Raymon Soreno Ultimate review: The Schweinfurt-based brand is launching an offensive with a competitively priced carbon gravel bike – very well-equipped and lightweight, yet with a sporty setup apart from the rather compact riding position. The rest of their model range is also worth checking out.
Behind the R Raymon brand are two well-known figures in the cycling industry: Susanne Puello (who served as CEO of Winora for over 20 years) and her husband Felix founded the bicycle brand Haibike, which was an early adopter of carbon mountain bikes and also one of the first providers of e-MTBs. In 2017, the couple launched R Raymon, and since March 2025, the Puellos have been the sole owners of their brand. With a wide range of e-bikes and bicycles, R Raymon can certainly be described as a full-range supplier, although the model lineup has a distinctly sporty focus. This is exemplified by their 13 gravel bikes, divided into five versions of the carbon Soreno model and eight versions of the Territ with aluminum frames, including fully equipped bikes and one with flat handlebars.
Raymon Soreno Ultimate: A tightly priced top model
The Soreno Pure with Shimano 1×12 is already available for 1.999 Euro offered, and even the top model Raymon Soreno Ultimate is priced very competitively – 4.999 The price is really fair considering the high-quality components. Even though the SRAM Force AXS XPLR and carbon wheelset might suggest otherwise, the bike is best understood as an all-rounder: The riding position is balanced and, with a slightly higher stack and shorter stem, not too stretched out.
Raymon Soreno Ultimate: the highlights
- Versatile carbon gravel bike with a compact riding position
- High-quality components including SRAM Force 1x13 and Fulcrum carbon wheels
- Weight 8,56 kg, price 4.999 Euro
- Pleasant driving experience, good value for money
The Soreno can be equipped with mudguards and fork mounts, and there are also a number of mounting options – recognizable, for example, by the three threaded holes on the top tube and five on the down tube. Tire clearance is ample; the frame features a flat seat tube junction and a downward-sloping right chainstay, and of course, the Soreno has the UDH standard for accepting the new SRAM derailleurs.
Little needs to be said about the 13-speed SRAM Force groupset: its shifting precision is extremely high thanks to the torsion-free design of the full-mount derailleur, and gear changes are quick and smooth. The gear range of the 10-46 cassette, with its close spacing in the higher gears, is also ideal. The new brake/shift levers, which are identical to those of the top-of-the-line SRAM Red groupset except for the graphics, impress with their comfortable feel and ample finger space when braking. Thanks to the new texture of the grip rubber, the additional shift button on the inside of the lever is even easier to locate by touch than on the SRAM Red levers.
With lightweight components under nine kilograms
Last but not least, the component group is ideal for a lightweight complete bike, and in this respect, the Raymon Soreno Ultimate delivers: In size L, it weighs just 8,56 kilograms. This is also due to the 1.600-gram Fulcrum Soniq wheelset with its characteristic wave profile, designed to ensure stability in changing winds. With a 25 mm internal rim width and an undrilled rim bed, this wheelset is perfectly suited for tubeless gravel tires; the only thing one could wish for is flat spokes, which would slightly improve the aerodynamics and create a more harmonious look.
The fact that the Fulcrum wheels have a recommended retail price of nearly €1.600 further highlights the excellent value for money offered by the Raymon Soreno Ultimate, which also comes equipped with a carbon seatpost and handlebars. The handlebars are extremely narrow, allowing for an aerodynamic riding position, while the noticeable flare results in a significantly wider bar end. Add a slightly longer stem, and the Raymon would fully live up to its sporty ambitions; given the 71,5° head angle, such a change shouldn't negatively impact handling. Overall, the Soreno Ultimate impresses with its low weight, instantaneous acceleration, and sheer riding enjoyment – and knowing that you didn't pay a fortune for it makes it even better.
