GRAVEL
Race
8 frames from 8 brands
GnR uses the maker’s gravel-racing wording first. If unclear, review race geometry together with fewer luggage mounts, never clearance alone.
GRAVEL BIKES
Gravel frames, by type.
18 current frames in 3 types. Choose the type that matches how you ride, then compare frames inside it.
GRAVEL
All-rounder
4 frames from 3 brands
GnR uses the maker’s versatile or all-road gravel description. If unclear, review versatile geometry together with moderate mounts. Gravel frames take no focus or All-road tags.
GRAVEL
Adventure
6 frames from 4 brands
Adventure includes maker-described adventure and bikepacking platforms. When wording is unclear, review relaxed geometry together with heavy-luggage mounts. Clearance alone cannot establish this category.
Every current gravel frame
| Frame | Maker’s wording | Position (middle size) | US list price, complete bikes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Kaius 01 Gen 2 · 2026 (MY27) owner's manual chart | built for gravel racing and pure effort | Aggressive Size 54 | $6,199 to $12,399 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Cannondale SuperX CY2025 · 195012 Rev 2 chart | pure gravel race machine | Relaxed Size 54 | $3,599.95 to $7,399.95 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Canyon Grail Current frame, chart read from Grail CFR AXS | designed for high-performance gravel riding and racing. | Aggressive Size M | $3,499 to $8,999 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Cervélo Áspero Current published frame chart | engineered not to roam the trails, but to slay them. | Balanced Size 54 | $3,550 to $7,200 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Lauf Seigla Rigid Current published rigid-fork chart | designed for ultimate speed in challenging conditions. | Aggressive Size M | $2,990 to $6,590 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Orbea Terra Race Contender page chart · Terra Race M21e LTD 1X 2026 build (2026-10-17) | This is gravel racing unleashed—light, responsive, and engineered to put riders ahead of the pack and keep them there. | Balanced Size M | $7,243.95 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Specialized Crux 5 Current frame, chart read from S-Works Crux 5 LTD | Gravel Racing | Balanced Size 54 | $3,999.99 to $13,999.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Trek Checkmate Current frame, chart read from Checkmate SLR 9 AXS | gravel race bike | Balanced Size M | $8,199.99 to $11,999.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Canyon Grizl CF Current carbon frame, chart read from CF 7 AXS | trusty all-rounder | Balanced Size M | $2,299 to $4,799 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Orbea Terra Contender page chart · Terra M21e TEAM 1X build (2026-10-17) | built for riders who believe the best adventures begin where the pavement ends | Aggressive Size M | $6,614 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Scott Addict Gravel 2026 · current product chart | blending versatility, comfort, and pinnacle ride quality | Aggressive Size M/54 | $10,499.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Scott Speedster Gravel 2026 · current product chart | comfortable geometry for all-day rides | Relaxed Size M/54 | $2,299.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| BMC URS 01 LT Gen 2 · US product page chart (printed 2026-10-17) | dirt-capable, adventure-seeking, do-anything gravel bike | Aggressive Size M | $5,099 Read October 17, 2026 |
| BMC URS ONE Gen 2 · US product page chart (2026-10-18) | multiple cargo mounts that make it a great bikepacking bike | Aggressive Size M | $4,199 Read October 18, 2026 |
| BMC URS TWO Gen 2 · US product page chart (2026-10-18) | the gravel bike that believes every route is rideable | Aggressive Size M | $3,199 Read October 18, 2026 |
| Cannondale Topstone Carbon CY2025 · 195452 Rev 2 chart | Go anywhere, bring everything | Relaxed Size 54 | $2,898.99 to $4,198.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Specialized Diverge 4 Current carbon frame, chart read from S-Works Diverge 4 | Gravel Adventure | Relaxed Size 54 | $3,499.99 to $12,499.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3, chart read from Checkpoint SL 7 AXS | Gravel Endurance geometry | Balanced Size M | $2,999.99 to $5,999.99 Read October 17, 2026 |
Aggressive longer reach than the fixed benchmark at this stack · Balanced within the benchmark band · Relaxed shorter reach than the benchmark at this stack
Where the frames sit
Each dot is one published frame size. The green band is GnR’s fixed geometry benchmark. Frames to its right have longer reach at the same stack (Aggressive); frames to its left have shorter reach (Relaxed). The benchmark does not change with bike type or catalog additions.
Archived references
These older generations stay in the catalog so riders of those bikes can start from them. They are left out of recommendations unless you include archived generations.
| Frame | Maker’s wording | Position (middle size) | US list price, complete bikes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 Legacy frame chart · product 2850 · archived | go on your next adventure | Aggressive Size M | $1,599 Read October 17, 2026 |
| Cannondale Topstone Carbon Rigid CY2022 · archived rigid-fork 700c chart · archived | Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures | Relaxed Size M | Not listed yet |
Prices are the maker’s US list prices for complete bikes on the date shown, and include sale prices on that date. Ranges cover only the named builds, not every bike in a family. Framesets, tax and shipping are excluded. A displayed price, including an archived sale price, does not establish stock or a purchasable offer. Retailer prices and later changes are not tracked.