Planet X Tempest Apex XPLR — Titanium Gravel Bike

Titanium gravel bikes have a reputation for the long haul, and the Planet X Tempest leans into that wholeheartedly. It's a bike planned around comfort, durability and the kind of riding that takes you well beyond a single afternoon: think dawn-start gravel routes, mixed-surface tours and rides where the road quietly turns into a rutted bridleway.

Frame & ride

The titanium frame supplies the ride feel that synthetic materials struggle to mimic - that slightly springy, naturally damped quality that takes the edge off broken surfaces and keeps fatigue at bay over long hours in the saddle. Pair that with relaxed gravel geometry and a full carbon fork, and you have a bike that feels surprisingly quick when the surface smooths out, yet is still genuinely capable when it doesn't.

Spec'd here with SRAM's 1x12 Apex XPLR groupset, the Tempest keeps the cockpit clean and the gear range broad enough for steep, loaded climbs. SRAM's UDH mech hanger keeps replacements simple, and tyre clearance up to 48mm on 700c means you can run plush rubber when the route demands it. With mudguard and pannier mounts in the right places, the Tempest is a credible base for multi-day adventures, daily commuting or simply rolling out year after year on familiar lanes.

Specifications

• Frame: Titanium with carbon fork
• Groupset: SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12
• Wheelset: Mavic Allroad Disc, 700c
• Mech hanger: SRAM UDH
• Tyre clearance: Up to 48mm (700c)
• Mounts: Mudguard and pannier compatible

Sizing & fit

Five frame sizes from XSmall to XLarge make it easy to find a comfortable, balanced fit for long days on a titanium platform.