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BottecchiaGravel Monster
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Origin
The Gravel Monster is Bottecchia's accessible entry into gravel — an aluminium-framed, carbon-forked drop-bar bike designed to handle any terrain in any season without a boutique price. The 6061 double-butted frame adds integrated routing, thru-axles, bikepacking mounts and clearance for tires up to 50 mm, so it's genuinely ready for loaded adventure as well as fast gravel days. Build options run the full spread from budget Shimano Sora up to the gravel-specific Campagnolo Ekar GT, letting riders choose how far up the spec ladder they go.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Gravel Alu 6061 double-butted, disc, thru-axle, integrated cable routing, bikepacking-ready, up to 50 mm tire clearance; BSA 68 mm BB; ~1460 g frame (size M)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Sora / GRX 400 / GRX 600, SRAM Apex, or Campagnolo Ekar GT (1x/2x, build-dependent)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, 140/160-160/160 mm (build-dependent)
- Wheels
- 700c — GPM 825 alloy tubeless-ready (30/23 mm) or Fulcrum Rapid Red (Campagnolo build)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Big 50 mm tire clearance and full bikepacking mounts
- Carbon fork and integrated routing on an affordable alloy frame
- Wide build range from Shimano Sora to Campagnolo Ekar GT
−Weaknesses
- Aluminium frame is heavier and firmer than carbon gravel bikes
- Entry builds use basic 2x9/2x10 drivetrains
- Value positioning means lower-spec finishing kit
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