The Wilde Blaise Build is a New Rambler Complete

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The Wilde Blaise build is a sub-$4,000 complete that aims to give customers solid value without much need for upgrading out of the box. For more on this new build spec from the small Minnesota-based brand, dive in below…

The Wilde Blaise build is a complete offering from the Minneapolis-based brand that aims to strike a balance between quality and affordability. Brought forth by their lead mechanic and inspired by what many Wilde customers have specced on their custom Rambler builds, the Wilde Blaise build is a sub-$4,000 complete that tries to offer an out-of-the-box experience that feels unnecessary to upgrade. Building around their Wilde Rambler frame, the bike features a Velo Orange finish kit, a Shimano GRX drivetrain, and some high-quality touch points. Although the full build kit is listed below, some additional bonuses include the use of SimWorks shift and brake cables, Blue Lug brass crank caps, and Velo Orange’s brass and silver headset spacers to add a bit more flair.

Frame: Wilde Rambler
Crankset: Velo Orange square taper crank with 42T chainring
Derailleur: Shimano GRX 11 speed
Shifter: RS700 Rapid Fire
Cassette: Shimano M5100 11-42
Bottom Bracket: Velo Orange
Wheels: Suzue Gravel wheelset with Ukai rims
Tires: Panaracer Gravelking X1 Plus
Headset: Velo Orange cartridge
Handlebar: Nitto x Wilde Country Bar
Stem: Velo Orange
Grips: Oury Single Compound
Saddle: Brooks B17 saddle
Seatpost: Velo Orange
Brake Levers: IRD flat bar levers
Brake Calipers: TRP Spyres

The Blaise build is available through Wilde for $3,500 and can be customized if requested. While the price is not to be scoffed at, it’s nice to see a small, US-based brand attempt to offer some middle ground between bling and bargain builds. Given what much larger companies are offering for full builds these days, it’s a competitive complete that needs few, if any, upgrades out of the box.

For more on the Wilde Blaise build, visit WildeBikes.com.