THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
1. Comfort and nervousness: the perfect balance
The top tube incorporates a notable advancement in titanium frame engineering, based on three key optimizations.
It is hydroformed to offer variable geometry: wider at the junction with the head tube to increase frontal stiffness and steering precision, and narrower at the seat tube for better distribution of structural stresses.
It is also butted (stretched to variable thickness), with thinned walls in its center, allowing a significant reduction in weight while maintaining robustness at the stressed ends. This configuration also improves vibration filtration , contributing to smoother behavior on uneven terrain.
Finally, the tube is ovalized in the vertical axis, providing controlled vertical flexibility for better comfort, while increasing lateral rigidity . This technical compromise optimizes dynamic relaunches and control of the bike in the committed riding phase.
2. Smart integration and practicality
The integrated bearing headset allows for completely internal cable routing. The result: a cleaner cockpit, with no exposed cables, ideal for easily attaching bags to the handlebars. This also prevents the cables from getting caught on branches when riding in the forest.
3. Ergonomics, adaptability and lasting performance
The GRAAVE is equipped with four mounting zones for bottle cages or accessories. Each zone is composed of three inserts as well as attachment points for luggage racks and mudguards, offering complete modularity.
Designed for use with our Gravel-specific handlebars and cockpits, the GRAAVE is compatible with the vast majority of stems and handlebars on the market.
3. Standard and scalability
LE GRAAVE uses a large number of standards to allow you to maintain and upgrade it for many years.
Like the T47 format bottom bracket with internal bearings (86 mm) which offers optimal rigidity. The universal derailleur hanger (UDH) allows compatibility with the latest SRAM T-type derailleurs, allowing cassettes up to 10-52T. This standard also ensures the availability of UDH derailleur hangers worldwide.
The round seat tube with a diameter of 27.2 mm is compatible with telescopic seatposts, with an internal cable routing. The upper and lower headset bearings are the same (40 x 52 x 7). They are easy to find and can be changed without tools, which facilitates maintenance and repairs. The wheel axles are 142 x 12 and 100 x 12 mm through axles.