HILITE Bikes (Switzerland) – Swiss custom frame manufacturer, HILITE, which does stock frames as well, has also opted in favor of the bike tourist with its titanium sGravel. With all the power of custom design in its control, HILITE has carefully selected each titanium tube to achieve an optimal balance of stiffness, strength, comfort and weight, and, based on rider specifications, will adapt these characteristics to its custom frames.

HILITE has also outfitted the sGravel with generous mounts for mudguards and racks for loaded touring. The sGravel’s frame weight starts at 1450 g for a relaxed geometry reminiscent of a road bike but with greater stability and braking performance thanks to flat mount disc brakes and a 142x12 thru-axle. The frame features clearance for up to 48 mm tires but what really separates it from the other bikes featured here is that HILITE has taken a chance on the hydraulic-actuated groupset, called Uno, from Rotor Bike Components. HILITE chose Uno to make a statement about individuality with respect to the sGravel. A specific custom build with the custom frame, Rotor Uno, Colab fork, Schmidt dynamo hub and light system, carbon rims with Chris King hub and Thomson components.