Cinelli Speciale Gravel 2026 — The Italian Evolution of Gravel Riding

Some gravel frames are built by stretching a road geometry over rough terrain. Then there's the Speciale Gravel, designed from the ground up to be exactly what it claims: the evolution of gravel riding, seen through a distinctly Italian lens. Handcrafted in Italy from premium Columbus steel tubing, it combines a brand-new geometry with refined aesthetics and technical solutions built for riders who won't trade craftsmanship for performance, or the other way around.

Uncompromising performance

The platform was redesigned from scratch. The frame weighs just 2120g (size M) — a full 200g lighter than the previous Nemo Gravel, without giving up strength or long-term durability. Paired with the Columbus Divide carbon fork (534g), the result is smooth, precise, confident handling across every surface, from fast gravel to genuinely rough trails.

Integrated technology, total versatility

• Fully internal cable routing for a clean look and complete cable protection
• Compatible with mechanical and electronic groupsets, 1x or 2x
• T47 bottom bracket for stiffness, reliability, and easy maintenance
• Dropper post compatible for better control on steep, technical terrain
• Tire clearance up to 29x2.2" for the most extreme routes
• Suspension fork compatible for maximum comfort on demanding trails

Italian design and craftsmanship

The Speciale Gravel 2026 is built for modern explorers — riders tackling technical gravel who demand real performance without giving up refined Italian design. Every frame is handmade in Italy, and it shows: in the care, the precision, the timeless aesthetic sense that's Cinelli's signature.

Technical specifications:

• Frame: Columbus Spirit HSS steel — 2120g (size M)
• Fork: Columbus Components Divide carbon — 534g
• Bottom bracket: T47
• Groupset compatibility: mechanical/electronic, 1x/2x
• Tire clearance: up to 29x2.2"
• Compatible with: dropper post, suspension fork
• Cable routing: fully internal

The fullest expression of Italian gravel performance — stylish, capable, ready for whatever adventure you have in mind. Discover it in our Gravel Bikes collection, or check out our Latest Builds to see real configurations we've delivered to customers. To go deeper on the Columbus Spirit HSS tubing, the official Columbus — Spirit HSS page is the right reference.