Ti Gravel Grinder

Versatile U.S. Made Road/CX Frame

Bikes of all types continue to evolve, and we are happy to see road bikes going down a rougher road. The new Gravel Grinder frame is both our first production road-style frame, and the first frame we offer that is manufactured in the USA. Our pals at Lynskey in Tennessee built this beautiful frame to our specifications, and we’re excited to see where it will take us!

This frame is designed to be a catch-all for all things road-like. Touring, cyclocross, endurance, and anything in between is fair game. With wide tire clearance, you can go with a traditional tire or stick on a pair of 40s for the rougher roads.

Sliding dropouts in the rear will accommodate any Paragon Machine Works sliding insert, and make going single-speed or IGH a breeze. Rack and fender mounts are pre-fitted for your touring needs. And of course a tapered head tube will accommodate any fork.

Despite the higher costs of domestic production, we are determined to keep our frame offerings at $1499.95, so you’ll see this fair price point on the Gravel Grinder as well.

Specs
  • 3/2.5 seamless titanium
  • Brushed finish with subtle bead-blasted logo
  • Available in S, M, L
  • 4.3 pounds in medium size
  • Clearance for 700 x 45 and 650b x 50 tires
  • Rack/fender mounts
  • Three sets of bottle cage mounts
  • 44mm headtube (compatible with straight or tapered forks)
  • 31.6mm seatpost
  • 34.9mm seatpost clamp
  • 142mm thru-axle or 135mm quick-release
  • Sliding dropouts with 20mm of adjustment
  • 68mm threaded bottom bracket
  • Zip-tie cable routing
  • 5-year warranty to original owner, lifetime crash replacement
Price

$1499.95

Pricing

FAQs

How much tire clearance does the frame have?

The Gravel Grinder will clear 700x40mm tires with fenders installed, or 700x45mm without fenders. Many 650b tires up to 50mm work.

What braze-ons do the frames come with?

Each Gravel Grinder has rack and fender mounts, as well as full length housing zip tie guides. There are three water bottle mounts.

Is the frame belt drive compatible?

Sadly, no. However, our similar All-Road frame can be built with belt drive couplings.

 

Where To Buy

Online

Bikeman.com

Dealers

Find a Dealer

Direct

Contact Carver

Geometry
Size XS S M L XL
Seat Tube (center – top) TBD 48cm 53cm 55cm TBD
Effective TT TBD 52cm 55cm 58cm TBD
Stack TBD 555.9mm 588.1mm 607.2mm TBD
Reach TBD 355.5mm 375.9mm 399.7mm TBD
Head Tube Length TBD 130mm 160mm 180mm TBD
BB Drop TBD 73mm 71mm 71mm TBD
Head Tube Angle TBD 70.5° 72° 72° TBD
Chainstay Length TBD 425mm 425mm 425mm TBD

Geometry is based on a 700c wheel, 40cm tires, 400mm fork length, and 50mm rake.