X - Gravel Race

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Forwards X Gravel Race Bike

The Forwards X is a high-performance gravel race bike designed for off-road racing and adventurous gravel rides. It combines stability, responsiveness, and versatility for challenging terrain and fast gravel courses.

Carbon Frame with Tyre Clearance

The lightweight carbon frame and fork are engineered for strength and endurance, with generous tyre clearance for tyres up to 50mm. Multiple mounting points provide the flexibility to add bags, mudguards, or other gear for longer rides or varied conditions.

Customisation and Personalisation

Each X is individually finished and numbered, allowing riders to make it their own. Paint and graphics can be customised, while drivetrain, wheels, tyres, and cockpit setup can be tailored for performance and comfort. Accessories and gear options can be added to suit the rider’s terrain and adventure needs.

Performance-Focused Design

The X is built for confident handling and durability on gravel and mixed surfaces. Thoughtful detailing and protective finishes ensure a reliable, race-ready gravel bike for all kinds of off-road challenges.

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Forwards X - Specification
ComponentShimano GRX RX820 1x12-speed CloseShimano GRX RX820 1x12-speed WideShimano GRX RX820 2x12-speedShimano GRX RX825 Di2 1x12-speed Wide WirelessShimano GRX RX825 Di2 2x12-speed
Frame100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process
Custom Paint ColourYesYesYesYesYes
Custom Graphics ColourYesYesYesYesYes
ForksCarbon with rack mountsCarbon with rack mountsCarbon with rack mountsCarbon with rack mountsCarbon with rack mounts
HeadsetAhead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”
Headset SpacersUD CarbonUD CarbonUD CarbonUD CarbonUD Carbon
Steerer bungCompressorCompressorCompressorCompressorCompressor
Bottom BracketPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 Threaded
Lever & Calliper Assembly LeftST-RX820/LA GRXST-RX820/LA GRXST-RX820 GRX 2-speed STIST-RX825 GRXST-RX825 GRX Di2 2-speed
Lever & Calliper Assembly RightST-RX820 GRX 12-speed STIST-RX820 GRX 12-speed STIST-RX820 GRX 12-speed STIST-RX825 GRX Di2 12-speed STIST-RX825 GRX Di2 12-speed STI
Sprint ShiftNANANANANA
Front DerailleurNANAFD-RX820 GRX 2-speedNAFD-RX825 GRX Di2 2-speed
Rear DerailleurRD-RX820 GRX 12-speedRD-RX822 GRX 12-speedRD-RX820 GRX 12-speedRD-RX827 GRX Di2 12-speedRD-RX825 GRX Di2 12-speed
ChainsetFC-RX820 GRXFC-RX820 GRXFC-RX820 GRXFC-RX820 GRXFC-RX820 GRX
Chainring Options40 or 42T40 or 42T48/31T40 or 42T48/31T
Crank Length Options170/172.5/175mm170/172.5/175mm170/172.5/175mm170/172.5/175mm170/172.5/175mm
CassetteCS-R8101 Ultegra 12-speedCS-M8100 XT 12-speedCS-R8101 Ultegra 12-speedCS-M8100 XT 12-speedCS-R8101 Ultegra 12-speed
Ratios11-34 or 11-36T10-45 or 10-51T11-34 or 11-36T10-45 or 10-51T11-34 or 11-36T
ChainCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick link, 12-speedCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick link, 12-speedCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick link, 12-speedCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick link, 12-speedCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick link, 12-speed
Di2 BatteryNANANABT-DN320 Di2 wireless rear derailleurBT-DN300 Di2 internal mount
CablesShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimano
Brake CallipersBR-RX820 flat mountBR-RX820 flat mountBR-RX820 flat mountBR-RX820 flat mountBR-RX820 flat mount
RotorsXTR/Dura Ace RT-CL900XTR/Dura Ace RT-CL900XTR/Dura Ace RT-CL900XTR/Dura Ace RT-CL900XTR/Dura Ace RT-CL900
Rotor Sizes160mm160mm160mm160mm160mm
HandlebarsPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro Discover
Handlebar Options12/20 degree 40/42/44cm12/20 degree 40/42/44cm12/20 degree 40/42/44cm12/20 degree 40/42/44cm12/20 degree 40/42/44cm
StemPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro DiscoverPro Discover
Stem Options70/80/90/100/110mm70/80/90/100/110mm70/80/90/100/110mm70/80/90/100/110mm70/80/90/100/110mm
SeatpostCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mm
Seatpost Options0/20mm0/20mm0/20mm0/20mm0/20mm
SaddlePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth Performance
Saddle Sizes142/152mm142/152mm142/152mm142/152mm142/152mm
WheelsHunt Gravel Race AlloyHunt Gravel Race AlloyHunt Gravel Race AlloyHunt 35 Carbon GravelHunt 35 Carbon Gravel
Wheel OptionsYesYesYesYesYes
SealantOrange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2
TyreVittoria Terreno T10 - T80Vittoria Terreno T10 - T80Vittoria Terreno T10 - T80Vittoria Terreno T10 - T80Vittoria Terreno T10 - T80
Tyre OptionsYes, model, colour and sizeYes, model, colour and sizeYes, model, colour and sizeYes, model, colour and sizeYes, model, colour and size
Axle Front 12 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.5
Axle Rear12 x 171 x 1.512 x 171 x 1.512 x 171 x 1.512 x 171 x 1.512 x 171 x 1.5
BartapeBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mm
HardwareSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring Washers
Anti RattleCapgo 1mCapgo 1mCapgo 1mCapgo 1mCapgo 1m
Forwards X - Geometry
SizeSize mmSCOHSHCFOTWBFCRCGReachStack
XS45074.55251207040050102960443570375542
S47073.554513570.340050103761243570380558
M49073.556015070.540050105062543570390575
L51073.55771707240050105362843570400596
XL53073.559519072.540050106764143570412619
XXL56073.561521072.540050108766143570426638

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