KABON Carbon Gravel Road Bike
- Road Bike
- 24.5 inches
- 330.69 pounds
- Road Bike
- Better rated than 80%
A well-specced carbon gravel bike for the price, provided you or a shop can finish the assembly properly.
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How it ranks among the 33 road bikes we track
5.0★ across 4 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A T800 carbon fiber gravel bike built around a full Shimano 105 R7000 22-speed drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes, weighing about 19.2 lb. Suits riders who want a lightweight adventure bike for mixed pavement and rough terrain without paying for hydraulic brakes.
The frame, fork, handlebar and seatpost are all carbon, and cable routing runs internally through the frame rather than along the outside, which is meant to keep water and grit off the brake and shift lines. Reviewers who put real miles on it, one logged 11 months, describe it holding up well, though it arrives needing final assembly rather than ready to ride.
- T800 carbon frame at roughly 8.7 kg / 19.2 lb
- Shimano 105 R7000 2x11-speed groupset
- 700x40c puncture-resistant tires
- Fully internal cable routing
Who it's for
Riders moving up from an entry-level aluminum bike who want carbon weight savings and a name-brand groupset without a full custom build. Less suited to buyers who want a bike they can unbox and ride the same day.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who've put real distance on the bike, one after 11 months, another after about 50 miles, describe the frame as sturdy and the ride as smooth, and one called it the nicest bike they'd owned. Complaints center on setup: the bike shipped with handlebars unassembled and missing spacers in one case, and stock brake pads were flagged as weak enough that a reviewer recommended swapping them for Shimano XTR pads right away.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Full carbon frame, fork, handlebar and seatpost
- Genuine Shimano 105 R7000 22-speed drivetrain
- Internally routed cables protect against weather and grit
- Wide 700x40c tires add stability off-road
- Mechanical rather than hydraulic disc brakes
- Ships with some assembly, including handlebars, still needed
- Stock brake pads reported as weak by at least one long-term owner
Performance notes
The 700x40c tires and carbon fork are aimed at rougher terrain and pavement transitions rather than pure road racing, and the 2x11 Shimano 105 drivetrain covers a wide gear range for climbing and cruising. Mechanical disc brakes trade some stopping power and modulation versus hydraulic systems but are simpler to adjust and service on the road.
Specifications
| Brand | Kabon |
|---|---|
| Model | KARB0018-Japan |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Wheel Size | 24.5 inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 330.69 pounds |
| Size | 19.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bicycle Gear Shifter Type | Drop Bar |
| Number Of Speeds | 22 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Frame Material Type | Carbon Fiber |
| Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Seat Material | Leather |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bike Pedals, Tool Kit |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Theme | Sport |
| Additional Features | Disc Brake, Lightweight, Portable |
| Brake Style | Disc |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gravel |
| Style Name | All-season |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in road bikes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABON Carbon Gravel Road BikeThis product | 5.0 / 5 | 4 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Tommaso Imola - Sport Bike Performance Aluminum Road Bike, Shimano Claris 24 Speeds Road…Tommaso | 4.4 / 5 | 296 | 3.9 / 5 |
| AVASTA Single-Speed Fixed Gear Fixie BikeAvasta | 4.1 / 5 | 157 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Schwinn Schwinn FastbackSchwinn | 4.1 / 5 | 88 | 3.9 / 5 |
| HILAND 700C Road BikeHH Hiland | 4.0 / 5 | 779 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kabon KARB0018-Japan
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the KABON gravel bike come fully assembled?
No. Reviewers report it arrives needing assembly, including attaching the handlebars, so a buyer comfortable with basic bike mechanics, or a local shop, should finish the build.
What drivetrain does the KABON gravel bike use?
A Shimano 105 R7000 groupset with a shifter lever, front derailleur and rear derailleur, giving 2x11 (22-speed) gearing.
Are the brakes hydraulic or mechanical?
Mechanical disc brakes, which keep the system simpler to service but generally offer less stopping power than hydraulic setups.