ROMAN GRAVEL FRAME XXV
Roman Gravel Frame XXV – your do-everything gravel chassis
The Roman Gravel Frame XXV frameset is the starting point for a proper gravel and adventure build.
A light carbon chassis with modern gravel geometry, big tyre clearance and sensible standards for long-term ownership.
It’s the same platform we use for complete Gravel F XXV bikes, stripped back so you can choose your own groupset, wheels and finishing kit.
If you want to build a premium carbon gravel bike that doesn’t look like every big-brand catalogue option, this is your Roman.
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Who this frameset is for
The Gravel Frame XXV is ideal if you:
• Want a custom gravel or bikepacking build with your own choice of kit
• Are upgrading from an older frame but keeping a favourite groupset or wheels
• Ride a mix of lanes, bridleways, farm tracks, forest roads and South Downs-style trails
• Prefer an all-day comfortable position that still feels efficient when you push on
• Like the idea of riding an independent UK performance brand rather than a mega-brand
It’s for riders who want one frame they can set up for winter training, gravel adventures and loaded trips without feeling under-biked.
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Clearance and capability
This frame is built around serious tyre room and versatility:
• Clearance for big-volume 700c gravel tyres – ideal for 40–45 mm, with scope to go wider depending on rim/tyre combo
• Room for modern wide-internal rims, so you can run lower pressures for grip and comfort
• Designed to feel stable and predictable on loose descents and technical sections, not twitchy
You can build it as:
• A fast, racy gravel bike with 38–42 mm tyres
• A rough-stuff and bikepacking rig with 45+ mm tyres and bags
• A hardy winter/training bike that doesn’t flinch when the road ends
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Carbon, T47 BB and modern standards
The Gravel Frame XXV is designed as a high-end gravel chassis you can live with for years:
• Light carbon frame and fork – tuned to give you a responsive, lively feel without beating you up on long, rough rides
• T47 threaded bottom bracket shell – a modern, wide threaded standard that’s stiff under power, creak-resistant and easy to service, with loads of crank options
• Internal routing – hoses and cables run inside the frame and fork for a clean look and better protection from the elements
• Flat-mount disc brakes & thru-axles – standard modern interfaces to keep wheel and brake choices simple and future-proof
• Mounting points (where applicable) for bottles and luggage, so you can add cages and bags for long rides and trips
Everything’s chosen to balance performance, practicality and ease of servicing – this is a frame any competent workshop will be happy working on.
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What’s included with the frameset
The Roman Gravel Frame XXV frameset is supplied with the matched components you need for a cohesive, premium build:
• Roman Gravel XXV carbon frame
• Matching carbon gravel fork
• Roman seatpost (and/or gravel cockpit parts, depending on spec)
• Small parts and hardware for internal routing and thru-axles
That gives you a clean, consistent look and feel across the whole front end and rear triangle, and lets you focus on picking the right drivetrain, wheels and finishing kit for your riding.
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trainSharp Support
When you buy from us you get:
• Help choosing the right size and bar/stem setup
• The option to pair your bike with a gravel-specific bike fit so your position is dialled from day one
• UK-based workshop support for servicing, upgrades and repairs
• Cycle to Work / salary sacrifice options available on many builds
• UK-wide delivery or collection from our base near Lewes
If you’re not sure whether the Gravel Frame XXV or one of the Roman road frames suits you best – or how to spec your build – just get in touch and we’ll talk it through.