The TAVELO GROW is a one-by-only gravel bike with generous tire clearance up to 55mm front/50mm rear, praised for value and design but criticized for limited drivetrain options and size range.
Pros
- Good value Chinese gravel bike
- Excellent tire clearance (55mm front, 50mm rear, potentially up to 60mm for beach racing tires)
- Racy and minimalist design that looks aerodynamic
- 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
- Limited information available, with unclear launch timeline and specifications
- Uncertainty about frame details and potential confusion with other models
Key Facts
- Tire clearance: 55mm front, 50mm rear (claimed); fits 54mm tire with room for more
- One-by only, no front derailleur option
- Maximum chainring size 50T, possibly larger
Reviews & Ratings
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
- In-house wheel brand: Peru Sharp GRs, 32mm internal width, 40mm external width
- Tested with various tires: Continental Terra Competition 45, Schwalbe G1R Pro 50, Schwalbe Thunderbird 2.1
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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DEPOSIT - TAVELO GROW GRAVEL Bike Frameset
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