{"id":2127542,"date":"2026-09-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127542"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:00:00","slug":"a-lot-of-gravel-bikes-have-gone-soft-in-the-pursuit-of-comfort-factors-new-elara-rails-against-do-it-all-in-search-of-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127542","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort&#8217; &#8211; Factor\u2019s new Elara rails against do-it-all in search of speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    XC goes aero, clever Di2 shifting hacks, and the 32in takeover begins: MTB World Championships tech gallery from Val di Sole\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u9AgLKrXfztBGijSFrQYAn-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u9AgLKrXfztBGijSFrQYAn-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Best road bike wheels 2026: The top models we&#8217;ve lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<li>\nGravel Bikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort&#8217; &#8211; Factor\u2019s new Elara rails against do-it-all in search of speed<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nWill Jones <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-09-04T08:00:00Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n4 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Faster, stiffer, more aero, more road-like, with new components in the mix too<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Unlike those two bikes, which profess to offer usability beyond the confines of a race environment, the Elara has been created for the cut and thrust of the biggest gravel races on the calendar.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Dangerously close to some road bikes: Factor&#8217;s new Elara gravel race bike tested in the wind tunnel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor Sarana review: Stylish, modern and hugely capable, but with a weak spot that may leave regular riders wanting more<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This isn\u2019t Factor\u2019s first aero gravel bike; the Ostro Gravel was one of the very first crop of aero machines designed for gravel races, but Factor is keen to stress that this isn\u2019t just an Ostro Gravel with bigger tyres, but rather a complete redesign, even though it was internally known as the &#8216;OG2&#8217; at Factor until relatively late in its development cycle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5c68-a5f4-11f1-a1c4-b9b4882d87f5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"frame-and-geometry-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame and geometry<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785201a-a067-11f1-bd79-db07b5370532\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s perhaps too easy to look at that gargantuan fork and just say \u2018It\u2019s just a Factor ONE with bigger tyres\u2019, but besides the fork&#8217;s wide stance, it &#8211; and the rest of the bike &#8211; is quite different, and even with the very wide and very deep legs, it eschews a bayonet design in this case in favour of a more traditional internal, and round, steerer tube.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The super wide legs claim to fit up to 57mm (as measured) tyres, though as I\u2019ll go into in my initial ride experiences below, I think this may be pushing it and would suggest the maximum if you\u2019re actually buying your own frames is more like 55mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The width isn\u2019t an issue, but the height is, though at the back things seem a little more roomy, despite keeping the chainstays to a pretty short 423mm. Still, 57mm is the stated clearance, though this is only with 1x setups, and is claimed to be an industry first for \u2018true race geometry\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Against the run of play, Factor has maintained 2x compatibility for the frame with a direct-mount front derailleur plate for those increasingly few riders who want a double chainset. This will reduce the tyre capacity down to 47mm at the rear, due to derailleur clearance.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel race bikes: Lightweight, aero gravel bikes with big tyre clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best aero road bikes 2026: Ridden, rated, and wind tunnel tested<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometrically, it doesn\u2019t stray far from the other machines in Factor\u2019s gravel range. It\u2019s the lowest of the bunch, 5mm lower in stack than the Aluto and 13mm lower than the Sarana. It has the same chainstay length as the Aluto, and 2mm shorter than the Sarana, and the same BB drop as the Sarana at 80mm (the same as the Fara GR4, too &#8211; another bike designed around very large tyres). It\u2019s 5mm longer than the Aluto, and 1mm shorter than the Sarana, but with a head tube angle steeper than both. In short, it has the most \u2018race\u2019 geo of the lot.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d08-a5f4-11f1-a164-41a8b2217e09\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"aero-claims-and-system-weights-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Aero claims and system weights<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785210a-a067-11f1-9d12-93ed5afda850\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara doesn\u2019t come with any hard-and-fast wattage figures, despite its clear aero optimisation. It is &#8220;CFD-validated for 45-57mm gravel race tyres&#8221; however, and average speeds of 35km\/h are mentioned too, so we assume this is the speed at which it has been tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Luckily for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> subscribers, we&#8217;ve had it in the wind tunnel ourselves, so head to our Factor Elara wind tunnel results for the details there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand also claims &#8220;comparable aero efficiency to modern aero road frames at equivalent yaw angles,&#8221; and a &#8220;5-8% lower drag coefficient vs Ostro Gravel with a 47mm tyre.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frameset weighs in at (claimed) sub-1,110g for a size M raw frame, while our test machine (a 56cm frame) tipped the scales at 8.76kg with SRAM Force XPLR.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d94-a5f4-11f1-b1a5-f9b424fe3bdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-gravel-wheels-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New gravel wheels<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278521fa-a067-11f1-a914-51ac7eafef74\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not to be outdone by the likes of Enve and Zipp, Black Inc., Factor&#8217;s in-house componentry wing, has concurrently launched the Sixty Four Gravel wheelset, with a 64mm depth, a 40.25mm external width and a 30mm internal width with a hooked rim; the first of the big name brands to offer a hooked bead in this category.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This set has a claimed weight of 1,620g (excluding tape and valves), and runs on ceramic bearings as standard. Freehubs are swappable and available to suit the three main providers of groupsets, and engage with a three-pawl ratchet system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5e20-a5f4-11f1-a533-415478b8f8f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-cockpit-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New cockpit<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278522ea-a067-11f1-ae84-cd6d15263e42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As well as a new frame, and new wheels, the Elara also comes with a brand-new cockpit, the Black Inc. Aero Gravel Bar AB07, with 40\/38\/36cm widths available and stem lengths of 80- 130 mm. There\u2019s a 17-degree flare, 75mm reach, and 114mm of drop.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5eac-a5f4-11f1-a144-55bce04cbaf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"price-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Price<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278523d0-a067-11f1-8b81-b32b51f4eac6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara is available with either SRAM Red or Force, or Campagnolo Record, and with a choice of the new Black Inc. 64 wheels or the slightly cheaper 46 wheels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-39a4de68-a5f6-11f1-832b-312def693769\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Frameset<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$5,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac7,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a35,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$11,399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac12,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac10,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a38,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,099<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278524b6-a067-11f1-a2e9-dfcb149cf2dc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve logged about 200km on the Elara so far, though a chunk of these were simply riding it to and from the office rather than on gravel, so I am not able to give a full account just yet. Before we go into how it rides, though, I must make a note on the tyre capacity: I am sceptical about the \u2018true 57mm clearance\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On taking delivery, I swapped the 50mm Continental Dubnitals out for a set of 2.25\u201d Maxxis Aspens, which measured 57.6mm with my calipers, and when inflated to the pressure suggested by the SRAM tyre pressure calculator, they touched the crown of the fork.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dropping the pressure made them rideable, but I wasn\u2019t comfortable with the extremely limited sub-1mm gap and swapped the tyres back to a 50mm. I\u2019d suggest a 52, and maybe even a 54 may be OK, and while the rear seemed to swallow the 57mm fine, the fork is not as cavernous as its width suggests.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This may be down to the specific tyre model, and in conversations with Factor it seems some athletes get away with a 57mm fine, but all the same, it\u2019s 57 with caveats rather than a true 57 in my view.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for how it rides, if you like road-like sensations with big tyres then you\u2019ll like the Elara. The geometry keeps the handling lovely and sharp and poised, and it does match up to the claims of Factor that \u201cwe wanted the handling to feel fast again. A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort. We\u2019re bringing back that sense of urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Going soft is a criticism that won\u2019t be levelled at the Elara, which is hugely stiff. It is stiffer than the old Ostro Gravel, which was itself quite a stiff machine, but this is ameliorated to a great degree by the larger tyres. I did actually prefer it during my brief time on the 57mm tyres, and on rough terrain even the 50s can\u2019t stop you from feeling a little rattled, but the flip side to this is that it never feels wallowy or anything less than immediate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also found it quite a competent climber, more so than I expected on rough, technical terrain, likely a function of slightly steeper geometry keeping your weight more over the middle of the bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In short, I think it hits Factor&#8217;s internal brief, and I\u2019d wager it\u2019s more appealing to the gravel generalist than the ONE is to your enthusiastic road rider. The comfort is likely going to be the weak point, especially in the context of quite rough courses like Traka, but it needs more riding to tease that out. On fast, well-graded stuff, it absolutely rips.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-176c2014-a5f5-11f1-b721-93160f76c5cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This was a 57mm (measuring 57.6mm wide on my callipers) pumped up to the pressure suggested by SRAM&#8217;s tyre pressure calculator for gravel. It did, at times, contact the crown of the fork and cause some wearing of the material. Dropping the pressure stopped this but it&#8217;s still very tight. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6 slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Will Jones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior Tech Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He\u2019s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He\u2019s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn\u2019t ever ride indoors he\u2019s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Factor Sarana review: Stylish, modern and hugely capable, but with a weak spot that may leave regular riders wanting more<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Gravel Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Dangerously close to some road bikes: Factor&#8217;s new Elara gravel race bike tested in the wind tunnel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And within said hurrah, Factor has now officially unveiled the aforementioned monster, and it\u2019s called the Elara.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s another slightly poetic-sounding name to sit alongside the more multi-surface Factor Aluto, and the endurance-leaning Factor Sarana. Unlike those two bikes, which profess to offer usability beyond the confines of a race environment, the Elara has been created for the cut and thrust of the biggest gravel races on the calendar.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Dangerously close to some road bikes: Factor&#8217;s new Elara gravel race bike tested in the wind tunnel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor Sarana review: Stylish, modern and hugely capable, but with a weak spot that may leave regular riders wanting more<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This isn\u2019t Factor\u2019s first aero gravel bike; the Ostro Gravel was one of the very first crop of aero machines designed for gravel races, but Factor is keen to stress that this isn\u2019t just an Ostro Gravel with bigger tyres, but rather a complete redesign, even though it was internally known as the &#8216;OG2&#8217; at Factor until relatively late in its development cycle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5c68-a5f4-11f1-a1c4-b9b4882d87f5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"frame-and-geometry-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame and geometry<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785201a-a067-11f1-bd79-db07b5370532\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s perhaps too easy to look at that gargantuan fork and just say \u2018It\u2019s just a Factor ONE with bigger tyres\u2019, but besides the fork&#8217;s wide stance, it &#8211; and the rest of the bike &#8211; is quite different, and even with the very wide and very deep legs, it eschews a bayonet design in this case in favour of a more traditional internal, and round, steerer tube.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The super wide legs claim to fit up to 57mm (as measured) tyres, though as I\u2019ll go into in my initial ride experiences below, I think this may be pushing it and would suggest the maximum if you\u2019re actually buying your own frames is more like 55mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The width isn\u2019t an issue, but the height is, though at the back things seem a little more roomy, despite keeping the chainstays to a pretty short 423mm. Still, 57mm is the stated clearance, though this is only with 1x setups, and is claimed to be an industry first for \u2018true race geometry\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Against the run of play, Factor has maintained 2x compatibility for the frame with a direct-mount front derailleur plate for those increasingly few riders who want a double chainset. This will reduce the tyre capacity down to 47mm at the rear, due to derailleur clearance.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel race bikes: Lightweight, aero gravel bikes with big tyre clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best aero road bikes 2026: Ridden, rated, and wind tunnel tested<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometrically, it doesn\u2019t stray far from the other machines in Factor\u2019s gravel range. It\u2019s the lowest of the bunch, 5mm lower in stack than the Aluto and 13mm lower than the Sarana. It has the same chainstay length as the Aluto, and 2mm shorter than the Sarana, and the same BB drop as the Sarana at 80mm (the same as the Fara GR4, too &#8211; another bike designed around very large tyres). It\u2019s 5mm longer than the Aluto, and 1mm shorter than the Sarana, but with a head tube angle steeper than both. In short, it has the most \u2018race\u2019 geo of the lot.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d08-a5f4-11f1-a164-41a8b2217e09\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"aero-claims-and-system-weights-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Aero claims and system weights<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785210a-a067-11f1-9d12-93ed5afda850\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara doesn\u2019t come with any hard-and-fast wattage figures, despite its clear aero optimisation. It is &#8220;CFD-validated for 45-57mm gravel race tyres&#8221; however, and average speeds of 35km\/h are mentioned too, so we assume this is the speed at which it has been tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Luckily for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> subscribers, we&#8217;ve had it in the wind tunnel ourselves, so head to our Factor Elara wind tunnel results for the details there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand also claims &#8220;comparable aero efficiency to modern aero road frames at equivalent yaw angles,&#8221; and a &#8220;5-8% lower drag coefficient vs Ostro Gravel with a 47mm tyre.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frameset weighs in at (claimed) sub-1,110g for a size M raw frame, while our test machine (a 56cm frame) tipped the scales at 8.76kg with SRAM Force XPLR.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d94-a5f4-11f1-b1a5-f9b424fe3bdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-gravel-wheels-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New gravel wheels<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278521fa-a067-11f1-a914-51ac7eafef74\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not to be outdone by the likes of Enve and Zipp, Black Inc., Factor&#8217;s in-house componentry wing, has concurrently launched the Sixty Four Gravel wheelset, with a 64mm depth, a 40.25mm external width and a 30mm internal width with a hooked rim; the first of the big name brands to offer a hooked bead in this category.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This set has a claimed weight of 1,620g (excluding tape and valves), and runs on ceramic bearings as standard. Freehubs are swappable and available to suit the three main providers of groupsets, and engage with a three-pawl ratchet system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5e20-a5f4-11f1-a533-415478b8f8f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-cockpit-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New cockpit<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278522ea-a067-11f1-ae84-cd6d15263e42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As well as a new frame, and new wheels, the Elara also comes with a brand-new cockpit, the Black Inc. Aero Gravel Bar AB07, with 40\/38\/36cm widths available and stem lengths of 80- 130 mm. There\u2019s a 17-degree flare, 75mm reach, and 114mm of drop.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5eac-a5f4-11f1-a144-55bce04cbaf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"price-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Price<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278523d0-a067-11f1-8b81-b32b51f4eac6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara is available with either SRAM Red or Force, or Campagnolo Record, and with a choice of the new Black Inc. 64 wheels or the slightly cheaper 46 wheels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-39a4de68-a5f6-11f1-832b-312def693769\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Frameset<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$5,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac7,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a35,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$11,399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac12,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac10,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a38,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,099<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278524b6-a067-11f1-a2e9-dfcb149cf2dc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve logged about 200km on the Elara so far, though a chunk of these were simply riding it to and from the office rather than on gravel, so I am not able to give a full account just yet. Before we go into how it rides, though, I must make a note on the tyre capacity: I am sceptical about the \u2018true 57mm clearance\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On taking delivery, I swapped the 50mm Continental Dubnitals out for a set of 2.25\u201d Maxxis Aspens, which measured 57.6mm with my calipers, and when inflated to the pressure suggested by the SRAM tyre pressure calculator, they touched the crown of the fork.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dropping the pressure made them rideable, but I wasn\u2019t comfortable with the extremely limited sub-1mm gap and swapped the tyres back to a 50mm. I\u2019d suggest a 52, and maybe even a 54 may be OK, and while the rear seemed to swallow the 57mm fine, the fork is not as cavernous as its width suggests.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This may be down to the specific tyre model, and in conversations with Factor it seems some athletes get away with a 57mm fine, but all the same, it\u2019s 57 with caveats rather than a true 57 in my view.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for how it rides, if you like road-like sensations with big tyres then you\u2019ll like the Elara. The geometry keeps the handling lovely and sharp and poised, and it does match up to the claims of Factor that \u201cwe wanted the handling to feel fast again. A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort. We\u2019re bringing back that sense of urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Going soft is a criticism that won\u2019t be levelled at the Elara, which is hugely stiff. It is stiffer than the old Ostro Gravel, which was itself quite a stiff machine, but this is ameliorated to a great degree by the larger tyres. I did actually prefer it during my brief time on the 57mm tyres, and on rough terrain even the 50s can\u2019t stop you from feeling a little rattled, but the flip side to this is that it never feels wallowy or anything less than immediate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also found it quite a competent climber, more so than I expected on rough, technical terrain, likely a function of slightly steeper geometry keeping your weight more over the middle of the bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In short, I think it hits Factor&#8217;s internal brief, and I\u2019d wager it\u2019s more appealing to the gravel generalist than the ONE is to your enthusiastic road rider. The comfort is likely going to be the weak point, especially in the context of quite rough courses like Traka, but it needs more riding to tease that out. On fast, well-graded stuff, it absolutely rips.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-176c2014-a5f5-11f1-b721-93160f76c5cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This was a 57mm (measuring 57.6mm wide on my callipers) pumped up to the pressure suggested by SRAM&#8217;s tyre pressure calculator for gravel. It did, at times, contact the crown of the fork and cause some wearing of the material. Dropping the pressure stopped this but it&#8217;s still very tight. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6 slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Will Jones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior Tech Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He\u2019s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He\u2019s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn\u2019t ever ride indoors he\u2019s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 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840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And within said hurrah, Factor has now officially unveiled the aforementioned monster, and it\u2019s called the Elara.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s another slightly poetic-sounding name to sit alongside the more multi-surface Factor Aluto, and the endurance-leaning Factor Sarana. Unlike those two bikes, which profess to offer usability beyond the confines of a race environment, the Elara has been created for the cut and thrust of the biggest gravel races on the calendar.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZYbeQgMhUUjmF8Nrp55Mo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Dangerously close to some road bikes: Factor&#8217;s new Elara gravel race bike tested in the wind tunnel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhtisWjBF9iQiNDDiwSJrD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor Sarana review: Stylish, modern and hugely capable, but with a weak spot that may leave regular riders wanting more<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This isn\u2019t Factor\u2019s first aero gravel bike; the Ostro Gravel was one of the very first crop of aero machines designed for gravel races, but Factor is keen to stress that this isn\u2019t just an Ostro Gravel with bigger tyres, but rather a complete redesign, even though it was internally known as the &#8216;OG2&#8217; at Factor until relatively late in its development cycle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5c68-a5f4-11f1-a1c4-b9b4882d87f5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4yFJxD9bCvGpcUHNzPkxr5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"frame-and-geometry-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame and geometry<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785201a-a067-11f1-bd79-db07b5370532\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s perhaps too easy to look at that gargantuan fork and just say \u2018It\u2019s just a Factor ONE with bigger tyres\u2019, but besides the fork&#8217;s wide stance, it &#8211; and the rest of the bike &#8211; is quite different, and even with the very wide and very deep legs, it eschews a bayonet design in this case in favour of a more traditional internal, and round, steerer tube.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2Mi38M2jNArSVs63Krh3e6 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The super wide legs claim to fit up to 57mm (as measured) tyres, though as I\u2019ll go into in my initial ride experiences below, I think this may be pushing it and would suggest the maximum if you\u2019re actually buying your own frames is more like 55mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The width isn\u2019t an issue, but the height is, though at the back things seem a little more roomy, despite keeping the chainstays to a pretty short 423mm. Still, 57mm is the stated clearance, though this is only with 1x setups, and is claimed to be an industry first for \u2018true race geometry\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Against the run of play, Factor has maintained 2x compatibility for the frame with a direct-mount front derailleur plate for those increasingly few riders who want a double chainset. This will reduce the tyre capacity down to 47mm at the rear, due to derailleur clearance.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5FiaZchgZBQRcsDSRFdCSU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel race bikes: Lightweight, aero gravel bikes with big tyre clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJLEihSoqtvc5xH4gqTyE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best aero road bikes 2026: Ridden, rated, and wind tunnel tested<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometrically, it doesn\u2019t stray far from the other machines in Factor\u2019s gravel range. It\u2019s the lowest of the bunch, 5mm lower in stack than the Aluto and 13mm lower than the Sarana. It has the same chainstay length as the Aluto, and 2mm shorter than the Sarana, and the same BB drop as the Sarana at 80mm (the same as the Fara GR4, too &#8211; another bike designed around very large tyres). It\u2019s 5mm longer than the Aluto, and 1mm shorter than the Sarana, but with a head tube angle steeper than both. In short, it has the most \u2018race\u2019 geo of the lot.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d08-a5f4-11f1-a164-41a8b2217e09\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KkCWBpLYFNVXCwhpF6HoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"aero-claims-and-system-weights-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Aero claims and system weights<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2785210a-a067-11f1-9d12-93ed5afda850\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara doesn\u2019t come with any hard-and-fast wattage figures, despite its clear aero optimisation. It is &#8220;CFD-validated for 45-57mm gravel race tyres&#8221; however, and average speeds of 35km\/h are mentioned too, so we assume this is the speed at which it has been tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Luckily for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> subscribers, we&#8217;ve had it in the wind tunnel ourselves, so head to our Factor Elara wind tunnel results for the details there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand also claims &#8220;comparable aero efficiency to modern aero road frames at equivalent yaw angles,&#8221; and a &#8220;5-8% lower drag coefficient vs Ostro Gravel with a 47mm tyre.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frameset weighs in at (claimed) sub-1,110g for a size M raw frame, while our test machine (a 56cm frame) tipped the scales at 8.76kg with SRAM Force XPLR.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5d94-a5f4-11f1-b1a5-f9b424fe3bdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRYvJryfL5YRoCABwkWWT7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-gravel-wheels-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New gravel wheels<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278521fa-a067-11f1-a914-51ac7eafef74\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not to be outdone by the likes of Enve and Zipp, Black Inc., Factor&#8217;s in-house componentry wing, has concurrently launched the Sixty Four Gravel wheelset, with a 64mm depth, a 40.25mm external width and a 30mm internal width with a hooked rim; the first of the big name brands to offer a hooked bead in this category.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This set has a claimed weight of 1,620g (excluding tape and valves), and runs on ceramic bearings as standard. Freehubs are swappable and available to suit the three main providers of groupsets, and engage with a three-pawl ratchet system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5e20-a5f4-11f1-a533-415478b8f8f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWdqjg2oYKyRDT6wTX4F5X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"new-cockpit-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">New cockpit<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278522ea-a067-11f1-ae84-cd6d15263e42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As well as a new frame, and new wheels, the Elara also comes with a brand-new cockpit, the Black Inc. Aero Gravel Bar AB07, with 40\/38\/36cm widths available and stem lengths of 80- 130 mm. There\u2019s a 17-degree flare, 75mm reach, and 114mm of drop.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d1ef5eac-a5f4-11f1-a144-55bce04cbaf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WMQvf8sanU6eLafB8UGPwe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Factor)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"price-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Price<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278523d0-a067-11f1-8b81-b32b51f4eac6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Elara is available with either SRAM Red or Force, or Campagnolo Record, and with a choice of the new Black Inc. 64 wheels or the slightly cheaper 46 wheels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-39a4de68-a5f6-11f1-832b-312def693769\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Frameset<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$5,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac7,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a35,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$11,399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 64 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac12,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Force w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac10,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a38,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Red w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$10,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac13,099<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a310,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Record w\/ 46 wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>$9,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u20ac11,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u00a39,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-278524b6-a067-11f1-a2e9-dfcb149cf2dc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve logged about 200km on the Elara so far, though a chunk of these were simply riding it to and from the office rather than on gravel, so I am not able to give a full account just yet. Before we go into how it rides, though, I must make a note on the tyre capacity: I am sceptical about the \u2018true 57mm clearance\u2019.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On taking delivery, I swapped the 50mm Continental Dubnitals out for a set of 2.25\u201d Maxxis Aspens, which measured 57.6mm with my calipers, and when inflated to the pressure suggested by the SRAM tyre pressure calculator, they touched the crown of the fork.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dropping the pressure made them rideable, but I wasn\u2019t comfortable with the extremely limited sub-1mm gap and swapped the tyres back to a 50mm. I\u2019d suggest a 52, and maybe even a 54 may be OK, and while the rear seemed to swallow the 57mm fine, the fork is not as cavernous as its width suggests.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This may be down to the specific tyre model, and in conversations with Factor it seems some athletes get away with a 57mm fine, but all the same, it\u2019s 57 with caveats rather than a true 57 in my view.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for how it rides, if you like road-like sensations with big tyres then you\u2019ll like the Elara. The geometry keeps the handling lovely and sharp and poised, and it does match up to the claims of Factor that \u201cwe wanted the handling to feel fast again. A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort. We\u2019re bringing back that sense of urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Going soft is a criticism that won\u2019t be levelled at the Elara, which is hugely stiff. It is stiffer than the old Ostro Gravel, which was itself quite a stiff machine, but this is ameliorated to a great degree by the larger tyres. I did actually prefer it during my brief time on the 57mm tyres, and on rough terrain even the 50s can\u2019t stop you from feeling a little rattled, but the flip side to this is that it never feels wallowy or anything less than immediate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also found it quite a competent climber, more so than I expected on rough, technical terrain, likely a function of slightly steeper geometry keeping your weight more over the middle of the bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In short, I think it hits Factor&#8217;s internal brief, and I\u2019d wager it\u2019s more appealing to the gravel generalist than the ONE is to your enthusiastic road rider. The comfort is likely going to be the weak point, especially in the context of quite rough courses like Traka, but it needs more riding to tease that out. On fast, well-graded stuff, it absolutely rips.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-176c2014-a5f5-11f1-b721-93160f76c5cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M2PQHf3QPQWXhsDe2JiP4Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This was a 57mm (measuring 57.6mm wide on my callipers) pumped up to the pressure suggested by SRAM&#8217;s tyre pressure calculator for gravel. It did, at times, contact the crown of the fork and cause some wearing of the material. 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