The 7 gravel bikes in the MYBIKE test
The Norwid Maribo Urban
For 30 years, Norwid has been building sophisticated "bicycles for velosophiles", as owner Rudolf Pallesen puts it, in his north German steel workshop. The high standards and craftsmanship are reflected in the price level. In order to be able to offer Norwid bikes below the premium price range, the "Lofoten" series was created in co-operation with the Czech frame manufacturer Fort. Fort welds the frames and forks in this series to Norwid specifications at a lower price than Norwid could do itself.
The Norwid Maribo from this line is designed as a city racer and is a fine example of the new concept. The frame and fork are perfectly finished. The traditionalist Norwid DNA is reflected in the slim tube diameters, horizontal top tube, narrow tyres, agile steering and sporty, confident handling. The Norwid Maribo is given a touch of hipness by the matt black stealth look and chic, highly stable aluminium plates with integrated luggage rack. Its high cockpit ensures relaxed, sporty seating, excellent handling and a good overview in traffic.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Plus: Norwid quality at a more favourable price; fast road bike
- Minus: No stand mount (can be ordered as an extra)
The most important information about the Norwid Maribo
- Frame sizes: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63 cm
- Test bike weight: 12.9 kg
- Permissible total weight: 130 kg
- Frame: 25CroMo4, welded, quick-release axles
- Fork: 25CroMo4, carrier thread
- Circuit: Shimano 105 2x11, 50/34, 11-32 teeth
- Bandwidth: 428 %
- Brakes: Shimano 105/Ultegra Disc, 160 mm
- Tyres: Conti Contact Urban 32-622
- Lighting system: Shimano DH-UR700, B&M IQ-XS, Son rear light
- Price: 3,390 Euro
- MYBIKE grade: 1,6
You can find more information about the gravel bike from Norwid here.
The gravel bike test
MYBIKE tested a total of seven gravel bikes suitable for everyday use. You can find out interesting facts, background information on gravel bikes and the results of all bikes in comparison in this article.
