Fara launches GR4 gravel bike with 57 mm clearance
Fara has unveiled a new gravel bike, the Gr4. Designed as a "Goldilocks" all-rounder, the Norwegian brand claims the bike caters to both racing and adventure gravel riders, drawing on characteristics from bikes across the gravel riding spectrum.
The bike gets a new high-modulus carbon frame weighing a claimed 970 g (size M, 200 g less than the previous model), and Fara claims it's the combination of shorter chainstays and the generous 57 mm (2.2in) tyre clearance that makes this an option regardless of your preferred type of gravel.
Sticking with the bold claims, Fara says the geometry is tuned to suit both aggressive race positions and more relaxed ultra-distance fits. The frame features in-tube storage, full cargo and mudguard mounts, removable magnets for Fara’s bikepacking system, and UDH compatibility. All builds come with Fara’s Modular Cockpit, which allows changing the bar width between 360 and 440 mm, and stem length from 80 to 130mm, and can be fitted with an optional aero bar for ultra-distances.
The Gr4 only takes electronic groupsets, and is available in three SRAM XPLR build options: Rival (€6,500) with Fulcrum RapidRed 300 wheels, Force (€8,000) with Zipp 303 S XPLR, and Red (€9,900) with Zipp 303 SW XPLR. A €5,200 frameset option includes the Modular Cockpit, carbon seatpost, and CeramicSpeed bottom bracket and headset bearings. [Fara Cycling]
