Gravel AL e - Sport
SRAM Apex XPLR

  1. £2,599
Power your gravel adventures on an e-gravel machine that sets a new benchmark for lightweight, power-assisted, all-terrain performance. In Sport specification, the Gravel AL e is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR 12-speed groupset, robust Mavic Allroad wheels with integrated motor, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyres with a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle.
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  • “Incredibly agile handling, can be loaded up for bikepacking and it’s light weight too"
    Cycling Electric
  • “a solid buy, a well-specced and capable e-gravel bike that offers a composed ride and plenty of off-road capability.”
    road.cc
  • "One of the stealthiest e-bikes we’ve seen – designed for off-road every detail has been considered."
    Electric Bike Report

Description

Power your gravel adventures on an e-gravel machine that sets the benchmark for lightweight, power-assisted, all-terrain performance. In Sport specification, the Gravel AL e is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR 12-speed groupset, robust Mavic Allroad wheels with integrated motor, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 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. 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

Electric Motor System

A sleek and lightweight MAHLE SmartBike Systems X35+ hub drive motor and a Panasonic 250Wh battery hidden within the frames downtube provides up to 250W of assistance to each pedal stroke, all at the press of a button. The extra assistance feels as natural as a non-powered gravel bike and will help you effortlessly navigate the toughest off-road terrain or conquer any climb.

Electric Motor System

Wheelset

Designed to ride smoother and faster on dirt, gravel, and road, you can ride it all with confident control with the lightweight, durable, and responsive Mavic Allroad wheels with integrated motor. Paired with a tyre designed to adapt to varied terrain, Pirelli’s Cinturato Gravel tyre features a reinforced tubeless-ready carcass, and enhanced puncture protection to resist lateral cuts and foreign object penetration. Tightly packed knobs provide grip when you need it and speed when you don’t.

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 a comfortably cushioned LEVEL bar tape for improved hand grip and neatly matched with a LEVEL alloy stem.

Handlebars

Saddle

A lightweight LEVEL alloy seat post paired with an ergonomic Selle Italia X3 saddle provides riders with the outstanding comfort and support they need to explore every beat-up backroad and 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 Length (mm)440460480500520540
B - Top Tube (mm)508522550570585602
C - Reach372381388397406412
D - Head Tube Length (mm)90110130150170190
E - Stack (mm)525546565584603625
F - Head Tube Angle70°70.5°71.5°71.5°72°72°
G - Wheelbase102010161037105210681075
H - Chainstay (mm)435435435435435435
I - Seat Angle75.5°75.5°74°73.5°73.3°73°

Frequently Asked Questions

Our recommended builds weigh 14.10 kg for Sport Edition, 13.9 kg for Enthusiast, and 13.8 kg for Pro (based on a medium frame).

The frame has a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects. All other parts have the standard manufacturer's warranty.

An easy-to-use button situated on the top tube enables you to select the level of assistance that you require and also displays the remaining battery capacity.

The top tube button has an LED surround that displays the remaining battery capacity at a glance using a simple colour code. White=75% or more, Green=50-75%, Amber=25-50%, Red=15-25%, Slow Red Flash=10-15% and rapid Red Flash=10% or less remaining. You can also keep track of battery life using the Ebikemotion companion app on a smartphone.

Our e-bikes are pedal-assisted models and require rider input at all times.

You can test ride any of our e-bikes and receive expert buying advice at our flagship Clitheroe showroom. Please contact the showroom in advance so that we can ensure that any suitable bikes you wish to test are available for your visit. During the summer months, we also host demo events across the UK. For details of the dates and timings of these events, please refer to our events page. Alternatively, you can hire the e-bike from E-Venture Bikes in Keswick; the rental cost will then be deducted from your purchase should you decide to buy one of our e-bikes.

Don't worry; being a pedal-assisted model means you are always in full control. The motor simply provides a little extra boost when a power assist level is selected while you pedal. It does not take over.

No, pedal-assisted electric bikes do not require you to hold a valid driver’s licence, pay any road tax or take out insurance. Having some form of insurance on all bikes is always good practice.

To charge the battery, you simply plug the bike into a conventional household power socket using the supplied charger and cable. An optional range extender can also charge the main battery if a socket is not close at hand.

The electric components used on our e-bikes are IP54-rated. They are protected against splashing but not against full immersion. The electric bike should never be subjected to pressurised water from a hose pipe or jet wash; failure to adhere to this may damage the motor system's electrical components . When transporting the bike outside of a vehicle, a waterproof cover should be used to protect the electronic components from water ingress during transportation.

The Gravel AL e's range depends upon several factors, including rider weight, route profile, tyre pressures and temperature. A rider of 90 kg on a varied route, including climbs, descents and flats, can expect an approximate range of up to 60 miles. An optional range extender is also available for all our e-bikes, adding an extra 70% range.

A MAHLE-certified technician can easily access the battery through the bottom bracket shell. The press-fit bottom bracket must be removed to facilitate the removal of the battery.

Like any battery, it will degrade over time, in this case, after approximately 500 charging cycles. Please take some time to read our battery care blog in which we outline the best practices to maximise the performance of your e-bike's battery.

Yes, the government removed the £1000 ceiling, making obtaining an e-bike on Cycle to Work more accessible and beneficial than ever.

All the cables are routed internally, including compatibility with Shimano Di2 electronic systems. Dropper posts cannot be accommodated due to the battery being located in the down tube.

There's ample clearance for 700c x 45 mm tyres, reduced to 40 mm if mudguards are fitted.

Yes, there are discreet mounts for a rear pannier rack and ‘carryall’ mounts on the front forks, enabling oversized items such as sleeping bags, ground mats and other camping essentials to be carried.

Yes, integrated mounts on the frame and forks allow mudguards to be fitted. It should be noted that the maximum tyre size with mudguards is 40mm.

Two, one on the down tube and the other on the seat tube.

Thanks to its fully internal cable routing, the frame is fully compatible with electronic groupsets.

We recommend a total rider and bike weight of 120 kg.

The Gravel AL e requires a Press Fit style if bottom bracket. Shimano systems will require a BB72-41B 86.5x41 bottom bracket and SRAM a BB86.

The Gravel AL e is compatible with 27.2 mm seat posts.

The frame takes flat mount disc brakes.

The front forks require a thru-axle of M12 x 122 mm x 1.5 mm; the rear is a bolt-on axle.

Due to the various pedal/shoe systems people use, we don’t supply pedals with our bikes. However, you can choose from the best-selling selection of pedals when configuring your bike build.