Gravel framesets
Carbon gravel framesets, designed for racing and fast gravel. The choice comes down to the widest tyre you want to ride, then the drivetrain, single or double chainring.
Clearance sets the terrain
More tyre means more air, and air is what makes the comfort: a tyre's volume rises roughly with the square of its width, so a 50 mm holds about 55% more air than a 40. It runs at lower pressure without bottoming out. The Evolve CIMA GR takes 50 mm with a single chainring, 45 mm with a double. The WinSpace G5 goes up to 58 mm at the front and 53 mm at the rear. There is a reason for the difference: the front wheel carries less weight, so it takes a wider, softer tyre that holds its line on descents, while a narrower, firmer tyre keeps the rear efficient.
Geometry follows the tyre
A wider tyre raises the wheel axle, and trail increases with it. On the CIMA GR in size M, Evolve publishes 60 mm of trail with a 30 mm tyre and 67 mm with a 50. The maths confirms it: at a 71° head angle, each millimetre of radius adds 0.34 mm of trail, and a 50 raises the axle by about twenty millimetres. More trail means calmer steering when the track deteriorates. Evolve also matches fork offset to size: 54 mm from XS to M, 50 mm above.
Single or double chainring, and what you carry
On the CIMA GR, a single chainring frees up room for a 50 mm tyre and takes both mechanical and electronic groupsets; the double is limited to electronic. Its top cap is designed for the Kreuza Apex GR handlebar. The G5 takes a single chainring of up to 50 teeth or a double up to 48/31, and hides a hatch in the down tube, closed by a FIDLOCK magnetic lid, where the Kreuza Internal Tool Bag stores what you need for repairs. Its stock fork is rigid; WinSpace offers an optional RockShox fork with 30 mm of travel. For a frame designed for suspension, see our forks.
Frequently asked questions
What tyre width fits a gravel frame?
In our selection, up to 50 mm on the Evolve CIMA GR with a single chainring and 45 mm with a double, up to 58 mm at the front and 53 mm at the rear on the WinSpace G5. The actual width also depends on the rim and the pressure: check the clearance once the tyre is fitted.
Single or double chainring for gravel?
A single chainring is simpler and leaves more room for the tyre. A double keeps tighter gaps between gears, useful if you also ride a lot on the road.
Can I fit a suspension fork on a gravel frame?
Only if the frame is designed for it: the head tube and the axle-to-crown length must match. For the WinSpace G5, the brand offers a RockShox fork with 30 mm of travel, which fits the standard frame.