All Road vs All Gravel: Which Titanium Bike Is Right For You?
Titanium is the ultimate frame material, strong, timeless, and smoo...
Titanium is the ultimate frame material, strong, timeless, and smooth to ride. But if you’re choosing between the Gloria All Road Titanium and the Gloria All Gravel Titanium, which is right for you?
At first glance, the two look similar. Both clear wide tyres, both are versatile, and both deliver that unmistakable titanium ride feel. The real difference lies in geometry and design, which changes how they perform once you’re rolling.
Two Bikes, Two Personalities
All Road Titanium – Built for smooth tarmac, endurance rides, and what we call champagne gravel, light, scenic tracks that don’t punish you.
All Gravel Titanium – A tougher all-rounder, ready for bridleways, fire roads, chunky gravel, and bikepacking adventures.
Both share the same DNA, but they shine in different places.
Geometry in Plain English
Small tweaks in angles and lengths make a big difference to ride feel:
- Head tube angle – Steeper on the All Road for sharper handling, slacker on the All Gravel for stability on rough descents.
- Wheelbase – Shorter on the All Road for fast cornering, longer on the All Gravel for composure at speed or when loaded.
- Tyre clearance – All Road fits up to ~40–45 mm tyres, All Gravel takes 45–55 mm+, giving more grip and comfort.
- Mounts – The All Gravel carries more bottles, racks, and bags, making it the natural bikepacking choice.
For number lovers, sites like Geometry Geeks let you overlay both models to see the differences.
When to Choose the All Road Titanium
The All Road is the right call if:
- Most of your miles are on paved roads with the odd gravel detour.
- You want a titanium bike that still feels like a road bike, sharp, efficient, and fast.
- You’re lining up endurance rides, sportives, or light tours.
- Champagne gravel appeals more than chunky bridleways.
In short, the All Road keeps speed and efficiency front and centre, with just enough flexibility to handle less-than-perfect surfaces.
When to Choose the All Gravel Titanium
Pick the All Gravel if:
- You ride mixed terrain every week, forest tracks, fire roads, bridleways.
- Stability and control matter most, especially on long rides or when carrying bags.
- You want future-proof clearance and gear mounts for bikepacking.
- Comfort and versatility mean more to you than outright speed.
The All Gravel is the bike that says yes to every ride, any route, any terrain.
Key Geometry Differences
Head tube angle
Steeper on the All Road, slacker on the All Gravel. This means sharper handling on smooth roads compared with more stability on loose terrain.
Wheelbase and front centre
Shorter on the All Road, longer on the All Gravel. A shorter wheelbase makes cornering fast and responsive, while a longer wheelbase adds composure at speed and when loaded with gear.
Trail
Less on the All Road, more on the All Gravel. Less trail keeps steering quick, while more trail calms things down on rough ground.
Bottom bracket drop
Higher on the All Road, lower on the All Gravel. A higher bottom bracket brings agility, while a lower one adds stability.
Tyre clearance
Around 40–45 mm on the All Road, 45–55 mm+ on the All Gravel. This allows for slimmer endurance tyres or wider, more forgiving adventure rubber.
Mounts
The All Road includes some, while the All Gravel has more. Everyday use versus full adventure setup.
The Takeaway
If your heart is on the road but you want freedom to explore lighter gravel, the Gloria All Road Titanium is your bike.
If your rides pull you into the unknown, bags strapped on and chunky gravel included, the Gloria All Gravel Titanium is the one.
Either way, you’re choosing a handcrafted titanium bike built to last, designed to grow with your riding.
