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 reasonably priced as bikes from brands that are normally more value-oriented than Scott. Read our review of the Scott Addict Gravel 10 in our Gravel Bike of ...
By: Colin Edwards: Bike Buyer | June 27, 2023 Gravel riding has always been a thing, but luckily for us, in recent years, bike brands have put more energy and effort into creating great gravel bikes. And no, they’re not just road bikes with knobby tires, or mountain bikes with dro...
As Deputy Editor, Tara Seplavy leads Bicycling’s product test team; after having previously led product development and sourcing for multiple bike brands, run World Championship winning mountain bike teams, wrenched at renowned bicycle shops in Brooklyn, raced everything from criteriums to downhill...
Although “gravel” is a relatively new buzzword in the world of bicycles, there is no shortage of options when it comes to one’s choice of brands, models, features, price point etc. in this rapidly growing segment of bikes. As someone with little or no understanding of how to differenti...
Our senior tech editor Warren Rossiter first tested a thoroughbred gravel bike at the beginning of the 2010s and since then he reckons he’s reviewed close to 200 gravel bikes. Many of our testers have also come to gravel via road riding or mountain biking. They bring a unique mix of ...
Shoes from some brands, such as Rapha, come with different arch inserts, so you can customise the support you need. Other brands, including Specialized, have premium insoles as part of their footwear collection that you can buy as an upgrade. Insoles are an easy upgrade to a budget shoe an...
Germany-based Canyon might not have the name recognition of many of the brands on this list, but their Grail AL 6 adventure bike is an excellent all-around value. In short, it ticks most of the important boxes in this category, including a high-quality aluminum frame, lightweight carbon ...
Based on my knowledge of many of these brands and types of bikes, I picked the gravel bikes below as the best ones to buy now. I evaluated these options based on factors like the quality of parts and components, value, and my experience riding similar models. This range of gravel bikes...
The road bike-like geometry also gives the bike a racy nature and once up to speed, it's relatively easy to maintain momentum and zip to and from home. (Image credit: Vitus) 6. Vitus E Substance Carbon E Adventure Bike Best electric gravel bike for spec/price balance Specifications Drive...
Although it might not have the same credentials as other big-name brands, the Pinnacle Arkose X is one of the best gravel bikes we've ever ridden. Fast, fun and confidence-inspiring, it's a do-it-all rig that feels at home on the road as it is off it. Moreover, the high-spec ...