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, …
So, you have caught a bit of the Tour de France on the television and have decided you want to give a road bike a go, and why not? There’s no doubt it can be exhilarating, and the way in which it can give you a real sense of speed and wind in your hair …
Road Bikes are indeed faster than Mountain Bikes. The difference averages out to around a 10%-30% increase in speed. This is impacted by many factors such as weight and aerodynamics. This article explores just how much faster Road Bikes are, and what that actually means for you. There are lots of things to consider, including: …