TAVELO GROW GRAVEL

The TAVELO GROW GRAVEL is a Chinese gravel bike frameset praised for its generous tire clearance (up to 55mm front, 50mm rear) and in-frame storage, but criticized for its slack seat angle on larger sizes, limited seatpost insertion depth, and lack of a front derailleur mount. It offers good value for money, though some technical details and quality control issues have been noted.

Pros

Large tire clearance (50mm rear, 55mm front) allows for wide tires, fitting 54mm with room.1 2 3
In-frame storage with well-executed lid.2
Premium gloss black paint job with clear coat, scratches repairable.2
Threaded bottom bracket (BSA) simplifies maintenance.2
Two-bolt seatpost design prevents saddle slip.2
Decent weight for a sturdy gravel frame: 1,796g total.2
Good value Chinese gravel bike.1
Co-founder Declan is easy to work with and speaks good English.1

Cons

Seat angle too slack, especially on larger sizes, contradicts 'racing gravel' claim.2
Seatpost insertion depth issue: maximum 120mm instead of claimed 150mm, leaving only 10mm adjustability.2
No front derailleur mount (1x only).1 2
No chainstay protector.2
Headset bearings sit loosely in frame; bearing seats reworked with filler.2
Fork only supports up to 160mm rotors (no 180mm for heavier riders).2
Drain hole is tiny and not at the deepest point of frame.2
Largest size (XXL) is only about 58cm, not suitable for riders needing 61cm.1

Key Facts

Tire clearance: 55mm front, 50mm rear (claimed), fits 54mm tire with room, potentially up to 60mm for beach racing tires.1 2 3
Frame weight: 987g, fork weight: 464g, seatpost weight: 182g, headset weight: 80g, total frame kit weight: 1,796g.2
Bottom bracket: threaded BSA.2
Seatpost minimum insertion: 110mm, actual maximum: 120mm (claimed 150mm impossible).2
Fork standard: 70mm flat mount, A dimension 23.5mm (140/160mm rotors).2
Frame won't take a front derailleur, must be one-by.1 2
Maximum chainring size is 50T, but possibly larger.1
In-house wheel brand: Peru Sharp GRs, 32mm internal width, 40mm external width.1

Sources

1
NERO Cycling40mm Road Race Tyres & Tavelo Grow Review | NERO Show
2
Julius DomroesTavelo Grow – Watch Before You Buy!
3 ChinertownTavelo Grow

Reviews & Ratings

Julius Domroes

07:17

Tavelo Grow – Watch Before You Buy!

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.

July 29, 2026Watch on YouTube

NERO Cycling

01:11:11

40mm Road Race Tyres & Tavelo Grow Review | NERO Show

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.

June 17, 2026Watch on YouTube

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components on Chinertown5 months ago

Tavelo Grow

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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UCI Approved Equipment

UCI approval certifies that the shape of this equipment complies with the UCI technical regulations, so it may be used in sanctioned road, track and cyclo-cross races.

Frame	Fork	Discipline	Approved sizes	Approved	Frame code	Fork code
GROW	GROW	All disciplines	XS – XXL (6) (6 sizes)	March 11, 2026	TAVELO-002	TAVELO-002

From the UCI List of Approved Models of Framesets, version 2026.08.14. Open the UCI list

Specifications

Attributes

Frame TypeGravel

Frame MaterialCarbon

Brake MountFlat Mount Disc

Bottom BracketBSA Threaded

Seatpost—

Front Axle12x100mm Thru-Axle

Rear Axle12x142mm Thru-Axle

Max Tire Width55 mm

Headset Type—

Di2 Compatible—

Max Chainring Size—

UDH CompatibleYes

Includes Cockpit—

Geometry on BikeInsights

Stack : Reach1.47

2026 Base

xtra small xtra small small small medium large x large xx large

Included Components

TAVELO GROW GRAVEL

Frame

830g

Tavelo Grow Toray T800 carbon fork

Fork

355g

Tavelo carbon seatpost, Toray T800, 5mm offset

Seatpost

113g

Total Weight1,298g

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