Choosing between road and gravel starts before you pick a frame material: you have to decide whether you need a complete bike, a frameset, or a wheelset. These four options cover that full range. Prices run from $339.50 for a carbon disc wheelset to $1,600 for a carbon endurance frameset, with a steel frame and a complete gravel bike in between.
Quick Take
If you want to ride without sourcing parts, the Specialized Diverge Elite E5 2022 is the complete bike in this set, and it comes with hydraulic disc brakes and drop bars. If you already have a road bike and want a performance upgrade, the SUPERTEAM 50mm carbon wheels are the accessible route. If you are building your own bike, the Ritchey Montebello steel frame gives you a foundation with headset and bottom bracket included, while the 2025 Canyon Endurance CF SLX frameset is the higher-end carbon option.
Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Type | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Canyon Endurance CF SLX Size M Disc Brake | USD 1,600.00 | Carbon endurance frameset | |
| Ritchey Montebello Medium Steel Endurance Road Bike Frame | USD 1,000.00 | Steel road frame | |
| Specialized Diverge Elite E5 2022 54 700C Hyd Disc Drop Bar Gravel Blue | USD 900.00 | Complete gravel bike | |
| SUPERTEAM Disc Brake Wheels 700C Carbon Wheelset 50mm Disc Brake Road Bike Wheel | USD 339.50 | Carbon disc wheelset |
Decision Matrix
- Choose the Specialized Diverge E5 if you want to get on a rideable gravel bike without building it. It is the only complete bike listed, and it uses hydraulic disc brakes.
- Choose the SUPERTEAM wheels if you have a road disc brake bike and want a deeper wheelset. The 50mm carbon rims are the lowest-listed-price option in this set.
- Choose the Ritchey Montebello if you are building a steel road bike. The medium frame includes the headset and bottom bracket, so the starting point is more than a bare shell.
- Choose the Canyon Endurance CF SLX if you already have components and want a carbon endurance frameset. It is listed as used and sized as Medium/56cm, with drop-bar cockpit parts included.
Product Notes
2025 Canyon Endurance CF SLX Size M Disc Brake
The Canyon is a used carbon endurance frameset with a Medium/56cm frame and hydraulic disc brakes. That makes it a serious choice if you are ready to build around a carbon platform rather than buy a complete bike. The bars are adjustable from 390 to 420mm, and the package includes extra plugs, a Shimano Di2 battery mount, and headset spacers. The limitation is that this is the highest-priced item here, and because it is a used frame, the condition depends on the owner. You'll want to be comfortable with the Medium/56cm sizing before you commit.
Ritchey Montebello Medium Steel Endurance Road Bike Frame
The Ritchey Montebello is a medium steel endurance road frame with a red finish and 700C wheel size. It sits in the middle of the price range, between the carbon frameset and the complete gravel bike. The frame has 40mm tire clearance, which is useful if you plan to run wider road tires or fenders. It includes the headset and bottom bracket, so you are not starting from a completely bare shell. The catch is that this is still a frame: no wheels, drivetrain, handlebar, or saddle are included, so the full build will cost more than the frame's listed price.
Specialized Diverge Elite E5 2022 54 700C Hyd Disc Drop Bar Gravel Blue
The Specialized is the practical ride-now option because it is listed as a complete gravel bike. It has hydraulic disc brakes, drop bars, a 54cm frame, and a blue finish, and it is reported to have fewer than 500 miles with upgraded handlebar wrap. That combination makes it a straightforward choice for someone who wants to ride gravel roads without assembling parts. The trade-off is that it is listed as new other, so the condition is based on the seller's account rather than a fresh box. Within the prices shown here, this is the most direct way to get a bike that can mix road and gravel duty.
SUPERTEAM Disc Brake Wheels 700C Carbon Wheelset 50mm Disc Brake Road Bike Wheel
The SUPERTEAM is the most accessible item in this comparison, yet it is a new carbon wheelset rather than a used part. The 50mm rim depth, tubeless compatibility, and disc brake compatibility give it a clear job: upgrade an existing road disc brake bike with deeper carbon wheels. The assembly is hand-built and the quoted weight is 1504g, both useful markers when comparing wheelsets. Because this is only wheels, the rest of your bike remains unchanged, so the change comes down to the wheels alone. That makes it a lower-commitment way to try a carbon upgrade before investing in a full new build.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For riding right away: the Specialized Diverge E5 complete gravel bike.
- For a wheelset upgrade: the SUPERTEAM 50mm carbon disc wheels.
- For a steel frame build: the Ritchey Montebello frame with headset and bottom bracket.
- For a carbon endurance frameset: the 2025 Canyon Endurance CF SLX, if you are building with your own components.
