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BergamontGrandurance Series
gravel1199–4500 EUR
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Origin
2019. The Grandurance launched as Bergamont's answer to the gravel boom — an 'all-road' platform covering everything from commuting to bikepacking, available in multiple sub-variants (pure gravel, randonneur, flatbar, electric).
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Specifications
- Frame
- AL-6061 'ultra lite' aluminium (Grandurance 4/5/6, RD, FB) or HSC/SCM carbon (Expert/Elite). Threaded BSA BB (press-fit on carbon flagships), 12×142/100 mm thru-axles, bikepacking mounts.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Gravel 1× or 2× by trim — Shimano GRX / 105 or SRAM Apex/Rival; entry Shimano road/CUES.
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, flat-mount, 160 mm rotors front/rear.
- Wheels
- 700c gravel wheelset (alloy or carbon by trim); tubeless-ready, 12 mm thru-axle.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Geometry praised as 'spot on' — comfortable for long distances on road and gravel without feeling sluggish
- Carbon frame models (Elite, RD Elite) offer excellent ride quality despite being fully equipped touring bikes
- Extensive mounting points on frame and fork — genuinely versatile for bikepacking and commuting
- RD variants with dynamo lighting are rare in the gravel segment — ideal for all-weather/all-season riders
- Good value across the range — well-specced for price, especially mid-tier AL models
- MY2026 Stashbox on flagship is a clever integrated storage solution
- 50mm tyre clearance (MY2026) is class-competitive
−Weaknesses
- Not light — RD Elite fully equipped is 13kg+; carbon non-RD variants at 10.3kg also not featherweight
- Earlier generations lacked truly progressive geometry — 71.5° HTA on smaller sizes is conservative
- Front mudguard on some RD variants needs a mudflap (road.cc noted)
- Battery in e-variants (360Wh) is non-removable — problematic for apartment dwellers without ground-floor access
- Top-spec competitors offer Ultegra-level groupsets at similar price points
- Tyre clearance on older models was limiting (~40mm) compared to newer gravel bikes
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Who it’s for
Commuter who also does weekend gravel ridesLong-distance tourer / randonneurFirst gravel bike buyer wanting versatilityUrban rider wanting one bike for everythingBikepacker on a budget (AL variants)
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