CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE MEN'S GRAVEL BIKE
You should choose the size of your bike based on your height, as well as your build (arm span and leg length).
If you are between sizes, the smaller size will give you a more athletic position, while the larger size will give you a more comfortable position.
XS 155 165 cm
S 165 173
M 173 182
L 182 190
XL 190 200
Frame
Comfort-oriented frame geometry with a higher steering socket that offers a more upright position than a classic road frame. The GRVL geometry of the elongated top tube and shorter stem allow the fork to be moved forwards to avoid the foot rubbing against the front wheel.
6061 T6 aluminium sloping frame with semi-integrated headset.
Frame weight, size M: 1800 g
Fork
Carbon fork and aluminium pivot that are more lightweight and offer more precise directional control.
Aheadset 1"1/8 steerer tube makes the steering assembly strong and rigid.
Inserts in the fork to fit a pannier rack.
Maximum load on the fork: 9kg
Fork weight: 750 g
Brakes
Promax DSK disc brakes.
DSK 330R "flatmount" front brake
DSK 300R "postmount" rear brake
160 mm front and rear discs
Anti-compression Jagwire KEB-SL housings to ensure precise and effective braking. They are reinforced with Kevlar and have a specially designed inner liner so the cables have an excellent slide
Semi-metal pads, after-sales service reference: 8562868
BEDDING IN BRAKES
You will need to bed these brakes in. Simply brake gradually 20 times at a low speed (20 km/h), then repeat at 30 km/h. Make sure to bed in both brakes.
This creates better grip between the pad and disc.
Drivetrain
Single chainring 38-11/42
Precise, very sturdy Microshift XLE 10-speed shifter. Very comfortable ergonomy: shifter with a pleasant feel, whatever the shape or size of the hand.
MICROSHIFT M665 rear derailleurs with "Clutch" system to hold the derailleur and prevent the chain from jumping. It can be disengaged to easily remove the wheel.
Crankset / cassette
Microshift H100 10-speed 11-42 cassette
(11/13/15/18/21/24/28/32/36/42)
Triban 38 bottom bracket
Aluminium 6061 crank and steel chainring guard
Cranks: 170 mm for all bike sizes
To prevent the chain from jumping, we combined the rear derailleur with a clutch system, an anti-chain jam on the seat tube, and an external flange on the chainring guard.
Saddle/Seat post
Triban ErgoFit saddle. Hammock design for greater comfort. Aluminium Triban seat post with 27.2 mm diameter for greater comfort through greater flex. Easy saddle adjustment
Diameter: 27.2mm.
Length: 250 mm in XS, 300 mm in S, 350 mm in M / L / XL
Handlebar / stem / steering
Triban aluminium gravel handlebars with a 16° flare for better grip and excellent comfort.
Handlebar width end to end:
XS / S: 420 mm. M / L: 440 mm.
XL: 460 mm. Stem:
XS / S: 70 mm. M: 90 mm.
L: 100 mm.
XL: 110 mm
Wheels
Triban Tubeless ready* wheels
6063 T6 aluminium
ETRTO Dimension: 622 x 23C
Rims with eyelet spoke inserts for more durability
Crossed steel spokes for improved rigidity (28 front and 28 rear)
Sealed bearings
Weight per pair (without cassette and QR): 2300 g
TESA TLR rim strip
*To convert to Tubeless, add 2 tubeless valves ref:8551979 + tubeless anti-puncture liquid / sealant ref:836339
Tyre
Hutchinson Override 700x38 Tubeless Ready tyres
400 g per tyre
Flex bead / Bi-compound rubber
Hardskin anti-puncture reinforcement
Dimensions: 622-38 / 700x38
127 TPI Carcass
Min. pressure: 3 bar / 43 psi
Max pressure: 5.5 bar / 80 PSI
Pedals
Hybrid platform pedals.
Accessories / equipment
Bike supplied with a front and rear light and a bell
Weight
10.9kg in size M, without pedals
Why choose a gravel bike rather than a road bike with fat tyres?
A gravel bike is not just a road bike with fat tyres. Even if it shares DNA with a road bike, gravel bikes have their own unique characteristics.
On our GRVL 120 gravel bike, we have changed the frame of our RC120 disc by adjusting clearance (tyre space) for riding with a 700x38 tyre. It also has mechanical disc brakes.
On this gravel bike, we also used our tubeless gravel wheels in 23c, and a single chainring drive train.