike performed quite well as one would expect. But, to quote Tyler, the bike felt “soulless”. (His words, not ours!). He knew his Donkey felt quick and agile when out gravel racing, and he wondered if those qualities would translate into a dedicated road build using the same platform.

When we were first approached about the idea of a road build, we thought the idea was fun, but should anyone really sell their road bike and do something like this? Tyler had the vision, so we were happy to collaborate and oblige. After all, this is important lab work!

As the parts started rolling in, we knew this build would be bonkers. Tyler pretty much went with aero Enve everything, down to the tires themselves. He combined that with a 50T 1x13 Force XPLR groupset with a Wolf Tooth aero ring. As subtle as Tyler’s black Donkey is, this new one would be exactly the opposite, resplendent in pink Cerakote and red decals.

A true bike nerd, Tyler built the bike himself in our service course, and when we rolled in the morning after he wrapped up the build, we were absolutely stunned by the result. TD4.2 had become TD4.2R, a thoroughbread of a racehorse. What a beaut!

We’re less than a week into initial rides but Tyler reports that its FAST. The sensations are good, as they say. We look forward to seeing what he’s able to accomplish on it in the 2026 road racing season.

Bonus fact, the bike comes in lighter than the Aeroad that it replaced.

Chapeau, Tyler!

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“I like turtles”. An anthem of an entire generation, or at least that of a kid who went viral a decade ago, or at least also Peter in Indiana. Peter has a soft spot for box turtles, which he often encounters on his rides. Turtles in any road are in danger, so Peter helps them safely to the other side before continuing on his way. We salute you, Peter.

It should come as no surprise then, that Peter’s TD4 is inspired by said Terrapene ornata: the Ornate Box Turtle.

Even after more than a decade of creating custom bikes for our customers, we never cease to be amazed by the themes they inspire our paintwork with.

Enjoy your TurtleDonkey 4.2, Peter, and keep up the good work!

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The Rodeo singlespeed mob grows by yet another rider. This time @benpickel puts his twist on a Northern Lights Flaanimal 5.0, built with a full contingent of @rideshimano and @shimanogravel / Pro components. Keep an eye out for Ben at many of the major gravel gatherings of 2026! He should be easy to spot! 🙌

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