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AuthorRonin
gravel
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Origin
The Ronin is Author's dedicated gravel bike — a return to steel, justified by cromoly's natural compliance and durability on rough surfaces. The triple-butted frame keeps weight acceptable while retaining the material's dampening properties. Shimano GRX — a dedicated gravel groupset — handles the transmission, and PANARACER Gravel King SK tyres were purpose-designed for this type of riding. The cromoly fork keeps flex consistent throughout.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Triple-butted cromoly steel frame, 700c geometry, available sizes 500/520/540/560/580 mm
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 600 crankset 46-30T 172.5/175 mm; Shimano GRX 400 front+rear derailleur and shifters, 20-speed; SHIMANO HG500-10 cassette 11-34; KMC X10 chain
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX 400 disc hydraulic, 160 mm rotors
- Wheels
- JALCO SRD 21 rims, 32 holes; QUANDO Road Disc hubs, 32 holes
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Steel cromoly delivers a naturally compliant, smooth ride
- Shimano GRX gravel-specific drivetrain and brakes
- PANARACER Gravel King SK is a premium, purpose-built tyre
−Weaknesses
- 11.8 kg is heavier than carbon or aluminium gravel alternatives
- Steel requires more diligent care to avoid corrosion
- Jalco/Quando wheel brands are functional but not premium
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