Many people get gravel bikes these days for their good level of speed, combined with the robustness you don’t always get from a road bike. But how do gravel bikes compare with road bikes in terms of raw speed? Road bikes are slightly faster than gravel bikes over the majority of surfaces. On flat roads, …
There’s been an increasing number of riders who have made the switch to flat pedals on their gravel bikes. Flat pedals are great when riding off-road and can provide an interesting challenge when you’re in the middle of nowhere, but there are also some distinct disadvantages that you need to be aware of before ditching …
Rim brakes are tried and tested, and workly perfectly well for all types of bikes. However, many people who try disk brakes, say it’s a night and day difference. There are two types of disk brakes, hydraulic and cable disk brakes. Today, I will cover everything there is to know about hydraulic brakes on a …
There is a range of different pedals that can be used on gravel bikes. In general, each type of pedal is designed for a specific purpose. In this article, I will explain the pros and cons of using road pedals on a gravel bike. As a general rule, gravel pedals are far better than road …
One common question among riders with gravel bikes is can they be converted into a road bike by adding road tires? Road tires can be added to gravel bikes successfully if you want to ride them on the road. A gravel bike with road tires will combine the sturdiness of a gravel bike with some …
As a frequent bike rider who likes to escape from the crowded city streets and busy roads, gravel riding opened up the opportunity for me to ride my bike with unabashed freedom. And how can you quickly get into gravel biking with minimal money spent? Convert your current bike of course! Converting a hybrid bike …
Oh yeah, gravel is where it’s at! Gravel biking gives you that sense of adventure, tough workout and tests your skills. Bike manufacturers are quickly hopping on the bandwagon with all kinds of fresh new gravel bikes, including bikes with gravel-specific drivetrains. Mountain bikes have long touted the benefits of a 1x drivetrain, but now …
If you have a sense of adventure, you might love gravel biking. I was utterly amazed when I got my first gravel bike. Sure, it could ride on the road, but it could also head off the beaten path to gravel-covered streets, dirt pack, trails and do it all with ease. But like me, you …
Over the past few years, gravel bikes have become a hot topic among cycling enthusiasts. Gaining rapid popularity and hiking demand, it seems like a new version of gravel bikes is launched every other week. Though the latest models don’t look that different, the modifications lie in details like wheel sizes, drop bars, tread pattern, …
Gravel bikes are all the rage now, and clearly combine so many benefits into one. But one thing has been bugging me – why are they so expensive? Gravel bikes are expensive because they combine premium engineering and expensive materials together. From a design perspective, they are both comfortable, durable, and versatile. In the materials, …