Yes, but there are certain features that allow the optimal compromise such as:
Non of this features are detrimental to any condition, with the exception of perhaps geometry. Never-mind considering it’s nice to be able to swap wheels and have the bike be competent on tarmac.
Looking forward to your review, specifically the stiffness and ride quality in chunky gravel.
Apologies for any confusion. I’m realizing now that Canyon’s Instagram account covers all markets.
But yes, would like to see these options in the USA soon. That slate blue is nice.
I’m glad to see the 3T Exploro occasionally pop-up in this discussion. The “best racing gravel bike” is dependent on riding style and, more importantly, the race terrain. That’s a given, or should be. The 3T Team (I have a 2018) and presumably the later models are smooth rides with excellent handling and even some aero benefit to boot. The latter may not matter on steep climbs (18-25% and above), but it helps on the flats, false-flats, and downhills (when the terrain, whether blind curves or something else).
Personally, I really enjoy everything on my Exploro from a quickie 8-12 miler (like this morning’s 12mi, nearly 2k’ round trip from home) to 8hr - 12hr adventures into mountains and forests far away. Is it the best race bike? I’d say that for type of trails I ride in Europe (primarily eastern Switzerland & the Alps in countries), it can be.
Since frame pics are shared, the first pic is my White 2018 Exploro with 47mm tires on 650b wheels, next to an OPEN WIDE with 700c and 35mm(?) tires. My 47s certainly handled the loose stuff on the ascent and the often steep-a descents (the kind that can turn into a controlled slide because you’re just not stopping until the slope decreases). I’ve never put 700 wheels on my bike, but I have used slicks/near slicks on the 650 wheels, and it moved on pavement. The second pic is during 22mi route with 6100’ of ascent (yes, that’s the Matterhorn in the background).
I had a Lynskey GR300 for a bit what had 2x GRX Di2. I think the bike was advertised as handling up to 700x45, but it comfortably fit 700x48 tires on 25mm internal rims.
The chainstays were 435mm so that may have helped too 
For me, I think this is probably my new top contender, not sure how much heavier it is than the Crux (which was probably my previous top choice) but the inclusion of the storage box, fender mounts and up to 50c tires makes it more appealing for me. Just need to wait for them to make it in a non brown or olive green colour… Don’t understand the insistence to make gravel bikes look like dirt.
Mainly on the Bonk Bros podcast, I think hes also working on a project with Silca to find the fastest gravel race setup which I expect will touch on these ideas as well when its realeased.
I think this might be Unbound specific
At least 1kg, likely more
From what I can see online its 125g difference in frame weights between the Crux Pro frame and the Enve Mog frame. Where did you see 1kg? 225g diff between S-works Crux and Enve Mog frame weights, which I think is more comparable in price.
It’s just the difference of the Crux with most top of the line gravel bikes except the Kaius 1
So perhaps the MOG will be a lightweight contender as well if its only 225g off the S-works Crux in frame weight.
Yeah, one would think so, however, take the Scott Gravel Addict Tuned (10-12k). Frame is 935g. The whole bike stock parts comes around 8.75kg….That’s a big difference either Crux at 7.25kg, right of the bat some of the diff is:
210g Frame
300g Wheels
One would have to make very careful decisions with all the components to try to come close to sub 8kg.
But right now the MOG is only a frame, there are no builds to compare to Crux builds… Building from a frameset I imagine you could make a bike that would be lighter than the S-Works Crux, although likely even more expensive.
That’s why the MOG will be available only as a chassis at launch. The chassis includes the frame, fork, and headset, along with a handlebar, stem, and seatpost all made by ENVE.
Really excited.
Cannondale SuperSix EVO!
It’s a fast gravel racing bike, super nice. Aero, light, good geometry and handling.
oooh thanks. I’ll have to remember to do that if I do go 1x
Grand Fondo Magazine just did Gods work and compared a bunch of these bikes. The winner was the Ridley Kanzo Fast. From the bikes I’m considering, the Kaius ends up looking good. It appears that the Factor, while fast, the ride is too harsh. Wonder if @Aeroiseverything got to ride his yet.
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