Simplon Inissio Crosser Ultegra

£3449 > Alpine gravel machine

Austrian brand Simplon has been around for over 90 years, being a family owned concern since the 1930s, but it’s only been in the last year that its bikes have become available in the UK.

Simplon aims to do things a little differently. You can order a bike through your local bike shop, choosing from a huge range of custom options for gearing, bar and stem sizes, saddles, wheels, tyres and more. The bike is then built in Austria and shipped to the shop, so it’s a semi-bespoke service for off-the-peg prices, which is good to see.