This results in a well-balanced ride that's as good for fast, technical riding as it is for multi-day bikepacking, despite the absence of fork leg mounts. We loved Scott's paint job on the Addict Gravel and the bike is good value, with the lower spec SRAM Rival AXS-equipped bike as...
They are also a good option if you mix road and lightgravel riding, because they enable you to keep up a good pace on roads but provide more off-road capability than thebest endurance road bikes. Whereas thebest gravel bikesinclude many all-rounders, there are alsobikepacking bikesgeared tow...
Cons: Not race-bike fast The Argon 18 Dark Matter Force AXS XPLR will double as a bikepacking and gravel race bike if you prioritise compliance and practicality over all-out speed. Dedicated racers may prefer something with faster handling, because the Dark Matter's geometry mirrors an enduran...
for bikepacking trips and overnight stays. The Checkpoint AL 3’s DuoTrap S compatibility is also impressive. It lets you seamlessly integrate a Bluetooth/ANT+ sensor into the frame for measuring speed, distance and cadence on your comp or device. With a weight of 23.15lbs, Trek’s gravel ...
Best Bikepacking Bikes: Gravel & All-Road 27.5″ Salsa Journeyman 11.3kg and US $999 My budget bike of choice is the flat bar Salsa Journeyman Sora. This bike has a frame geometry ripe for an alt handlebar conversion such as myKOGA Denham Barsor the Surly Molokos, which will provide both...
You can even throw on a drop bar, bikepacking rack, or road tires if you must thanks to the Gestalt X's adaptable aluminum frame. Frame Material Drive Train Original Price Aluminum Alloy 2 x 10 Drive Train $1,549.00 Shop Now Shop All Gravel Bikes See All...
(and often marked down further during sales), the ADV is a solid all-rounder that can confidently tackle adventures ranging from gravel road exploration to extended bikepacking and bike touring outings. And with a comfortable upright seating position, wide gear range, and included front and rear ...
Best gravel bikes under £1,000 in the UK (Image credit: Marin) 1. Marin Gestalt A dedicated bikepacking rig that can double up as a commuter Specifications Frame material:Aluminium frame and fork Gears:Shimano Claris 2x8-speed Gear ratios:50/34T, 11-34T ...
This book will help narrow down the best bikepacking bike for your purposes. After reading this book you’ll be able to make an informed decision that will result in the highest performing, best fitting, longest lasting and most comfortable bikepacking bike possible. The best part – free yearl...
years – or a large pile of gravel, perhaps – you'll know that bikepacking is insanely popular among cyclists these days. In fact, gravel bikes are ‘cycling's current big thing’, as almost every brand on the planet has launched one. Raising the question, whatisthe best gravel bike?