MyVelo Mortirolo in the test: The name Mortirolo should be familiar to many cycling fans and is one of the most legendary climbs of the Giro d'Italia. With an altitude of 1852 meters and an average gradient of more than 10 percent, it is a real challenge for professionals and everyone and a paradise for gravel. In the past, the Mortirolo was characterized by gravel and gravel, today it is a narrow asphalt patchwork slope. So it's no wonder that the adventurous MyVelo gravel bike was given this name.
At first glance, the MyVelo Mortirolo looks like a different kind of gravel bike. According to the manufacturer, the development was based on their own racing experience and a confident appearance. In addition, the high-quality first impression and the first-class equipment convinced us as soon as we unpacked it. Compared to gravel bikes from other manufacturers, the MyVelo Mortirolo has an interesting and very individual mix of components and attachments that make the bike pretty special.
This starts with the shifting group, because with the new Shimano 105 Di2 on our test bike, we decided against a GRX gravel shifting group in favor of robust and high-performance 12-speed shifting pleasure. The high-quality combination of handlebars and stem from Zipp, as well as DT Swiss carbon wheels and a saddle from the 3D printer do the rest.
Testing the MyVelo Mortirolo
The carbon frame of the MyVelo Mortirolo was specially developed. Here, too, the racing experience of the two founders has been incorporated and the aim is to ensure an ideal balance between rigidity, agility and comfort, but more on that in a moment. Because the look of the frame is particularly striking. With a two-tone finish with a glossy effect, the Mortirolo looks elegant and dynamic.
But how does the MyVelo Gravelbike really ride? To find out, we made a few trips on the gravel and asphalt routes in the Bavarian Forest. Due to the balanced geometry and the good stiffness, we felt encouraged right from the start to step on the gas for the first flat meters. Here you benefit both on gravel and on asphalt from the good rolling characteristics and a large portion of the bike's smooth running.
We found the transition from the flat sections to the climbs to be almost seamless, because the Mortirolo tries to keep up the pace here too and skilfully converts the pedal strokes into propulsion. Thanks to the 2×12 gears, you also have enough gears and a pleasant gradation for (almost) all routes in your luggage. In our opinion, however, this is mandatory for the name.
However, since gravelling is often not just that way, but also gets a bit more technical from time to time, the handling was also a decisive factor for us on the test rides. The Mortirolo also impresses with precision and agility here, but the steering behavior was a bit too direct for us from time to time, which may also be due to the high rigidity of the frame. But after a few rides you get used to it and know how to deal with more technical sections.
We were particularly impressed by the overall ergonomics of the bike. Because the handlebars, grips and saddle fit together perfectly and, in combination with the balanced geometry of the frame, offer an appealing level of comfort.
For the adventurous, the MyVelo Mortirolo also offers various options for mounting drinking bottles or luggage on the bike. The tire permeability of up to 5 cm is also a real plus point that gravel fans should love.
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