NEW GRAVEL BIKES FROM 2PEDALZ
GRAVEL RIDING
It might be you have already tried it and are looking to upgrade your bike, or maybe it just looks fun and you want to give it a go.
Here is our handy guide to what to consider.
It might be you have already tried it and are looking to upgrade your bike, or maybe it just looks fun and you want to give it a go.
Here is our handy guide to what to consider.
Something like the Tissington Trail in the Peak District (an old train line now gravel track) or the fun of the South Downs Way but you won’t be taking luggage (beyond a rucksack perhaps or maybe a handlebar bag).
These rides can last from 2 to 200 days, you bring your own luggage either panniers or frame and seatpost bags. These bikes need to be able to have bags fitted and often have additional mounting points on the bike. The more seasoned bike packer may have a front dynamo hub for power on the go for those non campsite rides, ask for details.
Read more about Bike Packing here.
Yes they do exist. Organised events; for Gravel Racing, you might want to consider full carbon aero gravel bike, for Sportives any of our gravel bikes would fit the bill.
For these we would include high end steel gravel bikes or top spec carbon bikes.
UK steel frame designers and arguable one of the original gravel bikes, here with Reynolds 853 amazing steel tubing and the carbon fork option.
Another great gravel steel bike from the stable that brings you Ridley
The Italians know how to go gravel with style, especially the Nemo TIG build with Columbus Spirit lightweight steel and carbon fork.
Basso have shot back onto the UK scene in 2020 and the Palta I did not disappoint, now the Palta II is improved in several key areas.
Then take a look at retrofitting a Classified wheel system, you get x2 shifting but on your x1 setup.
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