Gravel bike 13 XPLR

[michael_JCWS]

I’m looking to get a gravel bike, i’d like the new SRAM 13 speed XPLR group set and a dropper post

Any suggestions? Currently thinking ENVE Mog, might be the way forward

Cheers

Michael

[JEA1K]

The Enve looks good ... depends what you want, something 'fast' or more of a endurance style gravel bike. I have a 2021 Cervelo Aspero and I'm pretty sold on getting the new Aspero 5 which has 13 sp XPLR.

I like the look of the Orbea Terra race with a similar spec. The Cervelo has some mixed reviews based on the fact that it won't take tyres above 45mm .. this might be something to think about. My current Aspero is limited to 40mm ... but in all honesty, if I need more than 45mm then I think I'd just ride my XC bike.

[michael_JCWS]

Thanks, the Cervelo is definitely an option to look at

[ArnageWRC]

Define a Gravel bike. Most of the attention nowadays is on race focussed aggressive fit bikes, for US style racing.....However, there are Gravel bikes suited for adventure/ touring/ bikepacking.....

For example, Specialized do a Crux for CX/Gravel racing, as well as the Diverge.

I actually like the look of the Argon 18 Dark Matter/ Grey Matter; carbon/ alloy, and have a clever '3-D system' that enables you to change the reach/stack.....