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Gravel-ready and built for the long way round
Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL
Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL for riders who want to mix pavement and dirt on the same ride.
Deal score 8.5 · Steal
$499.00$1,195.00 Bikesdirect.com's regular price
You save $696.00 at Bikesdirect.com
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Why it's a great deal
- Bikesdirect.com lists its regular price at $1,195.00: 58% off by its own figures
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- Light/strong 6061 aluminum frame with semi-upright endurance gravel geometry
- XTL brake levers mounted left and right of stem for easier, quicker braking
- Wide tires fit up to 700x40c
- Genuine Shimano 14-speed drivetrain with Shimano cranks
- Disc brakes for sure stopping in nearly any weather
- Custom top-tube bento box braze-ons, fork trifecta mounts and bottle cage bosses
- Sizes
- 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Materials
- 6061 aluminum frame; steel fork; aluminum handlebar, stem and seatpost; alloy rims
- Fit
- Semi-upright endurance gravel geometry; semi-compact frame
- Sizing
- Between sizes? Size down for more crotch clearance. 49cm fits most cyclists 5'1" to 5'4"; 52cm 5'4" to 5'7"; 54cm 5'7" to 5'9"; 56cm 5'9" to 6'; 58cm 6' to 6'2"
- Guarantee
- 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Returns
- 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Shipping
- Fast FREE Delivery in 48 USA; signature required; AK/PR/HI additional cost; contact for PO Box/APO/FPO options and costs; electric bikes can't ship to AK/PR/HI/
- In the box
- Bike, XTL levers mounted left and right of stem, FREE pedals 9/16 boron steel axles, FREE kickstand
Size chart
| Size | Head Tube Angle | Seat Tube Angle | Head Tube Length (mm) | Effective Top Tube (mm) | Chainstay (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 71.4 | 75 | 90 | 515 | 425 |
| 52 | 71.6 | 74 | 107 | 536 | 425 |
| 54 | 71.8 | 73.5 | 126 | 551 | 425 |
| 56 | 72.2 | 73 | 145 | 566 | 425 |
| 58 | 72.3 | 171 | 577 | 425 | |
| 61 | 72.6 | 200 | 592 | 425 |
What buyers say
Buyers like
- XTL levers handy on the bar top in traffic and hazardous situations
- Glad the XTL levers came with the bike
- Brakes at your fingertips no matter where your hands are
- Easier to apply when stopped with one leg off the bike
- Real performance and exceptional value
- Customers say up to half the price of similar Trek or Giant gravel bikes
Specs
- Rear Shock
- n/a (does not apply)
- Brakes
- Aluminum Alloy Side Pull Caliper
- Motor / Battery / Controller
- n/a (does not apply)
About the Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL
The Motobecane Gravel X1 XTL is an aluminum gravel bike built around a 6061 frame with semi-upright endurance geometry and clearance for 700x40c tires. Its signature feature is a pair of XTL brake levers mounted left and right of the stem, so you can brake from the bar tops without moving your hands to the drops. The drivetrain is a genuine Shimano 14-speed setup with Shimano cranks, and the frame carries bento box braze-ons, fork mounts and bottle bosses for gear. It suits riders who want an affordable gravel platform with extra braking control for traffic and rough surfaces; the trade-off against pricier gravel bikes is the mixed brake setup and the modest gear range.
Best forBudget-minded gravel ridersCommuters who want brakes at the bar topsRiders mixing pavement and light gravelBikepacking on a tight budget
Pros
- XTL levers let you brake from the bar tops
- 6061 aluminum frame with endurance gravel geometry
- Fits tires up to 700x40c
- Genuine Shimano 14-speed drivetrain and cranks
- Bento box, fork and bottle mounts for gear