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- Clearly analyse your needs, set a budget including accessories and the right frame size to avoid bad purchases and unnecessary costs.  
- Search on suitable platforms at the right time, systematically check offers and thoroughly evaluate them technically.  
- Negotiate the price confidently but fairly and then maintain, insure, secure and regularly service the bike professionally.

Bargain hunting: 5 steps to your dream bike

- Specialist dealers offer personal advice, test drives, individual customisation, professional fitting and direct after-sales service on site.  
- Online shops score points with their large selection, price comparison and sometimes faster delivery times, but require more personal initiative when it comes to selection and assembly.  
- Beginners and the technically unsure are often better off in a specialised shop, while experienced riders are more likely to benefit from online options.

Buying a gravel bike: Order online or buy in shop?

- Last year's bikes are often technically almost identical to new models, differing only in colour and minor equipment details.  
- Last year's models can be recognised by the model year, colours, components, online markings and serial number; it is important to ask specifically.  
- The biggest discounts (up to 40-50%) are available in October/November and for remaining stock in December; successful negotiation uses timing, information advantage and package deals.

Secure the best price: find last year's bikes and negotiate cleverly in the shop

- Low weight is becoming increasingly important in the gravel sector, with several current models falling well below the 8-kilo mark.
- The bikes presented combine racing performance with features such as luggage eyelets, storage compartments and mudguard options, some of which are suitable for everyday use.
- At 7.1 kilos, the Specialized S-Works Crux is the lightest gravel bike tested, but is clearly competition-oriented with limited comfort.

Under 8 kilos: The lightest gravel bikes of the last 3 years

- E-gravel bikes extend the range, compensate for differences in performance and remain sporty gravel bikes with a higher weight despite the motor.
- E-gravel bikes make sense for mixed performance groups, more metres in altitude, bikepacking with luggage or after illness, accident or old age.
- Disadvantages are higher weight, technical complexity, charging logistics on tour and limited suitability for targeted training and racing.

Buying a gravel bike: E or no E, that is the question here

- With the WI.DE. 2.0 is a gravel bike for extreme, technically demanding terrain with up to 66 mm tyre clearance.
- Lowered chainstays and a focus on single-speed gravel gears enable very short chainstays and high agility despite wide tyres.
- New U-Turn AC/DC+ fork and additional mounting points increase transport capacity; market launch is planned for summer with orders from mid-May.

66 millimetres of tyre clearance: with the WI.DE. 2.0 pushes the boundaries of gravel tyres

- Ultra² Italia is a comfort-orientated gravel bike for long distances, with relaxed 3Touring geometry and optional suspension fork.
- The carbon frame (1,199 g, size M) is produced in Presezzo, offers numerous mounting points and starts from 4,876 euros incl. VAT.
- Fork options, large tyre clearance, storage space in the down tube and variable gears (Shimano GRX, SRAM Rival/GX, 1x/2x) increase versatility.

3T Ultra² Italia: Gravel bike from Italian production

- Look G85 Cezal: Carbon gravel bike for rough terrain, up to 50 mm tyres (45 mm for 2x), prepared for 60 mm suspension fork and 650B wheels.  
- Integrated down tube storage compartment, internal cable routing, T47 bottom bracket, UDH derailleur hanger, balanced between racing and bikepacking use.  
- Three models with Shimano GRX or SRAM Force, some with carbon wheels, prices €3,490-6,490; frameset €2,490, market launch 16 April 2026.

LOOK G85 Cezal: French gravel bike with plenty of tyre clearance

- Diamant Nhoma Plus is a gravel bike suitable for everyday use with lights, mudguards, pannier rack and side stand for 1,699 euros.  
- Aluminium frame with Mahon platform, drop bar handlebars, Shimano Cues drivetrain with Linkglide, hydraulic disc brakes and versatile tyre clearance.  
- Nhoma Plus is aimed at beginners and everyday riders; the more expensive Nhoma Pro offers GRX gears, more powerful lights and more powerful brakes.

Diamant Nhoma Plus: New gravel bike with complete equipment for less than 1700 euros

- 32" wheels are around 31 % softer than 29" wheels with identical construction and require adapted designs for sufficient stiffness.  
- Higher hub width (Boost/Superboost), more or heavier spokes significantly increase lateral stiffness with comparatively low additional weight.  
- Larger wheels affect brakes, frame, fork and stem; larger discs and wider hub standards, especially Superboost, are recommended.

Newmen on 32-inch gravel bikes: Study & clear recommendations from the wheel experts

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Gravel Bike

Gravel Bike

Bargain hunting
5 steps to your dream bike

Buying a gravel bike
Order online or buy in shop?

Secure the best price
Find last year's bikes and negotiate cleverly in the shop

Under 8 kilos
The lightest gravel bikes of the last 3 years

Buying a gravel bike
E or no E, that is the question here

66 millimetres of tyre clearance
With the WI.DE. 2.0 pushes the boundaries of gravel tyres

3T Ultra² Italia
Gravel bike from Italian production

LOOK G85 Cezal
French gravel bike with plenty of tyre clearance

Diamant Nhoma Plus
New gravel bike with complete equipment for less than 1700 euros

Newmen on 32-inch gravel bikes
Study & clear recommendations from the wheel experts

Gravel Bike

Gravel Bike

Bargain hunting5 steps to your dream bike

Buying a gravel bikeOrder online or buy in shop?

Secure the best priceFind last year's bikes and negotiate cleverly in the shop

Under 8 kilosThe lightest gravel bikes of the last 3 years

Buying a gravel bikeE or no E, that is the question here

66 millimetres of tyre clearanceWith the WI.DE. 2.0 pushes the boundaries of gravel tyres

3T Ultra² ItaliaGravel bike from Italian production

LOOK G85 CezalFrench gravel bike with plenty of tyre clearance

Diamant Nhoma PlusNew gravel bike with complete equipment for less than 1700 euros

Newmen on 32-inch gravel bikesStudy & clear recommendations from the wheel experts

Bargain hunting
5 steps to your dream bike

Buying a gravel bike
Order online or buy in shop?

Secure the best price
Find last year's bikes and negotiate cleverly in the shop

Under 8 kilos
The lightest gravel bikes of the last 3 years

Buying a gravel bike
E or no E, that is the question here

66 millimetres of tyre clearance
With the WI.DE. 2.0 pushes the boundaries of gravel tyres

3T Ultra² Italia
Gravel bike from Italian production

LOOK G85 Cezal
French gravel bike with plenty of tyre clearance

Diamant Nhoma Plus
New gravel bike with complete equipment for less than 1700 euros

Newmen on 32-inch gravel bikes
Study & clear recommendations from the wheel experts