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Title: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: Phil on July 17, 2024, 02:57:26 PM

Hi everyone,

I'am looking for an alloy gravel frameset.
Do you have any suggestions?
It seems that there a many many carbon frame manufacturers, but I did not find a good source for alloy gravel frames.

I want to use it with 700c tires and disc brakes. Internal cable routing is prefered.
Thanks for ypur help :)

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: hagerd on July 17, 2024, 05:03:15 PM

I've built up the Seaboard GR-02. I really like it, there is a build thread in the metal frame section of the forum. Cable routing is partially internal.

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: jannmayer on July 20, 2024, 02:29:25 AM

I also have a Seaboard GR02 as my commuter. The geometry is a bit more road than gravel and the tire clearance is listed as 42 mm. However, mine was really well made and went together with no issues at all. There's a decent selections of colors too.

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: 00Garza on July 20, 2024, 07:47:09 AM

Seaboard GR02 and the Koozer GX5300 seem to be the best options. After shipping, the price is pretty close to the cheaper carbon options.

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: Phil on July 23, 2024, 03:40:20 PM

Thanks for your help.
I will check Seaboard GR-02 and Koozer GX5300 :)

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: frnchy on July 23, 2024, 05:42:45 PM

I'm building up a GR-02 at the moment for a friend - I'll make a full post in the metal frames forum section when the build is done in the next few days, but I can say that the frame is very well made, with neat welds, good tolerances, and everything's aligned. It was also surprisingly light! Unless there's serious issues with its ride quality or handling - not likely given the experiences of others here - I can definitely recommend it.

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: 00Garza on July 24, 2024, 10:13:37 AM

I came across this recently as well. No experience with them, but look like a nice option.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806235110781.html

Title: Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
Post by: Phil on August 10, 2024, 08:07:41 PM

Thanks :) I will also check them out!