Alternatively…

One for the road

OK, it’s not a gravel bike, but the Titanio Disco (€8,300 frameset) is about as brilliantly Passoni as you can get – all polished welds, dialled road-race geometry and above all, simply stunning looks.

One more for the road

OK, neither is this, but it might just be unique enough to pique your interest. The Fidia RTR (€5,500 frameset) is built around a carbon frame with titanium filaments woven in to produce a comfortable yet stiff ride.