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- 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

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- 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

- For € 3,399, the Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC offers a carbon frame, 13-speed SRAM Force AXS, carbon wheels and power meter in a lightweight package.
- Geometry with a slack head angle, long wheelbase and moderately sporty riding position ensures high stability, but feels a little bulky on tight trails.
- The frame (C:62 carbon, up to 50 mm tyre clearance) and equipment close the gap between the upper mid-range and professional gravel bikes in terms of price-performance ratio.

Price-performance hammer: The Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC

- Cannondale Topstone: integrated KingPin micro-suspension with approx. 30 mm at the rear and 40 mm Lefty fork at the front for efficient comfort.  
- Canyon Grizl Rift: stiff frame with special DT Swiss gravel suspension fork (40 mm, remote lockout) for race-orientated gravel with additional control.  
- Lee Cougan Innova Super Gravel: full-suspension dropbar bike with 100 mm front, approx. 30 mm rear and a focus on technical terrain and adventure.

Three innovative suspension gravel bikes: Canyon, Cannondale, Lee Cougan

- Canyon Grizl 7: Aluminium gravel bike with large tyre clearance, Shimano GRX 2x12, many mounting points and a wide range of use.  
- Heavier than the Grizl CF 7 and without an integrated storage compartment, but offers almost identical equipment and better value for money.  
- Geometry focussed on comfort and stability: upright riding position, extended wheelbase, slack steering angle, very stable in rough terrain.

The new Canyon Grizl 7: Multitool for price-conscious adventurers

- Micro-suspension gravel bikes offer 20-30 mm of travel, filter vibrations and increase efficiency without sacrificing the sporty gravel DNA.  
- Three technical principles dominate: Head tube systems, flex rear triangles and leaf spring forks, each focussing on low maintenance and weight.  
- Four models (Specialized Diverge, Cannondale Topstone, BMC URS, Lauf Seigla) show different implementations for racing, long distance and high comfort.

Vibration damping: Four gravel bikes with micro suspension

- CarboKev is an extremely expensive high-end gravel bike with a carbon-titanium hybrid frame, custom geometry and production in Melbourne.
- The frame uses carbon for stiffness and drive efficiency, titanium for comfort; 3D-printed titanium lugs and bonding technology ensure durability.
- Race-oriented geometry, tyre clearance up to 29 x 2.2", fully integrated cables and individual paint finishes make it an exclusive niche product.

Curve CarboKev: A gravel bike dream for over 21,000 euros

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Gravel bikes

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

Price-performance hammer
The Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC

Three innovative suspension gravel bikes
Canyon, Cannondale, Lee Cougan

The new Canyon Grizl 7
Multitool for price-conscious adventurers

Vibration damping
Four gravel bikes with micro suspension

Curve CarboKev
A gravel bike dream for over 21,000 euros

Gravel bikes

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

Price-performance hammerThe Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC

Three innovative suspension gravel bikesCanyon, Cannondale, Lee Cougan

The new Canyon Grizl 7Multitool for price-conscious adventurers

Vibration dampingFour gravel bikes with micro suspension

Curve CarboKevA gravel bike dream for over 21,000 euros

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

Price-performance hammer
The Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC

Three innovative suspension gravel bikes
Canyon, Cannondale, Lee Cougan

The new Canyon Grizl 7
Multitool for price-conscious adventurers

Vibration damping
Four gravel bikes with micro suspension

Curve CarboKev
A gravel bike dream for over 21,000 euros