{"id":50796,"date":"2023-06-13T18:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=733948"},"modified":"2023-06-13T18:36:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:36:50","slug":"commencals-first-gravel-bike-has-a-full-aluminium-construction-including-the-fork","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/commencals-first-gravel-bike-has-a-full-aluminium-construction-including-the-fork\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencal\u2019s first gravel bike has a full-aluminium construction \u2013 including the fork"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 365 is designed for gravel riding, touring and commuting all-year round <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Commencal has launched the 365, featuring a full-aluminium frameset and integrated front mudguard.<\/p>\n

The new gravel bike is a first for the Andorran brand, which is best known for its mountain bikes<\/a>, and is only available with a 1x drivetrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Commencal says it has designed the bike to cope with the demands of gravel riding<\/a>, with versatility aimed at making it suitable for touring and commuting.<\/p>\n

The bike is available in three builds: the lowest-priced 365 Ride, the mid-spec 365 Race and the range-topping 365 Signature.<\/p>\n

The bikes are available to order now, with pricing to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

Full-aluminium construction<\/h2>\n
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The bike is named 365 after the number of days per year Commencal says you can ride it \u2013 that\u2019s one rest day every four years.<\/span><\/figcaption> Commencal<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Commencal 365 is made from triple-butted 6069 T4\/T6 aluminium, including the fork.<\/p>\n

Many gravel bikes<\/a> have a carbon fibre fork in their framesets due to carbon\u2019s light weight and low-frequency vibration-damping qualities.<\/p>\n

Commencal says it has decided on a full-aluminium construction because the brand sees this as its speciality and cites sustainability reasons such as the ability to recycle the material.<\/p>\n

The thin, round dropped seatstays on the rear triangle are said to give the frame high levels of torsional strength, while allowing for vertical compliance.<\/p>\n

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The down tube features a cage holder for bottles or cargo.<\/span><\/figcaption> Commencal<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The down tube of the 365 is concave, which is said to add to the bike\u2019s lateral stiffness and fend off wheel spray.<\/p>\n

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The mudguard is reminiscent of those found on mountain bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Commencal<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It also features a frame protector that continues over the bottom bracket, while the front fork has mounts for a specific mudguard.<\/p>\n

Commencal 365 geometry<\/h2>\n
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The 365 Signature is the range-topping model.<\/span><\/figcaption> Commencal<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Commencal 365 is available in five sizes, ranging from XS to XL, with all head angles hovering around the 74-degree mark.<\/p>\n

The brand says it has chosen to spec a 70mm stem to aid manoeuvrability on tight and twisty trails.<\/p>\n

Reach measurements are on-trend, with a medium-sized bike measuring 400mm.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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