Best gravel bike on Reddit
201 reviews from r/gravelcycling, r/cycling, r/RedditPHCyclingClub and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Giant
4.5
(22)
"A Giant Revolt with a flip chip fits Schwalbe G-One Speed beach tires."
"I absolutely love it. It's a great do it all bike imo."
"I ride a Giant Revolt and am very very happy with her!"
"I recently ordered the Giant Revolt."
"Giant Revolt 2 is a really good bang for your buck."
"I bought a giant revolt 2 for myself as a birthday present…. Great bike"
"Giant Revolt 1 or Silex 400 as mentioned"
"I have a revolt and it’s an amazing bike."
"Giant Revolt - get a spare set of wheels to run road slicks on."
"Solid bikes with great warranty."
#2
Specialized
4.5
(17)
"I’ve personally been enjoying my Specialized Diverge Elite E5."
"I love my Diverge Elite E5. Makes me feel like a kid again."
"I have had a midrange Diverge since 2018ish and it's my favorite bike."
"Its a wonderful bike, not too pricey, supple ride."
"Specialized Crux is a great option, I’ve test ridden a bunch of them."
"I have a specialized sirrus x 2.0. I weigh 125kg and love it. It's a tank but also comfy, light and fast."
"I ended up getting a Specialized Diverge E5. I’m 310 right now, and it’s been great for me."
"I just picked up a Specialized Diverge E5 base and am loving it so far."
"I'd consider either the 700x35 Mondo (all-road tyre) or the new 700x35 Pathfinder."
"All have models that can be found under £1k"
#3
Canyon
4.2
(18)
"It works brilliantly for road or light to moderate gravel."
"Check on canyon grizl, if it’s available in your size."
"I got a Canyon gravel bike - hard tail. They’re a bit cheaper because you buy from the manufacturer directly."
"Its rated for up to 35c tires but i just watched a gcn video where they put 40c on easily."
"Probably one of the best you can find for the price."
"Or Canyon Grizl."
"Brands like canyon and liv."
"I got a Canyon Grizl AL with the suspension fork. It's awesome, but it's heavy."
"Check out a Grizl or even an Endurace from Canyon!"
"Check out canyons grizl."
#4
Salsa
4.2
(12)
"At an entry level, the Salsa Journeyer can be had on special right now!"
"I have a Salsa Journeyer Sora 700. Bike is comfortable and easy to ride."
"You can also consider salsa journeyer."
"Liv or Salsa"
"Salsa currently has a sale going on. You can get a Journeyer Sora 700 for $1,000"
"Salsa 🌶️"
"Salsa makes some good bikes. The journeyer is very upright and fairly affordable."
"I have a Salsa Journeyer that’s great and it has a silly amount of mount points."
"Salsa Journeyer!"
"Salsa Journeyer!"
#5
Cannondale
4.2
(11)
"I have a Cannondale topstone 3. Does everything I need it to."
"I’m very happy with my Cannondale Topstone 1."
"I got a bike for me and my gf in your price range from bikester (cannondale topstone 3)."
"All have models that can be found under £1k"
"Looking at my LBS what is in stock in that price range i am seeing Cannondale Topstone"
"Should be considered as well if you can find them."
"I was sure I wanted a Cannondale Topstone 1 but then I saw a GT Grade Comp."
"I have a topstone and i ride a lot of road too. perfectly fine"
"I have a Cannondale Topstone 4 gravel bike, but I ride mostly on road."
"I just finished a London to Paris ride on a borrowed Cannondale Topstone 3 and thought it was excellent."
#6
Cube
3.9
(10)
"It is top for what it costs (circa 1,3k USD)."
"I've had one for about 6 months and love it."
"Well, there's the Cube Nuroad One."
"(cube nuroad pro) in 2021."
"Cube. Francis Cade just rode through India and Thailand on one."
"Maybe look for some Cube Bikes, if available."
"Cube and Bergamont are fine brands."
"Cube Nuroad Pro."
"Grandurance and Nuroad are both fine gravel bikes and a good choice."
"Had the Nuroad Race (FE) 2019-2022. Two times damaged bearings in both wheels."
#7
Liv
4.0
(8)
"Another Liv recommendation. I have the Devote in an XS."
"+1 sa liv devote"
"I suggest you stick with Liv since it's a go-to brand for women-specific bikes."
"Liv or Salsa"
"Live Devote (xxs)
Liv Avail (xs)
Revolt
Salsa Journeyer (xs/xxs)
Kespor Mclaren (45)"
"Liv Devote. Got this for my wife…"
"Liv or kespor are good brands to look at."
"I’d be looking secondhand.
I’m not sure what’s around in London but perhaps something like the Liv Avail AR."
#8
Decathlon
4.0
(8)
"Or the GRVL 120 from Decathlon."
"Consider Decathlon and Poseidon as well."
"Decathlon? They even have a sale going on right now."
"Decathlon Triban bikes get well reviewed for their budget offerings."
"Decathlon makes some decent bikes in that price range."
"Decathlon sell cheap decent bikes for beginners."
"Decathlon triban gravel bike is on sale in the US for $699."
#9
Kespor
4.0
(7)
"Kespor sulit entry-mid tier and well made"
"Kespor McLaren. 🙂"
"I'll go with Kespor dahil s 2by component nya"
"I would pick the McLaren since it sounds high end 😂"
"Kespor McLaren 2x9 para maka switch sa small and big ring"
"I'll go for the kespor just because of the 2by setup."
"I would recommend Kespor Mclaren. Ang problema lang, limited ang stocks."
#10
Poseidon
3.9
(7)
"Get yourself a nice set of wheels from Hunts Wheels and a good saddle."
"Also a great bike."
"I just got a Poseidon Triton and it's definitely a road bike with some gravel DNA in it."
"They have closeout models close to that price range and they are generally considered good entry level gravel bikes."
"Just got the Poseidon redwood this weekend. I’ve put 60 miles on it in two days. I’m having a blast."
"I bought a poseidon X and really liked gravel riding, then realized I couldn't do much upgrading on the poseidon X."
"I own a Poseidon - the welds are horrible, the fork on my Redwood appears to be made from multiple pieces of scrap."
#11
Trek
4.3
(6)
"This bike is my everything bike."
"I absolutely love it."
"My local Trek had a carbon Checkpoint with 105 groupset on sale for £2k recently."
"Any aluminum frame gravel bike from a reputable brand would be great. Trek Checkpoint AL would be a good option."
"I have been very happy with it for over 1000 kilometers."
"I don't know if there is a variant for the price range you aim for, but it would be worth checking imho."
#12
Marin
3.6
(7)
"Marin Four Corners"
"Should also have relaxed geometry."
"Have you considered Marin Gestalt X10?"
"Marin (Four Corners). Got one a few months ago in the Netherlands, happy with it."
"[Marin Gestalt X10] $1550"
"Marin Nicasio"
"All have models that can be found under £1k"
#13
Kona
4.3
(4)
"I love my Kona Rove!"
"For commuting in any conditions, I would go for an aluminium-frame gravel bike, such as the Kona Rove."
"All have models that can be found under £1k"
"Also check out the Kona Rove with a riser stem."
#14
Surly
4.7
(3)
"Nice."
"Preamble is a great answer here."
"Surly Preamble drop-bar as options within your stated price range"
#15
Rose
4.7
(3)
"I got that one a month ago and man is it a blast."
"I purchased a 2023 Rose Backroad GRX810 carbon on eBay for 1600€."
"A very versatile gravel bike that I highly recommend."
#16
Norco
4.7
(3)
"I strongly recommend if you don't like carbon, that you go steel."
"Spend abit more and get a norco search, absolute bargains atm."
"Norco search"
#17
Rodeo
5.0
(2)
"I love it to death."
"It is truly amazing."
#18
Fairlight
4.5
(2)
"Haven't seem a bad word said about them."
"The Secan 3.0 could be an option."
#19
Lauf
4.5
(2)
"Just another recommendation for the Lauf Seigla."
"Lauf seigla rigid frameset can be picked up for less than $2,000."
#20
Merida
4.5
(2)
"My personal go to would be a Merida Silex 400 second hand. I test rode one and loved it."
"If you're not in north America Merida is dumping their old model silex 400s for a steal."
#21
Triban
4.0
(2)
"Triban also good in this bracket."
"If the price of the Triban is reasonable to you I'd 100% pick that over the Carrera every day of the week."
#22
Pinnacle
4.0
(2)
"I have a Pinnacle Arkose which has been pretty solid"
"Pinnacle Arkose?"
#23
Pinewood
4.0
(2)
"Pinewood Invasor
11spd e. Never looking back sa 9spd haha."
"The pinewood invasor provides the ease of use and assortment of colors that I like."
#24
Focus
4.0
(2)
"Focus Atlas 6.7 $1999 or AVANTI Gran Durance $1899"
"I own a Focus Atlas 6.7 since last year. Multiple bikepacking trips."
#25
Co-Op
4.0
(2)
"Get the Co-Op. It's on a great sale."
"I'd go with the Co-op. REI will have the best service if you have issues."
#26
Boardman
4.0
(2)
"Boardman Adv 8.6"
"All have models that can be found under £1k"
#27
Primos
4.0
(2)
"I'd go with the Primos Dame. You can for fatter tires on it if you end up getting into gravel or singletrack riding."
"Checkout Primos Gravel bike if you're in the USA. decent tyre clearance, $799."
#28
Felt
4.0
(2)
"You can put gravel tires on with di2 105 for $2000."
"I got the felt Broam 60 for £475 in 47cm X's frame couple months back."
#29
State
4.0
(2)
"You could get a State Ti bike at a great price right now."
"State all road sounds perfect for you."
#30
Trinx
4.0
(2)
"I use a trinx climber 3.0. Been using it for 2 months and I have no regrets so far."
"Try getting a secondhand Kespor Mclaren."
#31
Bergamont
4.0
(2)
"Bergamont Grandurance"
"I would say the bergamot but my honest recommendation is to get the bike with the most frame mounts."
#32
Crux
3.5
(2)
"I became a big fan of the Crux in general bc of its versatility."
"Crux (2025)"
#33
Niner
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely fantastic and the new version has wider tire clearance."
#34
Pivot
5.0
(1)
"Just bought it two weeks ago. I love it."
#35
Gravel Bike
5.0
(1)
"Just buy a gravel bike. You won't lose speed."
#36
Brooks
5.0
(1)
"I use a Brooks Swift on my gravel bike, including for racing and it works great."
#37
3T
5.0
(1)
"The bike is an absolutely solid choice."
#38
Standert
5.0
(1)
"Just bought a Standert Kettensäge frameset and it looks awesome."
#39
Vaast
4.0
(1)
"Look at a Vaast all road."
#40
Steel Touring Bike
4.0
(1)
"Any old steel touring bike will also do the job."
#41
Polygon
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.polygonbikes.com/tambora-g7/"
#42
Core 4
4.0
(1)
"Can crush fire roads in the desert."
#43
State Bicycle
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been looking at this copper-colored beauty from State Bicycle."
#44
Landyachtz
4.0
(1)
"Another option is the Landyachtz AB-ST."
#45
Propain
4.0
(1)
"Pretty solid bike."
#46
Fuji
4.0
(1)
"Nothing wrong with the Grizl. Much prefer it to the Grail, and I think it has better tire clearance as well."
#47
SAVA
4.0
(1)
"This gravel bike is 11 speeds and has 47 size."
#48
Schwalbe
4.0
(1)
"It's fast on the road."
#49
REI Co-op
4.0
(1)
"Not that it's the only good option, but I'll chime in with REI co-op."
#50
Chumba
4.0
(1)
"Chumba, rodeo labs, fairlight, are all solid and ready to order."
#51
Tifosi
4.0
(1)
"Tifosi Rostra - Tiagra"
#52
Nicolai
4.0
(1)
"Nicolai Argon GX"
#53
DEVEL
4.0
(1)
"Try DEVEL, KESPOR, SATURN or AEROIC gravel bike OP."
#54
Rondo
4.0
(1)
"I am very happy with my 2019 model rondo ruut al1 build."
#55
Traction
4.0
(1)
"Others: Traction (Any models), Pinewood Invasor/Ferrino Monstro, Kespor Mclaren, Sunpeed Charon, Camp Adventure."
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