Every six weeks, the guys at Cyclonista put their heads together to select the top 6 bikes we published on the website over the last six weeks. Across all categories: road, gravel or mountain bike. It’s a combination of our personal favorites and the popularity amongst our readers.
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Round 2 of Cyclonista’s Six in 2026! And yet again, it is a varied selection of bikes that crossed our paths the last six weeks. Two major developments stand out.
First, the differences between the various disciplines, road, gravel and mountain bikes, seem to fade away. Road bikes are becoming more allround and gravel bikes becoming more and more equipped for much sturdier offroads.
Secondly, the interest in the bigger 32″ wheels is striking. Our best read articles are about this topic. You must be curious to find out if this is what the next year(s) will bring. Just like we are.
6th place: NEW CHIRU AERIX TITANIUM AERO FRAME
We admit, we are a huge fan of titanium. We admire the craftmanship in handling this delicate material. The raw and shiny finish. Especially when you look at the clean lines of the new Chiru Aerix. This frame deserves the best components like an ENVE carbon fork, a Campagnolo Record 13-speed drivetrain and Bora Ultra WTO 60 wheels. A dream build.
https://cyclonista.com/new-chiru-aerix-titanium-aero-frame/
5th place: BAUM XTM, A NEXT LEVEL GRAVEL WEAPON
What a beast! The Spitfire amongst gravel bikes. BAUM calls it a gravel plus bike, a bike equipped to handle rough terrain without completely giving up its road-going manners. With a massive tyre clearance of 61 mm, it is the ideal weapon to attack both light and heavy gravel tracks in almost a camouflage look. Just to be heard, not to be seen.
https://cyclonista.com/baum-xtm-a-next-level-gravel-weapon/
4th place: BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES: 32” GRAVEL BIKE
“Size Matters” is a project by Bike Ahead Composites, Räderei Bautzen and Maxxis. A fully rideable 32″ gravel bike. Not sure if the new wheel size will become a success, but hey, who wasn’t reluctant to accept the 29″ wheels after the good old 26″. And what good did it bring. But we can imagine that on a gravel bike with relatively many straight line tracks, and less technical trails, things can speed up easily. As least, this protoype looks very promising.
https://cyclonista.com/bike-ahead-composites-32-gravel-bike/
3rd place: THE ALL-NEW BIANCHI INFINITO
The all-new Bianchi Infinito is completely redesigned. It is an all-round bike for everyday use and for long hours in the saddle, thanks to Bianchi’s improved vibration cancelling technology, Countervail. It is integrated in the seat stays and works in harmony with the reshaped seat post to reduce vibrations. The possibility to install wider tyres add to that improved comfort.
https://cyclonista.com/the-all-new-bianchi-infinito/
2nd place: BALDISO ZENITH
With this golden Zenith, you can now aim for gold yourself, according to Baldiso. First prototype results look very promising. They measured four main criteria: aero performance, weight, stiffness and comfort. The frame is designed and engineered by Carbonworks and manufactured by Bike Ahead Composites and is available from May 2026. But can be pre-ordered now, on a first come, first served basis.
https://cyclonista.com/baldiso-zenith/
1st place and winner of round 2: The all-new STOLL P32
Clear winner of the 2nd round of Cyclonista’s Six: the Stoll P32, a 32″ full supension bike at just 10,2 kg. It was our most popular post in the last six weeks and definitely underwrites the interest in the bigger wheel size. And in this case, the bike looks very well balanced as well. The lightest setup is equipped with SRAM XX SL AXS and Pirope Duke Lucky Jack 32 wheels. But the BikeAhead Biturbo RS 32 wheelset sure gives the bike a very distinctive look. But in every setup you’ll find the Intend 32″ front suspension. Badass.
https://cyclonista.com/coming-up-stoll-p32-a-32-bike-at-10-2-kg/
Next round Cyclonista’s Six can be expected mid May. Take care and have a safe ride!
