The gravel bike is a terrible choice. When your significant other finds out that its good on the road, good off road, takes mudguards in winter... you'll never be able to justify a second (fifth?) bike.

@jasonhanson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jimcappa6815

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@SIvers-or2ke

3 жыл бұрын

Very good point.

@olivierlievens3950

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a gravel bike and then a set of serious wheels for road tires instead of a road bike.

@markrskinner

3 жыл бұрын

Aaaahhh, single life.

There's a growing market of roadies that don't want to get hit by cars that the gravel bike appeals to.

@marcalvarez4890

3 жыл бұрын

"There's a growing market of roadies that don't want to get hit by cars that the MOUNTAIN bike appeals to."

@bernardo9202

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcalvarez4890 why are you in the gcn channel and not the GMBN one, stop speaking in every comment about MTB, this channel is a roadie segment If you dont know, now you do kzread.info

@marcalvarez4890

3 жыл бұрын

@@bernardo9202 Gatekeeping road riding channels on KZread! Theres a new one! Lol. Just FYI, people ride road on non road bikes. And theres plenty of info on CYCLING in general here. How about you unclench your ass a tad? Chill brother, Chill

@deanblackwell2090

2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of them but went for the gravel option

One factor not mentioned: which one allows you to spend less time around cars? Gravel thus wins the fight hands-down. MTBs don't count cause the increased safety of no cars is offset by the 100% guarantee you'll be replacing both collarbones in the first year.

@donaldduck5731

Жыл бұрын

Yes, my sister lost yet another cycling friend last week, the car drivers excuse, he was driving so fast on a single track country lane because he was late to pick up his kids. I had a car overtake me on a blind corner yesterday super fast and yes another car appeared in the opposite direction, luckily I’d already hit the brakes so the idiot didn’t hit me as he swerved to avoid the other car. Had a woman in a big SUV cut the corner at a junction and come at me on the wrong side of the road, in Cambridge last week, I E-stopped, she stopped in front of me on my side of the road, bibbing her horn and f’n and blinding at me! Roads are so lethal these days, so many angry aggressive idiot drivers who have no interest in the safety of others, especially cyclists.

@nimkal

Жыл бұрын

Wow great point!! "Which one allows you to spend less time with cars", was definitely an amazing way to put it into perspective, thanks for that :) You're totally right.

@xosece

9 ай бұрын

excellent point! This might depend on the person, and like usual there are cases and cases, but even for people like me who live in an area with low population and low traffic, being able to follow almost any track without driving on regular tarmac with cars is a blessing.

Having a road bike and a (fully equipped) gravel bike, I find that I ride much more on the gravel bike. I use the gravel for daily commute in every weather condition, for going onto tours over several days with attached bags and even do some grocery shopping. Also, I do not have to care about the road condition. If there's a path, it can go there. Gravel bikes are the perfect compromise and they are basically good for everything. The road bike is for nice rides in dry conditions, going on fine roads only. It still is quicker, it feels more agile and on good roads it is more fun. If you are a daily commuter, choose the gravel, if you want to ride on Sundays in nice weather, go for the road bike. If you like both, well, yeah, you could get a second pair of wheels for your gravel bike, but let's be honest. You want more bikes, you should get more bikes.

@Alex-m8515

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You’ve definitely sold the gravel bike to me more now. That’s what I’m exactly after.

@stankersten532

Жыл бұрын

I asked myself this question when I was shopping for a new bike that would serve as a commuter and weekend toy. Ended up getting a gravelbike with 2x drivetrain. Best of both worlds and still alows me to tour with my roadie friends

I’ll just apply the rule: the right number of owned bikes = n+1. I’m thrilled about my road bike and mij MTB they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. So there’s still that gap… this video showed me I’m in desperate need of a gravel bike 😅

Would love to see a video comparing road bike, gravel bike with gravel tyres and gravel bike with road tyres. 10k TT at same watts. Would answer lots of questions for me.

@Yazoo3322

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh that would be awesome!

@ramblingimbecile2295

3 жыл бұрын

You couldn't really do a road bike with gravel tyres as you just wouldn't get them to fit on many models. You'd have to be looking at the more endurance geometry bikes like Giant Defy rather than TCR for example.

@Yes_this_is_my_cat

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@chritztopfgr3704

3 жыл бұрын

I made the experience that the tyre type makes such a big difference that in my eyes, no road bike with even perfect aero stats but "trash" tires for the road could even come close.

@TheFlyingMonkey200

3 жыл бұрын

They did this video already

Yep... gravel bikes give you a much more upright and relaxed position..... that saddle to bar drop on Alex’s bike looks super comfy!!

@TheStork1981

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that same thing!

I have a suggestion: why don’t you replace the wheels and test their performance before and after the replacement to show which one would perform better; thus, a better value!

@NeoPayneHK

3 жыл бұрын

road bike usually can not take gravel tyre. too huge LOL

@mohamedgenedy5725

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeoPayneHK maybe you need to watch more videos of the GCN channel (LOL ^2): kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmV3pappfNW8nNI.html

@NeoPayneHK

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohamedgenedy5725 but simon's bike cant take a 40mm Lol

@mohamedgenedy5725

3 жыл бұрын

You understand my point behind the comment :)) and if they will make such a video don’t watch it then xD

@NeoPayneHK

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohamedgenedy5725 there always an exception~

We bought a gravel bike for my wife who was getting back into cycling. We put 32 mm road tire on it. The main advantages over an endurance bike are the more comfortable riding position, and the 2x11 chainring and cassette that provide easier gear ratios than the standard compact groupset. She loves her bikes. She can climb hills.

@nimkal

Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! Yeah, I shall definitely be getting a gravel bike for my first bike into my cycling journey. Seems like a great option to start.

Buy a gravel bike and a spare set of road wheels ... complete perfection

@flagg1129b

3 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I was goona say...

@mikedaknight8854

3 жыл бұрын

Or as someone said to me. Get a roadie with the clearance for gravel tyres. I'm more on the same page as you as roads in the UK are shit in the winter

@mattshipstone9361

3 жыл бұрын

Would have liked to see how the gear ratio's compare.

@justinbouchard

3 жыл бұрын

Disagree completely unless your gravel bike is as light as your road bike.

@justinbouchard

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattshipstone9361 Completely different.

GCN video production is on another level lately! Also, Ribble are putting out some beautiful bikes 😍

@RibbleCyclesChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, Have you got your eye on any of our range? J @ Ribble

@ManorMoose

3 жыл бұрын

@@RibbleCyclesChannel I think it's fair to say I've got my eye on your entire range! 👌🏻

@gobybike99

3 жыл бұрын

I agree I like the look of the road bike in this video. But the orange gravel bike and go anywhere attitude is also calling my name. Both are awesome.

@danielandersson3539

3 жыл бұрын

Thtat's what the video is for. GCN is fun, but it is "infomercial".

@paulkeleher7968

3 жыл бұрын

@@RibbleCyclesChannel i'm still waiting for mine...

Gravel bike with slicks and 2x system the perfect bike!

I got Giant Contend AR 2 and im really happy with it as it has somewhat road tires (hybrid). Mostly I like the more comfortable ridding position and I'm not extremely into smashing through the roads as fast as I can. Also, jumbling from and on the pavement is a lot easier! Gravel bike is a great commuter in town!

As I was doing my GCN homework last year to figure out which would be my first bike, I had decided for a gravel bike which is versatile for beginners. However, the bike shortage and second hand local market meant that I had to settle for a road bike with rim brakes and I actually love it. Still considering a gravel for off terrain explorations once I get more bike skills.

I could barely hear Alex and Si over Si's shoes.

I got into cycling by buying a gravel bike with a road drivetrain. It is like an SUV of bikes. I am glad that you finally used that comparison in your video. What's even more useful it that you don't even have to buy an additional wheelset. I switch between road tyres for longer summer trips and wider tyres for riding in mud/sand/snow in winter. So for me a more "road plus"-ish gravel bike is a sweetspot. Not everybody realies that a gravel bike is a very wide spectrum of bikes so anybody can choose something for themseves. Again just like SUVs. There are more road oriented models but also some terrain oriented ones.

what bikes we choose it depends on the road condition around our area we live

@FlatSpinMan

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The roads around me are fantastic and you’d have to look really hard to actually find gravel.

@-daigher-2549

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlatSpinMan yeah, i built myself a gravel for commuting because i live in an old medioeval city where 1/3 of the roads are shit, 1/3 are decent and, 1/3 are fucking 800yo cobblestone. I'm looking to get a road bike because just 10km outside my city in the middle of nowhere the roads are mint, also there is a route wich they just made brand new for the Giro d'italia so there's that

Gravel bikes have the big advantage that during route planning you don't need to worry as much about the surface of paths. I have had to change routes ad hoc because of that.

@Zulanderr

3 жыл бұрын

The dreaded road that turns into a dirt and stone laden track..... been there and had the punctures to show it

@jijianji1

3 жыл бұрын

Since I'm considering bike-packing in the future and tested a route that did turn into what you described (currently riding hybrid though), this alone pulls me 80% of the way towards a gravel bike instead of road.

Love my Ribble CGRsl does both really well. I do intend to buy a more road suited set of wheels and tyres but for what I use it for and my skill level it not only does the job but it also inspires me to get better and go further.

@RibbleCyclesChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Which spec did you go with? J @ Ribble

Great video, thank you! I'm starting my journey into cycling and been really trying to decide what to get for my first bike. I was undecided between road bike and mtn bike, but gravel bike sounds to be the perfect start! Especially since you can buy a second set of tires. Cheers.

gravel bike with second set of wheels for road give you the most of both sides

@scottay17

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest if you wanted the best of both worlds then I would personally go for CGR

@adamarchie

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I love my Cannondale Topstone Ultegra RX2 in this regard.

@LukaszMielczarek

3 жыл бұрын

@@thegravelman1665 of course they don't replace fully but think about average biker, they don't go that fast on road bike and don't need full sus enduro bike so gravel bike it's perfect for them

@ramblingimbecile2295

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottay17 I'm looking at replacing my old alu Giant Deft with a carbon CGR. The Giant has been a great bike but I know I will just benefit more from disc brakes and bigger tyres than I do currently. More stopping power and more comfort against the ever worsening British roads and erratic drivers is what is leaning me to this purchase.

@scottay17

3 жыл бұрын

@@ramblingimbecile2295 make sure you get Hydraulic Brakes instead of Cable Disc, I got cable Disc on my bike and they are crap.

This was a really good watch. Thank you

I went with a Canyon Inflite and added bigger tires. love the versatility big gravel tires with road bike like GEO. Great vids guys!.

"Gravel bike has more upright geometry." At the same time camera shooting the gravel bike with even more saddle to handle bar drop than in Simon's road bike xD

In direct comparison when comparing the Canyon Grail with my road bike the grail feels like it's on rails.

I did the change a couple of months ago, I sold my Tarmac SL6 and my mountain bike and bought a Giant Revolt advance pro 1 with grx DI2 and carbon wheels. So far I’m very happy with the change since the versatility is evident and still I can keep up with the pace of my roady buddies !!! I’m planning to buy an additional set of carbon road wheels to have even more options!!!

i ve got a cheap trek road bike, that i use mostly for commuting. it can fit 33mm gravel tyres front and about 35mm rear. so i bought an extra pair of wheels + cassette and switch, when i want to ride off road.

I think a lot of people are buying a "top end" carbon framed road bike for their weekend and summer rides and then buying an aluminium gravel bike to do winter duty and commuting.

@Eucalypticaz

3 жыл бұрын

What's different about riding in winter that you need a different setup?

@ulyssepinon9177

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eucalypticaz Just an excuse to keep up with n+1 ;)

@jonomakim4310

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eucalypticaz riding on ice covered pathways in the dark.

@Eucalypticaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonomakim4310 Don't then.

@matthewlewis2072

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eucalypticaz weather. Risk of accidents. Mudguards. More wear and tear on drivetrain.

Just bought a Canyon Grizl and it is amazing. Roadbikes feel fragile to me (195 cm, 96 kg) but my newest toy of 4 (hard tail and full sus mtb) feels great and i get to go down every road/trail i come across so...choice is easy for me :). My roadbike is parked on my Tacx.

Great video, thanks!

Living in Alaska I decided to go gravel for the adventure potential, I went with the 2021 Look 765 gravel and got a second set of zipp 700x28 for those road days

I only have a road bike (as old as me), which was gifted to me by my neighbor. But when I finally fit it in my budget, I'll go for tracking/bike-packing

I bought my first 'good' bike this year and it was a Trek ALR 5, a gravel bike. And for a total beginner like me, it was optimal since I can go relatively where I want. And now that I'm in the sport I'm beginning to see the point of having a dedicated road bike, but for going to college, have fun at each ride, by going through some strange place normaly forbidden to road bike, I'll definitely recommend a gravel bike to any beginner, which has absolutely no idea exactly what he want to do with it's bike or what surface it will encounter. My last point is the following, look the bike of your friends. As a Swiss, most people have MTB so to be able to follow my friend in some muddy place the holy gravel bike was and still is the better option. (But still waiting to buy a road bike :) )

I think the video at 10:00 of the two riders side by side, the road bike is coasting and the gravel bike rider is peddling, tells a lot about the rolling efficiency of the tires and possibly the aero but they are not going fast enough to make the aero a big deal I believe. Personally, I ride a gravel bike because I do not have the flexibility to ride a true road bike at 72 years of age. Also, the gravel bike does not have the gearing that the road bike has so the top speed, if I were able to reach it, on the road bike is mechanically higher than the gravel. Again, I would be on a road bike if I could but the gravel, and I will be moving to narrower tires in the near future if I could ride it comfortably but I do like my gravel bike. Just my personal issue and solution. Be safe.

This is exactly what i needed for my guideance, i've been cycling my trail bike for a year and a half now and i wanted something that get me further with my endurance. But i'm going with gravel bike becouse of the idea of changeing the tires etc, but also becouse the roads i'm cycling on do have unexpected holes and cracks that i think the gravel bike can handle better

Why don't you guys fit a road wheel and tire in a gravel bike and do a comparison

@blaablaa1718

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's because the sponsor (Ribble) isn't paying them to do that. It's the video everyone wants to see though

@someopinionateddirt6561

2 жыл бұрын

There's also the issue of fit. Road Bikes are generally limited in the size tyre you can fit when compared to gravel.

Surely it depends on how much you ride on different surfaces? I have never ridden off road, so a gravel bike would be a total waste of my money.

@Shellewell

3 жыл бұрын

Probably yes, but equally that can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. You know you only ride tarmac so only buy for that so continue to never consider alternatives. Have you only never ridden off road because you're on a bike that isn't suited to going off road? Getting onto a little more terrain can definitely get you places a road bike can't, but you won't know that experience and get to those places unless you test that boundary.

@Rover200Power

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shellewell Perhaps for some people, but in 15 years of cycling I've never wanted to try and cycle off road. I like going fast, not dodging tree roots and dog walkers.

@KPatrolis250

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rover200Power you see way less people off road than on road. Can also ride really freaking fast off road as well. There's also a plus side of also not getting hit by a car.

@thegrowl2210

3 жыл бұрын

@@KPatrolis250 There are the nutters who hang piano wire on trails though.

@KPatrolis250

3 жыл бұрын

@@thegrowl2210 Never seen any, but still the chances of me getting hit by a car in the city are probably 1000x more likely

Niner RLT steel frame, Shimano GRX 2 x 11, Wolftooth roadlink, cassette 11-40. I combine this set up with 2 x Scribe Duty D wheels, which are fabulous, and am completely happy.

Both :) Gravel bike for gravel, endurance rides, having fun. Road bike for fast group rides, intervals, racing. Extra set of road wheels for the gravel bike but honestly the difference in feel is still pretty noticeable with the road bike being considerably more responsive.

I started out with a Diverge and just bought a Tarmac lol. Thought I wanted the more versatile Diverge but after about a year of riding on the road only it made more sense to get a Tarmac.

Purchase my first new bike in June. Canyon Grail 8. Just changed the light gravel tires to road 32mm tires last month since I found myself spending my rides on tarmac. Last there bikes i owned were ten or more years ago. Tech in new bikes is great. So happy i got the Grail. Now I’m looking at Endurance bikes and put the gravel ties back on so i would have choices.

Whenever they release a video like this I always watch hoping they compare a gravel bike to a road bike with the same road tyres.

Bought a gravel bike last year and really like it (Kona Rove DL). I wasn’t sure at first but getting off the pavement when I want on a drop bar bike is a really cool experience. I came from road bikes and it’s been decades since I’ve ridden seriously. Tried MTBs but just didn’t do it for me like a road but I did like the versatility of MTB hard tails so the “gravel” bike seemed to make the most sense and I love it. Completed my first road century on it a couple of weeks ago. That bike is so comfy it was a pleasure to be on all day. The tires I’m running are Maxis Receptors which are very smooth and surprisingly fast😲.

I'm riding gravel bikes for three years now and are convinced these bikes can almost do it all when you have two or, in my case, three different wheel sets. With pure road tires it works great on the road and I'm not slower than on my road bike. With mud tires I can keep up with mountainbikes most of the time and I have lots of fun with 650B wheels with WTB Byway tires that are suited for light terrain as well as for the road. Only for a time trial I use my tt bike. Very happy with my choice for a gravel bike. As a comment on this video; would like to see what the differences are when the gravel bike has 700c wheels with the same road tires in it as the road bike.

Bought a Cannondale Caad13 last year. It's clearance is wide enough for a 40mm tire, more than enough for most gravel action. But it's aero, well equipped and handles great on all surfaces. You need 2 sets of tires, or better yet wheels and you're in business. I agree that you're better off to get the geometry of road bike over gravel, and 1x is just rubbish on the road. And on the gravel too come to think about it.

Alex nailed it at 5:30. Gravel bikes are awesome "entry bikes" if you'e not sure which way you want to go. I was a rather casual bike rider but wanted to ride more and have more fun. Got myself a gravel bike 5 years ago (not too expensive), realized quickly what it's strength and weaknesses are on different types of terrain, and then 3 years ago added a road bike to the collection. Nowadays I use the two bikes regularly, depending on where and how far I want to go. I still refer to the gravel bike as my "fun bike", because it's so much fun to ride it (and passed like 100 other cyclists including lots of ebikes on it today. Gravel bikes are not slow. Maybe it's you, but certainly not the bike)

@floreschris5574

6 ай бұрын

Wooo hoo

@floreschris5574

6 ай бұрын

I just wanted to know if they're as fast but with a bit chunkier tires. And you said they're not alow which can only mean they're pretty fast and fun

My gravel bike, lead to a road bike, full suspension trail, fat tire bike, beach cruiser, hybrid bike, and now all of them also as ebike. Bike are my addiction!

I agree, the surface is key . I have 3 bikes, road , gravel and mountain . Because of where I live , I have access to repurposed rail trails , so I spend most days on the gravel bike.

Cool video and top subject ! I went for a gravel bike... It's more versatile and I ride with my mates who are all on road bike, I can keep up, no problem. Just upgraded it with a group 105 and I have tubeless tires... More comfort and less hassle. Let's be honest, I'm not Alaphilippe... I will never be and don't intend to work to that level anyway... So for me, my performance on a road bike or gravel will be roughly the same... And the weight I can gain... Is mainly on my body ! :-( So, if I take part in a competition, I have another set of wheels, with smooth tires and it does the job perfectly! Don't hesitate! Go for gravel !

When I bought my bike I use to commute everywhere I was shown a GR-1 Roll, and over a year later I haven't regretted my decision. I love my gravel bike.

I have put over 4000 miles on my Look 765 Gravel. I purchased a set of Campy Zonda Wheels with nice 25MM tires and switch all the time. The bike is great on the road and the trail. I have been ecstatic with my choice.

The fit or how you feel on the bike is probably understated. It would be an interesting comparison looking at specific bikes and set up for different body types. Tall, short, heavy, light and how those other factors determine what kind of bike is better for you.

I hope you'll do a review of both bikes in the future !

Just bought the Topstone 1 from Canondale in XL as there was no L available anywhere. We'll see how it fits... In this day and age it kind of is hard to find the bike that you need, instead you are looking for the bike that you get. Still with that specs it seems to be very well equipped to take on the road way faster than my almost 20 year old KogaMiyata Roadie... So I am really looking forward to getting it. Also honestly, the Gravelbike is just the best compromise.

I have settled on two bikes now, full sus MTB for out and out red trails, a gravel bike with 40c nobbly tyres for adventure riding (MTB too slow on the flats and tarmac) and I have a secondary set of carbon wheels with 30c road tyres I put on the gravel bike for road riding - perfect setup for my range of riding.

It depends on what kind of riding you like to do. I live in a rainy area and ride a bicycle pretty much everywhere I go, and prefer a gravel bike fitted with road tires for almost all of my riding. It's comfortable, which is important when you're older, but still reasonably fast and fun. More importantly, most gravel bikes have mounts for fenders and racks, and most road bikes don't. If you're riding for reasons other than pure speed, it's nice to be able to stay dry and carry stuff.

Just bought a New Beautiful Peal white Checkpoint ALR5 with upgraded Carbon wheel set and 700+45 Pirelli. Can't wait to ride it. It's going to be fast and fun.

Anyone else notice on the descent Si wasnt peddling much? Shows the added efficiency of the road setup on Tarmac

IMO, suspension is as important as tire clearance. You can also go with an endurance bike that can fit gravel tires - Specialized Roubaix is what I have, but the Trek Domane can accomodate a slightly wider width. The benefit of an endurance bike is you get a little more snappiness like a road bike. The downside is you don't have flared handlebar drops that provide some nice stability off trail downhill. It would be great to have some handlebars where you can adjust the flare of the drops.

In my case , i have a Gravel bike with 3 pairs of tires and 2 set of wheels ! 5 days commuting with 42mm and changing tires according to the weekend event 1 - 42mm commuting 2 - 53 mm (2.1'') gravel with dedicated 27,5 wheels 3 - 28mm road ( soon with dedicated wheels !) and that is because i am lacking space in my house. Believe me when i say , i cant wait for having dedicated bicycles , as soon i find a house with a shed , because its a hustle to remove racks and mudguards every weekend from the commuting setup. One can only dream....

In eastern Idaho we have two seasons. Winter and Road Construction. While we do have brilliantly plumage charming road cyclists, unless you are very careful with your route, any cyclist will be in less than ideal road conditions eventually or on Zwift. A gravel bike is the minimum to be functional on the often gravel and junk covered right side of the road. Most locals pedal mountain bikes.

Fairly new to cycling and had a cube hybrid last year. I put a lot of thought into things and bought the ribble cgr al in blue. Love it. I find it fantastic to ride but haven’t yet took it off road. Don’t think I will either. I’m enjoying the road a huge amount. I’ve already ordered a new set of 2nd wheels to try road specific tyres. If I like it do I buy a road bike 😂😂. I don’t know what to do 😂

I’ve found my gravel bike to be quite versatile, taking it on group road rides as well as taking it out to the wooded trails. The tires are more suited to road but have enough tread to go off road, that is, not too knobby at all. I’ve pondered building a road bike but have found myself building another gravel bike on an old Gary Fisher mountain bike frame. It’ll be strictly off road build. As much as I like road bikes, I’m not competitive and I don’t race so the gravel bike is likely where I’ll stay. Plus they look wicked as hell!

I was surprised that you did not mentioned it, but it would seem to me that within an urban area, where roads can be in poor condition, e.g. potholed, the gravel bike would also make for a good commuter bike too. This makes it for an even better entry level, multi purpose bicycle weekday bike. With time, as you decide what type of riding that you like to do, then you can go ahead and buy a dedicated road, or, mountain bike to use for your preferred riding style/sporting and training use. You can keep the gravel bike for commuting and leisurely riding use. This will also help to spread the wear and tear on your equipment and improve their overall longevity.

The only thing that makes me hesitant between the two is the condition of the roads in my city and the biking infrastructure (sometimes got to go on the sidewalk). I'm guessing gravel'd be better at taking the potholes, keeping control and have an easier time going on/off sidewalks. I don't know how common punctures from impacts are (riding hybrid now), but it could be a factor is road bikes are very susceptible to those upon impact. In the end, I think I'll go road, since my current hybrid kind of substitutes the gravel's functions. But the appeal of not getting worried by surfaces kind of obstacles does make me reconsider.

@larryfinke6133

3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you! I’m 220lbs and just purchased my first “road bike”. A Trek Checkpoint gravel bike. I’m glad I did. I can make it roadworthy with 32c tires and not be paranoid about all the sidewalks and roadside debris that I encounter. No regrets!

@davidarmanini7704

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience as deliveroo rider I'd go with a cyclo-cross like bike in hindsight, light n snappy in the summer and big n chunky in the winter

@arturogonzalez658

Жыл бұрын

Just what I want ro hear. Roads in my area have debri and bumps pot holes. The wide tires make the ride more comfortable. I am going with a gravel bike.

I bought a gravelbike here in Thailand (not easy to get) and had to change the tires within two weeks. The roads are mixed where we drive, partly good surface, partly gravel... that's why I decided for a gravelbike. Besides that, my bicycle buddy uses a mountainbike and it is hard to keep up with me for most of the time, so a pure roadbike is out of the question. The new tires I put on the bike are Schwalbe Marathon Plus (700c-38 mm). I'm happy with it.

I run a CX bike with a second wheel set. I ride more pavement than dirt with it, but do mixed surface dirt and paved road rides all the time. The bike is set up essentially like a road bike with 38c tires on it most of the time.

If I could only keep one of my 4 (whole) bikes it would be the gravel. I'd miss you the proper off road and the insane speed of my full carbon road, but I've had more fun on and off road on the gravel bike. There's nothing more freeing than been able to shoot off road at will or sneak down the canal to cut out a climb at the end of a long ride.

@johnmcconalogue6498

3 жыл бұрын

What would happen if you did the same thing on a road bike ?

@s0nofp2l

3 жыл бұрын

I think alot of accidents. The road bike only has tiny clearance so I wouldn't be able to fit any thing nobbly. Plus it only has rim brakes, very little storage space and is really short at the back with a long stem. Pretty certain I'd end up in the canal

Great video. I think it is worth to mention the most of the air resistant is causa by the head. I don't remember the stats but the frame is a fraction of the total number.

I have both - but I hardly never use my road bike, since gravel is so much fun and I love getting out in nature.

I just bought a new gravel bike this spring. In the area where I live, in Northern Ontario, Canada, there are just about as many or more gravel roads as paved. Most rides I do involve having to ride along gravel at some point because there are only two paved road options that I can ride right from my house, and the one road is a very busy highway that I usually avoid. One short ride around the area here could include some gravel sections, paved sections, and even some rough trail sections, so I need a gravel bike to be able to ride all of the roads where I live. I had a mountain bike for many years, but it was too slow on the paved sections.

Si @1:35 "designed to go fast and cover long distances on SMOOTH terrain....." Where I ride "SMOOTH" is not a word I would use to describe even the best of roads. Unless they are ice covered.

I live in London, which informs a lack of space for storing multiple bikes, a lot of traffic, and some horrible road surfaces. As it turned out, the cheapest bike that fit my specifications was a gravel bike. I like that it's more sturdy and the higher head position for cycling in London over a pure road bike. I like that it can handle a bit of off roading, so I don't have to worry too much about where the sat nav thinks I should be going. I did a Box Hill run with some new cyclist friends on various much more expensive road bikes, was able to keep in touch on the climbs, and was fastest downhill. Although those might have more to do with me being 20kg heavier than the next heaviest person, and the extra load I had on the bike (on call, so laptop had to come with), as well as a larger wheel diameter overall compared against the road bikes (700c wheels and a higher profile tyre with minimal tread). I think that for most riders the differences in speed and weight can be nullified by a lighter breakfast, and a big dump before riding. Certainly as an only bike, the gravel bike is fantastic.

I would get a gravel bike with a 2x11 drive train. Fit road plus tyres and on tubeless rims. I've cycled my current commuter bike for over 3500kms and have had no punctures. Lower psi is a more comfortable too.

I recently ordered a “gravel capable” bike build on an endurance bike frame. I’ve already thought of the two wheel set idea. So it can easy handle a non-paved trail… or (more likely) be my winter-bike. I’m a longtime, elderly, avid cyclist with other road bikes.

I'm thinking of buying or building a gravel bike and having a set of road tires on hand. Where I live, the roads are pretty good, but there are lots of fun gravel roads, too.

I got the gravel with two wheelset, it's a decent enough road bike for me (solo or fast group rides sometimes), a great endurance bike and well ... a gravel bike. I don't have enough space in my flat for a third bike (including my low maintenance fixed daily).

I have 2 sets of wheels for my gravel bike. Both 700c but with different tread patterns to fit winter/summer trail conditions in the PNW. I am curious to see if I slap road tires on the second set the times on my favorite loop. 🤔

Bought my Kona rove this year and I love it. It could (never will) take me across the world with al the options I can fit on it.it’s chromoly steel but the bike is more than fast enough for me(recreational bike rider) I never go back to race bike

@Yazoo3322

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I love my Rove!

Or buy the Ribble CGR which sits exactly in the middle of these 2 models

My road bike is getting old and is now consigned to permanent turbo trainer duties. I had a decision to make last summer and I went for a gravel bike and this year I’ve bought some nice wheels that I can swap in if I want to a ride that is 100% on tarmac. It depends on what your local environment is like. For me, a lot of the best routes involve crossing a mile of treacherous loose stuff but there’s miles of empty country lanes; to get to the same roads via road would involve doing many miles on busy roads which isn’t my idea of fun. Gravel is definitely the answer for me but get a map out and look at your local environment to help work out which is the best for you

I'll be buying a new road bike soon! So excited about this

I bought a crossbike, as that is what suits the terrain I ride. Living in Belgium, the mtb-trails are very mellow and I ride them with my crossbike. An extra road wheelset and I'm set for a very responsive road ride (more than a thoroughbred gravelbike). I get why people get a gravelbike, but I do feel that a lot of times you pay more for what you get with gravel than cross and road

Interesting comparison! Would like to have seen more data (e.g. comparison of weights, graphic superimposing the two frames to show the difference in geometry) as at a glance the bikes look very similar. I do think there is a "gravel premium" though. .. My Specialized Diverge has a GRX 400 groupset which is Tiagra level whereas cheaper Specialized road bikes have 105. Agree gravel bike is a great starting point though.

Excellent use of Mother Nature aka ‘a stick’ to use as a bike stand during the intro for the gravel bike 😂👏👏

A 3rd contender to this comparison should be the Ribble CGR SL (Cross Gravel Road) I have this setup with a 2x road groupset, the level 5 aero cockpit and a set of Zipp 303 Firecrests with 28mm Schwalbe pro ones that comes in at 8.2kg I then have a set of Hunt 4 season x-wide wheels with 38mm Schwalbe G-ones and she comes in about 9kg

In my stable I have a Bianchi XR4, a Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon and a Trek 1120. These cover the types of rides that I do.

Picked up a giant revolt advanced 0 last year and put almost 2500 miles on It since then, 70/30 road to gravel I keep the nice carbon wheels for the road and run 38c schwalbe g one’s and picked up a decent pair of alloy wheels for gravel and run 45c wtb resolutes really a jack of al trade bike road, gravel, bikepacking and came better spec’d than the diverge and crosspoint at the same price

I’ve chosen a specialized Tarmac S-Works SL6 and a specialized Diverge S-Works 2021. Coming up a tri bike!!! N+1 😁😁

I have the Ribble SLr disc and it's a weapon on road, so fast, also have an MTB for off-road which I love too... the gravel bike with road wheels would give versatility but can't beat an all out road bike. BUT, if it's only one bike you can have, gravel bikes are amazing and that's what I'd do!

Gravel bike with 32mm teravail rampart. Made in Minnesota :)

I just reduced the bike quiver from three to one. Sold my full suspension xc mtb, my crit racing bike, and by old gravel monster. The bike I purchased to replace all three is a cyclocross bike. The reason for that purchase was simple: the cx bike weighs as little as my crit bike and takes up to 42mm tires but doesn't go too far down the rabbit hole of gravel bikes with 3 to 4 more mounting points and lazy steering. Gravel bike compromise too much in the way of performance ie. with weighing too much or lazy geometry. Just my thoughts...

Loving the idea of a gravel bike. I don’t have a bike at all, I don’t know how, so wondering about one as my first. I live more in the countryside so there’s plenty of gravel and uneven roads here.

In my area the only place I know of that would make a gravel bike useful is the canal path. Plenty of places to mountain bike and as for the road theres flats to the south and hills to the north. Still I see loads of gravel bikes on the roads. Perhaps it's because they look so cool.

@ramblingimbecile2295

3 жыл бұрын

It's also the geometry and comfort factor. You see these older, larger gentlemen trying to ride a full carbon aero road bike and they just look ridiculous and they can't pick up speed because they're unfit and can't adopt an aero position anyway. They'd be much better suited to a relaxed geometry gravel bike with some 32mm+ road tyres.

If you are trying to win a race on road then go for a road bike. For a race on gravel, then gravel bike. Not trying to win a race and want a value for money go-anywhere bike? A 2x10 Deore groupset aluminium hardtail XC bike on fast rolling gravel tires. Comfortable, reliable, affordable all terrain bike. Want aero? Then put aerobars on it, most of the drag comes from the rider's posture anyway.

I love cycling I've been doing it for over 40 years. I've always had at least one road bike and a mtb. In the current situation the roads are terrible and the disrespect from drivers on the road is horrendous. So I've decided to sell the road bike and go for gravel. Is there an off road track up Sa Colabra 🙂🚲

This might be the best looking endurance bike on the market and at that price point. I started the video and 15 minutes later I almost hit the button on one of these. What a gorgeous bike!

I bought a gravel bike as my first drop bar bike April last year,, and after 6 months of doing primarily road riding, including my first century, I chose to go all in and get a road bike. As a bonus with the craziness of the bike shortage I actually made a profit when selling my gravel bike.

I bought a hybrid bike that has treaded tires on it and would love to know what changing them to road tires would do. If you all could please do a tire comparison for road biking, that would be amazing!

I will love to own a gravel bike! Not because my country(Singapore) has a lot of off-road but I need one 😅