Choosing the right bike in 2026 is not a simple decision. The market is full of different bike categories, and each one includes even more models, often available in different materials. Feels overwhelming? That is exactly why we prepared this technical guide to help you understand the key differences between the various LOCA BIKES models and make an informed decision. Whether you are looking for a custom bike or a ready-to-ride configuration, this guide will help you choose the direction that best fits your riding style. Remember: at LOCA, the bike should fit you, not the other way around.
Brisa TI titanium gravel bike
We are starting with our new flagship model, one we are especially proud of: Brisa TI, a titanium gravel bike with adjustable geometry thanks to sliding dropouts. They are the headline feature here, allowing you to alter the geometry and shorten the rear end while giving you broad drivetrain compatibility, from UDH dropouts for Full Mount drivetrains and traditional derailleurs, through internally geared hubs, to single-speed and even fixed-gear setups.
Geometry
The frame features balanced geometry that excels on varied gravel terrain. Traditional angles and a very low bottom bracket (as much as 78 mm) deliver stability and confident handling on long off-road descents, while chainstays starting at just 425 mm in length (the dropouts are adjustable) keep the bike highly responsive when you sprint.
Best for
Fully integrated cable routing makes bag mounting easier. A wealth of mounts for bottle cages and bikepacking gear, balanced and comfortable geometry, and tire clearance up to 47 mm make Brisa TI the most versatile gravel bike in our range. It is a model that feels equally at home on loaded trips, in ultramarathons and in day-to-day riding.
Libre CF carbon gravel bike
Libre CF is a carbon gravel bike built for speed: light, aerodynamic and designed for maximum efficiency on gravel routes. A sporty riding position, fully integrated cable routing, an aerodynamic frame and a storage compartment in the down tube mean this model feels best when the goal is to hold a high average speed from start to finish.
Geometry
With a long top tube, short chainstays and a very low bottom bracket, Libre CF offers a sporty yet still comfortable position along with highly confident handling through corners and on fast descents.
Best for
Libre CF is at its best in gravel races, fast training rides and light bikepacking when speed is the priority. Clearance for tires up to 47 mm, sporty geometry and a streamlined shape make it feel like an F1 car.
Brisa TI 3D – 3D-printed titanium gravel bike
Titanium? 3D-printed? This is not science fiction, just the real-world potential of modern technology. Brisa TI 3D is every bit as durable and dependable as the classic Brisa, while the precision of 3D printing gives it lower weight, a more minimalist form and an even sportier character.
Geometry
Brisa TI 3D handles a touch more steadily than the carbon gravel bike Libre CF, but it still remains a very dynamic bike. With these tube angles and short chainstays, it is a superb platform for fast riding over technical gravel, ultramarathon starts, racing and hard group rides.
Best for
It is made for riders who want gravel speed in a more minimalist form. No unnecessary add-ons and sporty geometry mean Brisa TI 3D feels most at home on fast, technical routes and in races where responsiveness and low weight matter most.
Alto CF carbon Road Plus bike
Alto CF is a carbon Road Plus bike designed for fast asphalt riding without giving up comfort on longer distances. Its modern construction delivers high stiffness, precise handling and a welcome reserve of comfort even when the route goes beyond perfect tarmac.
Geometry
Alto CF is a true Road Plus machine: clearance for tires up to 38 mm and a tall head tube provide comfort on long distances, while the bike still retains distinctly road-bike dynamics.
Best for
Alto CF is best suited to long asphalt routes, training rides and road races, but you will also happily turn onto good-quality gravel on it. If you are looking for a versatile road bike that goes beyond the limits of a traditional road machine, Alto CF will be an excellent choice.
Brisa TI ADHD: titanium gravel bike for harsh conditions
Brisa TI ADHD is our take on the standard Brisa, designed for extreme conditions and places where most gravel bikes simply would not cope. When testing this bike, we asked MTB legend Piotr Szwed Szwedowski for help, because who better to push a bike to its limits?
Let us get to the point then: what makes Brisa TI ADHD special? At first glance, you can spot something fairly controversial in the gravel world, something we ourselves took time to warm up to: a suspension fork. Adding the RockShox Rudy XPLR fork has expanded Brisa's capabilities even further.
Geometry
The suspension fork raises the front end by more than 20 mm, shifting the position toward greater comfort and stability in rough terrain. At the same time, the short rear end and balanced angles still deliver highly precise handling and, once the suspension is locked out, fantastic acceleration.
Best for
The ADHD version of Brisa TI feels most at home on the toughest gravel, rocky descents and long trips over demanding terrain. The added suspension gives you more control where traction matters, while the titanium frame guarantees maximum reliability in harsh conditions and regardless of the weather.
Fluxo TI titanium city bike
Fluxo TI is an alternative Brisa configuration. We chose to give it a separate name, because this model is a completely different concept: a city bike with a flat handlebar and gravel-inspired geometry that keeps comfort high on cobbles, in parks and on river embankments.
Geometry
Fluxo TI uses gravel-inspired geometry, exactly the same as Brisa TI. Thanks to a flat riser handlebar, the riding position is more upright, which increases comfort in city riding. The bike gives you plenty of steering precision in traffic and stays stable even when carrying heavier loads, for example when riding home with groceries.
Best for
Thanks to the adjustable dropouts, we could use an internal gear hub and a belt drive, a configuration we have trusted for years and one that works brilliantly for year-round urban riding. A belt lasts many times longer than a chain and does not rust, while the hub's moving parts stay sealed inside the shell, which keeps maintenance to a minimum. It is the perfect setup for daily commuting, errands and urban or suburban rides.
Rastro ST steel gravel bike
Our steel frames for the Rastro ST model are made just around the corner, five minutes from our headquarters, in the heart of Wroclaw. They are welded by Wroclaw framebuilder Kuba Bielak from the Fanaberia workshop. This precise, one-off production is backed by top-quality materials: Columbus Zona tubing plus dropouts, bottom bracket shells and head tubes from Paragon Machine Works, straight from the USA. All of it makes the frame a true tank, ready to take on the toughest bikepacking trips. At the same time, the combination of a steel frame, carbon fork and wide tires (up to 45 mm) damps vibrations well enough for full days in the saddle. The frames are, of course, ready for UDH dropouts and SRAM Full Mount derailleurs.
Our steel gravel frames also come with plenty of mounts: three on each fork leg for cargo cages, two bottle mounts inside the main triangle, one bottle mount under the down tube and one direct-mount top-tube bag mount bolted near the stem. You can also fit a rear rack and rear fenders without any trouble.
Geometry
What is the geometry like and who is this bike really for? On the steel build, the riding position will be clearly more upright than on our carbon gravels, with the cockpit raised by around 2-3 cm. We also lengthened the wheelbase, all to give the bike greater stability and even more room for tires.
Best for
All these features make our steel gravel bike best suited to multi-day trips, bikepacking and routes with mixed surfaces. It is designed first and foremost for long-distance exploration, but the well-tuned frame still lets you ride efficiently when the pace starts to rise.
Gravel or road – what should you choose?
If you are looking for a bike for gravel, bikepacking and long routes over mixed surfaces, start with a gravel bike, for example Brisa TI or Rastro ST. Mostly interested in asphalt? Alto CF will be the ideal solution. Gravel, but fast and dynamic? Brisa TI 3D and Libre CF will be your best companions. And if the city is your main environment, Fluxo TI will feel right at home there.
Still not sure whether a titanium gravel bike, a carbon gravel bike or a carbon road bike will suit you better? Get in touch with us. We will help you choose the right bike for your routes, riding position and riding style.
