Was about to go post here and felt like it was probably time for us to make something new for the likely flood of 2025 releases: Best Racing Gravel Bike 2024 Seems like the usual suspects list as of April '25 is: Enve MOG - expensive and maybe a bit more adventure-biased than some are looking for, but an amazing option. Cannondale SuperX - perhaps the first of the 2025 ‘generation’? Lauf Siegla - ticks all boxes except integrated cables. Seems like the value buy for most right now. Giant Revolt - if you want your Siegla’s cables integrated but don’t need UDH yet. Ridey ASTR (& RS) - top model is expensive. Standard seems popular. Are there steerer recalls on this already or am I making that up? Specialized Crux - we’re all waiting to see if/when they’ll update with integrated cabling, but it’s a solid choice as-is. Canyon Grail - not sure why this isn’t getting more love? Expensive for a direct-to-consumer bike? Santa Cruz Stigmata - even more adventure-biased than the MOG, and no integrated cabling. Tideace Noah - chinese open mould shot at the MOG if that’s your bag. Geo a bit weird but seems a pretty good option. Originally a Tan Tan product and now also sold by State Bicycle under another name. Felt Breed - needs integrated cable routing to really join the party. Trek Checkpoint - current choice in the Trek world since the Checkmate missed the boat on tire clearance. 3T Extrema Italia Parlee Taos I think most of the following have fallen off the list due to tire clearance limitations and/or lack of UDH now: BMC Kaius Factor Ostro Gravel Scott Addict Gravel Cervelo Aspero (& 5) Trek Checkmate Let me know what else I’m missing or what notes should be added and I’ll update this post as our ‘starting point’ (but don’t plan on keeping it updated beyond that with future releases and developments).

Spot Rallye - good choice if you need something biased towards rougher courses - good tire clearance, UDH, seatpost size that works with many droppers, etc. I also happen to have an XL top spec build for sale as I’m leaning towards building up a XC bike instead.

Are there Seka buyers? Only social media characters seem to be riding them, and I’m assuming they got them for free. Pricing is high for a direct to consumer frame with no support.

Really interested in this one - but they are only claiming 52mm in the rear. I most likely won’t buy it unless it can fit a 2.25 'Burt on a reasonably wide rim. Pros: Tire clearance Aero Looks great 750ml fidlock aero bottles(!) DT storage About 1kg frame weight I think they claimed in one of the vids 2x compatible Cons: Narrowest barstem is 380mm Potentially short front center Looks like it won’t take a big 1x chainring.

[image] Nin: but they are only claiming 52mm in the rear. I most likely won’t buy it unless it can fit a 2.25 'Burt on a reasonably wide rim. [image] Nin: 2x compatible Are there any options that support 2x drivetrain and properly fit a 2.25? I would think those would be mutually exclusive, but not sure.

I’m fine with 1x if it can fit a bigger chainring. I think you’re right such a frame doesn’t exist, but it just comes down to longer chainstays I think.

I so wish Giant would release a UDH revolt. It’s a great frame, light, round seat post, fender mounts, in frame storage, 1x or 2x compatible. But no way I’m buying a non-UDH frame at this point. Surely this update has to be imminent.

[image] MN_XC: Yes. 2025 Giant Revolt tire clearance - #6 by Bnar I was talking about proper tire clearance, not whether you can fit the tire in the frame under perfect conditions. A revolt doesn’t support 2.25’s in 1x or 2x.

AFAIK no current front derailleur is compatibile with 2.25 using the specified chainline. You’d need something like Boost hub spacing to make it work, I think. Boost gravel bikes and the attendant backlash to the new standard seem inevitable….

Random but any IG users here? Is Enve having a sales blitz or is it the anniversary of the MOG or something. Literally every Enve rider is posting about their MOG and how great it is. Are they trying to cover the fact they don’t have a MTB during Leadville week :rofl:

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