Presenting Commencal 365: Not Just Another Gravel Bike
This is the 365. A Commencal gravel bike that has been designed with every possible adventure in mind, for any of 365 days a year. Whether you’re heading out for an hour-long lunch ride or a full day on the pedals, this bike will adapt to your every need. The 365 rides as much as it rolls. It has true MTB DNA, but everything has been put in place to bring more comfort and manoeuvrability. Just as we like it.
The frame is made from triple butted 6069 T4/T6 aluminium to offer a comfortable gravel bike that responds super well to every pedal stroke. The geometry is versatile, yet the components are designed and chosen to accommodate the most technical terrain.
“The 365 is my definition of a bike! The perfect tool to get off the beaten track and venture wherever I want, with a clean and coherent design, which corresponds exactly to my vision of gravel riding.” – Kilian Bron
The 365 is designed for off-road gravel tracks and fun trails. Rider control, handling and comfort take pride of place because before being just a gravel bike, this is a Commencal bike.
GEOMETRY
With a view to comfort and handling, the geometry of the 365 is designed to cope with any sort of adventure, bike-packing trips, lunch rides, training or simply just commuting. Thanks to the stack/reach ratio (12/11) and the 74° head tube angle, the 365 offers a premium riding position, especially for longer days out. The 70mm stem offers flawless manoeuvrability when the track becomes tight or twisty. A 55mm fork offset provides precise steering that filters the terrain.
In terms of liveliness, the magic happens at down tube level. Specially designed, it encompasses the bottom bracket to contribute to the lateral stiffness of the bike. The result is an easy bike that feels good to ride at speed and responds well to the slightest acceleration when needed.
NON-CARBON STRATEGY CONTINUED
With carbon being no more nor less than a plastic composite, there is no way that we will use this material. At Commencal, it has been ‘banned’ for 10 years now, as we focus our efforts on aluminium processes. We are therefore very experienced in the handling of alloys. The technical solutions and the tubes used make it possible to produce a frame that is light, dynamic, and comfortable at the same time.
“Everything has been done for the pure pleasure of riding, from the design to the geometry, to the choice of components. The 365 is the tool for adventuring differently!” – Thomas Moret (Product Designer)
3 DIFFERENT SET UP OPTIONS
The Commencal 365 will be offered in three different versions to meet customers’ needs and riding styles, and all at a desirable price point.
365 SIGNATURE
Our pure white 365 Signature is a bike designed for racing or adventuring in the finest possible way. The Sram Force XPLR eTap AXS 12-speed groupset features state of the art tech and precise gear changes. The stopping power comes from the Sram Force eTap AXS HRD brakes and lightweight 180mm Centerline X discs. The wireless setup is ultra-fast and efficient RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR dropper post. The top spec Commencal 365 Signature rolls on the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline alloy wheels, paired with 700x45c (650bx47c in size XS) Rambler tyres. Like the 365 Race and 365 Ride, the handling experience is second-to-none with the short stem and MTB style wide handlebar.
365 RACE
The 365 RACE is additionally equipped with a KS Lev Si dropper seat post which allows a lower centre of gravity and more confidence downhill. On top of that, the 365 Race benefits from the most prestigious gravel orientated Shimano GRX RX8100 drivetrain, Hollowtech technology, RX812 derailleur and powerful RX810 brakes. For rolling strength and reliability, the DT Swiss G1800 Spline gravel-specific rims are combined with the Swiss brand’s 370 hubs. Adding the 3mm thick handlebar tape and extremely comfy Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 saddle, the Commencal 365 RACE is the best balance between components, comfort, and budget to face all types of off-road riding.
365 RIDE
The 365 Ride offers everything you need to explore new territories. Equipped with a Shimano GRX RX600 drivetrain and 40-tooth chain ring. The XXL cassette allows intense riding at speed and will deal with everything from long climbs to rough and bumpy surfaces. The Shimano RX812 derailleur guarantees responsive and silent gear changes while Shimano GRX RX400 brakes with 180mm rotors will stop you in an instant. Wheels are built around DT Swiss aluminium rims and are paired with Maxxis 45mm (650bx47c in size XS) Rambler tyres. The 70mm Ride Alpha stem offers responsive handling, while the wide Spank Flare 25 handlebar provides excellent support thanks to the drop bar shape.
