Thanks for the great video! I actually bought a Giant Revolt2 aluminum w/9sp Sora and mechanical breaks. The only reason I “settled” for it was due to the bike shortage and a planed gravel ride of the Trans VA trail. I figured I would use it for my ride and then replace it the first chance I got. After 400 miles of gravel, stream crossings, and two lane black top I fell in love! At $1200 this bike is $2000 less than the one I originally wanted. This bike can’t be beat!!!! I hardly ride my expensive carbon road bike anymore as the Revolt is now my go to bike.
David, you are so spot on! I plan to complete the Audax Super Randonneur challenge in the 2021 season (completing 200,300,400 & 600km within the same season) and I need a bike with disc brake, relatively easy gearing, big comfortable tires and endurance geometry. After researching for months, I collected the exact Giant Revolt Advance 0 early this month and am totally thrilled by its comfort, capability and flexibility. After trying out the bike with all factory-fitted components on both road and gravel for about a week, I reckon I need two wheelsets with different tires and cassette to make the max out of the bike. And to make things a little simple, I also fitted both wheelsets with respective cassette and disc rotors. That way, swapping between wheelset just require quick minor adjustment of RD. I installed a pair of WTB Expanse 32C onto the Giant CRX2 carbon wheel with 11-30T cassette and XTR disc rotor for long distance road use. The tires rolls really well and take corners confidently. 48/31 chainring + 11-30T gear ratios is fast enough and could climb almost any paved road. For gravel use, I installed the factory-fitted Maxxis Velocita 40C, 11-34T cassette and GRX disc rotor onto an inexpensive but versatile Mavic Open alloy wheelset. The tires are OK for gravel use but you ought to consider acquiring a pair of WTB / Panaracer / Scwhalbe gravel specific tires if you are serious about gravel ride. Oh, I forgot to mention I use Ultegra SPD-SL pedals for road riding and a flat peddles with hiking shoes when I go off-road. Trust me.. it's disastrous if you use road shoes even for mild gravel riding. with a bit of extra components, tools and some basic bike maintenance and tuning know-how, you really can have a bike that goes anywhere, anytime, with just about anyone. The only problem left is deciding whether I should keep or sell my other road bike.
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Sweet bike. I have a 1985 mountain bike (rigid - no suspension) - it's like a gravel bike with flat bars and I've done a lot of epic rides on that bike.
Funnily enough I just bough a hardtail MTB with rigid forks to use as my gravel bike. I put modern gravel tyres on it and took it bikepacking on the South Downs last weekend and it was great. I don't get on with drop bars on a gravel bike. I mean they are fine on the road but they lack control off road and the stupid brake levers are simply not appropriate when off road. Everything is a compromise I guess but my "gravel" riding will major on off-road so flat bars make infinitely more sense for me. And so... the wheel turns full circle; flat bar gravel bikes are really just old school mountain bikes with more modern components.
Yes is the answer. For most recreational riders, a 'gravel/all road' bike is basically all you need. Buy another 'road' wheelset and your pretty much covering all types of terrain. (not including gnarly, rocks & rooted MTB trails) And with the state of the UK roads, you're already riding on light gravel. Why buy a lightweight road race bike designed for skinny superfit athletes - which aren't great on less than smooth roads.
Have the same bike for last two years. Bought Hunt's Mason X 4 season wheel set and have road tubeless on them. The bike with the slacker geometry is the most comfortable bike I have ridden. 160 km rides are common.
Have hunt mx4 too but puncture all the time and tyres don’t stay on the rims once deflated.. prob going back to tubes 😿 dry riding is fine but once it starts raining and washing all the crap on the toad, tubeless under 35mm just doesnt seem to work..
It really is true. I recently bought the Scott Addict gravel 30 and I have never felt more like I am one with a bike. These bikes are simply incredible.
Love my gravelbike, ride it the most, thinking of selling the 18' emonda. But you could do all of the same rides on a cross country bike too if you want
Pretty happy with my '21 Kona Rove LTD. When I decided I wanted a bike, just thought about the places I would ride the most and what kind of rides I wanted to do and it seemed like a gravel bike was the best option. I was a bit heavier (50 lbs.) when I got it, so I wanted a steel bike for durability. I can go about as fast as I can pedal on the paved roads on it, and have had it on some tame single track. I do actually ride the most on gravel though. I eventually plan to take it bike packing, possibly riding the full length of the Katy Trail. Would like to add a mtn. bike to do some small jumps and a bit gnarlier single track, but for the bulk of my riding, the gravel bike is the perfect bike for me.
The Rove is an awesome bike. My buddy had one and he let me ride it I really liked it a lot. Also I live right next to the Katy. I also plan to do the full length of it some day!
Great vid Dave! Looking at some of the comments! How bloody boring would riding a locked-out heavy bike for miles be? MTB has ‘evolved’ into mostly short runs and uplifts. Gravel is about long distances, exploration, the journey. A good gravel bike with 2” tyres can go 99% of the places a full-suss can, you just need ‘skill’.
@@bradsanders6954 delicious. I did three hours this morning, estate tracks, moorland, gravel, and tarmac. Fast, light, fun. I have my MTB for super-gnar, gravel for everything else.
A gravel bike is good for off road and maybe winter road riding, but for Summer road riding you really need a road bike! In the summer my riding goes to another level and I want speed, lightweight and good handling. I own a cx bike also, and even though I love it, it can’t hold a candle to my road bike in the summer! It’s like day and night.
Great video and I agree with your points. I bought a 2022 Kona Rove DL a couple of months ago and it does put a smile on my face. Very comfortable and I love the chromoly steel frame.
I recently went for the Giant Defy AP3, bought a second set of alu wheels and added Panaracer Gravel King 35 TL tyres. Really happy with the decision and find myself heading for the local wind farm gravel roads for most of my rides. If I’m out with mates on the road I stick on the carbon wheels with road tyres. So versatile. I also find the job of cleaning a bike after a gravel/muddy ride is so much easier than after a long grimy, salty road ride in winter, I don’t get the same feeling of killing my good bike riding in winter.
This year, I was able to go bikepacking a route where mtb is the recommendation (pre Covid), then later I rode a 12 hr TT race... same bike, 2 sets of wheels
Love gravel bikes. For road riding, they are ALMOST as fast as my road bike, but much more comfortable. I ride my road bike once a week for a fast ride; after that, I reach for one of my gravel bikes.
@@peterbaskind9872 For average guy using 38mm tires, is it easy to maintain speed at 30km/h (19 miles/h)? I am thinking to use 38mm tires on tarmac. I find it hard to use MTB on 27.5x1,75 tires and maintaining at that speed. Thanks for the help.
@@abelsalam5330 It, of course, depends on the tire. But, yeah. On the flat, 18 mph is no problem. My road bike (with 28mm) is a tad faster - maybe 1/2 mph. But the gravel bikes are fast enough.
Everything you said, exactly! I have the 2020 Advanced 2 version, glad to see you do a little vid with this great bike! 99 percent road for me, but some light mtb trails with my 650B wheels/tires. Easily the best bike I’ve owned.
Hi, Looking to get the same bike (2021 model), on your 650b wheels, what is the max tyre size, looking to do exactly what you are doing and swopping out wheels
@@maccaattack101 I run 47c WTB Sendero tires, basically a skinny full MTB tire. Great in the dirt and nasty terrain. For wheels I run Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc wheelset. I mounted disc rotors and the same cassette as stock so it's an easy swap when I change wheels/tires. Hunt wheels have been amazing, and excellent customer service.
@@originalkontrol Thanks for the reply, I am picking mine up in February, not sure if you can answer this but getting bike bags for it and looking at a frame pack, I have ordered a "M" frame, do you know what the length of the top tube (internal dimensions) as frame bag I am looking at is 50cm long? Thanks in advance.
@@maccaattack101 I have the M/L frame and the longest part of the top tube is about 47 cm inside. A 50cm bag would consume the entire triangle if ya could squeeze it in there.
I have owned this exact same bike for almost 6 months now. I have put just about 1000kms on it so far and I also couldn't be any happier. This is likely the best "bang for your buck" bike in 2021 here in Canada at $4400! The only thing that this bike lacks is those Maxxis Velocita tires suck, if I was riding 100% road then ok but swap them out immediately. I got some WTB Riddler 37mm and love them, I have also had great luck with the Schwalbe G1 all around. Have a great season!
I have a carbon fiber E road gravel bike. I don't go crazy off roading but it can handle light trails that a mountain bike would be overkill. I use mine for commuting. But if I need to go a bit off roading, I can. He is right about gravel bikes being versatile.
On my 2014 specialized Crux, I have ridden even rock gardens, rock descents (brief), rooty sections......and been pretty wowed at wheels staying true etc. Only when dry of course but really showed me some versatility. Great addition to my quiver of bikes. My go to for rides on pavement, cinder, peastone, gravel, dirt roads, packed dirt.....and some sections of almost anything except drops of course, so my cardio rides.
I love my Specialized E5 Comp Diverge gravel / adventure bike which I've customised to suit the way I like to ride which is as you describe on this video. But I can't be bothered to swap tyres, happy with my Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres, they seem to do all I need.
Brilliant review of a really excellent bike. Would probably fit 32inch tyres just use it for road riding! I only really go off road on my b.m.x and my MTB..."just to be on the safe side!"
Couldn’t agree more. I’m lucky enough to own a Specialized Diverge expert, I’ve done the North Coast 500, Badger Divide, Hebridean Way, C2C etc. I just don’t need a dedicated road bike anymore but just switch wheels/tyres
Excellent vid, since I bought a Trek Domane SL6 which is very similar to this bike I have not ridden my road bike very much at all as road riding in Pennsylvania is treacherous, I’m loving gravel riding & selling my Fuji SL1 Carbon road bike, great commentary!
Such a huge difference between "loose terrain" and MUD. In mud a gravel bike would dig right in and would never achieve real traction. The tires are simply not nobby enough or wide enough. Gravel bikes are ase mentioned now many time, simply what mountain bikes were in the 90's. Hardtails with a wide range of gearing and great versatility.
Totally agree 👍. I have owned my gravel bike for just over a year, it is used on the road and local canal toe path. I would definitely get another set wheels for more flexibility. I absolutely love the versatility of this bike as ride on multiple surfaces on route to work. I was thinking of building a road bike but I'm going to scrap this idea and just buy some wheels that are fast rolling which I will use in summer and the switch to back to the stock wheels in winter. So much scope! Oh before I forget, invest in a set of SPD wide pedals. Thanks for video I take on your suggestions.
This is my bugout vehicle of choice. Except I have a Trek 5200 and putting some fat tires on it to make it an off road capable bike. My brother gave me the bike because it was too big for him. Subscribed gravel bike man!
Thank you for posting this clear explanation, at last someone has told me just what I wanted to know and confirmed that a gravel bike is for me. However not in that price range at the moment. Could you do a video on some recommend entry level and mid price bikes please. I. Was thinking of getting a Ribble CGR so your thoughts would be much appreciated, maybe a review on one ?
I sold my fixed track bike and MTB and I bought a flat bar gravel bike I have installed 700x38c tires with little knobs and I can ride everywhere, passing from tarmac to gravel without thinking
I couldn't agree more, I have the 2020 version of this exact bike and love it ! I have a Defy and TCR and don't ride them anymore, road riding has become a bit dull since being able to mix it up with the gravel bike.
I have a defy and I’ve really be toying with the idea of getting a gravel bike instead for bike packing. Single track etc, but I’d also like to continue road biking (not racing/competitions) would you recommend getting this as the best of both worlds?
@@gingleb3792 I’d have a ride on one first but honestly the revolt is a superb bike ! I have a couple routes near where I live that I’ve been comparing times these past few weeks, both my defy and revolt are fully kitted out with carbon wheels and ultegra group sets and there’s very little difference in times between the two bikes the defy is fitted with Continental GP5000 28’s and the revolt maxxis velocita 40’s both weigh roughly the same give or take a pound and while the defy feels quicker in the descents and out the saddle efforts actual times would say otherwise. If you look at the geometry of the two bikes on there website there’s very little difference between them other than tyre size and trail plus the revolt is far more comfortable over rough roads. As for single track it’s good on tamer stuff and leaves mountain bikes for dead but when you get to anything to technical it’s far from ideal and a mountain bike would be more suitable all that said the gravel bike is the best bike I’ve owned. Hope this helps :)
My gravel bike has 650 wheels with quite wide tyres so on the road I feel a bit restricted by them, some 700c with about 30mm tyres would be a lot better for the roads I think.
Sweet bike, I’m trying to decide between the Specialized Diverge or the Giant Revolt. I ride trails and road to/from work with panniers on the rear. My Colnago doesn’t like the trails, my Mtb bike the roads. I think you’re absolutely correct, 1 bike = gravel bike.
I don't think anyone would disagree that a gravel bike is a great jack of all trades bike - But master of none. There are rough off-road trails and downhill courses that a MTB is best for - where gravel and drop bar bikes do NOT belong. On the flip side I am sure the comments are full of roadies who won't give up their super aero/ weight weenie road bikes either. If you want to ride on the road, dirt, gravel, urban, etc - the best suited bike is the more versatile one and a gravel bike will do all that handily. The ability of most gravel bikes to go from 700c to 650b (most geometry bikes will have an option for either) along with respectable tire clearances, means a gravel bke really can do a lot. Most of what many riders want in a bike,
Thank you. You are clearly an enthusiast. I've just heard about these bikes tonight. I have a Claude Butler Urban (my wife has the Explorer) and I always felt it was pretty good as a hybrid on forest trails (within limits I suppose) since the tyres seem chunky enough. But now I may have to start looking at gravel bikes!
Absolutely hilarious. I want you to take this to the gnarliest bike park you can find and see how well it does. Take it down some extremely technical stuff were you need good suspension... A true all capable bike is a mountain bike..
Got into the sport, thought full suspension trail bikes were the way to go for allround riding. decided on a crosscountry hardtail. i now own a high end crosscountry hardtail, and i am happy i did not choose full suspension. a gravel bike would be plenty, even for the rough stuff i ride. i am not in a race. and most of the time its just gravel anyways. the crosscountry hardtail is a tad bit more versatile though, allowing you to get into really technical stuff with comfort. might be tough which is the better allrounder. i guess it depends on how much speed you sacrifice on the road with a hardtail.
I ride a Cervelo C3 a bike which even Cervelo seem to have disowned I ride roads, bob along at around 20mph, race track on it, do Ok ( bearing in mind I am 60,) I also race cyclo-cross on the bike and ride forest and gravel tracks, if you know it, I can actually ride it from triscombe up to triscombe stone in the quantocks.I change tyres and it gets a new bottom bracket every 18 months or so, so my question would be why have a "specific " designated bike ? outside areo and ultra light road bikes with light weight wheel sets I reckon you can take any bike anywhere. I could buy a road spec bike and wheelset and get a few more MPH or a cyclo-cross/gravel bike and gain a few places in races but is it worth it ? To me no, to a more competitive younger rider budget allowing then he may want that extra gain. Rant over !
Great review David! I especially agree with the FUN part. Having exactly the same bike, I totally agree that it is the fun factor, along with comfort and versatility that matters the most. A quick question though, I noticed that my wheels are very unbalanced. A rear one required a 23g of balancing for example. Being a set of carbon wheels I find that very suprising. Did you notice anything like that with your bike?
Hi David great Video again! I really like the Idea of having just one Bike! But I'm more thinking about to pick up a Cyclocross Bike (Canyon Inflite) to have this all! With the Idea to have a more Race Character and still have everything! What do you think about?
The only limitation with the Inflite IMO is limited tyre clearance, no mudguard or other mounts, and the geometry with a taller bottom bracket etc. Depends what is really important to you. I’ve used that Inflite for CX racing and 100km mixed surface rides, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for gravel and road longer rides
You could technically ride any bike over most terrain. I had a specialized hybrid that was quite capable that cost $500 new. I can tell you this though, my emtb does everything including downhill if it suits me. However, that cost me 5k.
Loved the video, but I couldn't disagree more ONLY because of my personal circumstances. The sidewalks/road situation in my area are terrible. Riding a road or gravel bike across some of those minefields would be a bone-jarring, bollock-bruising experience. I have a full suspension bike with lockouts on both front and back shocks, so I have the option of going rigid whenever I'd like. The only drawback my bike has is the relative weight. I would wager the 1 bike to rule them all is my Motobecane Fantom - round about $1000-$1500 on bikes direct.
Another great video David, thanks for posting it up, I have this on my shortlist for my next bike, just torn between this and a couple of others, just in back of mind the defy, would be that bit quicker on road, is that the standard tyres it come on Dave? up in NE Scotland I would need a good all season tyre. What sort of weight with pedals is it coming in at, and how when is it putting down the power on the tarmac? How good is pedal clearance on this one , the new Diverge seems really low in 2021 spec
Full review on this bike in the new year and I’ll answer these questions. These are the came with, it’s very quick in the road and probably not much slower than a Defy. Haven’t weighed it yet
I have the 2020 version revolt advanced 0 and a 2017 defy advanced pro 1 both with carbon frames and wheels running full Ultegra group sets and on the road there's very little difference between the two bikes other than the bigger tyres and the increased trail on the revolt, I only really notice this on long descents with lots of tight corners. I ride a 25 mile loop consistently all year with a mixture of steep climbs long straights and some good descending and other than the few things I've mentioned there's little to tell them apart and post pretty much the same times on both bikes.
@@scottwatson7844 excellent Scott that’s for taking the time to confirm your experience with the two bikes that’s great info, I like the idea of more compliance without losing much to an endurance bike on road, but I really like the GRX group set as well the grips feel so much better in my big hands and the higher lever pivot point seems to allow better braking when off the drops. How have you found the compliance on the standard tyres? And are you running tubeless , thanks Derek
So congratulations (not) you are promoting a modern version of the standard old bicycle that was for general use and was complete with interchangeable, adjustable and rigid construction in every position it best served and tyres that are smooth on the road with some fair traction off sealed roads that did not require an athlete to manage it for the purpose of getting places comfortably and cheaply in fuel terms. I believe they old style bikes were dropped from production due to hype. Now in search of a more forgiving mount the industry has come full circle complete with all the price gouging features found in the fancy special bikes of today. Therefore I completely agree with where this is going! 👍Just restart the sturmey archer gear train in production bikes, add mudguards to keep your clothes clean, and bring back those other old handle bars that were the other option on bikes of old. May as well just reintroduce the Raleigh bicycle?
Would love to see some content on how to set up a gravel bike to do all things, for example I bought a Norco Search, its geometry is similar to the CX specific Norco threshold but 2x with a lower standover height. I intend to still give CX a try with my Search but also intend to do a lot of my year round (in Canada) training rides which means riding on asphalt and gravel in the snow and salt. Wondering what parts or modifications I could change aside from tires and wheels that I could easily swap back and forth during the year to make it better on road or for CX.
So you recommend different set of tires, gravel and slicks. defeats the purpose of "a bike to rule them all". Couldn't that tip apply to any other bike?
So yes if you're only going to have ONE bike a gravel bike is the way to go. The ability to take on bad roads, sand and have much fewer flat tires is worth the slight loss in speed but once you throw trails and forest in the mix this is not really true. Gravel bikes are great and I use my gravel bike as a road bike but having used it on trails and except for the smoothest of gravel roads, say where you would feel OK to drive a car without breaking the suspension, a gravel bike is very harsh. Downhills and any roots or rocks are simply terrifying; I fell a couple times and if it wasn't for my subsequent MTB purchase I would have never gone cycling on a trail ever again. Even if you are a klutz and go very slow like I do, the gnarlier tires, more conservative geometry, dropper post, shorter gearing and even front shock help things out a LOT. Emphasis on the dropper post if going downhill!
I’ve been riding my Trek gravel bike exclusively on outdoor rides. I love it for the same reasons you mentioned here. It goes just about everywhere I want to go. It’s still pretty fast even with 38 mil tires on it. I would highly recommend a gravel bike to anyone looking for a new bike.
@Montañero Paisa it’s not bad. I have Schawle all around tires on the bike 700x38’s. So there’s not any big knobs on the tire to slow me down. Is it as fast as my road bike? Nope, 2-3 mph slower than my road bike IF I was only riding road. However, my Checkpoint takes me places my road bike can’t, and is really fun to ride. That means only one thing. We need more than one bike. I’m down to two currently, but maybe a fat tire bike for this Winter. Cheers!
Disagree. No suspension is only good if you ride on road only. I have tried the different kinds of bike and won't even use a hardtail anymore not even on gravel. Full suspension is so much better, high comfort on rough gravel roads and trail. You can hit washboards on gravel in 50km/h with no problems. It's safer because you have better control of the bike. But ok when I was younger I didn't care really if there was no suspension(I am old enough to remember when there were no suspension availible at all and I rode trail with the early mtb's that came around in the early nineties), but as you age your back,neck, wrists and joints here and there, are all very satisfied with suspension. Nobody would buy a car, a motorcycle or be passenger on a bus - without any suspension. So, why are so many willing to not have it on bikes?
not sure I agree with this, better to get a proper road bike that will take gravel tires like a caledonia 5, gravel geometry is *not great* on fast tarmac whereas a caledonia will keep up with everything gravel except maybe a canyon grizl with the new rock shock fork although I suppose some aero wheels on a gravel bike would be serviceable on a 2-by setup
They called this a cyclocross bike in the past. Just a new name, same concept albiet more upright geometry. I can't imagine a carbon gravel bike shown in the video would have many "braze-ons" for racks, fenders, etc.
Very curious about tubeless tires on gravel / fitness bikes (non-electric garbage) ... how do you repair these when you do get a puncture and out alone? - is there some gas tube filler like a runflat or ?
I don't have a gravel bike. I do have a 2014 cross bike that I have been off and on roading since ....a while now.! The rims have both been fixed with a vice and mole grips more than once, but I have yet to break a spoke and I am 200 lbs. It gets treated abominably compared to my road bike. I have changed tyres, pads and bottom brackets. That's it. I know the bike industry needs to sell more bikes but "gravel"? Please. I read a review of the canyon grizl yesterday and for £3000 i can have a bike that does nothing that mine doesn't. Tubeless is great until you get a puncture that won't seal, which is all too often. Carry a tube and be ready to get slathered in gunk far from home and help.
2 mins - 2 sets of wheels - off road gravel and slicks for road. Please can you recommend a few wheel sets and tyres as’slicks / road tyres‘ on a 2nd set of wheels?
@@shanebracey9862 Thanks for your suggestions. I got some blue Panaracer for my Giant Escape. Lots of grip yet little rolling resistance. The pair of tyres were more expensive than the second hand bike altogether!
Thanks for the great video! I actually bought a Giant Revolt2 aluminum w/9sp Sora and mechanical breaks. The only reason I “settled” for it was due to the bike shortage and a planed gravel ride of the Trans VA trail. I figured I would use it for my ride and then replace it the first chance I got. After 400 miles of gravel, stream crossings, and two lane black top I fell in love! At $1200 this bike is $2000 less than the one I originally wanted. This bike can’t be beat!!!! I hardly ride my expensive carbon road bike anymore as the Revolt is now my go to bike.
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David, you are so spot on!
I plan to complete the Audax Super Randonneur challenge in the 2021 season (completing 200,300,400 & 600km within the same season) and I need a bike with disc brake, relatively easy gearing, big comfortable tires and endurance geometry. After researching for months, I collected the exact Giant Revolt Advance 0 early this month and am totally thrilled by its comfort, capability and flexibility. After trying out the bike with all factory-fitted components on both road and gravel for about a week, I reckon I need two wheelsets with different tires and cassette to make the max out of the bike. And to make things a little simple, I also fitted both wheelsets with respective cassette and disc rotors. That way, swapping between wheelset just require quick minor adjustment of RD.
I installed a pair of WTB Expanse 32C onto the Giant CRX2 carbon wheel with 11-30T cassette and XTR disc rotor for long distance road use. The tires rolls really well and take corners confidently. 48/31 chainring + 11-30T gear ratios is fast enough and could climb almost any paved road. For gravel use, I installed the factory-fitted Maxxis Velocita 40C, 11-34T cassette and GRX disc rotor onto an inexpensive but versatile Mavic Open alloy wheelset. The tires are OK for gravel use but you ought to consider acquiring a pair of WTB / Panaracer / Scwhalbe gravel specific tires if you are serious about gravel ride. Oh, I forgot to mention I use Ultegra SPD-SL pedals for road riding and a flat peddles with hiking shoes when I go off-road. Trust me.. it's disastrous if you use road shoes even for mild gravel riding.
with a bit of extra components, tools and some basic bike maintenance and tuning know-how, you really can have a bike that goes anywhere, anytime, with just about anyone. The only problem left is deciding whether I should keep or sell my other road bike.
Great video, I sold my road and mountain bike, and bought a Bombtrack hook ext-c, makes me smile every time I go out on it.
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Sweet bike. I have a 1985 mountain bike (rigid - no suspension) - it's like a gravel bike with flat bars and I've done a lot of epic rides on that bike.
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Funnily enough I just bough a hardtail MTB with rigid forks to use as my gravel bike. I put modern gravel tyres on it and took it bikepacking on the South Downs last weekend and it was great.
I don't get on with drop bars on a gravel bike. I mean they are fine on the road but they lack control off road and the stupid brake levers are simply not appropriate when off road.
Everything is a compromise I guess but my "gravel" riding will major on off-road so flat bars make infinitely more sense for me. And so... the wheel turns full circle; flat bar gravel bikes are really just old school mountain bikes with more modern components.
Yes is the answer. For most recreational riders, a 'gravel/all road' bike is basically all you need. Buy another 'road' wheelset and your pretty much covering all types of terrain. (not including gnarly, rocks & rooted MTB trails) And with the state of the UK roads, you're already riding on light gravel.
Why buy a lightweight road race bike designed for skinny superfit athletes - which aren't great on less than smooth roads.
Have the same bike for last two years. Bought Hunt's Mason X 4 season wheel set and have road tubeless on them. The bike with the slacker geometry is the most comfortable bike I have ridden. 160 km rides are common.
Have hunt mx4 too but puncture all the time and tyres don’t stay on the rims once deflated.. prob going back to tubes 😿 dry riding is fine but once it starts raining and washing all the crap on the toad, tubeless under 35mm just doesnt seem to work..
It really is true. I recently bought the Scott Addict gravel 30 and I have never felt more like I am one with a bike. These bikes are simply incredible.
Love my gravelbike, ride it the most, thinking of selling the 18' emonda. But you could do all of the same rides on a cross country bike too if you want
I have a Giant Revolt Advanced as well (2021 model) and they are SUPERB bikes. Never looking back, i'm hooked on gravel bikes now.
Pretty happy with my '21 Kona Rove LTD. When I decided I wanted a bike, just thought about the places I would ride the most and what kind of rides I wanted to do and it seemed like a gravel bike was the best option. I was a bit heavier (50 lbs.) when I got it, so I wanted a steel bike for durability. I can go about as fast as I can pedal on the paved roads on it, and have had it on some tame single track. I do actually ride the most on gravel though. I eventually plan to take it bike packing, possibly riding the full length of the Katy Trail. Would like to add a mtn. bike to do some small jumps and a bit gnarlier single track, but for the bulk of my riding, the gravel bike is the perfect bike for me.
The Rove is an awesome bike. My buddy had one and he let me ride it I really liked it a lot. Also I live right next to the Katy. I also plan to do the full length of it some day!
Great vid Dave! Looking at some of the comments! How bloody boring would riding a locked-out heavy bike for miles be? MTB has ‘evolved’ into mostly short runs and uplifts. Gravel is about long distances, exploration, the journey. A good gravel bike with 2” tyres can go 99% of the places a full-suss can, you just need ‘skill’.
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@@bradsanders6954 delicious. I did three hours this morning, estate tracks, moorland, gravel, and tarmac. Fast, light, fun. I have my MTB for super-gnar, gravel for everything else.
A gravel bike is good for off road and maybe winter road riding, but for Summer road riding you really need a road bike! In the summer my riding goes to another level and I want speed, lightweight and good handling. I own a cx bike also, and even though I love it, it can’t hold a candle to my road bike in the summer! It’s like day and night.
Don't get confused, this is no cx bike in the video. It's actually very fast on the road, surprisingly so.
@@coreysstillbarking I know. CX bikes are faster and have more aggressive geometry that’s why I bought it.
Great video! I share your philosophy except FUN was always pat of biking. Gravel bikes just raise the fun level a whole lot more!
Great video and I agree with your points. I bought a 2022 Kona Rove DL a couple of months ago and it does put a smile on my face. Very comfortable and I love the chromoly steel frame.
100% agree with this. Owned a gravel bike for year now and the versatility is amazing!!
Ordered a gravel bike last month. Treck Checkpoint. Little nervous, first drop bars for me. Like the sturdy tires and frame. Commute all year round.
I recently went for the Giant Defy AP3, bought a second set of alu wheels and added Panaracer Gravel King 35 TL tyres. Really happy with the decision and find myself heading for the local wind farm gravel roads for most of my rides. If I’m out with mates on the road I stick on the carbon wheels with road tyres. So versatile. I also find the job of cleaning a bike after a gravel/muddy ride is so much easier than after a long grimy, salty road ride in winter, I don’t get the same feeling of killing my good bike riding in winter.
This year, I was able to go bikepacking a route where mtb is the recommendation (pre Covid), then later I rode a 12 hr TT race... same bike, 2 sets of wheels
damn jon do you get poon?
I don't know much about bike racing but isn't a 12 hr time trial an oxymoron? To me that's endurance.
What bike?
Love gravel bikes. For road riding, they are ALMOST as fast as my road bike, but much more comfortable. I ride my road bike once a week for a fast ride; after that, I reach for one of my gravel bikes.
What tires size do you use?
@@abelsalam5330 It depends on the bike. I have one with 38mm and two with 40s.
@@peterbaskind9872 For average guy using 38mm tires, is it easy to maintain speed at 30km/h (19 miles/h)? I am thinking to use 38mm tires on tarmac. I find it hard to use MTB on 27.5x1,75 tires and maintaining at that speed. Thanks for the help.
@@abelsalam5330 It, of course, depends on the tire. But, yeah. On the flat, 18 mph is no problem.
My road bike (with 28mm) is a tad faster - maybe 1/2 mph. But the gravel bikes are fast enough.
@Montañero Paisa You should be faster than an MTB, just not quite as fast as a pure road bike.
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Everything you said, exactly! I have the 2020 Advanced 2 version, glad to see you do a little vid with this great bike! 99 percent road for me, but some light mtb trails with my 650B wheels/tires. Easily the best bike I’ve owned.
Hi, Looking to get the same bike (2021 model), on your 650b wheels, what is the max tyre size, looking to do exactly what you are doing and swopping out wheels
@@maccaattack101 I run 47c WTB Sendero tires, basically a skinny full MTB tire. Great in the dirt and nasty terrain. For wheels I run Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc wheelset. I mounted disc rotors and the same cassette as stock so it's an easy swap when I change wheels/tires. Hunt wheels have been amazing, and excellent customer service.
@@originalkontrol Thanks for the reply, I am picking mine up in February, not sure if you can answer this but getting bike bags for it and looking at a frame pack, I have ordered a "M" frame, do you know what the length of the top tube (internal dimensions) as frame bag I am looking at is 50cm long? Thanks in advance.
@@maccaattack101 I have the M/L frame and the longest part of the top tube is about 47 cm inside. A 50cm bag would consume the entire triangle if ya could squeeze it in there.
I have owned this exact same bike for almost 6 months now. I have put just about 1000kms on it so far and I also couldn't be any happier. This is likely the best "bang for your buck" bike in 2021 here in Canada at $4400! The only thing that this bike lacks is those Maxxis Velocita tires suck, if I was riding 100% road then ok but swap them out immediately. I got some WTB Riddler 37mm and love them, I have also had great luck with the Schwalbe G1 all around. Have a great season!
Love these Riddler tires also. So versatile!
As an owner of a GIANT ADVANCED PROPEL 2 Aero bike, and as a GIANT fanboy, this REVOLT is SEXY AF!
2 giant tcr's, a talon 29er, an escape rx....i love giants.
I have a carbon fiber E road gravel bike. I don't go crazy off roading but it can handle light trails that a mountain bike would be overkill. I use mine for commuting. But if I need to go a bit off roading, I can. He is right about gravel bikes being versatile.
Everybody: Drives different bikes.
Gravel bike: exists.
David: Gravel is THE only bike.
2 months since bought new flat bar diverge and love it ! Gravel , tarmac and mud trails , all possible and easily done on the evo comp
Great review, thanks David. Really enjoyed your content, hope to see your channel grow! Keep up the great work and happy riding in 2021!
On my 2014 specialized Crux, I have ridden even rock gardens, rock descents (brief), rooty sections......and been pretty wowed at wheels staying true etc. Only when dry of course but really showed me some versatility. Great addition to my quiver of bikes. My go to for rides on pavement, cinder, peastone, gravel, dirt roads, packed dirt.....and some sections of almost anything except drops of course, so my cardio rides.
I love my Specialized E5 Comp Diverge gravel / adventure bike which I've customised to suit the way I like to ride which is as you describe on this video. But I can't be bothered to swap tyres, happy with my Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres, they seem to do all I need.
"Sounds Workable". Thanks for the Advice & Encouragement.
Brilliant review of a really excellent bike.
Would probably fit 32inch tyres just use it for road riding!
I only really go off road on my b.m.x and my MTB..."just to be on the safe side!"
Couldn’t agree more. I’m lucky enough to own a Specialized Diverge expert, I’ve done the North Coast 500, Badger Divide, Hebridean Way, C2C etc. I just don’t need a dedicated road bike anymore but just switch wheels/tyres
Excellent vid, since I bought a Trek Domane SL6 which is very similar to this bike I have not ridden my road bike very much at all as road riding in Pennsylvania is treacherous, I’m loving gravel riding & selling my Fuji SL1 Carbon road bike, great commentary!
Such a huge difference between "loose terrain" and MUD. In mud a gravel bike would dig right in and would never achieve real traction. The tires are simply not nobby enough or wide enough. Gravel bikes are ase mentioned now many time, simply what mountain bikes were in the 90's. Hardtails with a wide range of gearing and great versatility.
Unless you put a 650b wheelset on them with 2.1 mountain bike tires. Which I am planning on doing.
I got Merida Silex 4000 and spare wheels for road biking. I rule all roads with one bike 🚴 as you explained.
Totally agree 👍. I have owned my gravel bike for just over a year, it is used on the road and local canal toe path. I would definitely get another set wheels for more flexibility. I absolutely love the versatility of this bike as ride on multiple surfaces on route to work. I was thinking of building a road bike but I'm going to scrap this idea and just buy some wheels that are fast rolling which I will use in summer and the switch to back to the stock wheels in winter. So much scope! Oh before I forget, invest in a set of SPD wide pedals. Thanks for video I take on your suggestions.
Great video. I love my gravel bike, it’s just so versatile. I commute to work and have a weekend blast on all terrains.
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Thanks for reassuring me that I bought the proper bicycle for me to ride on my first nice bicycle...The 2021 Giant Revolt 2.
thx for pushing me towards a choice i having a hard time making. appreciate it!
This is my bugout vehicle of choice. Except I have a Trek 5200 and putting some fat tires on it to make it an off road capable bike. My brother gave me the bike because it was too big for him. Subscribed gravel bike man!
Thank you for posting this clear explanation, at last someone has told me just what I wanted to know and confirmed that a gravel bike is for me. However not in that price range at the moment. Could you do a video on some recommend entry level and mid price bikes please. I. Was thinking of getting a Ribble CGR so your thoughts would be much appreciated, maybe a review on one ?
I sold my fixed track bike and MTB and I bought a flat bar gravel bike
I have installed 700x38c tires with little knobs and I can ride everywhere, passing from tarmac to gravel without thinking
I love gravel bikes, although my hardtail MTB has ticked every box for me as well! Awesome video, you deserve A LOT more subscribers!
I couldn't agree more, I have the 2020 version of this exact bike and love it ! I have a Defy and TCR and don't ride them anymore, road riding has become a bit dull since being able to mix it up with the gravel bike.
I have a defy and I’ve really be toying with the idea of getting a gravel bike instead for bike packing. Single track etc, but I’d also like to continue road biking (not racing/competitions) would you recommend getting this as the best of both worlds?
@@gingleb3792 I’d have a ride on one first but honestly the revolt is a superb bike ! I have a couple routes near where I live that I’ve been comparing times these past few weeks, both my defy and revolt are fully kitted out with carbon wheels and ultegra group sets and there’s very little difference in times between the two bikes the defy is fitted with Continental GP5000 28’s and the revolt maxxis velocita 40’s both weigh roughly the same give or take a pound and while the defy feels quicker in the descents and out the saddle efforts actual times would say otherwise. If you look at the geometry of the two bikes on there website there’s very little difference between them other than tyre size and trail plus the revolt is far more comfortable over rough roads. As for single track it’s good on tamer stuff and leaves mountain bikes for dead but when you get to anything to technical it’s far from ideal and a mountain bike would be more suitable all that said the gravel bike is the best bike I’ve owned. Hope this helps :)
@@scottwatson7844 thanks Scott really appreciate it!
@@scottwatson7844 so do you recommend this revolt for road riding too ? (No racing)
My gravel bike has 650 wheels with quite wide tyres so on the road I feel a bit restricted by them, some 700c with about 30mm tyres would be a lot better for the roads I think.
I like how you've got one step further in your reviews, instead of using a twig to hold the bike up. You use 3 trees 😁
Top man 👍
Sweet bike, I’m trying to decide between the Specialized Diverge or the Giant Revolt. I ride trails and road to/from work with panniers on the rear. My Colnago doesn’t like the trails, my Mtb bike the roads. I think you’re absolutely correct, 1 bike = gravel bike.
Great video. I own an RLT NINER Gravel bike and I love it. I encourage my friends to buy one. Thank you for the great video.
I really love the concept of a gravel bike.
I don't think anyone would disagree that a gravel bike is a great jack of all trades bike - But master of none.
There are rough off-road trails and downhill courses that a MTB is best for - where gravel and drop bar bikes do NOT belong.
On the flip side I am sure the comments are full of roadies who won't give up their super aero/ weight weenie road bikes either.
If you want to ride on the road, dirt, gravel, urban, etc - the best suited bike is the more versatile one and a gravel bike will
do all that handily. The ability of most gravel bikes to go from 700c to 650b (most geometry bikes will have an option for either)
along with respectable tire clearances, means a gravel bke really can do a lot. Most of what many riders want in a bike,
I used to have 3 mountainbikes and a racebike, now i just have a gravelbike, and i am happy as long as the singletracks don’t get to rocky
Love it, get mine in 2 days. Can’t wait
Thank you. You are clearly an enthusiast. I've just heard about these bikes tonight. I have a Claude Butler Urban (my wife has the Explorer) and I always felt it was pretty good as a hybrid on forest trails (within limits I suppose) since the tyres seem chunky enough. But now I may have to start looking at gravel bikes!
Absolutely hilarious. I want you to take this to the gnarliest bike park you can find and see how well it does. Take it down some extremely technical stuff were you need good suspension...
A true all capable bike is a mountain bike..
Got into the sport, thought full suspension trail bikes were the way to go for allround riding. decided on a crosscountry hardtail. i now own a high end crosscountry hardtail, and i am happy i did not choose full suspension. a gravel bike would be plenty, even for the rough stuff i ride. i am not in a race. and most of the time its just gravel anyways. the crosscountry hardtail is a tad bit more versatile though, allowing you to get into really technical stuff with comfort. might be tough which is the better allrounder. i guess it depends on how much speed you sacrifice on the road with a hardtail.
Also my experience with a gravelbike. But with a double GRX groupset!
Thanks for helping me decide. Gravel it is!
I ride a Cervelo C3 a bike which even Cervelo seem to have disowned I ride roads, bob along at around 20mph, race track on it, do Ok ( bearing in mind I am 60,) I also race cyclo-cross on the bike and ride forest and gravel tracks, if you know it, I can actually ride it from triscombe up to triscombe stone in the quantocks.I change tyres and it gets a new bottom bracket every 18 months or so, so my question would be why have a "specific " designated bike ? outside areo and ultra light road bikes with light weight wheel sets I reckon you can take any bike anywhere. I could buy a road spec bike and wheelset and get a few more MPH or a cyclo-cross/gravel bike and gain a few places in races but is it worth it ? To me no, to a more competitive younger rider budget allowing then he may want that extra gain. Rant over !
The Cervelo is a fantastic bike 👍
Love ❤️ the mountain bike trials black diamonds 💎
I'm running with 35mm tyres it's crazy how much grip they get in all this UK mud right now.
Bought Kona Rove, never looked back.
Me too
Great review David! I especially agree with the FUN part. Having exactly the same bike, I totally agree that it is the fun factor, along with comfort and versatility that matters the most.
A quick question though, I noticed that my wheels are very unbalanced. A rear one required a 23g of balancing for example. Being a set of carbon wheels I find that very suprising. Did you notice anything like that with your bike?
Thanks! That wheel balance is odd, never come across that before. Haven’t ridden this bike enough but haven’t noticed that
Watching these videos makes me think about selling both my road and mtb bikes !
I only have a gravel bike at the moment, it's okay except for downhill trails. I just need a new set of wheels for longer rides just on roads.
Hi David great Video again! I really like the Idea of having just one Bike! But I'm more thinking about to pick up a Cyclocross Bike (Canyon Inflite) to have this all! With the Idea to have a more Race Character and still have everything! What do you think about?
The only limitation with the Inflite IMO is limited tyre clearance, no mudguard or other mounts, and the geometry with a taller bottom bracket etc. Depends what is really important to you. I’ve used that Inflite for CX racing and 100km mixed surface rides, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for gravel and road longer rides
@@davidarthur Great many thanks for the reply! I just want to have a quick ride for mixed surfaces and some smaller tours.
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Very good video, looking to get a Specialized Diverge in the spring...
I have 2021 revolt advanced 2. New to cycling. Road cycling is boring for me. I ride 60% road 40% gravel off-road Its freedom. This made me happy
You could technically ride any bike over most terrain. I had a specialized hybrid that was quite capable that cost $500 new. I can tell you this though, my emtb does everything including downhill if it suits me. However, that cost me 5k.
Good stuff, your long apprenticeship has paid off!
Loved the video, but I couldn't disagree more ONLY because of my personal circumstances. The sidewalks/road situation in my area are terrible. Riding a road or gravel bike across some of those minefields would be a bone-jarring, bollock-bruising experience. I have a full suspension bike with lockouts on both front and back shocks, so I have the option of going rigid whenever I'd like. The only drawback my bike has is the relative weight. I would wager the 1 bike to rule them all is my Motobecane Fantom - round about $1000-$1500 on bikes direct.
Who needs a Giant Defy (or Endurance bike in general) if there is the Revolt (or gtavelbikes in general).
I bought a spesh diverge 2019 and use 2 sets of wheels for road and gravel. Sold my mtb.never looked back.
Yeah, I hate the latest trend toward fat tire bikes.
Great video I think I’ll get a Ribble CGR they look amazing 🚴♀️
The competitors of gravel bike are cylecross and hybrid,.with the same tires.
Another great video David, thanks for posting it up, I have this on my shortlist for my next bike, just torn between this and a couple of others, just in back of mind the defy, would be that bit quicker on road, is that the standard tyres it come on Dave? up in NE Scotland I would need a good all season tyre. What sort of weight with pedals is it coming in at, and how when is it putting down the power on the tarmac?
How good is pedal clearance on this one , the new Diverge seems really low in 2021 spec
Full review on this bike in the new year and I’ll answer these questions. These are the came with, it’s very quick in the road and probably not much slower than a Defy. Haven’t weighed it yet
I have the 2020 version revolt advanced 0 and a 2017 defy advanced pro 1 both with carbon frames and wheels running full Ultegra group sets and on the road there's very little difference between the two bikes other than the bigger tyres and the increased trail on the revolt, I only really notice this on long descents with lots of tight corners. I ride a 25 mile loop consistently all year with a mixture of steep climbs long straights and some good descending and other than the few things I've mentioned there's little to tell them apart and post pretty much the same times on both bikes.
@@scottwatson7844 excellent Scott that’s for taking the time to confirm your experience with the two bikes that’s great info, I like the idea of more compliance without losing much to an endurance bike on road, but I really like the GRX group set as well the grips feel so much better in my big hands and the higher lever pivot point seems to allow better braking when off the drops.
How have you found the compliance on the standard tyres? And are you running tubeless , thanks Derek
Great video. It would be better though if this bike was electric, the exact same but with a motor.
They do make an ebike version: www.giant-bicycles.com/us/revolt-eplus-pro
Thanks!
So congratulations (not) you are promoting a modern version of the standard old bicycle that was for general use and was complete with interchangeable, adjustable and rigid construction in every position it best served and tyres that are smooth on the road with some fair traction off sealed roads that did not require an athlete to manage it for the purpose of getting places comfortably and cheaply in fuel terms. I believe they old style bikes were dropped from production due to hype. Now in search of a more forgiving mount the industry has come full circle complete with all the price gouging features found in the fancy special bikes of today. Therefore I completely agree with where this is going! 👍Just restart the sturmey archer gear train in production bikes, add mudguards to keep your clothes clean, and bring back those other old handle bars that were the other option on bikes of old. May as well just reintroduce the Raleigh bicycle?
Would love to see some content on how to set up a gravel bike to do all things, for example I bought a Norco Search, its geometry is similar to the CX specific Norco threshold but 2x with a lower standover height. I intend to still give CX a try with my Search but also intend to do a lot of my year round (in Canada) training rides which means riding on asphalt and gravel in the snow and salt. Wondering what parts or modifications I could change aside from tires and wheels that I could easily swap back and forth during the year to make it better on road or for CX.
So you recommend different set of tires, gravel and slicks. defeats the purpose of "a bike to rule them all". Couldn't that tip apply to any other bike?
Not exactly, because I can't mount wider than 32 on my road bike.
So yes if you're only going to have ONE bike a gravel bike is the way to go. The ability to take on bad roads, sand and have much fewer flat tires is worth the slight loss in speed but once you throw trails and forest in the mix this is not really true. Gravel bikes are great and I use my gravel bike as a road bike but having used it on trails and except for the smoothest of gravel roads, say where you would feel OK to drive a car without breaking the suspension, a gravel bike is very harsh. Downhills and any roots or rocks are simply terrifying; I fell a couple times and if it wasn't for my subsequent MTB purchase I would have never gone cycling on a trail ever again. Even if you are a klutz and go very slow like I do, the gnarlier tires, more conservative geometry, dropper post, shorter gearing and even front shock help things out a LOT. Emphasis on the dropper post if going downhill!
I just jave my giant revolt 2022. Its good i can climb 21% gradient easyly
Yes, if it is from Arc8, Riddle or Airstreeem for example.
I’ve been riding my Trek gravel bike exclusively on outdoor rides. I love it for the same reasons you mentioned here. It goes just about everywhere I want to go. It’s still pretty fast even with 38 mil tires on it. I would highly recommend a gravel bike to anyone looking for a new bike.
@Montañero Paisa it’s not bad. I have Schawle all around tires on the bike 700x38’s. So there’s not any big knobs on the tire to slow me down. Is it as fast as my road bike? Nope, 2-3 mph slower than my road bike IF I was only riding road. However, my Checkpoint takes me places my road bike can’t, and is really fun to ride. That means only one thing. We need more than one bike. I’m down to two currently, but maybe a fat tire bike for this Winter. Cheers!
Disagree. No suspension is only good if you ride on road only. I have tried the different kinds of bike and won't even use a hardtail anymore not even on gravel. Full suspension is so much better, high comfort on rough gravel roads and trail. You can hit washboards on gravel in 50km/h with no problems. It's safer because you have better control of the bike. But ok when I was younger I didn't care really if there was no suspension(I am old enough to remember when there were no suspension availible at all and I rode trail with the early mtb's that came around in the early nineties), but as you age your back,neck, wrists and joints here and there, are all very satisfied with suspension.
Nobody would buy a car, a motorcycle or be passenger on a bus - without any suspension. So, why are so many willing to not have it on bikes?
not sure I agree with this, better to get a proper road bike that will take gravel tires like a caledonia 5, gravel geometry is *not great* on fast tarmac whereas a caledonia will keep up with everything gravel except maybe a canyon grizl with the new rock shock fork
although I suppose some aero wheels on a gravel bike would be serviceable on a 2-by setup
Looking to get one for when I can't shred some enduro trails. Thats one thing a gravel bike won't be doing :-)
I am between the Giant Revolt or Trek SL 5 would you recommend the Revolt over others?
As a trek bike salesman I can’t recommend the sl5 enough. The comfort and compliance of a checkpoint is really amazing and I love mine.
Need to find out what happened to your tcr as there's basically none of the 2021 models in the UK?
It’s gone back to Giant, no idea what they’ll do with it. I considered buying it but don’t have the money for new bikes yet
@@davidarthur ok hopefully I’ll find one soon! Hope you have a great Christmas with your family👍🏼can’t wait for 2021s vids
They called this a cyclocross bike in the past. Just a new name, same concept albiet more upright geometry. I can't imagine a carbon gravel bike shown in the video would have many "braze-ons" for racks, fenders, etc.
Very curious about tubeless tires on gravel / fitness bikes (non-electric garbage) ... how do you repair these when you do get a puncture and out alone?
- is there some gas tube filler like a runflat or ?
I don't have a gravel bike. I do have a 2014 cross bike that I have been off and on roading since ....a while now.! The rims have both been fixed with a vice and mole grips more than once, but I have yet to break a spoke and I am 200 lbs. It gets treated abominably compared to my road bike. I have changed tyres, pads and bottom brackets. That's it. I know the bike industry needs to sell more bikes but "gravel"? Please. I read a review of the canyon grizl yesterday and for £3000 i can have a bike that does nothing that mine doesn't. Tubeless is great until you get a puncture that won't seal, which is all too often. Carry a tube and be ready to get slathered in gunk far from home and help.
I did not hear anything about weight. How much heavier (frame/fork) than the TCR?
I’ll cover the weight in the review of this bike in the new year
Nice. Thanks for this great info. Gravel it will be then. Now what is the difference between the xcross bike and the gravel? is it the same then?
Is there another video for accessories for adventure riding. Can't imagine no mud guards.
2 mins - 2 sets of wheels - off road gravel and slicks for road. Please can you recommend a few wheel sets and tyres as’slicks / road tyres‘ on a 2nd set of wheels?
GP 5000 28mm on dt swiss endurance wheels for road,mavic all road with panaracer sk 38mm tubeless for gravel.
@@shanebracey9862 Thanks for your suggestions. I got some blue Panaracer for my Giant Escape. Lots of grip yet little rolling resistance. The pair of tyres were more expensive than the second hand bike altogether!
Can I turn my CAAD 8 into a gravel bike just by changing the rims and tyres?