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Gravel Bike

- A frame with up to 57 mm of tyre clearance, slightly reduced stiffness and new geometry for greater comfort and stability off-road.  
- Integrated adventure features such as a down tube storage compartment, tools in the handlebar ends, a top tube bag and an additional bottle cage on the fork.  
- Two carbon frames (HMX, HMF), five models with single-chainring drivetrains, 160 mm rotors, prices ranging from €2,799 to €8,999 and unclear weight specifications.

Scott Addict Gravel 2027: Suspension woven into the carbon fibre

- The Storck Fascinario.5 is an aerodynamic road bike with 35-mm tyres, designed as an ‘all-rounder’ and suitable for moderate terrain.  
- Handling: extremely agile, explosive and designed for speed; it encourages an aggressive riding style with a strong racing character.  
- ‘Team Edition’ test bike: 7.65 kg, Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12, price 7,699 euros, individually configurable using Storck’s modular system.

​Storck Fascenario.5: The bike that turns me into a proper A#*@%&. In a good way!

- The Megamo Silk MY27 remains an uncompromising race gravel bike with two carbon lay-ups (SLR, SL) and unchanged, aggressive geometry.  
- New additions include the mullet setup on the Silk 04, the GRX Di2 model Silk 05 and updated specifications; the Silk 06 and 07 remain unchanged.  
- All models feature an integrated carbon cockpit, internal cable routing, 1x/2x compatibility, the UDH standard and limited tyre clearance of up to 47/52 mm.

Megamo Silk 2027 gravel bike: clearly aimed at the racing market

- A price range of up to around €3,000 is usually sufficient for a serious gravel bike; the ideal weight is 9–9.5 kg without expensive extras such as electronic gear changes.  
- Mail-order brands often offer better value for money, whilst specialist retailers score highly for advice, local service, reputation and exclusivity.  
- The choice of drivetrain, tyres, controls and weight depends on intended use: speed gravel bikes for racing, heavier bikes for touring, everyday use and comfort.

Gravel bike buying guide: Don’t buy one until you can answer these questions!

- Cube Nulane Rookie One: a sporty children’s flat-bar gravel bike for the journey to school, touring and gravel riding, featuring wide tyres and disc brakes.  
- Straight 660 mm handlebars and 45 mm tyres offer control, comfort and safety, but fall short of MTB hardtails when it comes to off-road riding.  
- The 1x9 drivetrain, with a 40-tooth chainring and an 11–46 cassette, is relatively stiff for mountain riding; numerous mounting points make the bike suitable for everyday use.

Cube Nulane Rookie One: A sporty children’s gravel bike with straight handlebars

- Finance Minister Klingbeil rides a gravel bike, Environment Minister Schneider a cyclocross bike; both are regarded as cycling enthusiasts and are winning over the public.  
- Two AI models assess kit and clothing: praise for helmets, jerseys and socks; criticism of all-round sportswear, shorts, shoes and missing accessories.  
- The AI style check is seen as a light-hearted bit of fun with its share of flaws; personal taste and the enjoyment of cycling remain the decisive factors, without any political judgement.

AI Style Check: Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

- Maik Schröder uses the Cube Nuroad Pro as a sporty gravel bike for fast rides on tarmac and the occasional gravel section.
- According to Schröder, the bike offers a well-rounded package of solid technology, balanced handling and a price of just over 1,000 euros.
- Key customisations include 40 mm Schwalbe tyres, an SQlab 611 saddle, Tatze clipless pedals, a sticker on the top tube and a loud bell.

Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro: How the TOUR editorial team rides gravel in their free time

- A hookless carbon rim with a 30 mm internal rim width accommodates wide gravel tyres from 47 mm (and in some cases from 40 mm) for greater volume and lower pressures.
- A 45 mm rim height, a weight of 1,240 g and predictable crosswind behaviour are designed to ensure agile handling on technical, varied terrain.
- SAPIM-CX carbon spokes, 2:1 lacing pattern, PRO hubs, various freehub options; price from €1,599, available from 28 August 2026.

Leeze carbon wheelset for gravel bikes: a wide but shallow rim profile – the latest trend?

- Gravel bikes cater for everything from racing to bikepacking; the geometry, comfort and spec must suit your personal riding profile.  
- Race gravel bikes such as the RCR-G prioritise speed and low weight, whilst endurance models such as the EDR-G focus on comfort and a large number of attachment points.  
- Key criteria include bike fitting, tyre clearance, gear ratios, mounting points, and trends such as wider tyres, 13-speed drivetrains and integrated panniers.

Gravel Bike Guide: Questions & Answers on Choosing the Right Bike and Suitable Kit

- Gravel bikes 2027: wider tyres of up to 55 mm and, in some cases, 32-inch wheels increase comfort, traction and versatility with minimal increase in weight.  
- 13-speed 1x drivetrains, UDH standard, Clik Valve and integrated USB-C power solutions boost efficiency, ease of maintenance and suitability for everyday use.  
- Frame-specific bag systems and optional integrated suspension forks improve handling, comfort and suitability for touring, but are sometimes tied to proprietary solutions.

Gravel innovations in 2027: What’s a hit, and what’s a flop?

Gravel bikes in the TOUR test: All off-road speedsters from adventure gravel bikes to sporty gravel bikes for competitions and races 

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Gravel Bike

Gravel Bike

Scott Addict Gravel 2027
Suspension woven into the carbon fibre

Storck Fascenario.5
The bike that turns me into a proper A#*@%&. In a good way!

Megamo Silk 2027 gravel bike
Clearly aimed at the racing market

Gravel bike buying guide
Don’t buy one until you can answer these questions!

Cube Nulane Rookie One
A sporty children’s gravel bike with straight handlebars

AI Style Check
Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro
How the TOUR editorial team rides gravel in their free time

Leeze carbon wheelset for gravel bikes
A wide but shallow rim profile – the latest trend?

Gravel Bike Guide
Questions & Answers on Choosing the Right Bike and Suitable Kit

Gravel innovations in 2027
What’s a hit, and what’s a flop?

Gravel Bike

Gravel Bike

Scott Addict Gravel 2027Suspension woven into the carbon fibre

​Storck Fascenario.5The bike that turns me into a proper A#*@%&. In a good way!

Megamo Silk 2027 gravel bikeClearly aimed at the racing market

Gravel bike buying guideDon’t buy one until you can answer these questions!

Cube Nulane Rookie OneA sporty children’s gravel bike with straight handlebars

AI Style CheckFederal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

Maik’s Cube Nuroad ProHow the TOUR editorial team rides gravel in their free time

Leeze carbon wheelset for gravel bikesA wide but shallow rim profile – the latest trend?

Gravel Bike GuideQuestions & Answers on Choosing the Right Bike and Suitable Kit

Gravel innovations in 2027What’s a hit, and what’s a flop?

Scott Addict Gravel 2027
Suspension woven into the carbon fibre

Storck Fascenario.5
The bike that turns me into a proper A#*@%&. In a good way!

Megamo Silk 2027 gravel bike
Clearly aimed at the racing market

Gravel bike buying guide
Don’t buy one until you can answer these questions!

Cube Nulane Rookie One
A sporty children’s gravel bike with straight handlebars

AI Style Check
Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro
How the TOUR editorial team rides gravel in their free time

Leeze carbon wheelset for gravel bikes
A wide but shallow rim profile – the latest trend?

Gravel Bike Guide
Questions & Answers on Choosing the Right Bike and Suitable Kit

Gravel innovations in 2027
What’s a hit, and what’s a flop?