Best Aluminum Gravel Road Bikes with Disc Brakes

Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL

XTL LEVER UPGRADED, Aluminum, Drop Bar Gravel Road Bike, 14 Speed

SALE $449

$1199

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Strong/Light Aluminum Design
XTL Brake Levers (Normally $120+)

Powerful Disc Brakes
Wide Tires Fit Up to 40c

Gravity Avenue Size Chart | Between sizes? Size down for more crotch clearance
49cm fits most cyclist 5'1 to 5'4"
52cm fits most cyclist 5'4" to 5'7"
54cm fits most cyclist 5'7" to 5'9"
56cm fits most cyclist 5'9" to 6'
58cm fits most cyclist 6' to 6'2"
61cm fits most cyclist 6'2" to 6'4"+
your final choice is up to personal preferences

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Save Up to 60% Off* Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL, Aluminum, Gravel Road Bikes

Includes XTL Levers- EXTRA Levers Mounted Left And Right Of Stem for Easier+Quicker Braking. Normally ~$120 to $150 Up Charge in shops.
Frame is higher performance aluminum (light/strong) with comfortable semi-upright endurance gravel geometry. Compare to Trek, Giant Contend, Schwinn or Specialized road bikes around $799. All have straight blade forks, aluminum semi-compact frames. But those brands do not have XTL Levers Included.

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Capable, lightweight Aluminum Gravel Road bike performance, wide gearing, and upright comfort, all within a budget. The light/strong aluminum frame with semi-compact geometry is responsive yet comfortable with a smooth feel over long rides. Lots of custom features: top-tube bento box attachment points, fork trifecta braze ons and braze ons to mount your bottle cages.

Genuine Shimano drivetrain is smooth, shifting. Disc brakes are sure stopping in nearly any weather. Great for new to experienced riders, perfect for fitness or commuting the Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL series have real performance and exceptional value. Customers say these are up to half the price of similar Trek gravel roadbikes or Giant adventure bicycles.

Model	Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL	Schwinn Sporterra RX	Giant Contend 3
Price	$449	$599	$799
Weight*	25.4 lbs	30.7 lbs	23.2 lbs
Features	Aluminum, 14 Speed	Aluminum, 14 Speed	Aluminum, 16 Speed
XTL Levers	Yes	No	No
Note	*Weights can vary +/-5% due to size/production variables

Frame

New Endurance Design HandCrafted 6061 Aluminum, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2xH2O bosses.

Fork

700C STRAIGHT BLADED W/3 SETS BRAZE-ON, STEEL, Fits most up to 700x40c* Tires (*not all tires may fit due to tire mfg variance)

Bar / Stem / Saddle / Seatpost

Handlebar ROAD ALUMINUM 31.8MM W:400MM(47~52CM)/420MM(54~56CM)/440MM(58~62CM), ALLOY SAND BLACK / Stem/ Headset ROAD ALUMINUM EXT:90MM(47~54CM)/105MM(56~62CM)x-10 DEGREES, ALLOY SAND BLACK/ 1-1/8" H10MM/H5MMx3 ALLOY BLACK / Tape/Grip Black synth cork / Saddle Unlabeled OR WTB SILVERADO SPORT BLACK (No Choice due to supply chain issues) / Seat Post 400MM ALLOY SAND BLACK / (insert post min 2 inches below lowest top tube weld / maintain clamp collar tightness)

Rear Shock

n/a (does not apply)

Shifters / Derailleurs

Front Derailleur SHIMANO FD-A070AM / Rear Derailleur SHIMANO RD-A070 BLACK / Shifters SHIMANO SHIFT LEVER, SL-A050 14-SP Index Shifting

Chain / Gears

Freewheel SHIMANO MF-TZ500 11-28T-7speed Freewheel (Threaded) / Chain KMC NARROW 1/2x3/32"

Cranks / Bottom Bracket

GENUINE SHIMANO FC-A070 34/50T 170MM, Black ANOD. Crank / Sealed Cartridge Sq Taper

Brakes

Aluminum Alloy Side Pull Caliper

Wheels / Tires

Hubs F/HUB : FORMULA DC19 ALLOY BLACK W/QR. / R/HUB : FORMULA DC31 ALLOY BLACK W/QR 7Spd Freewheel. / Spokes 14Gx64 PCS S.S. BLACK W/14MM BRASS NIPPLE / Rims 700x14Gx32H HJC DA-300D DOUBLE WALL, ALLOY BLACK / Tires Endurance GrvlRoad 700x38C BLACK A/V (may differ slightly from pics due to supply chain)

Motor/Battery/Controller

n/a (does not apply)

Weight / Widest Tire

Approx. 25.4 lbs / Max Tire width approx 700x40c (not guaranteed due to mfg variance)

Extras

FREE Pedals 9/16 Boron Steel Axles, FREE Kickstand, XTL LEVERS Mounted Left And Right Of Stem for Easier+Quicker Braking. Normally ~$120 to $150 Up Charge In Shops.

Size	49	52	54	56	58	61
Head Tube Angle	71.4	71.6	71.8	72.2	72.3	72.6
Seat Tube Angle	75	74	73.5	73	73	73
Head Tube Length (mm)	90	107	126	145	171	200
Effective Top Tube (mm)	515	536	551	566	577	592
Chainstay (mm)	425	425	425	425	425	425
Standover (mm)	749	770	789	808	829	85.8

Motobecane Customer Reviews, Real Rider Quotes About XTL / Cross Top Levers:
" ...on the bar top in traffic and hazardous situations and they really come in handy"
"I love them. I'm really glad they came with the bike"
" they're great. I have brakes at my fingertips no matter where my hands are"
"...easier to apply when stopped with one leg off the bike"

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Includes XTL LEVERS for Quicker/Easier Braking