Gravel

Midnight Special is a road plus bike designed to provide comfort and speed on those all-day rides that extend well beyond fresh pavement. Midnight Special shines on pot-holed, deteriorating pavement and the occasional long stretch of gravel. Its 650B road plus tires eat up road chatter and absorb all the bumps in the road like the champion it was designed to be. When it comes to road bikes, we just want to toss a few bananas into our pockets and see where the road takes us. We seek out varied surfaces on our rides and frequently go from pavement to gravel to worse pavement. Midnight Special allows us to accomplish all of that quite comfortably. - Higher volume tires allow better fine tuning of tire pressure on varying surfaces and create a wider contact patch for increased traction - Modern road standards like flat-mount disc brakes, 12mm front and rear thru-axles, and a 44mm head tube - Clearance for 650B x 60mm or 700c x 42mm tires without fenders (650B x 50mm or 700c x 38mm with fenders)

Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike ready for far-out adventures. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused Gravel Endurance geometry, clearance for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed frame technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It's ready to cut loose with a SRAM Rival AXS wireless 12-speed groupset. Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more - Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer - You get crisp and clean shifts from the upgraded SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain - Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads - You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint - Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 700c x 41mm tires with fenders!

Checkpoint ALR 4 is a high-value gravel bike ready for the roads less traveled. Kitted out with a 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, Checkpoint ALR 4 is just as responsive on chunky gravel roads as it is smooth on the tarmac. Tons of features like tubeless ready wheels, a SRAM Apex 11-speed drivetrain, and mechanical disc brakes make Checkpoint ALR 4 the perfect ride for ease of entry into the wide world of gravel. It's right for you if... You're ready for adventures beyond the beaten path and want a gravel bike that balances budget and capability. Checkpoint ALR 4 is your ticket to turning every ride into an adventure. The tech you get A responsive 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated rack, fender, and frame bag mounts, a 1x11 speed SRAM Apex drivetrain for smooth shifting on punchy climbs and variable terrain, mechanical disc brakes for ease of stopping quick in all conditions, tubeless ready rims, and wide Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42c gravel tires for added comfort and traction. The final word If you're ready to start exploring every road while taking on the daily grind, Checkpoint ALR 4 is the ride for you. Versatility is the name of the game and a durable alloy frame, mounts for all kinds of accessories, and wide tires make for comfort and customization wherever the road, or lack thereof takes you. Why you'll love it - The durable and capable 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame makes for a fun, stable, and responsive ride - You get serious versatility that's suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to daily commutes - Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions - Fork, top tube, and integrated frame mounts make it easy to carry gear and water - Powerful mechanical disc brakes make stopping in all conditions easy

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 650B x 41mm tires with fenders!

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Nothing is Impassable The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense Ready / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - Shimano GRX 600/400 10-speed gravel group - WTB ST i23 TCS rims / 700x45c WTB Riddler Comp tires Go ahead, ride it. Gravel. Beat-up backroads. Rolling singletrack trails. If your idea of road riding takes you beyond the paved and predictable, Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike for you. With the go-anywhere, ride-anything traction of its revolutionary Kingpin suspension system, it delivers more comfort on-road, and more grip- and-rip control off-road than any other bike on the market. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives: Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - microSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed group - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700 x 37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long."

Checkpoint SL 7 AXS pairs a light OCLV Carbon gravel frame with IsoSpeed and high-tech parts picked for performance and incredible ride quality on the toughest and roughest gravel adventures. A nimble, yet stable progressive geometry, a smart and smooth 1x12 SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 wireless electronic drivetrain, carbon wheels, and internal storage give you the comfort and capability you need to tackle your next serious gravel, dirt, or all-road adventure. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You want an adventure-hungry carbon gravel bike that can help you crush the toughest, longest rides. You also want the swift, precise, and cable-free shifting of an advanced wireless electronic drivetrain, and carbon wheels for extra comfort on rough terrain. THE TECH YOU GET A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal frame storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts, and rack and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, 1x12 SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 wireless electronic drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V OCLV Carbon wheels. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. Fits up to 45c tires. THE FINAL WORD This bike is built to stand up to the most grueling gravel races and bikepacking adventures. It's light, fast, comfortable, and fitted with pro-level parts, like an advanced wireless electronic drivetrain and carbon wheels. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - The SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 electronic drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless - The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around - Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any condition - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear - Fork mounts, frame mounts, and rack and fender mounts allow you to carry all the gear you need for day trips and bikepacking adventures

Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. A wealth of features like nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, loads of mounts, plus a GRX drivetrain make it easy to customize for your kind of adventure. It's right for you if... Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favor epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a burrito. But that doesn't mean you'll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned dollar, including quality, versatility, durability, and a ridiculous amount of fun. The tech you get A stout aluminum frame with a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, rack and fender mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless ready rims, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction. The final word If the amount of adventure you can get per dollar spent is a priority for you, you won't do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame, and a wealth of features like extra tire clearance and customization options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures. Why you'll love it - All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents - This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes - Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions - Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives : Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700x37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

Domane SL 6 is an endurance road bike that's light, aerodynamic, and built to take on long, rough miles in the saddle. It has all the road-smoothing advantages of a lightweight 500-series OCLV Carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed, a wireless electronic Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain, high-quality wheels, and hydraulic disc brakes for confidence and braking power in any conditions. A fully integrated cockpit keeps your setup looking as sleek as it feels. Plus, it has an easy-access storage compartment for stowing ride essentials, and tire clearance for lofty 38c hoops that lets you take on almost any road, from tarmac to light gravel. It's right for you if... Every ride might start on the pavement, but that doesn't mean it'll end there. You want a ride that balances quality, comfort, and speed. Looks are important, but so is the precision shifting of the electronic Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain and reliability of hydraulic disc brakes. Finished off with a carbon frame and rear IsoSpeed, you know every ride is going to be a dream. The tech you get A light and refined 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with road-smoothing rear IsoSpeed, powerful flat-mount disc brakes, and a full 2x12 Shimano 105 Di2 wireless electronic drivetrain. Plus, Bontrager Paradigm Comp tubeless ready wheels, an integrated carbon cockpit, and internal storage and cable routing that add to the bike's capability and sleek look. Added top tube mounts let you secure bags for longer rides without bulky straps and bungees. The final word All the road-smoothing benefits of a carbon Domane, with a wireless Shimano 105 Di2 groupset and the extra stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is fast, light, smooth and ready for adventure, with lofty 38c tire clearance that keeps you floating on paved roads and gravel alike. Why you'll love it - The sleek all-new frame saves weight and gives you more free speed thanks to updated Kammtail tube shapes - The Shimano 105 Di2 electronic drivetrain won't break the bank, and still provides smooth, quick shifting - Road-smoothing rear IsoSpeed absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road for a smoother, more comfortable ride - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear, while top tube mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bag for all day adventures

Journeyer is Salsa's gateway to all-road adventures. The geometry provides comfort and confidence on any road surface. Versatile cargo carrying options extend riding range and allow for many different missions. It all comes together to create the perfect introduction to all-road riding. - 6061-T6 alloy frame - Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with mid-blade rack mounts, fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, and internal dynamo cable routing - Flat mount brakes - Internal cable routing including stealth dropper post routing - Water, tool, and accessory mounts on frame and fork allow for longer rides - Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep it simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Made to cross countries and continents via all kinds of roads and trackways... The Beyond 1 serves as the perfect first bike for fledgling adventurists. With tires as wide as a mountain bike accompanied by a 28 / 40T chainset, this bike will be able to reach wherever you’ve plotted on the map. Leverage-boosting bars provide added control, and an eye-watering selection of mounting points mean you won’t need to leave anything at home. Its simplicity makes it easy to service, too.

A modern twist on an age-old discipline, the Audax AL is an accomplished bicycle. Wide, generous tires confidently roll over any surface, guided by a carbon fork to reduce weight with plenty of clearance to accommodate wider treads plus mudguards. Take your pick on how to distribute your cargo with multiple mounting fixings across the frame and fork, as well as options for panniers and bike packing bags. Short chainstays and an engaged front end make for a responsive bike geometry, which feels alert and responsive even when fully loaded. To complete the bike, 650B wheels, a Microshift XLE 11-speed groupset, and a clutch derailleur ensure comfort and reliability wherever you point your nose. Employing short chainstays, it's a bike that's happy to change lanes quickly, but yet remains solidly planted thanks to a larger-than-average contact patch.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

Journeyer is Salsa's gateway to all-road adventures. The geometry provides comfort and confidence on any road surface. Versatile cargo carrying options extend riding range and allow for many different missions. It all comes together to create the perfect introduction to all-road riding. - 6061-T6 alloy frame - Flat mount brakes - Internal cable routing including stealth dropper post routing - Water, tool, and accessory mounts on frame and fork allow for longer rides - Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano GRX 400 10-speed gravel group - WTB ST i23 TCS rims w/ 700x37c WTB Riddler TCS Light tires Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less down time, more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

Kaius 01 THREE brings gravel racing to its peak. Equipped with Shimano GRX Di2 and our CG 40 SL carbon wheels, it's built for tough terrains and podium finishes. Engineered by BMC's Impec Lab with advanced premium composite carbon technology, the Kaius 01 THREE is the ultimate gravel-racing machine. Built on a race-optimized geometry, it delivers the ideal balance of stiffness, lightness, and compliance, maximizing traction on loose terrain, front-end stability, and climbing efficiency. Our ICS cable integration and Aerocore design make it one of the fastest bikes ever crafted for gravel racing. Outfitted with Shimano GRX Di2 and CG 40 SL carbon wheels, the Kaius 01 THREE is ready to elevate your speed and performance on every ride. Speed Unbound The innovative premium carbon layup uses ultra high-module fibres for unmatched stiffness resulting in maximum power transfer and minimal weight. Kaius boasts our Tuned Compliance Concept Race Technology for a comfortable ride on rough surfaces. Gravel Race Ready Kaius: the fastest on gravel. The geometry features a longer reach to improve stability and increase traction. It's designed for 1x or 2x drivetrains and complies with SRAM Full Mount for UDH dropout or Hangerless Interface derailleurs. ICS Carbon Aero Cockpit The ICS Carbon Aero Cockpit, with its progressive and aerodynamic shape, is the perfect match for this bike. Featuring a narrow top width, allowing an efficient aero position with a greater width at the drops providing incredible control at high speed. Aerocore Design Kaius comes in at the highest level of functional integration with our Aerocore design. This evolved solution integrates the bottle cages into the frame to optimize aerodynamic performance. System Weight Limit: 120kg

The perfectly balanced geometry combined with the frame’s stiffness translate into powerful accelerations. With shorter seat stays and refined steering trail, racers maintain the ability to react in a heartbeat to the often unpredictable dirt road conditions while still running tires with appropriate volume for fast riding on rough gravel. The LS is optimized around 40 to 43 mm tires and is compatible with both 1x and 2x electronic and mechanical shifting.

Based around an adaptable steel frame, our Arise range is ready to follow whatever road you point it down. A simple, versatile bike, our Arise uses a single-speed drivetrain so you can focus on riding, not maintenance. The fast wheels, wide tires, and flared bars mean there’s not much this bike cannot handle, from trails to commuting. Infinitely adaptable with fittings for mudguards and a rack, and you even have the option of converting the frame and hub to run an 11-speed drivetrain.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion. GLOVEBOX: ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Place your ride essentials securely in the Stigmata's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

Boone 5 Disc is a carbon cyclocross race bike that's built for crushing any CX course — even the most legendary on the UCI circuit. The sleek, lightweight carbon frame has terrain-smoothing Rear IsoSpeed and is trimmed with parts that perform in any conditions, like a capable SRAM Apex drivetrain, vibration-absorbing handlebar, and powerful disc brakes that deliver stopping power in bumpy, muddy terrain. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You get durability and capability with SRAM Apex XPLR's clean shifts and huge gear range - This bike was designed with input from cyclocross royalty, including World Champion Sven Nys and U.S. National Champ Katie Compton - Rear IsoSpeed cuts down on the fatiguing impacts of rough courses and increases compliance, helping you ride stronger for longer - Boone's cross-specific geometry and tube shapes make shouldering easy so you can dominate all aspects of a race, including run-ups - Carbon rules on the cross course — it's lighter, more forgiving, and more efficient than aluminum IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… Your happy place is in mid-air bunny hopping over barriers, and you race every course in pursuit of that top spot on the podium. You want a high-end CX race bike designed to help you get there and look great doing it. THE TECH YOU GET A svelte, ultra-lightweight 600 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed for comfort and traction, hidden cable routing for added protection from the elements, a Trek IsoSpeed Cross carbon fork, 1x12 SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain, Bontrager Elite IsoZone handlebar, and powerful flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes that provide precision stopping power in even the messiest conditions. THE FINAL WORD If you love crushing frites almost as much as crushing flyovers, Boone's the bike for you. It's made for pure speed and podium-topping performance on every section of course, in any conditions.