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Gravel bikes

- Corratec is launching three gravel models: Allroad C1, Allroad A EQ and E-Gravel SX for different areas of use.
- Allroad C1: carbon gravel bike with comfort geometry, Shimano GRX Di2 12-speed, up to 45 mm tyres, suitable for bikepacking, €4,299.
- Allroad A EQ: aluminium gravel bike suitable for everyday use with full equipment for €1,999; E-Gravel SX: Bosch motor, carbon frame, €3,999.

Corratec collection 2026: Gravel in Bavarian

- Shimano GRX offers the widest range: 1/2-speed, mechanical/Di2, from the affordable RX400 to the high-end RX800/820 and RX815/825.
- Sram relies on wireless 1x groupsets with AXS, some 13-speed, high price; mullet setups enable a wide range of gear ratios.  
- Campagnolo offers lightweight 1x13 groupsets (Ekar, Ekar GT, Record X, Super Record X); Ekar GT with 36 t cassette and 10-48 cassette for extreme climbs.

Buying advice for gravel gears: Shifting plan

GravelBikes

- New Canyon Grizl AL: lightweight, robust aluminium frame, high adaptability thanks to numerous mounting points and up to 54 mm tyre clearance.  
- Focus on everyday use and adventure: from commuter bike to expedition bike, maintenance-friendly standards such as T47 bottom bracket, external cables, 27.2 mm seat post.  
- Three models from 1,299 to 1,999 euros (Grizl 5, 6, 7 ESC), available to order immediately in the webshop, with accessory options and frame sizes from 2XS to 2XL.

Canyon Grizl AL: New generation of the gravel bestseller

- Argon 18 Anti Matter is an aero-optimised gravel bike for modern gravel racing with systemic development of frame and components.  
- Over 800 CFD hours and 45 wind tunnel hours are said to have resulted in a 14.5 watt aero advantage over the Dark Matter at 45 km/h.  
- Three configurations from 5995 to almost 12,000 euros, frameset for 4995 euros; delivery from May 2026, pre-order already possible.

Aero gravel bike: The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

- Lightweight gravel bikes offer advantages in acceleration, climbing and handling, but the balance of weight, robustness and comfort is crucial.  
- Experts consider race gravel bikes to be ideal under approx. 8-8.5 kg, while all-round and adventure gravel bikes make sense up to approx. 10 kg (without pedals in each case).  
- Below 10 kg is realistic from around 1,300-1,500 euros; significantly heavier entry-level models are considered unnecessarily heavy.

Gravel bikes: How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

- The author (1.60 m) tests 155 mm cranks, as standard lengths of 165-175 mm are often too long for short riders.  
- Shorter cranks reduce toe overlap, open up the hip angle, reduce knee flexion and thus improve stability and movement.  
- Initial rides and interval training show that the bike quickly feels "normal"; the 450-km endurance test is still pending.

Short cranks on a gravel bike: My first impression - I like it!

- With their specialised geometry and equipment, gravel bikes cover a range of uses from racing to bikepacking, without being a pure compromise.  
- Race, commuter, bikepacking and touring gravel bikes differ primarily in terms of riding position, tyre width, mounting points and smoothness.  
- The choice depends on the main use; many gravel bikes can be adapted to changing needs by changing components.

Gravel bike range of use: From tour to race - this is where the gravel bike is at home

- Flaanimal 5.0: Hybrid frame made of steel and carbon, enormous tyre clearance, modularly designed for gravel, everyday use, racing and bikepacking.  
- Frame with T47 bottom bracket, variable dropouts, many mounting points; Spork 3.0 carbon fork carries up to 12.5 kg and is hub dynamo-compatible.  
- Special yoke design enables wide tyres with road crank compatibility; bike proven in ultra races such as the Tour Divide.

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0 gravel bike: steel flirts with woven carbon

- Rose and Team Unibet Rose Rockets present a unique Hobo "Rockets Edition" for the Giro 2026 with a focus on everyday life, fans and humour.  
- Technical features: Flatbar gravel bike with Sram Rival eTap AXS XPLR, Vision SC 45 XDR, Vittoria Terreno T30 and front pannier rack for 5 kg.  
- The standard Hobo remains a steel-frame everyday gravel bike with flat bar, up to 47 mm tyres, many mounting points and Deore (€ 1100) and GRX 810 (€ 1500) versions.

Rose Hobo "Rockets Edition": With flatbar gravel bike to the Giro

- The Canyon Grail CF 7 is a carbon gravel bike with a focus on speed, modern geometry and a mechanical 2x12 Shimano GRX RX820 groupset.  
- For € 2,199, it offers a carbon frame, fork and cockpit, hydraulic GRX disc brakes, DT Swiss Gravel LN wheels and 40 mm Schwalbe G-One R tyres.
- In terms of price, it closes the gap between the entry-level and top-of-the-range models, focusses on functional technology instead of electronics and is aimed at ambitious amateur athletes.

Price-performance tip for race beginners: The Canyon Grail CF 7

- Bastion Crossroad is a customised carbon-titanium gravel bike, each bike is built individually according to rider and design requirements.  
- Hybrid frame with carbon tubes and 3D-printed titanium sleeves, >130 machine hours and >70 hours of manual labour, around 7.8 kg in weight.  
- Tyre clearance up to 43 mm, 1x or 2x drivetrain possible, focus on sporty performance, comfort and high exclusivity with long waiting times.

Bastion Crossroad gravel bike from Australia: carbon meets 3D titanium printing

- Cube Nuroad C:62 Race: Carbon gravel bike in the upper middle class with versatile geometry for road, gravel and sporty use.  
- Equipped with Shimano GRX Di2 2x12, GRX disc brakes, Newmen carbon wheels, 45 mm Schwalbe tyres; price € 3,599, weight 8.3 kg.  
- Identical frame geometry to the EXC, differences only in the drivetrain and equipment; overall balanced price-performance ratio.

Cube Nuroad C:62 Race: Inexpensive gravel athlete in the carbon segment

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Gravel bikes

Corratec collection 2026
Gravel in Bavarian

Buying advice for gravel gears
Shifting plan

Canyon Grizl AL
New generation of the gravel bestseller

Aero gravel bike
The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Short cranks on a gravel bike
My first impression - I like it!

Gravel bike range of use
From tour to race - this is where the gravel bike is at home

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0 gravel bike
Steel flirts with woven carbon

Rose Hobo "Rockets Edition"
With flatbar gravel bike to the Giro

Price-performance tip for race beginners
The Canyon Grail CF 7

Bastion Crossroad gravel bike from Australia
Carbon meets 3D titanium printing

Cube Nuroad C:62 Race
Inexpensive gravel athlete in the carbon segment

Gravel bikes

Corratec collection 2026Gravel in Bavarian

Buying advice for gravel gearsShifting plan

Canyon Grizl ALNew generation of the gravel bestseller

Aero gravel bikeThe Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Gravel bikesHow heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Short cranks on a gravel bikeMy first impression - I like it!

Gravel bike range of useFrom tour to race - this is where the gravel bike is at home

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0 gravel bikeSteel flirts with woven carbon

Rose Hobo "Rockets Edition"With flatbar gravel bike to the Giro

Price-performance tip for race beginnersThe Canyon Grail CF 7

Bastion Crossroad gravel bike from AustraliaCarbon meets 3D titanium printing

Cube Nuroad C:62 RaceInexpensive gravel athlete in the carbon segment

Corratec collection 2026
Gravel in Bavarian

Buying advice for gravel gears
Shifting plan

Canyon Grizl AL
New generation of the gravel bestseller

Aero gravel bike
The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Short cranks on a gravel bike
My first impression - I like it!

Gravel bike range of use
From tour to race - this is where the gravel bike is at home

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0 gravel bike
Steel flirts with woven carbon

Rose Hobo "Rockets Edition"
With flatbar gravel bike to the Giro

Price-performance tip for race beginners
The Canyon Grail CF 7

Bastion Crossroad gravel bike from Australia
Carbon meets 3D titanium printing

Cube Nuroad C:62 Race
Inexpensive gravel athlete in the carbon segment