It's right for you if...

You're ready to log big miles, and you prefer the feel of a flat handlebar to the drop bars that come stock on most road bikes. You prioritise comfort and performance equally, and want the simplicity that a 1x drivetrain provides.

The tech you get

A lightweight 400 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork, a Shimano Deore 1x drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power, a lightweight tubeless ready wheel set, wide, fast-rolling Bontrager GR1 Expert gravel tyres and a vibration-absorbing handlebar and ergonomic grips.

The final word

Fast, capable, comfortable. This bike has a road -smoothing carbon frame and quality parts that will hold up over serious miles, including the simpler-shifting 1x drivetrain.

Why you'll love it

1. The 1x drivetrain delivers a wide range of gearing with the simplicity of a single shifter
2. You get the superior ride quality of carbon without the bank-breaking price
3. On your left, roadie! This fitness bike is more than capable of taking on speedy group road rides
4. It's easy to accessorise with mudguards, lights and more!