The Fezzari team is onto something with the new Shafer gravel bike. It's not built to be a race-optimized gravel bike, but instead aims for fun and versatility as the everyman's gravel bike. Similar to the BMC URS, the new Shafer has clear MTB influences with a 74-degree seat angle and slack 68.9-degree head angle. To combat wandering, the fork has a 50mm offset. All of this translates into a shorter stem that further leans the Shafer to the MTB side.
For added confidence, the new Shafer has been tested to MTB standards and includes a lifetime warranty. Unique to Fezzari is their MonoForm frame construction. When I first heard about it, I was impressed by the technology on display from a smaller manufacturer. The beauty of MonoForm is that the frame is truly built as a single piece -- not bonded-on rear triangles. This reduces weight, increases power transfer and adds comfort because each area of the frame can be optimized without the need to accommodate frame joints.
$3299 for the SRAM Rival AXS XPLR kit.
13-speed Campagnolo Ekar looks mighty sweet on the Shafer.
The new Shafer will be available starting at $2299 for Shimano GRX and up to $3699 for Campagnolo Ekar. If you want to dive into the guts of the new Shafer, Tyler Cloward (Director of Product) has a behind-the-scenes overview of the new bike available here.
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