When we engineered the Vielo V+1, our target was absolute performance. We wanted to build an ultra-light, blisteringly fast gravel bike that dominates race day and flies over smooth fire roads.

But here is a secret that the finest racing machines share: when a bike is engineered with a hyper-efficient 1x-engineered chassis, exceptional compliance, and rock-solid stability, it doesn't just excel between the tape. It becomes an incredible platform for massive, multi-day adventures.

You don’t need a heavy, sluggish "expedition" rig to explore the world. You just need the right setup.

The Ultralight Bike packing Philosophy: Vielo x Tailfin

The traditional approach to carrying gear on a performance carbon frame usually involves strapping heavy fabric packs directly to your seat post or frame tubes. This leads to frustrating sway, ruined paintwork, and unwanted stress on lightweight carbon walls.

To unleash the V+1 Race Edition's adventure potential without sacrificing its lightweight soul, we recommend partnering it with the Tailfin Rear Rack System.

The Engineering Symmetry: Tailfin is renowned for its premium engineering. By mounting directly to the rear axle rather than the frame's seat stays, 100% of the cargo weight passes straight into the axle and the ground. Your lightweight carbon frame is entirely protected from structural load.

We love this setup so much that we didn't just stop at a recommendation. We actually manufacture a custom, dedicated Vielo rear derailleur hanger specifically engineered to seamlessly match the Tailfin axle system. This creates a rock-solid, beautifully integrated interface that keeps your shifting crisp and your luggage perfectly stable over the most brutal terrain.

You get all the storage capacity of a traditional touring rig, paired with the snappy, responsive handling of a sub-1kg gravel racing frame.

5 Months, 1 Country, 2 Vielos: Holly & Steve’s New Zealand Odyssey

If you need proof that a lightweight race bike can handle the ultimate endurance test, look no further than Holly and Steve.

They recently loaded up their Vielo V+1 Race Edition bikes and spent a staggering 5 months bikepacking across the wild, rugged landscapes of New Zealand. Confronting everything from technical singletrack and remote gravel passes to unrelenting elements, their Vielo and Tailfin setups performed flawlessly.

They proved that you can travel further and climb higher when you aren't fighting a heavy bike. Take a look at the mind-boggling stats from their epic journey:

Proof in the Wild

Holly and Steve captured the entire journey, showcasing their V+1 Race Edition bikes draped in mountain dust, parked outside back country huts, and flying down flowing Kiwi valleys.

Pack Light. Travel Further.

The Vielo V+1 Race Edition proves you don’t have to compromise. You can line up at a local gravel race on Saturday, strip off the race number, bolt on your Tailfin axle, and head out on a cross-continental expedition on Monday.

Lightweight doesn't mean fragile. It means freedom.

Where will your V+1 take you?