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BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R vs Bianchi Impulso Comp

BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R, side view

BH

Gravelx Evo 3.5 R

Bianchi Impulso Comp, side view

Bianchi

Impulso Comp

Mid-rangeRaceCarbon700c2026
Mid-rangeRaceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 14 differences, line by line.

At a glance

  • BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R has the higher-range groupset: Shimano GRX 820, against Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600.
Key specs5 differences
List price £2,727 –Not given
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

Carbon
As printed

Material: Carbon

Wheelset 700c · Shimano RS171 Disc 700c · V24G °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain 1×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano GRX 820 Higher range Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600 °Value not published by the brand
Brake model Shimano GRX 610 Shimano Hydraulic Brake °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · BH Gravel X °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Bianchi Custom D-Shape Offset: 20mm Back Seatpost lengths: 300mm-SX(47), 350mm- SM(51) MD(55) °Value not published by the brand

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R

BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R

Bianchi Impulso Comp

Bianchi Impulso Comp

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, very stable, average equipment.
  • Impulso Comp · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R 39%Bianchi Impulso Comp 27%1 bike2 bikes3 bikes1 bike · Bianchi Impulso Comp1 bike4 bikes · BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R1 bike4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R 83%Bianchi Impulso Comp 15%1 bike2 bikes1 bike · Bianchi Impulso Comp1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike4 bikes · BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R1 bike1 bike
NimbleStable

Equipment level

0255075100£3,000£4,000£5,000£6,000£7,000List priceEquipment score
  • BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R
  • BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R
  • BH Gravelx Evo 5.5 R
  • Merida Mission 10k
  • Merida Mission
  • BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R
  • Gravelx Evo 3.5 REquipment level 59/100 · Mid-range
  • Impulso CompEquipment level 51/100 · Mid-range
BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 RBianchi Impulso Compother race gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Race
As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

Race
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Frame weight 940 g –Not given
Max tyre clearance 45 mm Best of the comparison 42 mm −3 mm
Axles–Not given Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Disc Brake Specification: Flat Mount 140/160 Bottom Braket Standard: PressFit 86.5 X diam.41 Rear Axle: thru12 OLD (Over-Locknut-Dimension): 142 mm Front Derail

Bottom bracket–Not given Shimano SM-BB72-41B, press fit °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano GRX 820

Shimano °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano GRX 820 12sp Shimano GRX hydra

Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano GRX 820 RD-RX820 Shimano GRX 610 ST-RX610

Chainrings 1 2 °Value not published by the brand+1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX 820 Mono 40T Higher range Shimano GRX 610 FC-RX610 46-30T °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano SLX 10/45 Shimano CS-HG710-12 speed, 11-36T °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano GRX 820 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano GRX 820 RD-RX820 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano GRX hydra °Value not published by the brand Shimano GRX 610 ST-RX610 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano GRX 600 Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Hydraulic Brake, BR-RX400

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40

700c / 29"
As printed

Raddurchmesser: 28´´- 700

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40 Pirelli Cinturato GRAVEL M Classic, 40-622 tan sidewall °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 40 mm –Not given
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 400 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Handlebar FSA NS Gravel, X, Handlebar, FSA NS Gravel, XS 400mm, SM 420mm, MD 420mm, LA 440mm, XL 440mm °Value not published by the brand Velomann Gravel ICR Alloy Flare: 16° Drop: 130mm Reach 70mm Interface Diameter: 1 1/4"" (31.8mm) HandleBar Widths: 400 - SX(47) SM(51) °Value not published by the brand
Stem FSA NS SMR, X, Stem, FSA NS SMR, XS 90mm, SM 100mm, MD 100mm, LA 110mm, XL 110mm °Value not published by the brand Velomann AICR Alloy Rise: -2° Steerer Diameter: 1-1/8"" (28.6mm) HB interface Diameter: 1-1/4"" (31.8mm) Stem Lengths: 80mm (XS-47) (SM-51) °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BH Gravel X °Value not published by the brand Bianchi Custom D-Shape Offset: 20mm Back Seatpost lengths: 300mm-SX(47), 350mm- SM(51) MD(55) °Value not published by the brand

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · XSImpulso Comp · XS
  • Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · XS
  • Impulso Comp · XS

Stack and reach

480490500510520530540550340350360370380390400410↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · XS — Reach (mm) 366 · Stack (mm) 510Impulso Comp · XS — Reach (mm) 376 · Stack (mm) 517
  • Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · XS Gravelx Evo 3.5 R · XS — Reach (mm) 366 · Stack (mm) 510
  • Impulso Comp · XS Impulso Comp · XS — Reach (mm) 376 · Stack (mm) 517
Geometry12 differences
SizeSame for all XS XS
Reach 366 mm 376 mm +10 mm
Stack 510 mm 517 mm +7 mm
Top tube (effective) 503 mm 515 mm +12 mm
Seat tube 478 mm 410 mm −68 mm
Head tubeSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Head angle 69.5° 70.5° +1°
Seat angleSame for all 75° 75°
Chainstays 426 mm 425 mm −1 mm
Wheelbase 1,000 mm 1,007 mm +7 mm
Front centre 584 mm 592 mm +8 mm
BB drop 67 mm 70 mm +3 mm
BB height 282 mm 266 mm −16 mm
Fork offset 45 mm 50 mm +5 mm
Trail 82 mm 67 mm −15 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R and Bianchi Impulso Comp come with?

BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R: Shimano GRX 820. Bianchi Impulso Comp: Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600.

How do BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R and Bianchi Impulso Comp compare on geometry?

In size XS, BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R has a stack of 510 mm for a reach of 366 mm; in size XS, Bianchi Impulso Comp has 517 mm for 376 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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