The TAVELO GROW GRAVEL is a competitively priced Chinese gravel frameset offering generous tire clearance and in-frame storage, but has engineering compromises like slack geometry on larger sizes, limited seatpost insertion depth, and no front derailleur compatibility.
Pros
- Large tire clearance (55mm front, 50mm rear)
- Threaded bottom bracket (BSA)
- In-frame storage with well-executed lid
- Premium gloss black paint job
Cons
- No option for two-by drivetrain (1x only)
- Seat angle too slack on larger sizes
- Seatpost insertion depth limited to 120mm, leaving minimal adjustability
- No chainstay protector
Key Facts
- Claimed tire clearance: 55mm front, 50mm rear; fits 54mm tires with room
- Frame weight 987g, fork 464g, total frameset 1,796g
- Threaded BSA bottom bracket (not T47)
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer analyzes the Tavelo Grow Gravel frame, noting its tire clearance, storage, and geometry. They find the seat angle too slack for larger sizes and criticize the seatpost insertion limits and mislabeled zero-offset post. The paint job is praised, but issues include no chainstay protector, tiny drain hole, loose headset bearings, and heavy internal divider. Weight is decent at 1,796g total. Overall, they recommend it if the geometry suits the rider.
AI Summary
Pros
- Large tire clearance: 50 mm rear, 55 mm front
- Threaded bottom bracket (BSA)
- In-frame storage with well-executed lid
more pros in the video
Cons
- Seat angle too slack, especially on larger sizes, contradicts 'racing gravel' claim
- Seatpost offset miscommunication: received zero-offset but not as expected
- Seatpost insertion depth issue: maximum 120 mm instead of claimed 150 mm, leaving only 10 mm adjustability
more cons in the video
Key Points
- Frame weight: 987 g
- Fork weight: 464 g
- Seatpost weight: 182 g
more key points in the video
The reviewer discusses the TAVELO GROW GRAVEL bike, a new gravel race bike from Chinese brand TLO. They received frames and wheels for free with no affiliation. The bike is one-by only, with no front derailleur option. Tire clearance is claimed 55mm front and 50mm rear, but the reviewer fit a 54mm tire with room for more. The largest size (XXL) is roughly a 58cm, which may not suit very tall riders. The reviewer tested it with various wheel and tire setups.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good value Chinese gravel bike
- Tire clearance allows up to 54mm or larger
- Co-founder Declan is easy to work with and speaks good English
Cons
- No option for two-by drivetrain
- Largest size (XXL) is only about 58cm, not suitable for riders needing 61cm
Key Points
- Frame won't take a front derailleur, must be one-by
- Maximum chainring size is 50T, but possibly larger
- Tire clearance: 55mm front, 50mm rear (claimed); fits 54mm tire with room
more key points in the video
The TAVELO GROW is a gravel bike frameset discussed by forum users, with key attributes including tire clearance of 55mm front and 50mm rear (potentially up to 60mm for beach racing tires), a racy design, and comparisons to the Cannondale SuperX. Users note it's part of a trend of wider-clearance frames from China, with a minimalist profile that may be aerodynamic. The frame is expected to launch soon, with teasers on social media, but specific details on price, weight, material, and standards remain unclear from the posts.
AI Summary
Pros
- Excellent tire clearance (55mm front, 50mm rear, potentially up to 60mm for beach racing tires)
- Racy and minimalist design that looks aerodynamic
- Part of a growing trend of wider-clearance gravel frames from China
Cons
- Limited information available, with unclear launch timeline and specifications
- Uncertainty about frame details and potential confusion with other models
Key Points
- Tire clearance: 55mm front, 50mm rear
- Design compared to Cannondale SuperX
- Expected launch 'soon' with teasers on Instagram/Facebook
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TAVELO GROW GRAVEL Bike Frameset
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