Pinarello Nytro E5 Gravel Gravel Bike

For anyone who wants to amp-up their gravel riding with an e-gravel bike but doesn’t want to pay top dollar, the Pinarello Nytro E5 Gravel offers a fabulous mix of performance, comfort, efficiency, and value for money.

Using the Toray T700 UD carbon fiber, the carbon experts have given the Nytro E5 Gravel a carbon layup that enhances the responsiveness of the ride while incorporating a noticeable amount of vertical compliance. You won’t be rattled to death on rough roads with the Nytro E5 Gravel. Pinarello uses their asymmetric method of building up the carbon, giving the drivetrain side a more robust layup to be able to balance out the pedaling forces compared to the non-drivetrain side. Starting with the seatstays and chainstays, the drivetrain and non-drivetrain sides have two different shapes to accommodate the different forces each will experience.

Perhaps most complex is the down tube which not only incorporates asymmetry in the design, but also houses the battery, which is completely integrated inside the frame. The battery life of the TQ-HPR50 system generally depends on how much power you are using, how much climbing you are doing, and even the temperature you are riding in. But you can buy a range extender that can be placed in the seat tube bottle cage and be plugged into the frame using the same port where you’ll recharge the battery.

The TQ-HPR50 mid-drive system with a small motor in the bottom bracket region with a design that provides an exceptionally natural feel, not only because it is so quiet, but also because it engages and disengages super rapidly. There’s not the usual lag followed by a kick of power. Simply begin to pedal and the system engages at the level you’ve set it, and as soon as you stop pedaling, the motor will also stop and allow you to coast naturally.

It can feel so natural since the TQ-HPR50 system includes sensors measuring the leg input on each side of the motor. This little innovation must have sounded like music to the Pinarello engineers who have long been committed to asymmetric designs. The TQ-HPR50 motor delivers up to 50 Nm of torque and 300 Watts of peak power. It uses a 360Wh battery and offers a fully integrated 2” display on the top tube. The TQ app allows you to customize what is shown on the display as well as the power output for each of the three levels of power.

The tire capacity for the Nytro e-gravel bikes has been blown up to 50mm, which is about as much as you’ll find anywhere. It’s a size that will allow you to tackle even the gnarliest gravel trails. They have also given the Nytro E5 Gravel a round seat tube / seat post design so that you can use any standard dropper seat post. They have also anticipated your trekking wishes and included mounting points for rear racks and mudguards.

The Pinarello Nytro E5 Gravel e-bike comes equipped with SRAM Rival eTap AXS 1x and FULCRUM RAPID RED 900 wheels. Available in six sizes, it’s the perfect gravel bike for adventurous riders who enjoy having a constant tailwind.