GRAVEL / RACE
Gravel race bikes.
7 current frames from BMC, Cannondale, Canyon, Cervélo, Lauf, Specialized, Trek. Across the published sizes, average frame proportions fall on the longer-reach side of GnR’s fixed benchmark. Category and focus do not determine a size’s Position label.
What GnR means by Race
GnR uses the maker’s gravel-racing wording first. If unclear, review race geometry together with fewer luggage mounts, never clearance alone. 5 of 7 frames here use a maker’s own type word; the rest are GnR’s placement from the maker’s wording, shown in the table.
Compare the published frame size and the maker’s intended use; a Race category does not guarantee one riding position.
The frames
| 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 | Not listed yet |
| 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 16, 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 |
| Specialized Crux 5 Current frame, chart read from S-Works Crux 5 LTD | Gravel Racing | Balanced Size 54 | $3,999 to $13,999 Read October 16, 2026 |
| Trek Checkmate Current frame, chart read from Checkmate SLR 9 AXS | gravel race bike | Balanced Size M | $8,199 to $11,999 Read October 16, 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
Listed price range across 6 of 7 frames: $2,990 to $13,999. 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.
Where these 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.
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