GIOS, an established Italian bicycle brand, is known for its striking bright Gios Blue.

GIOS has now added a new cross bike, the LECRO, to its lineup!

It is scheduled to arrive in late April 2025!

For those who feel that a full-fledged cross bike is overkill, and are looking for something "just right - lighter and faster than a commuter bike," this model is highly recommended!

＼2025.GIOS LECRO is featured on YouTube／

2025.GIOS LECRO (Gios / Lecro)

[Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price] ¥57,200 (tax included)
[Colors (4 colors total)] GIOS BLUE, SCARLET, LIGHT BLUE, VIOLET
[Size (approximate height range)] 450 (155-180cm)
[Accessories] Pedals, kickstand

LECRO Frame Performance

The frame material is 6061 aluminum, which is popular for cross bikes.

The pipes are quite simple, round tubes. This is a specification that reduces costs.

The front fork is made of chromoly, which offers excellent vibration absorption and durability.

Compared to a full-aluminum cross bike, the bike's weight (actual weight without pedals: 11.43kg) is heavier, but it is designed with a focus on daily use, balancing "durability, ride comfort, and lightness."

There are four color options available. Although only three colors have been announced in the photos, it seems that GIOS BLUE also exists in the manufacturer's materials!

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• There is only one size available (450). The manufacturer's stated height range is 155cm to 180cm.

 Looking at the frame geometry (design), the seat tube is shorter and the top tube is longer than on popular cross bikes.

If someone who is 155cm tall were to ride it, their feet might just barely touch the ground, but the handlebars might feel quite far away. Conversely, someone who is 180cm tall might feel it's too small even with the seatpost raised to its limit.

Incidentally, a 90mm stem length is adopted. That's a bit long! Considering that, the ideal suitable height would be around 163cm to 178cm!

It feels just right for our staff (male, 167cm)!

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LECRO Component Configuration

The basic specifications are a very simple Shimano (1x7 speed) configuration.

The shift-related components are Shimano Tourney class, a step down from popular cross bikes.

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• The crank adopts a Shimano ESSA crank with a bash guard (40T 170mm).

 While the Tourney-class shifters are a bit disappointing, the fact that they've kept the crankset to Shimano ESSA is a welcome point◎

They could have lowered the crankset's rank and raised the shift-related components, but sticking to Shimano is a very GIOS-like choice.

Note: The test ride bike borrowed from the manufacturer used a Shimano MF-TZ500-7 (14-28T) sprocket, but it might become a 14-34T MegaRange...

What is MegaRange... A model that uses one super low gear (34T) in addition to the standard gear configuration. It is a very light gear that can cope with unexpected hills.

While MegaRange certainly offers riding advantages, as a mechanic, it also has the negative aspect of being prone to shifting problems. Since the gear suddenly becomes much larger when shifting to the lightest gear, even a slight adjustment error can cause the chain to come off, or shifting to be unsuccessful, and so on.

I would prefer that they don't use MegaRange... I hope they don't.
*This information will be updated as soon as the product arrives and is confirmed.

TEKTRO V-brakes are used. While it's a pity that they're not from Shimano, the specs are more than sufficient◎

The tires are 700x32c with brown sidewalls, contributing to a fresh look. The AREXRIMS wheels also give a good impression.

However, it is important to note that the wheels are secured with "nut fasteners" and not the more common quick-release skewers.

Another important point: While the test bike uses an English valve, popular cross bikes typically use a Presta valve.

The standard side stand is a welcome feature for daily users◎

As a reasonably priced cross bike with a suggested retail price of under 60,000 yen (including tax), it gives a slightly better impression of cost performance than standard specifications◎

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GIOS LECRO Test Ride Impressions

It rode like a proper cross bike!

While it's easy to get the impression of a "look-alike" (cross bike-style) due to its price and appearance, the fact that it didn't feel "fragile" or "unreliable" is typical of GIOS.

It didn't feel particularly heavy; it was quite fast.

However, to keep the price down, it seems to be focused solely on everyday use in the city.

If you wanted to ride long distances, the "limited number of gears," "limited size variations," and "cost-saving frame molding" would likely become disadvantages. The features that reduce physical strain during long rides seem to have been sacrificed for the price.

While the "MISTRAL" is a flagship cross bike from GIOS, compared to the MISTRAL, the LECRO feels like a cross bike that lowers its sportiness to be more leisurely for city riding.

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GIOS LECRO Summary

It has the perfect specifications for those considering a cross bike for everyday urban commuting. It easily surpasses "lighter and faster than a mama-chari." Furthermore, the ability to keep initial costs down is a welcome point for those looking to get into cross biking!

However, for those who want to do a bit of cycling, it might be tough depending on the course.

We will update this as new information becomes available!

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