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Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s vs Bombtrack Tension

Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s, side view

Bombtrack

Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s

Bombtrack Tension, side view

Bombtrack

Tension

Entry levelSteel700c2026
Mid-rangeAluminium700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s
Bombtrack Tension, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Tension

At a glance

  • Bombtrack Tension is 3.1 kg lighter than Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s (brand figures).
  • Bombtrack Tension has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Rival 1, against Shimano CUES 1x10.
Key specs7 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Weight 12.5 kg 9.4 kg Best of the comparison−3.1 kg
Frame Steel
As printed

4130 double-butted chromoly

 Aluminium
As printed

Frame: 6061-T6 double-butted aluminium

Wheelset 700c · Seido Sinus i21 rims, Seido Arc hubs, 32 spokes
As printed

Seido Sinus i21 rims, tubeless-ready, 32 spokes; Seido Arc sealed hubs

 700c · WTB ST i19 double wall °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain 1×10 1×11
Groupset Shimano CUES 1x10
As printed

Shimano CUES, 1x10 drivetrain

 SRAM Rival 1 Higher range
As printed

Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage

Brake model Shimano CUES hydraulic
As printed

Shimano CUES hydraulic calipers

 SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc Higher range
As printed

Brakes: SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc, FM 140/160

Seatpost Rigid · Seido Yew Offset 27.2 mm x 355 mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s

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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.

  • Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s · Gravel bike all-round, entry-level equipment.
  • Tension · Gravel bike all-round, average equipment.
Terrain
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Components and specs

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

Ride type
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork3 differences
Fork Steel
As printed

4130 chromoly

 Carbon
As printed

Fork: Full carbon

Frame weight 2,480 g 1,580 g Best of the comparison−900 g
Max tyre clearance 42 mm –Not given
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

Through axles 12x100 mm front, 12x142 mm rear

 Thru-axles
As printed

Thru-axles: 12 x 100 mm (front), 12 x 142 mm (rear)

Bottom bracket BSA, 68 mm shell
As printed

68 mm BSA bottom bracket shell

 Bombtrack T47 internal sealed, 86.5 mm shell
As printed

86.5 mm T47 BB shell; Bombtrack T47 internal sealed

Seatpost diameterSame for all 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand 27.2 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

Shimano CUES

 SRAM
As printed

Drivetrain (1x, SRAM Rival 1)

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

Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the back 10 11 Best of the comparison+1
Chainring teeth Shimano CUES FC-U6030-1, 24 mm spindle, Shimano Cues, narrow-wide, 40T °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium
As printed

Crankset: Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium, direct mount

Cassette 11-48T
As printed

11–48T cassette

 SRAM PG-1130 11-42T
As printed

Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T

Rear derailleur Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch °Value not published by the brand SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Hydraulic disc brakes

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc

Front rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Vee Tire Speedster
As printed

Vee Tire Speedster, 38-584 on XS-S and 40-622 on M-XL

 , XS - S Vee Tire XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584, tubeless ready, M - XL Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 33-622, tubeless ready °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
HandlebarSame for all Bombtrack CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem Seido Meander forged aluminium stem, -6° °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack Roam forged aluminium stem, -7° °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Seido Yew Offset 27.2 mm x 355 mm °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M
As printed

size M

 M
As printed

Complete bike: 9.4 kg (size M)

Mounts and storage
Rack mountsSame for all yes yes
Mudguard mountsSame for all yes yes

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s or Bombtrack Tension?

Bombtrack Tension weighs 9.4 kg, Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s 12.5 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s and Bombtrack Tension come with?

Bombtrack Arise Sg Cues 1sx10s: Shimano CUES 1x10. Bombtrack Tension: SRAM Rival 1.

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