Mondraker has extended its Arid gravel bike line-up with two new alloy models, built using the brand’s Stealth Evo aluminium and sharing the same geometry as the Arid Carbon.
The brand says the bikes offer the same overall ride comfort as the carbon variant, making them perfect for long days in the saddle, whatever your blend of gravel riding.
The Arid Alloy lowers the price of entry to Mondraker’s gravel range, starting at £2,299 / $2,499 / €2,399 for the Arid, with the SRAM Apex AXS-equipped Arid R priced at £2,699 / $2,899 / €2,799.
Alloy rebirth
The Arid Alloy uses Mondraker’s Stealth Evo aluminium, with the tubes connected using the brand’s Smooth Welding Technology, which is said to give a sleek finish, as well as ensuring a smooth ride by efficiently absorbing vibrations.
There are multiple mounts across the frame for cages and bags, with the Stealth Carbon fork shared between both models featuring mounting bosses too.
Mondraker has designed the Arid using its Forward Geometry, first seen on its mountain bikes. This gives the bike a longer wheelbase, slightly slacker head angle and shorter stems than on most other brands’ gravel bikes.
This is said to aid control while you're riding off-road.
For those looking to take in rougher gravel terrain, the Arid is compatible with 50c tyres and features down-tube protection to fend off rock strikes when you're bombing descents.
The bike features a sleek aesthetic, with headset cable routing keeping the front end cable-free and featuring the same dropped rear seatstay design as seen on the Arid Carbon.
Mondraker has an extensive sizing chart, with the Arid Alloy available in five sizes, ranging from S to XL.
Plus, to get a better fit, the handlebar and stem are tailored to each size. For the S and M sizes, you get a 440mm-wide handlebar and 60mm or 70mm stem, respectively.
Mondraker Arid Alloy spec and price details
Mondraker Arid Alloy
- Fork: Stealth Carbon
- Drivetrain: Shimano GRX RX-610
- Brakes: Shimano GRX RX-610
- Wheels: Mavic Allroad Disc
- Tyres: Maxxis Reaver 700x45c
- Price: £2,299 / $2,499 / €2,399
Mondraker Arid Alloy R
- Fork: Stealth Carbon
- Drivetrain: SRAM Apex AXS
- Brakes: SRAM Apex AXS
- Wheels: Mavic Allroad Disc
- Tyres: Maxxis Reaver 700x45c
- Price: £2,699 / $2,899 / €2,799
