Hottest Tech From Gravel Worlds 2026

We head to Nannup, Western Australia, for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships to inspect the custom bike setups of top pro riders. From 32-inch prototype wheel sizes and ultra-wide tyre clearances to unique Frankenstein Shimano builds and secret tubeless plug hacks, gravel tech is wilder than ever. Join us as we chat directly with the pros about their tyre pressures, gearing, and tech choices for race day!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro: Gravel Worlds Tech
00:17 - Florian Vermeersch: Colnago
03:14 - Paul Voss: ROSE Aero Prototype
04:27 - Yordan Habets: 32" Prototype
05:30 - Henrique Avancini: Swift Carbon
09:30 - Road Pedals On Gravel?
12:33 - Avancini's Wahoo Setup
14:26 - Connor Swift: Pinarello Dogma GR
18:48 - Connor’s Secret Bar Plug Hack

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From 32-inch prototype wheels to road pedals and ultra-wide mountain bike tyres, gravel tech is more varied than ever! Which pro setup would you run on race day, and what tyre width are you currently riding on your gravel bike? Let us know in the comments below!

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