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Alexey Vermeulen’s killer custom painted ENVE MOG gravel bike…with Willie!

Alexey Vermeulen has a special bike for Unbound this year, a custom-painted ENVE MOG with a blueprint scheme dreamt up by the builders and painters at their Odgen, UT, factory and HQ.

With notes calling out frame features blended with fun quotes and a reminder to stay focused, it’s probably the prettiest way a brand has ever highlighted a product’s features. Click any photo to enlarge.

Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike
Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike
Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike

“Let Op” is Dutch, essentially translating to “Look Up!” or “Look Out”, just a friendly reminder to keep your head up during a race.

Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike
Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike
Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike

The backside of the seat tube was signed by the builders and painters who helped make this bike.

Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike
Alexey Vermeulen's custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike

Alexey says he prefers a 2x drivetrain for the smaller gear steps, which helps keep a more consistent cadence, especially important in an event like Unbound where winds and mild elevation changes benefit from a more refined approach to one’s output.

The braided sleeve over the Di2 wire is something ENVE does for all such builds, just adding a little extra protection against snags and tears…for now.

Alexey Vermeulen with his custom painted ENVE mod gravel bike and willie the weiner dog cyclist

It’s a lot of work being a brand ambassador…Willie was a tired boi.

custom painted enve mod with black, gray and orange stripes

ENVE’s other booth bikes were a custom painted ENVE MOG showing off other (likely much more affordable) options for customer bikes.

enve road bike with new aegean blue paint
enve road bike with new aegean blue paint

They also have a new Aegean Blue color option for their road bikes, which can have a matte pearl or full gloss finish…or a mix of the two to add a bit more visual interest without adding graphics.

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