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Title: Good alu gravel frame with high stack?
Post by: KDOG on November 07, 2025, 05:09:47 AM

I'm in the market for a new gravel/adventure frame. I would like one with a high stack/reach ration ( 1.55 or better ) and modern features like UDH, internal cable routing etc. I'd also like reasonable tire clearance  - so up to 50c with no problem.
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Good alu gravel frame with high stack?
Post by: runninghack on November 17, 2025, 08:39:34 PM

I think the closest frame to what you describe is Shotwind Realzeal. I actually have one myself, and the geometry is pretty comfortable. The XL one has the ratio you want -- mine is the M size. And it has the modern features you mentioned. The tire clearance is up to 47c I believe.

Title: Re: Good alu gravel frame with high stack?
Post by: jonathanf2 on November 21, 2025, 10:53:01 AM

These are the two alloy gravel framesets on AliExpress that somewhat meet your requirements:

Twitter G2 frameset:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809643179356.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809643179356.html)

Sodce Gravel frameset (now has carbon seatpost option for $28 USD):
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805761062628.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805761062628.html)

Title: Re: Good alu gravel frame with high stack?
Post by: olavrb on April 11, 2026, 05:18:04 AM

Alpkit Camino Sonder Al:

• https://alpkit.com/products/sonder-camino-al-v3-frame-and-fork

BC Original Flint MK2 Gravel

• https://www.bike-components.de/en/bc-original/Flint-MK2-Gravel-frame-p293041

GASCYCLE Gravel:

• https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=6832.0
• https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010593927973.html

Salsa Journeyer:

• https://www.salsacycles.com/products/2026-journeyer-frameset

Tsunami / Weapon GA04:

• https://weaponbicycle.com/product/ga04-adventure-gravel-frameset-alu-alloy-disc-brake-thru-axle-raw-polish/
• https://tsunamibicycle.com/product/ga04-gravel-frameset-alu-alloy-disc-brake-thru-axle-raw-polish/
• https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005013066732828.html

Tsunami / Weapon Seaboard GR04:

• https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=7034.0
• https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009083330566.html

Trek Checkpoint ALR gen 3:

• https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/bikepacking-touring-bikes/checkpoint/checkpoint-alr/f/F224-2/checkpoint-alr-gen-3-frameset/57659/

Twitter G2 Max:

• https://www.twittercycles.com/products/gravel-G2max%20-hybrid-gravel-bike.html
• https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009829494108.html