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Title: Seeking Gravel Frame with Minimal Slope or a more "Classic" Roadbike Geometry
Post by: Bimmerbernd on June 23, 2025, 11:38:49 AM

Dear people of Chinertown!
I'm looking for a gravel frame with a more classic road bike geometry and not too sloped a top tube.
I don't need mounting points for bikepacking—at most, it should be possible to fit fenders.
Tire clearance doesn't need to exceed 45 mm.
Other than that, I'm fairly flexible with my requirements. The frame should be available in Europe.
I have long legs and a short torso, so I always need a frame that is one size smaller than what would be calculated for my height (182 cm).
Therefore, I'm looking for frames in the size of 54 or rather 52 cm.
Since the market is overwhelmingly large for me, I'm asking here. I've already read a few threads and put together a small selection.
But maybe you know of some other candidates, maybe some with a more "classic" look with the seat stays not ending in the middle of the seat tube?
The WCB-G-208 comes to mind but has a too relaxed geometry. Thanks!

Here's what I found:

Seraph GR201 http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=1139
Velobuild 2025 https://www.velobuild.com/products/2025-velobuild-carbon-fiber-racing-gravel-bike-frame
Spcycle G068 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007097069829.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.9787z8mnz8mnPa&algo_pvid=739d19de-6455-429d-a86a-1737491e8c45&algo_exp_id=739d19de-6455-429d-a86a-1737491e8c45-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%229%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21780.16%21444.69%21%21%21877.47%21500.16%21%40211b65de17506343943646101e94c2%2112000042628269906%21sea%21DE%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=RhTkZvnMgSpQ&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Light Carbon LCG071-PRO https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-new-gravel-frameset-with-integrated-handlebar_p170.html

Title: Re: Seeking Gravel Frame with Minimal Slope or a more "Classic" Roadbike Geometry
Post by: jonathanf2 on June 23, 2025, 11:50:08 AM

I'd look at Carbonda, their gravel/endurance frames look like they fit your criteria. Their gravel frames also have updated features like EPS molding, UDH and either T47 or BSA threaded bottom brackets.  ;)

https://carbonda.com/road/ (https://carbonda.com/road/)

Title: Re: Seeking Gravel Frame with Minimal Slope or a more "Classic" Roadbike Geometry
Post by: Bimmerbernd on June 24, 2025, 06:45:50 AM

Quote from: jonathanf2 on June 23, 2025, 11:50:08 AM

I'd look at Carbonda,

Thanks! I will add their 505 to my selection.

Title: Re: Seeking Gravel Frame with Minimal Slope or a more "Classic" Roadbike Geometry
Post by: meysow on June 24, 2025, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: Serge_K on June 24, 2025, 09:12:45 AM

The looks are polarizing. the velobuild pinarello road clone was hugely successful, yet this grevil clone seems to divide people way more, i'm not sure why.

Because road cyclists are republicans while gravel cyclists are democrats, and the pinarello design and its "aura" appeals more to the Rep than the Dems obviously. OK I'm out...

Title: Re: Seeking Gravel Frame with Minimal Slope or a more "Classic" Roadbike Geometry
Post by: Bimmerbernd on June 26, 2025, 08:07:35 PM

I've compiled a list of frames based on a reference frame I own.
They're sorted in descending order, starting with the most similar.
The list is attached as an HTML file.


REFERENCE
CFM-696
CFR-505 SL
LCG071-PRO
CFR-707
Spcycle G068
BXT-GRAVEL-135
Velobuild 2025
WCB-G-208