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ICAN

Graro frameset

Race gravel

Est. ¥12,023Build referenceAll price recordsFrameset good-buy reference: below ¥6,500
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Tire clearance
45 mmReviewer: about 49 mm tire width fits · Magazyn BIKE 6:39
Weight
1,073 g · painted frame
Frame standard
T47 · UDH
Fit range
6 sizes (46–58) · stack 505–610 mm · reach 365–406 mm

Overview

Chinese BikesSource-based editorial review; no hands-on testing.

An aero-styled direct gravel frame with exact finish-specific weights, 45 mm clearance and a retained exact manufacturer geometry chart for six sizes. Confirm generation, selected-size stock and fit; numeric frame stiffness remains unverified.

Best for: premium direct-frame buyer, gravel racer

Buying checks

  • Substantially more expensive than GRA04
  • The retained manufacturer chart covers six sizes; confirm the intended generation and selected-size fit. Current readable HTML does not expose the chart

Specifications

Product type
Frameset
Handlebar
drop-bar
Bottom bracket
T47
Frame weight
1,073 g
Fork weight
470 g
Weight basis
Exact glossy YS955 painted size-52 example, 1,073 ±20 g; other exact finishes are listed separately.
Reviewer-measured weights
1,020 g frame, size 54, 2× Shimano-routed frame as delivered (Hambini video, 2:05); 528 g fork, size 54, cut steerer (Hambini video, 2:05); 1,111 g frame, size 54, gloss silver, mounting bolts fitted (Patrick Lino video, 5:09); 455 g fork, size 54, uncut steerer (Patrick Lino video, 5:09)
Included package
frame, fork, seatpost, bearings, thru axles, derailleur hanger
Fit range
6 sizes (46–58) · stack 505–610 mm · reach 365–406 mm
Frame material
T700/T800/T1000-claimed
Stiffness evidence
Not recorded
Cable routing
Fully internal
Category evidence
Category: Race gravel.
Internal frame storage
No
Mounts
top-tube

Price history

ObservedPriceTypeConditions
¥6,023Official global store reference conversionCurrent referenceCurrent manufacturer storefront lists US$899 for the frameset package. Converted at the 22 September ECB reference cross-rate as an informational CNY comparison estimate, not a mainland China checkout amount; selected size/finish, mainland China delivery eligibility, tax, and final checkout remain unverified.
¥6,041Official global store reference conversionCurrent referenceReference conversion only; selected size and finish, destination eligibility, stock, tax, returns and mainland China checkout are unverified.
¥6,300–7,500Reference rangeApproximate current priceVerify current exact SKU and checkout total.

Purchase route Current exact ICAN direct page lists US$899, selectable sizes 49/52/54/56/58, color options, free shipping and add-to-cart; a back-in-stock notification widget is also shown. Selected-size stock, mainland China destination eligibility, taxes, returns and final checkout were not verified. A second current exact ICAN listing, accessed 2026-09-25, says Ready to ship, lists US$899 and sizes 49/52/54/56/58, offers China Warehouse as a location option and Add to Cart, and identifies the frame, fork, seatpost, bearings, thru-axles and hanger package. This supports an exact-model direct route; selected size/color stock, mainland China delivery eligibility or cost, CNY total, taxes, warranty, returns and final checkout remain unverified.

Fit and frame evidence

Tire clearance
  • Up to 45 mm.
  • Evidence: official source.
  • Official nominal 45C maximum.
  • Field check (Magazyn BIKE video, 6:39): The tester gives ICAN's official 45 mm and says, per the automatic captions, that about 49 mm fits and that his 45 mm tires leave plenty of room front and rear. This is one reviewer's fit check, not a manufacturer rating; rim width and tire model change actual width. Build: Size S52 Graro with SRAM 1×12, 30 mm-deep wheels and Tufo 45 mm tires; Magazyn BIKE six-month test (Polish, published 2026-10-16).
Reviewer: about 49 mm tire width fits · Magazyn BIKE 6:39
Frame
  • Carbon claim: T700/T800/T1000-claimed.
  • Cable routing: fully internal.
  • Mounts: top-tube.

Geometry

Manufacturer Graro diagram and table transcribed visually; nominal chart sizes, no stock or personalized fit inference. Seat tube follows the chart total-length row; front center follows BB To Front Wheel.

Scroll horizontally to see every size. Keyboard: focus the table area and use the arrow keys.

Recorded geometry by size
Dimension464952545658
Horizontal top tube (mm)505518534.5554.5578.5592.5
Head tube (mm)7994121139165186
Seat tube angle (°)74.574.57473.57373
Head tube angle (°)707070717171
BB drop (mm)717171717171
Chainstay (mm)425425425425425425
Wheelbase (mm)99510091023102910491064
Front center (mm)580595608614634648
Fork length (mm)400400400400400400
Fork offset (mm)505050505050
Seat tube (mm)460475490505523543
Reach (mm)365374378387398406
Stack (mm)505519544565590610
BB height (mm)288.5288.5288.5288.5288.5288.5

ICAN Graro manufacturer six-size geometry chart · 2026-09-22

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Ride and buying context

UCI listing. 45C, T47, UDH. Established direct brand.

About ICAN

Direct manufacturer brand with budget and premium gravel frames and a long export history.

Visit the official ICAN website

Owner and reviewer opinions

Brief paraphrases of substantive exact-model opinions on ride, fit, build, weight, compatibility and support. Open each source for the full context. Reviewed 2026-10-24.

18 independent opinions recorded. A sentiment summary appears at 21; until then each opinion stands on its own. How opinions are counted

  1. PositiveReviewerProduct supplied

    After six months of races up to 200 km the reviewer still rides it: sporty, road-like and stiff, but not harsh once on 45 mm tires at low pressure; 40 mm tires on rough gravel felt too firm. 49 mm tires fit in the reviewer's check. The saddle shifted once in the lightweight clamp on a hard hit, and the integrated cockpit means more service work.

    Configuration Size S52 for a 169 cm rider, zero-offset post, 90 mm stem, SRAM Rival/Apex 1×12, 45 mm Tufo tires; 8.74 kg as ridden with pedals and three cages.

    Caveat 49 mm exceeds the official 45 mm limit.

    Triaero Graro – chińska rama, polskie szutry i pół roku testowania Magazyn BIKE (YouTube) · 2026-10-16 · Video on this page

  2. MixedOwnerIndependent

    Likes the frame, the threaded T47 shell and the manageable internal routing, and shares build-order tips. A 48T ring on a road crank touched the chainstay, so they switched to a GRX 1× crank with 40T. They measured the right pedal about 10 mm further from the seat-tube centre than the left and suspect a deliberate shell offset for tire clearance.

    Configuration Home build with fork, headset, seatpost and integrated bar from ICAN (about €950 shipped), GRX 1× crank with 40T ring, 45 mm tires.

    Caveat The 10 mm asymmetry is one owner's measurement and interpretation; it is not confirmed by ICAN.

    ICAN Graro Budget Build: My experience, tips, and a weird 10mm bottom bracket offset / design flaw? Reddit r/ChineseCarbon · 2026-10-02

  3. PositiveReviewerProduct supplied

    Finds the finish clean enough to rival premium Western brands, with faced caliper mounts and shell on this sample, and values the mechanical-groupset option. The geometry is aggressive; he chose 54 rather than 56 to avoid slamming the stem. 45 mm clearance is enough for his gravel but modest for 2026.

    Configuration Size 54 frameset, 2026 gloss silver; weighed 1,111 g frame with mounting bolts, 455 g uncut fork, 171 g seatpost, 399 g integrated cockpit.

    Caveat Pre-build first look; the reviewer notes a supplied sample may be better finished than retail frames.

    ICAN Graro Gravel Frameset - I'm Late to the Party! Patrick Lino (YouTube) · 2026-09-16 · Video on this page

  4. MixedOwnerIndependent

    Faster overall and quicker to accelerate than the owner's Trek Checkpoint SL6, but clearly stiffer and rougher; 50 mm tires on 25 mm rims fitted easily and only partly restore comfort. Suited to all-road and smooth gravel rather than rough tracks.

    Configuration Custom-painted size 52, mechanical GRX 1×12, Continental Terra Hardpack 50 mm on 25 mm internal rims.

    OBD - Ican Graro, Terra Hardpack, Evanlite Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-08-26

  5. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    No defects, and the seller accepted requests for a zero-offset post, a 420×90 bar and changed logo colours for an extra ¥300. The about $2,000 build weighs 8.5 kg and meets the owner's goal of a comfortable, fast city and gravel bike.

    Configuration XL/58 for a 190 cm rider, zero-offset seatpost and 420 mm bar ordered through the Taobao store; 8.5 kg complete.

    Caveat Ordered from the mainland China store, not ICAN's global site.

    Finally, my first gravel-bike Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-08-24

  6. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    The owner says they love the frame for cyclocross. Indexing a 12-speed aftermarket cassette with the Wheeltop groupset took several rides; they and another commenter blame the cassette's tolerances and moved to a Shimano 11–36.

    Configuration Used as a second cyclocross bike with a Wheeltop wireless groupset converted from 11- to 12-speed.

    Caveat The shifting trouble concerns the groupset and cassette, not the frame.

    ICAN GRARO & Wheel Top group set Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-08-06

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  1. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    ICAN support gave the headset as IS52/28.6 upper and IS52/40 lower. An FSA No.55R 1.5 in ACR headset worked well with the owner's own fork, apart from a slightly short upper bearing face.

    Configuration Graro frame with a third-party Rodeo Labs fork and SRAM Force CX1.

    ICAN Graro Headset? (follow-up) Reddit r/gravelbike · 2026-07-21

  2. NegativeOwnerIndependent

    The owner, a mechanic, found the supplied crown race and lower bearing angles mismatched, causing a clunk under load. ICAN support first called it an assembly error, and the owner requested a replacement headset.

    Configuration Supplied ICAN fork and headset.

    Caveat A single report; the outcome of the replacement request is not recorded.

    ICAN Graro Headset? (comment) Reddit r/gravelbike · 2026-06-14

  3. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    Super fun and fast, and hard to beat for the price; the main wish is more than 45 mm tire clearance. The owner fitted a Ritchey WCS Logic e upper headset as a drop-in replacement so a conventional stem and spacer stack could be used.

    Configuration SRAM mullet groupset on Zipp 303 wheels with an aftermarket stem.

    NBD: Ican Graro Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-05-28

  4. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    A first home build that went smoothly and is fun to ride, at 7.8 kg with power pedals in size 58 and a GRX Di2 1×12 groupset.

    Configuration Size 58, GRX Di2 1×12, ICAN G50 wheels, ICAN Blade-G bar, power pedals; 7.8 kg as pictured.

    New Bike Build Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-04-30

  5. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    Considers the stack and reach well judged rather than slammed, with about 600 mm stack and 400 mm reach in size 56. The owner rides a size smaller than ICAN's chart suggests and calls it a fine sporty all-road platform rather than a pure race geometry.

    Configuration Two size 56 builds for a 184 cm rider: drop flared bar with 110 mm stem, and riser bar with 120 mm stem.

    Gravel CC frameset (comment) Reddit r/ChineseCarbon · 2026-04-08

  6. PositiveReviewerAffiliate links

    First ride after the build: comfortable and reactive on canal paths, with the fixed flared one-piece bar feeling odd at first and then fine. More aggressive gravel tires are needed for muddy winter riding.

    Configuration Custom-painted 2× road-geared build on loaned Legend wheels with 35 mm slick tires.

    Caveat First impressions only; the creator has an ICAN affiliate code and partner paint and build shops.

    TRIAERO GRARO - Première sortie : Vlog & Premières sensations Projet Gravel #4 Ben Cycling (YouTube) · 2026-02-06

  7. NegativeOwnerIndependent

    With a 50/34 road crank the inner chainring rubs the frame; the owner needs a spacer of a couple of millimetres on the spindle to clear it. Another commenter notes ICAN lists a 31T maximum small ring and a gravel-crank chainline.

    Configuration Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical road crank, 50/34T.

    Caveat A spacer changes chainline and crank engagement; check the crank maker's limits.

    Shimano and ICAN Graro (comment) Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2026-01-19

  8. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    Reports about 3 mm of space on each side with 50 mm Schwalbe tires and no frame problems after 5,000 km. A 29×2.2 in Race King did not fit in height.

    Configuration Owner's Graro (size not stated) with Schwalbe 50 mm RS Pro tires.

    Caveat Above ICAN's published 45 mm limit; mud and rim width reduce the margin.

    Debut ride on my new Ican Graro (comment) Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2025-08-23

  9. PositiveReviewerProduct supplied

    Light and agile like a road bike and surprisingly comfortable at speed off-road; the reviewer now rides it more than his road bike. Downsides: 45 mm tire limit, a proprietary D-shaped seatpost that rules out a dropper, a light front end on very steep climbs, and a custom-paint clear coat that scratched easily.

    Configuration Custom-painted Graro with Wheeltop GeX, ICAN G25 wheels and Blade-G bar.

    Ride Review - Is This The Only Bike I Need? ICAN TriAero Graro Chinese Carbon Gravel & Wheeltop GeX The Cycle Workshop (YouTube) · 2025-07-09 · Video on this page

  10. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    Felt fast and stable on mixed terrain and not uncomfortably low. The owner picked ICAN for its two-year warranty, EU warehouse and responsive email support. A 40T ring leaves little room; the owner doubts much more than 42T clears the chainstay, and ICAN told them only its integrated bar fits the internal hose routing.

    Configuration Size 54 with ICAN integrated bar, 90 mm stem equivalent, SRAM AXS mullet 1× (40T, 10–50) and Hunt 650b wheels; 7.9 kg as built.

    Caveat Chainring limits are this owner's estimate; confirm with ICAN for the exact crank and chainline.

    Debut ride on my new Ican Graro Reddit r/gravelcycling · 2025-03-14

  11. MixedReviewerProduct supplied

    Calls it a budget frame that needs prep: brake mounts and the T47 shell were not faced, paint was in the threads and masking was poor. The bottom bracket bores measured well aligned, the headset seat was round and clean, and the borescope showed some debris near the bonded aluminium shell sleeve that he flags as a long-term watch point.

    Configuration Size 54 frameset with fork, seatpost and integrated flared bar; weighed parts: frame about 1,020 g, cut fork 528 g, seatpost 110 g, bar 440 g, hardware 300 g.

    Caveat One supplied sample; ICAN told the reviewer it was looking at the masking.

    Wheeltop EDS TX Ican Graro | engineer inspection | cheap gravel combo First Look Hambini (YouTube) · 2024-10-17 · Video on this page

  12. PositiveReviewerRelationship not stated

    Calls it a nice frameset with tidy paint and threads; the endoscope showed clean head, down and top tubes, with some wrinkling only near the fork crown and seatpost ends. He would like 50 mm clearance and factory chainstay and down-tube protection, and notes no frame foam is supplied for internal cables.

    Configuration Frameset as delivered; weighed frame 1.13 kg, fork 450 g, integrated bar 340 g, seatpost 156 g.

    ICAN Graro carbon gravel frameset - the tech keeps coming oz cycle (YouTube) · 2024-05-07 · Video on this page

Videos

Hands-on reviewProduct supplied

Ride Review - Is This The Only Bike I Need? ICAN TriAero Graro Chinese Carbon Gravel & Wheeltop GeX

Ride review of the creator's custom Graro in the Lake District and Grizedale Forest. It complements the workshop build video; the shown components differ from the catalog estimate.

The Cycle Workshop · 2025-07-09. In the video the creator says ICAN offered the Graro frame free of charge for review; the description also discloses affiliate commissions and an ICAN discount code. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

  • Ride impression6:40After riding it on UK lanes and Grizedale Forest fire roads, the reviewer found it light and agile like a road bike and, unexpectedly, very comfortable at speed off-road; it displaced much of his road-bike riding.
  • Repeats a maker claim9:10Notes the frame takes tires only up to 45 mm (matching ICAN's figure), below the 50 mm many new gravel bikes offer.
  • Build note9:16The proprietary D-shaped seatpost rules out a dropper post, which the reviewer flags as a dealbreaker for some riders.
  • Ride impression9:29On very steep gravel climbs the front tended to lift; the reviewer suspected his high headset stack rather than the geometry.
  • Finish and faults9:47The clear coat on his US$300 custom-paint frame scratched easily near the head tube; he could not say whether stock colours are tougher.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Long-term reviewProduct supplied

Triaero Graro – chińska rama, polskie szutry i pół roku testowania

Polish magazine summary after six months of racing and 100–200 km gravel events on a size S52 Graro, covering sizing, 40 to 45 mm tire choices, the 8.74 kg as-ridden weight, mounts, UDH and one saddle-clamp slip.

Magazyn BIKE · 2026-10-16. The reviewer says ICAN approached the magazine and supplied wheels, cockpit and the frame for testing; the build otherwise uses parts chosen by the reviewer. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

  • Ride impression1:12After six months, including Spanish training and Polish gravel races of 100–200 km, it felt fast, stiff and road-like but not brutal with 45 mm tires; UCI-approved, with UDH, T47 and hidden rack/fender mounts.
  • Price at publication3:45ICAN approached the magazine and supplied the frame (Polish, automatic captions). In October 2026 the frame, fork, headset and seatpost cost just under PLN 3,200 (US$899) with free shipping, plus a large custom hand-paint catalogue.
  • Fit check6:39ICAN rates 45 mm tires; the tester says about 49 mm fits and his 45 mm Tufos leave plenty of room. Earlier nominal 38–40 mm tires on wide rims felt too harsh on stony gravel, so he settled on 45 mm at about 25–28 psi.
  • Measured8:04His size S52 build (SRAM Rival/Force/Apex mix 1×12, aluminium FSA bar and stem, pedals, three cages, bag and mount) weighed 8.74 kg; he rides S52 at 169 cm with a zero-setback post.
  • Finish and faults13:04The minimalist two-piece saddle clamp let the saddle shift over a hard bump until he paid closer attention to torque; integrated headset routing will mean more service work later.
  • Fit check14:38Maximum 1× chainring is 42T (he runs 40T); a front-derailleur mount allows 2× builds.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

More videos

Watch on YouTube
Model overviewProduct supplied

ICAN Graro Gravel Frameset - I'm Late to the Party!

First look at a 54 cm Graro frameset in the 2026 gloss silver finish: weighed frame, fork, seatpost and integrated cockpit, geometry and sizing remarks, mechanical-groupset compatibility and finish quality before the build.

Patrick Lino · 2026-09-16. Patrick Lino says ICAN sent the frameset; the description lists affiliate and discount codes for several brands. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Fit check1:30Aggressive, road-like geometry: the presenter chose a 54 although his height suggests a 56, to avoid slamming the stem; 45 mm tire limit; wide T47 (86.5 mm) and UDH, with mechanical groupsets also supported.
  • Price at publication4:02Retail price was US$899 for the frameset in September 2026, in a new gloss-silver colour.
  • Measured4:55Supplied by ICAN. Size 54 frame weighed 1,111 g with mounting bolts fitted, uncut fork 455 g, seatpost 171 g and the integrated gravel cockpit 399 g.
  • Finish and faults7:05Caliper mounts and the bottom-bracket shell were cleanly faced and the finish looked premium on this media sample, though he notes it may not represent customer frames.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Hands-on reviewRetailer-linked

GRAVEL 100% CINESE: COME VA questa ICAN Triaero Graro?

Italian review after two months on an all-Chinese Graro build with ICAN G40 wheels at about 8.2 kg, covering frame, wheels, components and mixed-terrain riding. The build and costs are the creator's own, not the catalog estimate.

Frame and wheels · 2:15Components · 5:30Riding on all terrain · 12:45Verdict and total cost · 16:20
Lorenzo Del Sant · 2026-02-03. The description includes an ICAN affiliate referral link and other shop affiliate links. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Price at publication2:01Self-funded all-Chinese build (Italian, automatic captions): the frameset cost about US$900 (just over €800) and ICAN G40 wheels about US$730 in early 2026; the presenter offers a discount code.
  • Fit check6:52A 44T chainring with 3 mm offset rubbed and marked the frame on the first ride (a protector limited damage); he switched to a 42T zero-offset ring with a small spacer and notes ICAN does not list a 44T maximum.
  • Fit check10:01He ran 45 mm tires, which he says is the frame's maximum; at 178 cm he rides a size M with a 110 mm stem.
  • Ride impression13:19After about two months as his main bike on road, fast gravel, cross-country trails and mud: stiff, efficient and comfortable, road-like on tarmac and agile off-road; his finished build weighed about 8.2 kg.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Build and rideBrand video

Dream Build Gravel Bike--Assembly Process.#graro #icancycling

ICAN's own step-by-step Graro assembly: fork cutting, hose and cable routing through the integrated cockpit and headset, spacers and bottom bracket. Useful for routing; it is brand material, not an independent opinion.

Fork measuring and cutting · 0:00Brake and shift routing · 0:47Fork brake, housing and spacers · 1:50Cables at the handlebar · 2:55Bottom bracket · 5:04
ICAN Cycling · 2025-05-23. Published by ICAN Cycling on its own channel; the description carries ICAN discount codes and product links. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
Build and rideRetailer-linked

Chinese Carbon Wireless Gravel Bike - Full Workshop Build - ICAN TriAero Graro & Wheeltop GeX

Workshop assembly of a custom Graro with Wheeltop GeX shifting. The parts and budget belong to this build, not the catalog build estimate.

The Cycle Workshop · 2025-04-08. The description discloses affiliate commissions and an ICAN discount code; frame-supply terms are not established by the description. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Price at publication1:30In April 2025 the frameset with fork, seatpost, headset and fittings was quoted at £717, plus about £300 for custom paint; the frame, groupset and wheels were supplied free by the makers.
  • Fit check2:43Built with 44 mm WTB Raddler tires on ICAN G25 wheels; the video does not test the frame's maximum clearance.
  • Build note8:11The brake mounts were not faced at the factory; the builder left them as most home builders would. Integrated bar routing meant the pre-cut hydraulic hoses had to be shortened and re-terminated.
  • Build note12:47After assembly a little hose pull was heard when turning the bars, judged minimal. The T47 bottom bracket edge can chew the repainted shell, so the builder filed back the paint first.
  • Price at publication29:03All parts came to £2,214, or about £2,354 including UK shipping, before the creator's discount codes.
  • Measured33:11The finished bike with Wheeltop EDS GeX 1× wireless, GRX crank, ICAN carbon wheels and 44 mm tires weighed 8.6 kg without pedals; frame size was not stated (the rider is nearly 6 ft).
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Hands-on reviewProduct supplied

Wheeltop EDS TX Ican Graro | engineer inspection| cheap gravel combo First Look

Engineer-style inspection of a 54 cm Graro with weighed parts, thread and facing checks, bottom-bracket alignment measurement and a borescope look inside the frame and fork. Findings cover unfaced brake mounts and paint in the T47 threads, not ride quality.

Hambini · 2024-10-17. Hambini says in the video that ICAN sent the frame free of charge and that Wheeltop supplied the EDS groupset; the description links ICAN and a groupset store. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Measured2:05Size 54 (2× Shimano-routed) frame about 1,020 g, cut fork 528 g, seatpost 110 g, integrated bar 440 g, and about 300 g of spacers, compression plug and small parts.
  • Finish and faults3:30Brake mounts and the bonded aluminium T47 sleeve were masked but not faced; paint had entered the bottom-bracket threads and needed a thread chaser, and a small gap under the cup showed a high spot. Bore alignment measured within about 30 microns.
  • Finish and faults6:31Headset seats were round and clean apart from a small unsanded ridge; the seat tube interior was serviceable but not spotless. A borescope showed some splintering at a rivnut and wax or fibreglass debris near the bottom bracket, but no layer shifting.
  • Build note11:10The split-wedge headset that lets hoses pass through the bearings needs plenty of preload to clamp the steerer; split spacers ease later adjustment.
  • Price at publication16:48Supplied free by ICAN; listed at about US$900 for the frameset in October 2024 (about £600 delivered to the UK as the presenter recalled), with custom paint about US$1,300.
  • Support22:17The engineer rated the finishing as budget-level and reported that ICAN said it was looking at the paint masking after he raised it.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Model overviewRelationship unknown

ICAN Graro carbon gravel frameset - the tech keeps coming

Unboxing and dry-assembly overview with weighed frame, fork, cockpit and seatpost, paint and cable-routing details, and an endoscope look inside the frame, seatpost and integrated bar.

oz cycle · 2024-05-07. The description links ICAN's gravel frameset page; the video does not state how the frameset was obtained. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Price at publication3:27In May 2024 the frame, fork, seatpost and fittings were US$899, plus US$198 for the integrated bar; the box includes an in-frame Di2 battery holder.
  • Build note8:50Proprietary truncated seatpost with weather seal, UDH, removable front-derailleur mount, full fender mounts and three-position bottle bosses; no chainstay or down-tube protection and no foam for internal hoses were supplied.
  • Finish and faults10:00Brake mounts were flat with only slight paint on the front upper mount; threads were clean, small overspray in the headset seats, the upper bearing sat a little loose, and the epoxy around the fork-steerer hose hole showed small air bubbles.
  • Measured10:58Weighed parts (size not stated): frame 1.13 kg, fork 450 g, integrated bar 340 g, seatpost 156 g, headset parts 137 g, seat clamp and seal 29 g, compression plug 53 g.
  • Finish and faults18:09An endoscope showed clean tube interiors, a bonded one-piece aluminium T47 sleeve and guide tubes for hoses; the fork crown and seatpost top were messier, which the reviewer considers common.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

Sources

Each source is labelled by what it supports. Confidence applies only to that role.

  1. ICAN Graro

    ICAN · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · Price: Medium · Image: High · accessed 2026-08-26

    Current 2026 exact-model storefront lists US$899 with China-warehouse configuration notes, T47, UDH, 700x45 mm, 2× chainrings up to 48/31T or 1× up to 42T, a frame+fork+seatpost+bearings+thru-axles+hanger package, 1,073–1,130 g painted frame examples by size/color and a 470–525 g painted fork range. No mainland China CNY checkout was captured.

  2. ICAN Graro carbon gravel frame

    ICAN Cycling · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-09-01

    Current exact Graro storefront lists US$899, free shipping, selectable 49/52/54/56/58 sizes and colors, add-to-cart, exact package details and a two-year warranty. It describes gravel-specific geometry and versatility but exposes no numeric geometry table or meaningful stiffness protocol.

  3. ICAN manufacturing profile

    ICAN · Manufacturer company pageProduct facts: Medium · accessed 2026-08-06

    Company-reported factory and production capability.

  4. Euro foreign exchange reference rates, 31 August 2026

    European Central Bank · Official exchange rateProduct facts: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-01

    Official reference table lists CNY 7.7922 and USD 1.1596 per EUR for 31 August 2026. The resulting USD/CNY cross-rate is 6.7197309417; conversions are reference values, not checkout amounts.

  5. ICAN Graro current official product page

    ICAN · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    The current manufacturer storefront lists US$899 for a package including frame, fork, seatpost, bearings, thru axles, and derailleur hanger. It offers selectable 49/52/54/56/58 sizes and colors with free shipping; destination eligibility, taxes, and selected-option checkout remain unverified. The page also lists painted-frame weights of 1,073±20 g (glossy YS955 size 52), 1,095±20 g (glossy YS2386-1 size 52), and 1,130±20 g (Ice Crack Black & White size 54), plus a separate 470–525 g painted fork range.

  6. Euro foreign exchange reference rates, 22 September 2026

    European Central Bank · Official exchange rateProduct facts: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    The ECB table for 22 September 2026 lists USD 1.1463 and CNY 7.6803 per EUR. Cross-rate: 1 USD = 6.70007851 CNY. Used only to convert published foreign reference prices; it is not a mainland China checkout or settlement rate.

  7. ICAN Graro frameset current direct listing recheck

    ICAN Cycling · Manufacturer storefront recheckProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-25

    Current exact Graro frameset page lists US$899, sizes 49/52/54/56/58, color options, free shipping and add-to-cart. A back-in-stock notification widget also appears. Selected-size stock, mainland China delivery eligibility, tax, returns and final checkout were not verified.

  8. ICAN Graro frameset ready-to-ship direct listing

    ICAN sports equipment Co.,Ltd · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-25

    The current exact Graro frameset page says Ready to ship, lists US$899 and sizes 49/52/54/56/58, offers a China Warehouse location option and Add to Cart, and identifies the package as frame, fork, seatpost, bearings, thru-axles and hanger. A selected size/color stock state, mainland China delivery eligibility or cost, CNY total, taxes, warranty, returns and final checkout were not verified. Page sections inspected: lines 105–140 and 186–230.

  9. ICAN Graro official product page configuration recheck

    ICAN · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-10-22

    Live rendered-page readback on 2026-10-22 of the exact Graro page. Its Important Tips say that from 17 November 2025 the China-warehouse fork ships without mounting bolts by default (bolts on request by order note) and the seatpost ships with 0 mm offset by default (15 mm offset on request). The specification lists Front-160mm; Rear-140mm rotors, 100*12mm/142*12mm axles and a frame+fork+seatpost+bearings+thru axles+hanger package. Ordering the integrated handlebar adds the handlebar and spacers; adding a separate stem adds spacers and a top cap. The page states the frame can only be equipped with gravel groupsets and recommends at most 48-31T double or 42T single chainrings. This readback records what the page showed on 2026-10-22 only; it does not establish what the page showed on an earlier date, a rotor maximum beyond the listed sizes, or compatibility of any specific part. No price was recorded in this readback.

  10. ICAN Graro manufacturer six-size geometry chart

    ICAN Cycling · Manufacturer geometry chartProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-22

    Chart explicitly titled Graro, embedded directly under Innovative Gravel-Specific Geometry on https://icancycling.com/products/gravel-bike-frame-graro. Parent visually read the full manufacturer diagram and numeric table, not search snippets. Six chart sizes include46; current size recommendation/selector presents49–58, so chart presence does not establish stock. Values transcribed as published, not a personalized fit recommendation. Temporary image used only for verification; no third-party image copied into repository.

  11. Compiled China carbon gravel market research

    China Bikes · Research notePrice: Medium · accessed 2026-08-06Archived evidence; no public link

    Cross-checked compilation of public product pages, marketplace references, Chinese industry sources, and dated price observations. Approximate values require fresh verification.