Author Topic: Gravel bike for commuting  (Read 3145 times)

mcwarhol

Gravel bike for commuting
« on: May 07, 2026, 07:06:59 AM »
Hi,
I'm looking for a frame for commuting with some special features. I live in Sweden so I need space for big tires during the snowy and icy winter. I'm going to use drop bars and a 1x sram force group set. I ride a lot of road bike so I'm quite used ta an agressive position. I'm also going to use mud guards and a rear rack. I haven't found the perfect frame (yet). Can you help me out with a suitable frame that would meet the following requirements:
- Good looking carbon gravel frame
- UDH rear derailleur hanger
- At least 50 mm tire clearance
- Mudguards mounts (both in the front and in the rear)

Nice to have:
- Bridge mounts for the rear mudguard

I will use the Ortlieb Thru Axle M6-Connector (https://de.ortlieb.com/en/products/thru-axle-m6-connector) so that I don't need to use frame eyelets for the rear rack.

Hit me with your suggestions! When the build is finished I will post the project here.

Lotnik

Re: Gravel bike for commuting
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2026, 12:43:33 AM »
You are looking for Yoeleo Altera frame ;)

bobones

Re: Gravel bike for commuting
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2026, 04:34:59 AM »
Here's my custom painted Tideace GR201 (big thread about these here) with 48mm Thundero HDs on 32i/40e wheels and 57mm Portland Design Works mudguards. This picture shows it with 2x 43/30 + 10-36 but I've also had it running 12-speed XPLR in (unofficial) 2x mode with same chainset and 10-44 cassette. Works great with sequential mode synchro shifting. Frame is UDH, has mudguard mounts and a downtube storage compartment.

« Last Edit: May 08, 2026, 04:38:05 AM by bobones »

hubba

Re: Gravel bike for commuting
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2026, 11:14:52 AM »
I live in Finland and ride through the winter. Yoeleo G21 Altera is great for this. I ride 45mm 60tpi  Gravdals in the winter and 48mm Thundero HD's in the summer. Weighs 8.4kg in summer form. Mudguards fit well. It's not the lightest or the most compliant but it's made to last.
But it works so well everywhere it's almost boring I kind of want an aero gravel frame already.

On pavement it's pretty quick too, my road bike is waiting for some parts
https://www.strava.com/activities/18342813289/overview

I also have the Ortlieb quick rack on their thru axle it's one of the best things I've bought. I use it for everything as I don't have a car. Another great buy was Vaude silk road rack bag. It's easy to put on and off and holds a lot of stuff. It also expands to have pannier bags on the side.

« Last Edit: May 08, 2026, 11:34:40 AM by hubba »