Dawes Venture 2.0 Crossbar EQ Hybrid Bike

The North Sports range lists 17-inch, 19-inch and 21-inch crossbar variants with 700c wheels. Dawes has not supplied a verified rider-height chart for these listed frames, so sizing should be checked using inside-leg length, standover clearance, comfortable reach and saddle adjustment. Ask North Sports if deciding between two sizes, especially where panniers or an upright position affect handling.

North Sports currently displays “Estimated 3–5 days” for this model, but Shopify shows negative recorded stock and a firm shipment date has not been verified. We will check the exact selected frame size with our supplier before confirming availability or dispatch timing. The displayed estimate should not be treated as a guaranteed delivery date.

Tandem Group Cycles states that standard direct-delivery pedal bicycles are supplied boxed at approximately 85% assembly. Competent final assembly, brake and gear adjustment, torque checks and a full pre-ride safety inspection may be required. Check the current North Sports checkout for any separately offered assembly service and its charge; a fully assembled delivery is not included automatically with the standard boxed option. Contact us before ordering if you need that service confirmed.

Bike type: Non-electric comfort/hybrid bicycle
Frame: Dawes 6061 aluminium trekking crossbar frame
Fork: Hi-tensile steel
Headset: 1⅛-inch threaded
Frame options at North Sports: Medium (17-inch), Large (19-inch), Extra Large (21-inch)
Wheel format: 700c
Handlebar: Steel riser, 620mm wide, 30mm rise, 15° backsweep
Stem: Steel high-rise quill, 80mm
Grips: Ergonomic
Shifter: Shimano SL-RS357 seven-speed Revoshift
Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney RD-TY300, seven-speed
Front derailleur: Shimano FD-TZ510
Drivetrain: 3×7 (21 gear combinations)
Freewheel: Shimano seven-speed, 14–28T
Chainset: 48/38/28T triple with 170mm alloy cranks
Bottom bracket: Cartridge, 118mm
Brakes: Alloy linear-pull V-brakes
Brake levers: Alloy
Rims: Double-wall alloy with CNC braking surface
Front hub: 36-hole steel, quick release
Rear hub: 36-hole steel, nutted
Spokes: 14G
Tyres: 700 × 35C trekking tread with reflective sidewall line
Saddle: Dawes comfort saddle
Seatpost: 27.2 × 350mm steel
Pedals: 9/16-inch PVC platform
Mudguards: Chromoplastic, fitted
Rear luggage rack: Steel pannier rack, fitted
Lighting: No integrated light system confirmed in manufacturer specification

We choose the Venture 2.0 EQ Crossbar for customers who want a more versatile, ready-equipped everyday hybrid. The extra gearing is useful on varied town gradients, and the supplied mudguards and rear rack remove two common accessory purchases for riders who commute or carry light luggage.

Q: How many gears does the Venture 2.0 EQ have?
A: It uses a Shimano three-chainring, seven-sprocket drivetrain, commonly described as 21-speed.

Q: Are mudguards and a rear rack included?
A: Yes. Dawes lists chromoplastic mudguards and a steel rear pannier rack as fitted equipment.

Q: Does the EQ package include lights?
A: The current manufacturer specification does not list integrated lighting. Please select suitable lights separately if required.

Q: Is it suitable for hills?
A: Its wider 3×7 gear choice helps with moderate gradients, though route steepness and rider fitness still matter.