Gravel 725 - Sport
SRAM Apex XPLR

  1. £1,899
A robust handcrafted Reynolds 725 steel frame and carbon forks tuned for exploration ensure a super-smooth ride quality you can enjoy on any off-grid route your imagination can conjure. In Sport specification, the Gravel 725 is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR groupset, robust Mavic Allroad 1 wheels, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyres with a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle.
Product code: BGRAV725APXP

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  • "A high-performance gravel bike without limits, the Gravel 725 craves adventure."
    The Radavist

Description

A robust handcrafted Reynolds 725 steel frame and carbon forks tuned for exploration ensure a super-smooth ride quality you can enjoy on any off-grid route your imagination can conjure. In Sport specification, the Gravel 725 is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR groupset, robust Mavic Allroad 1 wheels, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato tyres with a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle.

Groupset

When you want your bike to do everything, you need the gears to match. Apex XPLR hits the sweet spot, offering smooth jumps over a big gear range, with the added security and simplicity of a 1x drivetrain and the quiet confidence of hydraulic braking. Rapid and reliable, the wide-range gearing gives you the freedom to go full-gas on gravel, bikepacking into the unknown or enjoy a casual cruise.

Groupset

Wheelset

Designed to enhance the ride-anywhere attitude of any gravel machine, Mavic’s gravel-dedicated Allroad 1 Disc wheels give you the confidence to tackle the toughest terrains with smooth control - paired with a Pirelli Cinturato gravel tyre, which offers the ability to adapt to the terrain without compromising rolling efficiency while delivering outstanding puncture protection and grip in wet or dry conditions.

Wheelset

Handlebars

LEVEL Gravel Riser handlebars have been developed specifically for the gravel scene, with a 20mm rise offering multiple hand positions and more space on the bars for a bar bag. Flared drops provide a wider, more stable stance for improved handling and steering control when descending or navigating technical terrain. Wrapped in cushioned LEVEL bar tape for improved hand comfort and neatly matched with a LEVEL alloy stem.

Handlebars

Saddle

A lightweight LEVEL alloy seat post fitted with an ergonomic Selle Italia X3 saddle provides riders with the outstanding comfort and support they need to explore every beatup backroad or gravel trail.

Saddle

Size

To assist you in selecting the correct size, simply find your height on the graphic. It illustrates our recommendations so you can be confident that the size you order will be correct. If you find that your height is between sizes, we recommend you opt for the smaller size.

Size

Geometry

SizeXXSXSSMMDLGXL
Rider Height4'11" - 5'3" (150 - 160cm)5'3" - 5'6" (160 - 168cm)5'6" - 5'8" (168 - 173cm)5'8" - 5'10" (173 - 178cm)5'10" - 6'0" (178 - 183cm)6'0" - 6'3" (183 - 191cm)
Wheel Size650b/700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c
A - Seat Tube (mm)440460480500520540
B - Head Tube (mm)90110130150170190
C - Top Tube (mm)508522550570587603
D - BB Drop (mm)70706766.56565
E - Head Angle70°70.5°71.5°71.5°72°72°
F - Seat Angle75.5°75.5°74°73.5°73.3°73°
G - Fork Offset (mm)505050505050
RC - Chainstay (mm)435435435435435435
FC - Front Centre (mm)594606611626639650
Reach (mm)372.2380.8387.8396.9409413
Stack (mm)525546566584604625
WB - Wheelbase (mm)1020.410321037.51052.510661076.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Our recommended builds weigh 11.1 kg for the Sport, 11 kg for Enthusiast and 10.8 kg for Pro (based on a medium frame).

The frame is warrantied against manufacturing defects for three years. The standard manufacturer's warranty covers all other parts.

Yes. All cables are routed internally to protect them from dirt and water ingress while providing you with the possibility to update your ride with a dropper post and Shimano Di2 drivetrains, should you wish to in future.

The Gravel 725 is a 1x specific frameset, making it incompatible with double-ring chainsets.

The frame requires a 68 mm BSA threaded bottom bracket.

The frame offers clearance for 650b x 47 mm and 700c x 45 mm tyres.

The Gravel 725 is supplied with 3 x 10 mm spacers, allowing you to fine-tune the height of the handlebars and stem to your preferred fit. If you are unsure how to make this adjustment yourself, you may need to consult a qualified bike mechanic.

There are three in total. Two are within the main triangle, and one is underneath the down tube.

There are three in total, providing mounting points for a top tube bag, rear rack, and oversized cages on the forks. The carryall mounts on each fork leg enable bulky items such as ground mats and sleeping bags to be carried as luggage.

Yes, there are built-in mounts on the seat stays and dropouts for a rear-fitting pannier rack.

The addition of Di2-specific cable routing ensures there is provision to retrofit the frame with Shimano Di2 1x gear systems in the future.

The Gravel 725 requires a 27.2 mm diameter seat post and a 30.0 mm seat clamp.

The frame is compatible with flat-mount disc brakes front and rear.

The frame requires M12 x 120 mm x 1.5 mm front and M12 x 172 mm x 1.5 mm rear thru-axles.

Yes, eyelets on the frame ensure compatibility with full-coverage mudguards. Ribble 46 mm mudguards are compatible with 35-45mm tyre widths.

The Gravel 725 uses a replaceable gear hanger which can be purchased via the frame spares section of the website.

Due to the various pedal systems that people use, our bikes are not supplied with pedals. However, you can choose from a selection of our best-selling pedals when you configure your bike.