APER Bikes · Engineered + manufactured in-house in Greece
DRYAD
Born of the forest. Built for the wild.
Official debut at BESPOKED Dresden · 11 to 13 September 2026 · Level 3, Booth 102
7075-T6
CNC-machined aluminium
RibLogic™
Integrated stiffening ribs
One billet
Monolithic machined fork
XS to XL
Five frame sizes
Some rides have a route.
Others simply have a direction.
DRYAD is made for riders who keep going when the asphalt ends: across broken roads, forest tracks, mountain passes and whatever lies between them. Load it for a week away or strip it back for a fast day in the mountains. Either way, DRYAD was created with the same idea.
Go further. Carry what you need. Leave the road behind.
THE NAME
ΔΡΥΑΣ
from drys (δρῦς), ancient Greek for “oak”
In Greek mythology, dryads are the nymphs of the trees, quiet spirits of oaks and forests. The deepest-rooted of them, the hamadryads, were born with a single tree and lived only as long as it stood; harm a tree, the Greeks believed, and you answered to its nymph.
A bike born of the forest could carry no other name.
Pre-order
Reserve your DRYAD
Deposit
400€
Deducted from the final price of your build
Pre-order pricing locked at reservation · balance on completion
1
Reserve
Secure your frame slot and your pre-order pricing with a 400€ deposit.
2
Choose your build
Pick your size and specification in the shop: Shimano or SRAM, three levels each, or the frame set on its own. Your configuration is confirmed with us before production starts.
3
Ride
Pay the balance when your DRYAD is complete. Deliveries planned from December 2026.
Build options
| Build | Groupset | Wheels and cockpit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano | |||
| DRYAD 2.11 | Shimano GRX 2x11 mechanical | Novatec alloy wheels · alloy bar, stem and seatpost | |
| DRYAD 1.12 | Shimano GRX 1x12 mechanical | Industry Nine Revive alloy wheels · alloy bar, stem and seatpost | |
| DRYAD 1.12 Di2 | Shimano GRX Di2 1x12 | Industry Nine Revive 2.0 carbon wheels · carbon bar and seatpost | |
| SRAM | |||
| DRYAD 1.13 Rival | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 | Industry Nine Revive alloy wheels · alloy bar, stem and seatpost | |
| DRYAD 1.13 Force | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 | Industry Nine Revive alloy wheels · alloy bar, stem and seatpost | |
| DRYAD 1.13 Red Power | SRAM Red XPLR AXS 1x13 with power meter | Industry Nine Revive 2.0 carbon wheels · carbon bar and seatpost | |
| Frame set | |||
| DRYAD Frame Set | Frame and monolithic fork, headset, seat clamp, UDH hanger and thru axles | Build it your way | |
Pre-order prices are below standard pricing and are locked with your deposit. Full specifications for every build are listed in the shop.
Full specifications
Every complete build starts from the same base: the APER DRYAD frame set with headset, seat clamp, UDH derailleur hanger and APER 12 mm thru axles, and the APER monolithic fork.
| Component | DRYAD 2.11 | DRYAD 1.12 | DRYAD 1.12 Di2 | DRYAD 1.13 Rival | DRYAD 1.13 Force | DRYAD 1.13 Red Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupset | Shimano GRX 2x11 mechanical | Shimano GRX 1x12 mechanical | Shimano GRX Di2 1x12 | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 | SRAM Red XPLR AXS 1x13 |
| Shift and brake levers | Shimano GRX ST-RX610 | Shimano GRX RX820 series | Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825 | SRAM Rival eTap AXS E1 HRD | SRAM Force eTap AXS E1 HRD | SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD |
| Brakes and rotors | Shimano GRX BR-RX400, 180 / 160 mm | Shimano GRX BR-RX820, 180 / 160 mm | Shimano GRX BR-RX820, 180 / 160 mm | SRAM Rival HRD, Centerline 160 / 160 mm | SRAM Force HRD, Paceline 160 / 160 mm | SRAM Red HRD, Paceline X 160 / 160 mm |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | Shimano GRX FC-RX820-1, 170 mm, 40T | Shimano GRX FC-RX820-1, 170 mm, 40T | SRAM Rival E1 XPLR DUB Wide, 42T | SRAM Force XPLR E1 DUB Wide carbon, 42T | SRAM Red XPLR AXS DUB Wide carbon, 42T, power meter |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX810, 11-speed | Shimano GRX 12-speed | Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827 | SRAM Rival AXS XPLR E1 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 | SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700, 11-speed, 11-34T | Shimano XT CS-M8200, 12-speed, 10-51T | Shimano XT CS-M8200, 12-speed, 10-51T | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351, 13-speed, 10-46T | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371, 13-speed, 10-46T | SRAM Red XPLR XG-1391, 13-speed, 10-46T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601 | Shimano XT CN-M8100 | Shimano XT CN-M8100 | SRAM Rival E1 Flattop | SRAM Force E1 Flattop | SRAM Red Flattop |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BBRS500 press-fit | Shimano SM-BB72-41B press-fit | Shimano SM-BB72-41B press-fit | SRAM DUB press-fit road wide 86.5 mm | SRAM DUB press-fit road wide 86.5 mm | SRAM DUB press-fit road wide 86.5 mm |
| Wheels | Novatec Jefty disc | Industry Nine Revive aluminium, Solix hubs | Industry Nine Revive 2.0 carbon, Solix hubs | Industry Nine Revive aluminium, Solix hubs | Industry Nine Revive aluminium, Solix hubs | Industry Nine Revive 2.0 carbon, Solix hubs |
| Tyres | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR | Vittoria Terreno T90 Mud 45-622 TLR |
| Handlebar | DEDA Gera alloy, 42 cm, 24° flare | DEDA Gera alloy, 42 cm, 24° flare | DEDA Superzero Gravel carbon, 42 cm, 16° flare | DEDA Gera alloy, 42 cm, 24° flare | DEDA Gera alloy, 42 cm, 24° flare | DEDA Superzero Gravel carbon, 42 cm, 16° flare |
| Stem | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 100 mm |
| Seatpost | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm setback | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm setback | Mud Cross Zero carbon, 27.2 x 400 mm, 0 setback | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm setback | DEDA Zero100 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm setback | Mud Cross Zero carbon, 27.2 x 400 mm, 0 setback |
| Saddle | Pro Stealth Offroad Sport, 152 mm | SQlab 614 Ergowave active 2.1 | SQlab 614 Ergowave active 2.1 | SQlab 614 Ergowave active 2.1 | SQlab 614 Ergowave active 2.1 | SQlab 614 Ergowave active 2.1 |
| Bar tape | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm | DEDA Loop, 2.5 mm |
| Bottle cage | DEDA Gabbia Pro | DEDA Gabbia Pro | DEDA Gabbia Pro | DEDA Gabbia Pro | DEDA Gabbia Pro | DEDA Gabbia Pro |
| Battery and charger | none | none | Shimano BT-DN320 and EC-DN100 | SRAM AXS battery and charger | SRAM AXS battery and charger | SRAM AXS battery and charger |
* Specifications subject to change before production.
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CNC-machined 7075-T6 frame architecture
APER RibLogic™ Construction
DRYAD rethinks aluminium frame construction from first principles.
Each frame member starts as a closed-section 7075-T6 aluminium profile, then undergoes extensive CNC machining to place material precisely where the structure requires it.
Integrated stiffening ribs, variable wall sections and deep undercuts are machined directly into each member, reducing unnecessary mass while preserving stiffness, strength and load-carrying efficiency.
The result is a series of load-optimized structural components, joined through purpose-designed interlocking interfaces using structural bonding and mechanical fastening.
Engineered for technical off-road riding, loaded bikepacking and long-distance adventure touring, DRYAD prioritizes structural integrity and durability over chasing the lowest possible weight.
Designed, programmed, machined and assembled entirely in-house by APER.
Integrated stiffening ribs, machined directly into the member
“We machine the structure around the load.”
7075-T6
CNC-machined
Bonded + bolted
Made in Greece
Monolithic 7075-T6 fork
APER RibLogic™ Construction
One billet.
One continuous structure.
No separate blades.
No bonded crown.
No welds.
The DRYAD fork follows the same principle as the frame: material only where the load path demands it.
CNC-machined from a single solid billet of aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminium, the steerer, crown and blades form one continuous monolithic structure, with no bonded interfaces, welded joints or separate components.
Integrated stiffening ribs, variable wall sections and locally reinforced load paths are machined directly into the fork to control stiffness and deformation under braking, impact and off-road loading.
The result is a one-piece 7075-T6 aluminium fork engineered for technical off-road riding, loaded bikepacking and long-distance adventure use, where strength and structural integrity take priority over minimum weight.
What the structure gives you
Key features
- CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminum construction
- Bushing-mounted seatstays for controlled compliance and comfort
- Open-profile frame members with integrated stiffening ribs
- Adventure-focused geometry for stability, comfort and control
- Extensive CNC undercut machining for optimized material distribution
- Generous stack for a natural position over long distances
- Mechanically interlocked, structurally bonded and bolted frame construction
- Six triple-M5 mounting zones for bottles, cargo and adventure equipment
- One-piece 7075-T6 CNC-machined aluminum fork
- Five frame sizes, XS to XL
Seatstay compliance
The Dryad’s seatstays are not rigidly fixed to the seat tube. Instead, the connection uses bushings, allowing a small degree of controlled movement under load. This reduces the transmission of high-frequency vibrations and road impacts to the rider, adding compliance and comfort without compromising the frame’s lateral stability.
XS to XL · five sizes
Geometry
| Geometry | Units | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | cm | 155-165 | 163-173 | 171-181 | 179-190 | 188+ |
| Head Angle | ° | 68,5 | 68,7 | 69,2 | 70,25 | 70,5 |
| Seat Tube Angle | ° | 73,6 | 73,3 | 73,0 | 72,7 | 72,4 |
| C/S Horizontal | mm | 435 | 435 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Stack | mm | 563 | 577 | 592 | 623 | 649 |
| Reach | mm | 373 | 384 | 395 | 402 | 408 |
| BB Drop | mm | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72,5 | 70 |
| Seat Tube Length | mm | 420 | 450 | 480 | 510 | 540 |
| Head Tube Length* | mm | 108 | 122 | 135 | 164 | 194 |
| Fork Rake / Offset | mm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 |
| Effective TT Length | mm | 538,7 | 557,1 | 576,0 | 596,0 | 613,9 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 1054,0 | 1068,4 | 1084,9 | 1087,5 | 1093,4 |
* Approximate values
