Kross ESKER 1.0
An all-road gravel bike from 2026, made in 5 sizes from XS to XL. Fits tyres up to 45 mm.
Size
Stack 586 mmReach 387 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 558 | 572 | 586 | 605 | 624 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 365 | 376 | 387 | 398 | 406 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.53 | 1.52 | 1.51 | 1.52 | 1.54 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 530 | 545 | 561 | 577 | 591 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 435 | 460 | 485 | 510 | 535 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 105 | 120 | 135 | 155 | 175 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 730 | 751 | 772 | 794 | 817 |
| Handling | |||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 1012 | 1028 | 1045 | 1062 | 1077 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 |
| Other | |||||
| Weight (kg)Complete bike, as published | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
All-road
Quick enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for long days on mixed terrain.
Handling, size M
- Wheelbase
- Balanced1045 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced430 mm
- BB drop
- Typical75 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest gravel frames from other ranges, against size M here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Revolt Advanced 0 SE2026Stack same, reach same | M | same | same |
| Basso Palta III2026Stack +4 mm, reach −2 mm | L | +4 mm | −2 mm |
| Cube Nuroad EX2026Stack +2 mm, reach +2 mm | M | +2 mm | +2 mm |
| Wilier Jena2026Stack −4 mm, reach −5 mm | M | −4 mm | −5 mm |
| MMR X-Tour 002026Stack +6 mm, reach +3 mm | L | +6 mm | +3 mm |
| Basso Tera2026Stack +6 mm, reach −3 mm | L | +6 mm | −3 mm |