Although the category of gravel bikes is still relatively new to cycling, there are already sub-divisions, world championships, and even professional gravel athletes – so you know it’s a genre that’s sticking around. In this buyer’s guide, you can find out about the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes available.

The SILEX 8000 is designed to be mountain bike capable off-road, but with all the versatility our gravel adventure bike has been known for.” It’s a capable and versatile gravel bike.

“瓜车和山地车哪个骑着快”，回答这个问题之前，我们先来看一下什么是瓜车： 一、什么是瓜车 瓜车是过去几年，自行车市场出现了一种新兴车型，Gravel Bike，它的正式中文名为“砾石公路车”，大家也亲切的称其为“瓜车”。 瓜车属于公路自行车类型的一个分支，主打全路况场地应用。有更 ...

Gravel，自行车业内翻译过来叫“砾石”，即“砾石型”公路车。 砾石（Gravel）公路车从各种自行车中汲取灵感。它们从山地自行车和混合动力车中加入更胖的轮胎，从旅行自行车和运动自行车的全天骑行位置提供更广泛的装备范围。 混合的细节因制造商而异，因此，砾石（Gravel）公路车显然是一个 ...

Most gravel bikes will have clearance for, and be specified with, a 38-tooth or larger chainring, with a 44-tooth chainring possible for some more race-style frames. The 73mm bottom bracket shell limited me to a mountain bike chainset, and the available clearance meant the biggest I could fit was a 36-tooth chainring.

Are you looking for a gravel bike between £1000 and £2000? In this guide, find out which bikes road.cc's expert team recommend if you're looking for a gravel bike that hits this price point sweet spot, and pick up some handy tips about gravel bikes in our Q+A section.

Looking for a gravel bike and on a tight budget? Read this extensive guide to choose from our selection of great gravel bikes for under that magic £1,000 mark. Discover plenty of affordable gravel bike recommendations from the experts at road.cc.

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At number one, the road.cc Recommends Gravel Bike of the Year 2024/25 is the Vielo V+1 Race Edition, an incredibly capable gravel bike that performs beautifully whether you’re on or off the beaten path.

The Marin feels reasonably nimble, regardless of its weight, and the head angle is steeper than a fair few gravel bikes. It has a more ‘endurance road bike’ feel than many and its handling is direct without being too quick, which helps boost the fun factor.