German bikemaker’s Tout Terrain Silkroad II gives their expedition-proven heavy-duty touring bike with its integrated rack a more capable overhaul. In a day of strapping lightweight backpacking bags onto expensive carbon gravel bikes seeking adventure, the Silkroad II reminds us that steel frames, steel forks, solid racks, and an upright position are what dominate global expedition bike setup.
Tout Terrain Silkroad II integrated rack steel touring bike
The new Silkroad II isn’t some retro-grouch curmudgeon, it’s just the type of bike build to explore beyond the reach of credit card touring, or even cell phone coverage… “the globetrotter’s choice“. Tout Terrain has updated the classic Silkroad with new tubing, helpful new detailing, updated geometry with two wheel size options, and new forks. All of that expands the capability of an already world expedition-proven bike family.
Silkroad II – Tech details
The heart of the Silkroad II is a steel frame that now gets updated to Thermocrom tubing, which Tout Terrain says has a lower carbon footprint.
The new steel frame also gets updated geometry using a shorter fork & longer internally-butted headtube for a more upright riding position. Two new straight, tapered leg steel forks are also available either the lighter Allroad with rack & fender mounts or Expedition also with anything cage mounts, as well.
Tout Terrain Silkroad II – Pricing & availability
