{"id":42370,"date":"2022-10-10T10:42:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T08:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=699755"},"modified":"2022-10-10T10:54:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T08:54:16","slug":"4-more-pro-bikes-from-the-2022-gravel-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/4-more-pro-bikes-from-the-2022-gravel-world-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"4 more pro bikes from the 2022 Gravel World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By George Scott\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 10 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Just like the women\u2019s race on Saturday, the elite men\u2019s race at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Italy served up a mishmash of tech for the inaugural event.<\/p>\n

That was reflected in the start list, too, with road, cyclocross and gravel riders combining in a bid to pull on \u2013 love it or hate it \u2013 the first rainbow jersey in a new, UCI-approved era for gravel racing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That start list included top-tier road talent \u2013 the likes of Mathieu van der Poel, Peter Sagan and Greg van Avermaet \u2013 plus gravel specialists such as Unbound 2022<\/a> winner Ivar Slik, but it was road and cyclocross pro Gianni Vermeersch who triumphed solo ahead of Daniel Oss in Veneto.<\/p>\n

Vermeersch, a team-mate of van der Poel on the Alpecin\u2013Deceuninck team, rode a Canyon Ultimate CFR to victory<\/a> \u2013 a bike representative of a fast, flat, hardpacked course that required barely a change of tyres to one of the best road bikes<\/a> out there.<\/p>\n

Having also taken you through the podium bikes from the women\u2019s race<\/a> and given you the run-down on Vermeersch\u2019s Canyon Ultimate CFR<\/a>, here are four more pro bikes from the 2022 gravel worlds.<\/p>\n

Lachlan Morton\u2019s Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE<\/h2>\n
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Lachlan Morton rode this Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Lachlan Morton has established himself as something of a crossover star for EF Education-EasyPost, taking on the WorldTour road team\u2019s alternative race calendar in a series of gravel and MTB events, including Unbound and the Leadville 100.<\/p>\n

It was little surprise, then, to see the Australian on the start line in Italy, riding to 18th place aboard this Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE.<\/p>\n

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Morton is no stranger to gravel events.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The SuperSix Evo SE was designed exactly with events such as this in mind \u2013 it\u2019s a gravel take on Cannondale\u2019s long-standing SuperSix Evo road machine.<\/p>\n

Launched in August 2021, the SuperSix Evo SE shares a similar frame shape to the road-going SuperSix, including aero-tuned tube profiles, but with increased clearance for 45mm tyres and a slightly more relaxed geometry that is still intended to retain racy handling.<\/p>\n

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The SuperSix Evo SE has clearance for 45mm tyres.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Not that Morton needed all that clearance for the dry conditions, using 38c Vittoria Terreno Zero tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The brand\u2019s race-focused gravel rubber has a smooth centre tread inspired by the Corsa road tyre, with a scale-like pattern on the shoulders for a little extra grip. They\u2019re tubeless, of course, and the tan-wall finish is very smart on Morton\u2019s bike, too.<\/p>\n

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Semi-compact chainrings for Morton at the gravel worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Those tyres are mounted on deep-section Vision Metron carbon wheels.<\/p>\n

As for the drivetrain, the 52-36t semi-compact chainrings are paired with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 front derailleur and second-tier Ultegra Di2 rear derailleur. There\u2019s also a Power2Max NG crank-based power meter.<\/p>\n

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A Tailfin top tube bag for spares.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Morton may have been riding a go-fast gravel machine, including the aero-profile Vision Metron 4D carbon handlebar, with no tape on the tops, but the 30-year-old\u2019s nod to adventure comes in the shape of the Tailfin pack strapped to the top tube.<\/p>\n

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The SuperSix Evo SE retains a two-piece cockpit, though the handlebar is shaped for speed. The computer is a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Magnus Cort Nielsen\u2019s Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE<\/h2>\n
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Magnus Cort Nielsen also rode the Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Magnus Cort Nielsen was one of the stars of this summer\u2019s Tour de France. He went up the road in the breakaway at the Grand D\u00e9part in his native Denmark, wore the polka dot jersey and won stage 10 before having to abandon the race after testing positive for Covid-19.<\/p>\n

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Cort Nielsen was one of the stars of the 2022 Tour de France.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The SE retains a similar frame shape to the road-going SuperSix.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Paintjob aside, Cort Nielsen rode largely the same Cannondale SuperSix Evo SE as his team-mate, Morton, so we won\u2019t dwell on the frame, but there are a couple of spec differences to call out.<\/p>\n

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Cort Nielsen\u2019s crankset comprised of a 53t outer ring and 36t inner ring.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Dura-Ace components for the EF Education-EasyPost pro.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThat includes the aero-shaped FSA chainring (Cort Nielsen was using a 53t outer ring with a 36t inner ring), Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 rear derailleur (no Ultegra here) and Vittoria Terreno Dry tyres, a popular choice among racers in Italy \u2013 this time in a slightly narrower 35c width.\n
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The Vittoria Terreno Dry proved to be a popular choice at the gravel worlds.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The tyre combines a scaled central tread with a more aggressive shoulder pattern.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Those are once again mounted to Vision Metron 55 Tubeless wheels, with Cort Nielsen running 3.4 bar (49psi) in the front tyre and 3.7 bar (53psi) in the rear, according to Cannondale. Cort Nielsen\u2019s wheels were also running Vittoria Air-Liner Gravel tyre inserts for flat protection.<\/p>\n

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These look like Speedplay\u2019s Syzr mountain bike pedals.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Other gravel-ready details include grip tape on the outside of the bottle cages for additional security on rough terrain and sprint shifters in the drops for quick changes.<\/p>\n

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The Prologo Scratch M5 PAS CPC saddle has a 3D structure.<\/span><\/figcaption> Twila Federica Muzzi \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The pre-race claimed weight for Cort Nielsen\u2019s bike was 6.9kg, according to Cannondale.<\/p>\n

Ivar Slik\u2019s Wilier Rave SLR<\/h2>\n
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Ivar Slik, riding this Wilier Rave SLR, was among the gravel specialists on the start line.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Ivar Slik arrived in Italy as one of the gravel pioneers vying for the title in the burgeoning discipline.<\/p>\n

Unlike Vermeersch, Morton and Cort Nielsen, Slik, whose high-profile gravel wins this season include Unbound and the Traka 200, is unaffiliated to a pro team; instead, he races as a privateer sponsored by Wilier (among others).<\/p>\n

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Wilier launched the Rave SLR last year.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Rave is Wilier\u2019s stripped-back, go-fast gravel race bike.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Slik\u2019s Rave featured a new paintjob.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given his specialism in the discipline, Slik rode Wilier\u2019s Rave SLR<\/a> gravel bike \u2013 the same machine he rode in Kansas for Unbound and Girona for the Traka.<\/p>\n

Still, like the SuperSix Evo SE, the Rave SLR is undoubtedly on the sportier end of the gravel spectrum, aimed at racing. That means a fairly aggressive geometry for fast handling and go-fast tube shapes, and limited mounts beyond the usual two bottle cages.<\/p>\n

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Schwalbe G-One RS tyres on Miche Graff Route wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The maximum quoted clearance is 42mm for 700c wheels \u2013 in line with many gravel race bikes, if not as generous as some of the best gravel bikes<\/a> aimed at more rugged riding.<\/p>\n

Slik, who finished 37th, opted for road-like gearing for the road-like course, with a 52-36t Shimano Dura-Ace crankset up front and 11-34t cassette (he used LOOK road pedals, too).<\/p>\n

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Shimano Dura-Ace and GRX for Slik. Note the LOOK road pedals, too.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A mix of road and gravel gearing for the inaugural worlds.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

There was some concession to gravel gearing though, thanks to the GRX Di2 derailleurs. Dura-Ace and GRX? That\u2019s not a combination we see too often.<\/p>\n

Other spec choices include the new Miche Graff Route gravel wheels<\/a>, sporting a 36mm-deep rim with a hookless, 24mm-wide (internal) width. The Schwalbe G-One RS<\/a> tyres are a popular choice among gravel racers, as a fast option for all-round riding.<\/p>\n

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The integrated cockpit is a sign of the Rave SLR\u2019s intentions.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Matt Beers\u2019 Specialized S-Works Crux<\/h2>\n
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Matt Beers rode a Specialized S-Works Crux.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In our round-up of the podium bikes from the elite women\u2019s race, we showed you Sina Frei\u2019s Specialized Roubaix \u2013 an endurance road bike in gravel trim \u2013 and Chiara Teocchi\u2019s Specialized Diverge.<\/p>\n

South African rider Matt Beers, however, went for the third option in Specialized\u2019s fleet: the S-Works Crux.<\/p>\n

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Clean lines.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Crux takes inspiration from Specialized\u2019s Aethos.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Simplicity is the name of the game here.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Launched last year<\/a> with the claim of being \u201cthe world\u2019s lightest gravel bike\u201d, the Crux takes its cues from the Aethos road bike, with round, non-aero tubes and old-school aesthetic.<\/p>\n

The frame has a claimed weight of 725g and there\u2019s no sight of the FutureShock headset suspension seen on the Roubaix and Diverge.<\/p>\n

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The Crux has clearance for 47mm tyres. Not that all of it was used here.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Instead, simplicity is the name of the game here: an external bottom bracket, conventional seatpost collar and no additional mounting points beyond space for a third bottle on the underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n

Still, it\u2019s up to date as far as tyre clearance is concerned, with room for 47mm rubber on 700c wheels<\/a>, and there\u2019s internal routing for a gravel dropper post<\/a>, if you do want to get a bit rowdy.<\/p>\n

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Anyone familiar with this tyre? Let us know in the comments.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Beers, who rode his Crux to 17th, rolled on Roval\u2019s Terra CLX gravel wheels, which feature a 25mm-wide internal rim width<\/a>, and a set of unmarked Specialized S-Works tyres. Could this be an unreleased model?<\/p>\n

As for the gearing, it\u2019s a mullet configuration, pairing a SRAM Force 1x<\/a> crankset (46t chainring) with a wide-ranging 10-50t SRAM Eagle cassette and electronic rear derailleur. Note also the Wolf Tooth chain guide for some added security \u2013 and the gold chain itself.<\/p>\n

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1x mullet gearing, pairing a 46t chainring with 10-50t cassette.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

And finally, Beers may be an XC mountain biker by trade, but the Shimano SPD-SL road pedals<\/a> are a giveaway that the course in Italy gave riders little concern over clogging shoes or pedals up with mud.<\/p>\n

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Specialized\u2019s Mirror saddles are 3D-printed.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While we\u2019re talking Specialized, let\u2019s give honourable mentions for Daniel Oss, who finished second, and Peter Sagan, who finished 14th. Both rode the Roubaix \u2013 two more riders who opted for an endurance road bike<\/a> with gravel tyres.<\/p>\n

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Daniel Oss rode this Specialized S-Works Roubaix endurance road bike in gravel trim.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Peter Sagan also rode the Roubaix.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n
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