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BerriaBelador Essential

Aero road2027Belador 6G ↗Disc brakes

The entry grade of Berria's sixth-generation Belador. Its HM2X carbon frame keeps the Belador 6's tube shaping, T47 bottom bracket and internal cabling, but takes a round 27.2 mm seatpost, and the builds use an alloy Avanforce bar and seatpost instead of the integrated carbon cockpit of the Pro and BR. The three builds run Shimano 105, mechanical or Di2, on alloy or Vision TC45 carbon wheels.

Berria Belador Essential 105 in White Pearl-Red Racing, drive side
© Berria
From
€3,099€3,099€3,099
Builds
3
Sizes
5
Frame weight
—

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 6 categories

A low-cost way into the Belador 6G frame shapes, with 105 from €1,999 and T47 and UDH like the dearer grades. The round seatpost, alloy bar and post and, on two builds, alloy wheels give up much of the aero and integration the Pro and BR offer, and Berria publishes no frame weight.

Scored Nov 2026

  • + Affordable way in

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
64/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
70/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Components
58/100

Groupset, wheels and power meter

Fit
74/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
70/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

Price
100/100

From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Frame & platform

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon (HM2X: Toray T700 and T800 intermediate-modulus fibre; triple monocoque with EPS cores)
Fork material
Carbon (Belador Blade 6, internal routing)
Frame sizes
48, 51, 54, 57, 60
Colours
White Pearl-Red Racing (105 and 105 Di2 CW builds), Black-Red Racing (105 Di2 build)
Also available as
Belador Pro (HM2X carbon with the aero seatpost and one-piece cockpit) and Belador BR (UHM3X carbon)

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Hydraulic disc, flat mount
Wheel size
700c
Max tire width
32 mm
Bottom bracket standard
T47
Front axle
12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
Cable routing
Fully internal (Berria ICS2)

Fit & adjustability

Cockpit
Separate Avanforce AF3 alloy handlebar; cables routed internally (ICS2)
Seatpost type
Round 27.2 mm alloy seatpost (Avanforce AF3, 0 mm offset)

Aerodynamics

Tube profile
Smaller tube sections with less frontal area ('Aero Shape Efficiency' shaping)

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Headset bearings
Oversized semi-integrated (O2HS), 1-1/2 in upper and lower
Derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
Frame warranty
8-year limited frame warranty if the bike is registered within 30 days (otherwise the legal warranty only); 3 years on the fork and on Avanforce bars and seatposts; racing use voids the warranty
Sold via
Online at berriabikes.com and through Berria dealers

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Berria Belador Essential builds
Belador Essential 105 Di2 CW
Belador Essential 105 Di2
Belador Essential 105
Overview
Price (MSRP)€3,099€3,099€3,099€2,499€2,499€2,499€1,999€1,999€1,999
TypeComplete bikeComplete bikeComplete bike
NotesTop Essential build: 105 Di2 with Vision TC45 carbon wheels ('CW'); no power meter. White Pearl-Red Racing 'Collection' paint. Model code PT27.10.10.No power meter. Black-Red Racing 'Collection' paint. Model code PT27.10.02.Cheapest Belador: mechanical 105 with hydraulic discs. White Pearl-Red Racing 'Collection' paint. Model code PT27.10.01.
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano 105 Di2 R7100Shimano 105 Di2 R7100Shimano 105 R7100
Launched2022 · current generation2022 · current generation2023 · current generation
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ElectronicYesYesNo
Drivetrain2x2x2x
ShiftersShimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170Shimano 105 ST-R7120
CranksetShimano 105 R7100Shimano 105 R7100Shimano 105 R7100
Chainrings50/3450/3450/34
Crank lengths available170, 172.5 or 175 mm170, 172.5 or 175 mm170, 172.5 or 175 mm
Bottom bracketShimano T47Shimano T47Shimano T47
StandardT47T47T47
Front derailleurShimano 105 Di2 R7150Shimano 105 Di2 R7150Shimano 105 R7100
Rear derailleurShimano 105 Di2 R7150Shimano 105 Di2 R7150Shimano 105 R7100
CassetteShimano 105 R7100Shimano 105 R7100Shimano 105 R7100
Range11-3411-3411-34
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ChainShimano CN-M6100Shimano CN-M6100Shimano CN-M6100
Brakes
Brake calipersShimano 105 BR-R7170Shimano 105 BR-R7170Shimano 105 BR-R7120
TypeHydraulic discHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Wheels & tires
WheelsetVision TC45Vision Team 30Vision Team 30
Front rim depth45 mm30 mm30 mm
Rear rim depth45 mm30 mm30 mm
Internal rim width23 mm23 mm23 mm
MaterialCarbonAluminiumAluminium
Tubeless readyYesYesYes
NotesCenter Lock rotor mountCenter Lock rotor mountCenter Lock rotor mount
TiresVittoria ZaffiroVittoria ZaffiroVittoria Zaffiro
Tire width28 mm28 mm28 mm
Cockpit
HandlebarAvanforce AF3Avanforce AF3Avanforce AF3
Widths available400, 420 or 440 mm400, 420 or 440 mm400, 420 or 440 mm
MaterialAluminium (6061)Aluminium (6061)Aluminium (6061)
Saddle & seatpost
SaddleSelle Royal OrmaSelle Royal OrmaSelle Royal Orma
Saddle width150 mm150 mm150 mm
Saddle length250 mm250 mm250 mm
RailsSteelSteelSteel
SeatpostAvanforce AF3Avanforce AF3Avanforce AF3
Offset / setback0 mm0 mm0 mm
MaterialAluminium (6061)Aluminium (6061)Aluminium (6061)
Notes27.2 mm diameter, 350 or 400 mm long27.2 mm diameter, 350 or 400 mm long27.2 mm diameter, 350 or 400 mm long

Ownership checklist

3 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Berria. Why these checks

  • ✓

    Threaded bottom bracket

    T47

  • ✓

    UDH derailleur hanger

    UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)

  • ✓

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

    12x142 thru-axle

  • ?

    Works with mechanical shifting

Belador Essential geometry

The manufacturer uses the same geometry as the BR (6G).

Berria Belador Essential geometry
XS (51)S (53)M (55)L (57)XL (59)
Rider height min155 cm5′1″165 cm5′5″175 cm5′9″185 cm6′1″192 cm6′4″
Rider height max165 cm5′5″175 cm5′9″185 cm6′1″192 cm6′4″—
Stack518 mm20.4″533 mm21″550 mm21.7″570 mm22.4″590 mm23.2″
Reach369 mm14.5″383 mm15.1″396 mm15.6″406 mm16″418 mm16.5″
Seat tube angle74.9°74.6°74.3°74°73.7°
Head tube angle70.5°71.3°72°72.5°73°
Head tube length110 mm4.3″125 mm4.9″140 mm5.5″160 mm6.3″180 mm7.1″
Effective top tube510 mm20.1″530 mm20.9″550 mm21.7″570 mm22.4″590 mm23.2″
Seat tube length445 mm17.5″475 mm18.7″500 mm19.7″530 mm20.9″565 mm22.2″
Chainstay405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″
Wheelbase970 mm38.2″982 mm38.7″993 mm39.1″1,006 mm39.6″1,018 mm40.1″
BB drop74 mm2.9″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″
Fork length375 mm14.8″375 mm14.8″375 mm14.8″375 mm14.8″375 mm14.8″
Fork offset42 mm1.7″42 mm1.7″42 mm1.7″42 mm1.7″42 mm1.7″
Trail83 mm3.3″73 mm2.9″68 mm2.7″65 mm2.6″62 mm2.4″
Wheel size700c700c700c700c700c

Side view

Drawn to scale (how to read it).

Berria Belador Essential · M (55)

How the geometry rides

The Belador Essential in size M (55) against the middle size of 30 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Trail68 mm2.7″

    shortestlonger than 98% of 30 bikeslongest

    Longer trail than most: steering is steadier and less twitchy on the extensions.

  • Wheelbase993 mm39.1″

    shortestlonger than 89% of 66 bikeslongest

    Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.

  • Chainstay405 mm15.9″

    shortestlonger than 8% of 74 bikeslongest

    Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

  • Fit

    Berria's detailed geometry tables for the Belador BR, Pro and Essential builds list identical figures for all five sizes (48, 51, 54, 57 and 60), with rider heights from 155 cm to over 192 cm.

    Source

  • Compatibility

    The frame takes tyres up to 32 mm and the fork up to 34 mm.

    Source

  • Versions

    Berria describes the Essential frame as the Belador 6 with a round seatpost, in the same HM2X carbon as the Pro; the BR uses UHM3X. Berria publishes no frame weight for the HM2X frames.

    Source

Belador Essential FAQ

How much does the Berria Belador Essential cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €1,999–€3,099 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Belador Essential 105 Di2 CW, Belador Essential 105 Di2 and Belador Essential 105.

What sizes does the Berria Belador Essential come in?+

5 sizes: XS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57) and XL (59). The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 155 cm (5′1″) to 192 cm (6′4″).

What is the tire clearance of the Berria Belador Essential?+

Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Berria Belador Essential?+

Bottom bracket: T47.

What builds of the Berria Belador Essential are available?+

Belador Essential 105 Di2 CW: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100; Belador Essential 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100; Belador Essential 105: Shimano 105 R7100.

What warranty does the Berria Belador Essential frame have?+

8-year limited frame warranty if the bike is registered within 30 days (otherwise the legal warranty only); 3 years on the fork and on Avanforce bars and seatposts; racing use voids the warranty

Sources

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