Gravel Bikes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Gravel Bikes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/gravelcycling, r/RedditPHCyclingClub, r/cyclocross, r/bicycling, r/cycling. Top-rated brands include Specialized (4.5/5), Salsa (4.2/5), Jamis (4.1/5).
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Reviews150
Subreddits14
Posts39
Brands61
Products83
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#1
Specialized
4.5
(15)
"Seconding, love my Diverge."
"Plus I just love my Diverge. First ever Specialized in 40 years of real bikes."
"I'll second the diverge. Didn't have in-frame storage on my first bike, have it now on my diverge. I probably don't NEED it, but having the extra storage for food and spares on the really long rides/races is really nice."
"I have a Specialized Diverge and I really like the in frame storage."
"Specialized : Crux"
"Specialized : S-Works Diverge STR"
"I just bought a new 2024 Crux for just this purpose."
"I ride a Specialized Diverge for that purpose. Love it."
"A used Allez Junior with 650c wheels."
"Crux."
#2
Salsa
4.2
(13)
"I also have a steel Salsa Fargo that’s an even bigger bike. I take this on gravel, bikepacking, and use it for commuting."
"Salsa journeyer. Check out the standover height."
"She should have a look at Salsa Vaya. It has high stack and short reach."
"At your height and weight I think salsa would be a good option if carbon or aluminum is desired. They make their bikes very sturdy."
"The Salsa Journeyer is both quite affordable and the sizing comes up very small."
"Salsa : Warbird"
"I love my Warbird."
"Bought my wife (5'2") a Salsa Journeyer flat bar size small(650b)."
"Salsa warbird is nice, and affordable if you stick with the basic spec."
"Salsa makes the Journeyman at that price range."
#3
Jamis
4.1
(9)
"I love my jamis renegade s2. Use it for racing, bikepacking, everything."
"I was seriously considering the Renegade S2 so it could be worth going and talking to them"
"I really like the James renegade. The steel version has some good components on it"
"I Have a 2019 Jami’s Renegade in steel and it’s been a solid bike for me."
"Jamis : Renegade S2"
"I bought a Jamis Renegade S2 last year. It is great for the eastern Colorado foothills and plains."
"Giant Revolt or Jamis Renegade both have models in that price range."
"Take a look at jamis renegade."
"Jamis Renegade Expat"
#4
Canyon
4.5
(8)
"Yeah, Gravel is a good (if not best) choice. The wide tire clearance is great for offroad and comfort."
"Canyon : Grail"
"Sounds like a canyon grail would fit your needs really well."
"Canyon Grizl comes in xxs."
"I am 6.3 and just got myself a Canyon Grizl. They come in quite long, have plenty of mounts and tyre clearance, are lightweight and capable of everything from bikepacking to trailriding."
"Canyon grizl is available in 3xs."
"Canyon Grizl two-color and yellow versions look nice"
"I am really interested in the Grizl 7 raw but was turned off because of the weight limit. It might be back on the short list of bikes"
#5
Surly
4.7
(7)
"I just bought a Surly Midnight Special. Its around that price range and built like a tank, 400lbs limit on the stock. Things badass."
"Surly Midnight Special"
"Surly are a safe bet. The midnight special would be great for you."
"My shortest friend has a Lynskey GR300 for gravel and a Surly Straggler for randonneuring."
"Surly midnight special would be perfect"
"Check out Surly Straggler. It’s the only gravely frame we could find that comfortably fits my 5’2” girlfriend."
"Surly midnight special or surly straggler."
#6
Trek
3.9
(7)
"Carbon Frame, electronic shifting, and tire clearance up to 50mm."
"I love the look and shape of my Trek Checkpoint SL."
"Trek : Checkpoint SL5"
"Trek : Checkpoint SL6"
"I’m pretty sure my next bike is either a checkpoint SL5 and upgrade the crank or the warbird 820 after saving a little more."
"Maybe keep a narrow focus on Giant CXR, Specialized Crux (from 2018 on to get the last gen frame), Trek Boone, Cannondale SuperX."
"But I don't have one yet so no experience."
#7
Giant
4.2
(6)
"The giant tcx is an amazing bike"
"Maybe keep a narrow focus on Giant CXR, Specialized Crux (from 2018 on to get the last gen frame), Trek Boone, Cannondale SuperX."
"Buy a 12yr old Giant TCX for $400."
"Giant Revolt or Jamis Renegade both have models in that price range."
"A Liv Devote 1 or 2 would be pretty great for you."
"The others I was looking at was Giant Revolt advanced 3 and trek checkpoint alr 5."
#8
Cannondale
4.0
(6)
"Cannondale Topstone."
"I’ve been interested in Cannondale’s topstone alloy bikes because they have a maximum weight capacity of 330 pounds for rider and gear."
"Maybe keep a narrow focus on Giant CXR, Specialized Crux (from 2018 on to get the last gen frame), Trek Boone, Cannondale SuperX."
"Any good CX bike with decent clearance will be great for gravel too."
"This is a great deal if your size: Cannondale Topstone 650B wheel set new"
"I have a 23 Topstone Ltd and seems to hold up ok. The stock wheels aren't great and are for road use"
#9
Cervelo
4.4
(5)
"My gravel bike is the cervelo soloist with 30mm gravel tires. It's the shit."
"You could get a cervelo aspero. ... it’s a really great fast gravel bike."
"Cervelo : Aspero"
"Thanks, if I remember right, Asperos are limited to 40c tires and I'd like to go a bit larger if needed."
"You can still find discounted Asperos around with 2x GRX 600."
#10
Kona
4.8
(4)
"I have a Sutra and can't oversell it. It's no race bike, but from commuting to single track it's never disappointed."
"The Rove is awesome. I've done many hours (including a cyclocross race) on the steel version and it is so smooth and capable."
"Kona Rove"
"Look for steel frames. Most major brands make one. I have a Kona Rove."
#11
All-City
4.3
(4)
"[All-City Gorilla Monsoon](https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/gorilla_monsoon_grx) comes in a 43cm frame."
"I love the look of the All-City Space Horse."
"I just got an All-City Gorilla Monsoon, sister company to surly, very similar bike to the midnight special and so far I’m really enjoying it."
"All-city Space Horse!"
#12
Poseidon
4.0
(4)
"I never owned a Poseidon, but this would be my recommendation too, based on research and a lot of other people's reviews/recommendations."
"Poseidon X or Redwood"
"Seconded - really good quality for the price. Can get one sub $1k."
"Poseidon Redwood."
#13
Liv
5.0
(3)
"Love my Liv or try a size xxs canyon."
"I just bought a Liv Devote 2 Be Good."
"I have a liv devote in xs. I'm 5'0. It's been great for me."
#14
Triban
4.0
(3)
"Carbon fork, Sora groupset and clearance for upto 35/38 mm tires"
"The RC120 disc is a good choice within budget. I picked one up last year and I’ve been using it as a gravel bike over the winter and it’s been really capable."
"This bike Triban RC500 from Decathlon is a little over the budget and Will need gravel tires. It takes 36mm 700c tires ... It's a great capable."
#15
Orbea
4.5
(2)
"I have an Orbea Terra (XS) and it’s great."
"I really like the orbea terra. Their tube shapes and lines are just nice."
#16
Rodeo Labs
4.5
(2)
"Rodeo Labs : Trail Donkey"
"Seconding a trail Donkey."
#17
Trinx
4.0
(2)
"+1 sa Trinx Drive. Shimano parts + may brand na."
"Trinx Drive , gravel bike naka 2x8 speed shimano claris for 14k php."
#18
Cyclocross Bike
4.0
(2)
"A cyclocross bike that will take 40mm tires."
"I finally did find a great deal for a cyclocross bike on Kijiji."
#19
Felt
4.0
(2)
"Check out felt (I have 47 felt VR, but they have a 43 too in a few models) or Liv."
"Felt broam 60"
#20
State
4.0
(2)
"I was also skeptical about State cause never heard of it, so glad to see it listed. Is it a reputable and reliable bike?"
"State all road 4130. I enjoy it for the budget."
#21
Bergamont
4.0
(2)
"Both are priced at 80k and come equipped with a sora groupset."
"Check Bergamont Grandurance bikes"
#22
Pinewood
3.5
(2)
"I would echo the Katana."
"Check out pinewood katana. Naka Tiagra GS na sya except sa FC. Around 29-32k depende sa shop's discount."
#23
Sunpeed
3.5
(2)
"Increase a bit more budget, you may try sunpeed brand"
"My friend just bought a Sunpeed Kepler last month In Quiapo. Mga 20k+ bili nya."
#24
No22
5.0
(1)
"No22 Drifter."
#25
Standert
5.0
(1)
"If you liked the Standert so much, save up and buy that IMO."
#26
Vittus
5.0
(1)
"I bought a vittus energie evo for $1,200 with carbon wheels and sram 1x12 kit."
#27
Woom
5.0
(1)
"They are extremely light, have a 1.85" tire with a center bar that rolls well. Effectively a mini-gravel bike."
#28
REI 2.2
5.0
(1)
"I ended up going with a more expensive bike because it came with better condition than components: the 2.2 from REI."
#29
Focus
5.0
(1)
"I recently picked up focus mares 9.7 for 1500aud. Very happy with it."
#30
Polygon
5.0
(1)
"I use it and it is a great bike"
#31
Rondo
5.0
(1)
"I just bought rondo ruut Al2 frame size 44 and know that the canyon grizl in 3xs would fit."
#32
Lynskey
5.0
(1)
"My shortest friend has a Lynskey GR300 for gravel and a Surly Straggler for randonneuring."
#33
Pannaracer
5.0
(1)
"I bought an e-gravel bike (gasp) and I love it in the city."
#34
Otso
4.0
(1)
"Otso : Warakin"
#35
State Bicycle Co.
4.0
(1)
"State All-road is a monster-cross geo that will truck over anything you throw at it, $849 USD."
#36
Factor
4.0
(1)
"Factor Ostro"
#37
Pinarello
4.0
(1)
"My favorite looking gravel bike is a Pinarello Grevil."
#38
Litespeed
4.0
(1)
"Just bought a titanium Litespeed Flint, upgraded the wheel set to wheels that don’t have a weight limit (Spinergy)."
#39
Fairlight
4.0
(1)
"Fairlight Faran"
#40
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Decathlon or XXL (scandinavia) have nice budget gravel bikes"
#41
Enve /Mog
4.0
(1)
"Enve Mog"
#42
Rose
4.0
(1)
"Rose make some very pretty bikes."
#43
Costco
4.0
(1)
"That would be a pretty solid deal if you’re a fan of sram stuff."
#44
Escape Bike Tours
4.0
(1)
"You could try Escape Bike Tours on Sparks Street, they have gravel bikes for rent."
#45
Devinci
4.0
(1)
"I’d also suggest a Devinci Hatchet in XXS."
#46
Hardtail Mountain Bike
4.0
(1)
"If you want to do both technical mountain biking and faster/longer gravel rides, you’d probably be happiest with a hardtail mountain bike."
#47
Toseek
4.0
(1)
"I have a Toseek Granfondo. 14k ata brand new."
#48
Kespore
4.0
(1)
"I got a kespor mclaren with sora at 19.1k on a super sale day."
#49
Foxter
4.0
(1)
"Nakabili ako ng Foxter GX1800 naka Sora na din naman sya. so far ok naman sya."
#50
Shimano
4.0
(1)
"If any of those bikes in your price range offer Shimano 105 or SRAM Rival, I'd choose those simply because the parts are more durable and lighter."
#51
Framed
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a Framed Basswood Alloy for $850 including shipping to Alaska."
#52
Checkpoint
4.0
(1)
"It's a great all around bike."
#53
Giant Gravel Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Giant Gravel bikes offer xl sizes, you can contact lifecyle greenhills, im sure hey can find a perfect bike for you."
#54
Crockett
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking at a checkpoint you could test drive a Crockett too."
#55
TCX
4.0
(1)
"If you want a carbon bike with high specs I'd buy one of the following... TCX Ridley X Night Canyon Inflite."
#56
Jake The Snake
4.0
(1)
"A friend of mine did end up finding a Jake-The-Snake with 105 components."
#57
Marin
4.0
(1)
"Steel"
#58
GT
4.0
(1)
"The GT seems like a reasonable option, well known (and ridden) brand, nice components, reliable parts."
#59
Diamondback
3.0
(1)
"Could be worth a look if your size is available. Alu frame."
#60
Nomades du Parc
3.0
(1)
"Nomades du Parc do rentals out of Chelsea, although looks to be a little out of your price range."
#61
Cube
3.0
(1)
"For me, only the Cube nuroad or a Trek Domane AL 2 Disque comes in that range."
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