{"id":1889337,"date":"2026-04-17T16:25:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889337"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:25:21","slug":"this-unreleased-650g-aero-frame-clears-40mm-tires-but-the-real-shock-is-the-low-price-tag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889337","title":{"rendered":"This Unreleased 650g Aero Frame Clears 40mm Tires, but the Real Shock Is the Low Price Tag"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Published April 17, 2026 04:25PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Welcome to Velo\u2019s Sea Otter Classic coverage, where we share our favorite things we\u2019ve found at the 2026 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it\u2019s cool, you\u2019ll see it. See the rest of our <\/i>Sea Otter coverage<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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At Sea Otter this year, Tavelo is showing an unreleased, unnamed frame with an incredible feature list and a highly competitive, if not quite final, price tag.<\/p>\n

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If you aren\u2019t familiar with the name, Tavelo is a well-known Chinese brand producing performance bikes with global availability. At the Taipei Cycle Show, the company showed off a new gravel bike called the Tavelo Grow. This time, the bike is so new that even the name is a work in progress.<\/p>\n

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What isn\u2019t a work in progress is the frame itself, though you will have to decide how to classify it. On one hand, it\u2019s an aero-optimized road bike featuring the expected details: shielded thru-axle terminations, dropped seatstays, an aero seatpost, and aero shaping behind the fork. Tavelo claims wind tunnel testing with a rider measured drag at 290 watts at 45 km\/h.<\/p>\n

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Depending on wheel choice, it could also easily double as a dedicated climbing bike. The claimed weight for a size medium is 650 grams for the frame and 340 grams for the fork.<\/p>\n

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Then Tavelo throws a curveball: it also clears a 40mm tire, pushing it firmly into all-road territory.<\/p>\n

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The brand classifies it as an all-around race bike. Think of it as a Specialized Tarmac with massive tire clearance. Like the Tarmac, it uses a standard BSA threaded bottom bracket. It also utilizes through-headset routing to keep the front end clean, and the stack has been increased by a centimeter (548mm) compared to Tavelo\u2019s dedicated aero bike.<\/p>\n

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The real hook, however, is the price. While it isn\u2019t finalized, I pushed the company for an estimate, and got it. The bike will be sold as a chassis\u2014including the frame, fork, seatpost, and cockpit (with various options including a standard and high-rise bar\/stem)\u2014and the entire package is expected to land under $2,500.<\/p>\n

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For more information visit the Tavelo website.<\/p>\n

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Published April 17, 2026 04:25PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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