Build 53 is built around the Forwards X Gravel Race Frame 2025 UDH in a size medium (49cm), constructed from high-quality T700/800 Toray carbon. Paired with the Forwards X Carbon Gravel Race fork featuring internal hose routing, it offers a sleek and performance-driven setup.

The Deda S-DCR 1.5 headset ensures smooth steering with a 45x45-degree integrated design.

Braking is handled by Shimano GRX BR-RX810 flat mount calipers paired with Shimano XTR RT-MT900 160mm rotors for powerful and consistent stopping.

The cockpit includes a Pro Discover 110mm stem and 400mm Pro Discover handlebars with a 12-degree flare, wrapped in 3.5mm BBB BHT16 tape for comfort and control.

A Pro Stealth Performance saddle sits atop a Forwards carbon seatpost (27.2mm, 20mm setback, 180g), offering both comfort and weight savings.

Rolling on Hunt Gravel Carbon 35mm wheels, the bike is fitted with Schwalbe G-One R Pro 29x2.00 (700x50mm) tires in the front and Schwalbe G-One RS Pro 29x2.00 in the rear.

The drivetrain features a Rotor NS24 Gravel crankset with 48/31t chainrings and 165mm arms, paired with a Praxis Works BSA 68/24 bottom bracket. Shifting is fully electronic with Shimano ST-RX815 GRX Di2 2x11-speed STI levers, a GRX FD-RX815 Di2 front derailleur, and a GRX RD-RX817 Di2 rear derailleur, connected to an 11-speed Shimano Ultegra CS-HG800 11-34T cassette and a Shimano CN-HG701 Ultegra/XT M8000 chain enhanced with Silca Super Secret hot wax.

Additional features include Shimano XT PD-M8100 pedals, black stainless button head bolts, Rotor crank arm bumpers in black, 2x Elite Custom Race X resin bottle cages in stealth black, Schwalbe Clik Valves, a JRC Components Stealth computer mount with titanium bolts, UD carbon headset spacers, and a Shimano EW-WU111 E-tube Di2 wireless unit for seamless integration with the Garmin computer.