Spring is here, which means race calendars are filling, gravel season is cracking wide open, and long days in the saddle are back in play. Whether you're prepping for your 'A' race or looking for a platform upgrade that earns its spot in your fleet, we've rounded up the bikes that have our full attention this season.
This isn’t a list for casual browsers; it’s for the riders who track TSS, debate bottom bracket standards, and know a good fit starts with stack and reach. These are the machines we’d race, train and rely on when every detail counts.
Cannondale Super X
The gravel race weapon that still flies under the radar
The Super X has always been about pure speed in loose conditions, and the latest iteration stays true to form. This isn’t your ultra-capable bikepacking rig; it’s a purpose-built race machine. The geometry is aggressive, the carbon layup is tuned for snappy power transfer, and it handles high-speed corners like a road bike with knobs. If you’re targeting Unbound, a Belgian Waffle Ride event, or anything on the fast end of the gravel spectrum, this bike flat-out delivers.
BMC TeamMachine SLR
All the integration of the 01, without nuking your budget
BMC’s SLR 01 is already a staple in the WorldTour peloton; the SLR hits a sweet spot for riders who want the same fully integrated cockpit, carbon tuning and proven geometry without going full flagship. It’s still a performance-first build, stiff under load with a solid power transfer profile, and aero enough to matter. You’re not sacrificing much here, especially if you plan to build it up wisely. Add in the stealth aesthetics and you’ve got a serious sleeper.
Enve Fray
The most versatile drop-bar bike we’ve ridden—period
Yes, it’s Enve. Yes, it’s premium. But the Fray earns its price tag. This bike is shockingly capable with room for 40mm tires, dialed geo that balances speed and comfort, and frame stiffness that doesn't punish you on long rides. It’s as close to a one-quiver bike as you’re going to find, and if you're the type who wants to cover everything from fast road days to hardpack and light gravel mixed routes without compromising ride quality or position, this might be the most refined option on the market. It’s the kind of bike you keep reaching for.
Cervelo P Series
Wind tunnel–born and built to bank watts
Cervelo’s P Series is all about performance ROI. It’s an aero-first frame with clever storage integration, stiffness in all the right places, and geometry that’s made to stay aggressive even late into the run. You see this bike everywhere for a reason—It works. If you're a triathlete or time trialist who values clean design, reliable fit adjustability and legit wind-cheating benefits, this is still one of the best platforms in the game. Not flashy. Just fast.
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