ACOL Tuscia: a light carbon gravel bike with 45 mm tyre clearance

By Premiumbike
Published: October 20, 2026
Updated: November 7, 2026
4 min read

ACOL Tuscia karbon gravel kerékpár Shimano GRX 820 szettel, Pearl Black

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In short

The ACOL Tuscia is a carbon-framed gravel bike for touring, bikepacking and racing.
According to the brand: 880-gram frame, tyre clearance up to 45C, built-in frame storage compartment.
Shimano GRX 820 mechanical 2×12 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes.
DT Swiss G1800 Alloy wheels, Schwalbe G-One Bite 40C tyres.
Sizes XS–XXL, for 1 329 000 Ft.

What is the ACOL Tuscia?

The ACOL Tuscia takes its name from the hilly, gravel-strewn region of central Italy, and it's built for exactly that kind of terrain. Of ACOL's three models, this is the gravel bike: light, fast and stable, with a carbon frame that combines agile handling with long-distance comfort.

ACOL was founded in 2024 by Alex Colnago, nephew of the legendary Ernesto Colnago, and the Tuscia brings Italian racing tradition to gravel.

The frame

According to the brand, the 880-gram carbon frame damps well even on the roughest roads. It takes tyres up to 45C, so you can fit anything from fast, narrower gravel tyres to wide ones for rougher terrain. Fully internal cable routing gives a clean look, and the frame storage compartment has room for tools and a spare tube. The UDH derailleur hanger and 12 mm thru-axles leave the door open for future upgrades.

Spec

Component	ACOL Tuscia GRX 820
Frame	WINACT-G3 carbon (ST)
Groupset	Shimano GRX 820 mechanical, 2×12
Derailleurs, levers	RD-RX820, FD-RX820, ST-RX820
Cassette, chain	Shimano 12-speed gravel cassette and chain
Brakes	Shimano GRX BR-RX820 hydraulic, RT-CL800 rotors (160/140 mm)
Wheels	DT Swiss G1800 Alloy
Tyres	Schwalbe G-One Bite 40C
Axles	12×100 mm front, 12×142 mm rear
Max. tyre width	45C
Cable routing	Fully internal
Saddle	Selle Italia SLR Boost Carbon
Seatpost	27.2 mm
Bottom bracket	Press-Fit
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price	1 329 000 Ft

Shimano GRX 820 is Shimano's groupset developed for gravel: the 2×12 gearing gives you a wide range from steep, loose climbs to fast tarmac stretches, and mechanical shifting can be fixed easily anywhere. The Selle Italia SLR Boost Carbon saddle and the 27.2 mm seatpost also add to the comfort.

What does the press say?

Dutch site Het is Koers! tested the Tuscia for six weeks and more than 1200 kilometres on tarmac, gravel, forest tracks and technical singletrack, in changing weather. The tester found it a light, fast, versatile gravel bike with balanced geometry, stable and predictable steering, strong acceleration and good finish. On the downside, they mentioned that it's less comfortable than gravel bikes designed specifically for adventure touring, reaches its limits sooner than an MTB on technical terrain, and that the sporty position may take some getting used to for hobby riders. Belgian magazine Grinta! also tested the model in detail.

Tuscia versions

Shimano GRX 820 / DT Swiss G1800 (1 329 000 Ft): mechanical 2×12, the most affordable entry point.
SRAM Rival XPLR / DT Swiss G1800 (1 469 000 Ft): mechanical SRAM gravel groupset.
Shimano GRX Di2 / Mavic Allroad S (1 839 000 Ft): electronic shifting with lighter wheels.

If you mainly ride on tarmac, check out the ACOL Impero road model. If you want to upgrade the Tuscia with carbon wheels later, the EXAR GR45 Pro is a gravel wheelset with 100/142 mm thru-axles.

Who is it for?

Sporty gravel riders and gravel racers looking for a light, fast bike.
Riders who want one bike for both tarmac and gravel.
Bikepackers who'll appreciate the built-in frame storage.

Pros and cons

Pros

Light carbon frame, 45C tyre clearance
Built-in frame storage, fully internal cable routing
Fast and versatile according to the review

Cons

Sporty character, not a dedicated adventure touring machine
Made to order, arrives in about two weeks

Size and ordering

Before ordering, send us your height and inseam, and we'll help you choose the right size. Place your order in the web shop, we'll check stock and email you the bank transfer details; after payment you'll get the bike in about two weeks. If the build isn't in stock, you don't pay anything.

Find out more on our ACOL brand page, browse all gravel bikes, or pick your size and order the ACOL Tuscia.

Frequently asked questions

How wide a tyre fits in the Tuscia frame?

Up to 45C. It comes stock with 40C Schwalbe G-One Bite tyres.

How much does the frame weigh?

According to ACOL, the Tuscia's carbon frame weighs 880 grams.

Which Tuscia version should I choose?

The Shimano GRX 820 mechanical build is the most affordable entry point. The SRAM Rival XPLR is the mechanical SRAM alternative, while GRX Di2 and Rival XPLR AXS give you electronic shifting, some versions with Mavic Allroad wheels.

Is it suitable for bikepacking?

Yes. The brand recommends it for touring, bikepacking and gravel racing alike, and there's also a storage compartment in the frame.

How does ordering work?

You place your order, we check stock in your chosen size and colour, then email you the bank transfer details. After payment you'll receive the bike in about 2 weeks.