Budget Gravel Bikes Under $1,000 For 2024

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @fennec13
    @fennec13 Рік тому +11

    I started riding drop bars (for gravel and adventure riding) from having ridden a flat bar MTB since the 1990s - on a 2019 Poseidon X -
    I built up a frame from them with a Sora 2x9 drive train and some TRP, HYRD hydro cable brakes and it was great,
    I put about 3,500 miles on it before I wanted to upgrade, mostly for geo reasons. I can never recommend Poseidon enough.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +3

      They seem like a great option for someone trying to get into the sport without spending a bunch of money. And the frames can be upgraded as people ride more and wear stuff out. The Redwood just seems like a bad ass bike for $1k. And it seems like it's on sale often. Right now, it's $750!!! Such a cool bike for that price. I love the way it looks too.

  • @joeschmoe1301
    @joeschmoe1301 9 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding job detailing budget bikes!!!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  9 місяців тому

      Thanks man! 🙌

  • @agentaech
    @agentaech Рік тому +2

    Excellent video. Forwarding this to my brother in law who might be shopping in the near future.

  • @matthews300
    @matthews300 7 місяців тому +2

    Great video. I don't have thousands to spend on a bike and would like something that's decent that I can get in an hour or two ride on without breaking the bank. This certainly has helped point me in the right direction. Thank you.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  7 місяців тому

      Absolutely! You are welcome!

  • @pandatactical4530
    @pandatactical4530 Рік тому +1

    Great job Ty, lots of good deals out there right now!

  • @veganskillz
    @veganskillz 8 місяців тому +1

    Killer video brother 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @SamD2000
    @SamD2000 11 місяців тому +2

    Speaking of Polygon, they have a new kid on the block that's worth mentioning. 2024 Tambora G4. Released second week of January and currently at $799, it's the closest competition the Poseidon X can get. Btw, thanks for the great video!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  11 місяців тому +3

      I will have to check that bike out. And thanks for watching! Bikes online actually emailed me yesterday and asked about sending me a demo to review. I said I was interested, so hopefully I hear something back soon.

    • @rubenmoralesforte2376
      @rubenmoralesforte2376 10 місяців тому +1

      Great survey video!
      I Would love to hear your thoughts on that Tambora G4. It looks incredibly beautiful and capable. I'm really curious about how it compares to the Ambition X. Those are my two options as of now.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  10 місяців тому

      @rubenmoralesforte2376 I appreciate it! I will have to give that bike a look and maybe include it in a future video.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  10 місяців тому

      @@rubenmoralesforte2376 I think that is a newer offering from them. Looks sweet!

  • @tonycroft6353
    @tonycroft6353 8 місяців тому +1

    Good content I recently bought my first gravel bike the specialized diverge E5...pleased with it apart from squeaky discs..thanks for comparison. Crofty

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  8 місяців тому

      No problem! Enjoy that new steed!

  • @VictorElGreco
    @VictorElGreco Рік тому +1

    I have an older (pre-Ambition) Poseidon X, discounted to $699 when I got it, after the Ambition had come out. Excellent value, crisp drivetrain, just a bit wonky proportions. Fun bike for *light* gravel riding.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +1

      That's awesome. I have a buddy who has the same bike. He got it when he first started riding but ended up getting really into cycling and riding a lot. Like 6-7,000 miles a year. Eventually he needed to replace the brakes and wheels but the bike has been very good for him.

  • @ArtemKosik-
    @ArtemKosik- 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video love it! helped me out to choose out a bike. But I highly recommend you looking at commuter/gravel bike "Marin Muirwood (2023)". Highly underrated bike, and is built like a lightweight tank. Its also under a 1000 dollars/euros/pounds and its just a bang for a buck.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  2 місяці тому

      @ArtemKosik- awesome! Glad I could help. I will for sure give that bike a look.

  • @drill_fiend1097
    @drill_fiend1097 Рік тому +2

    What do you think is the most affordable gravel bike with fully hydraulic brake? So far, only ones I've seen are GT's offerings, Nukeproof Digger and Nicasio 2.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому

      I'd have to do a bit of research, but there are some good options out there. Check out the recent video of value bikes I put out. There are some good options on there if I remember correctly.

    • @laillosidgar
      @laillosidgar Рік тому +1

      polygon path x5, polygon bend r5 or bend r7, marin lombard 2 , marin gestalt 2.5, united gavriil, giant revolt 3.
      It's what cheapest bike (around $1000-$1500) with hydraulic disc brifter that available in my country (Indonesia) where polygon, marin, gt and some low -mid end shimano component was manufactured.

    • @drill_fiend1097
      @drill_fiend1097 Рік тому

      @@laillosidgar Lombard 2 sounds interesting and seems like aluminum alternative to Nicasio 2. But I can't find it anywhere in the US.

    • @laillosidgar
      @laillosidgar Рік тому

      @@drill_fiend1097 if you more interested in all road style like nicasio/lombard, maybe check the polygon path x5 (but it's more relaxed geo than nicasio)

  • @hendrikmintarno
    @hendrikmintarno 7 місяців тому +1

    I use both Marin Nicasio and Polygon Bend R2 for different feel (Steel vs Al). Prefer the Bend R2 for more relaxed riding position

  • @tevemullins8156
    @tevemullins8156 Рік тому +1

    Keep crushing it Ty!! Merry Christmas bro!!

  • @georgekrpan3181
    @georgekrpan3181 8 місяців тому +1

    Mercier Kilo GX R20 on Bikesdirect, $999. Reynolds 520 steel frame and fork, Shimano GRX 2x10 and GRX hydraulic discs, 700x40 Maxxis Rambler tires, fits up to 700x50 tires.

  • @richardvaughn168
    @richardvaughn168 Рік тому +3

    As someone with a Checkpoint SL5 that so far has required a new rim, a new brake caliper, a new shifter/brake control and a re-epoxy of a chain guard I fell like quality is not aligned with price. I wish I had this video prior to buying my first gravel bike!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +2

      Yea and that's the thing. Stuff wears out and needs replaced on any bike. Most of these frames are going to be heavy, but most ppl not looking to spend a fortune aren't going to care about weight. These will get ppl into the sport, and they can upgrade as they wear stuff out.

  • @smokeycanuck8058
    @smokeycanuck8058 5 місяців тому +1

    FYI sir some of the Journeyers forks (such as my 650b Sora) are a Waxwing carbon fork :).

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  5 місяців тому

      @smokeycanuck8058 thank you, sir!

  • @daltonramsey9585
    @daltonramsey9585 10 місяців тому +1

    Marin dropped the price on the four corners for 2024. It’s now $999. I think the four corners is a nice adventure bike and it has more mounts for this year as well. I just sold my 2023 to fund a GT Grade purchase, but plan to pick up a new four corners eventually.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  10 місяців тому +1

      Heck yea. Marin makes some cool bikes and they always seem reasonably priced.

    • @daltonramsey9585
      @daltonramsey9585 10 місяців тому

      @@TysRides my four corners served me well over the year I had it. I wish the drivetrain was different but it’s a great value. I think the TRP Spyres are awesome when setup correctly. I had them on my Raleigh Willard 3 as well. I have a larkspur too and I used to have a 2018 pine mountain with the rigid fork and a 2023 pine mountain. My 2023 pine mountain had some flaws from the factory and I think QC could be a bit tighter but I love steel frames and they offer some cool ones at decent price points.

    • @drqazlop
      @drqazlop 9 місяців тому +1

      It's interesting to see bike prices being reduced. Poseidon also reduced their prices since this video was made just 3 months ago. It's really great for those of us on lower budgets who still wanna get out there :)

    • @daltonramsey9585
      @daltonramsey9585 9 місяців тому

      @@drqazlop agreed!

  • @drqazlop
    @drqazlop 9 місяців тому

    Pretty interesting to see the Redwood regular price has been reduced to 850, with some colourways on clearance for less! I wonder if they're soon coming out with a new model

  • @fifthcircle1
    @fifthcircle1 Рік тому +1

    I'll be getting my kid into gravel this coming year. Definitely going budget for his first drop bar, but looking for a quality frame that is upgradeable for the next few years. Outgrowing the frame in 2-3yrs, then hopefully ge still likes riding. 😆 I bought my wife the Salsa Journeyer flat bar (microshift). I'm not super impressed with it at the price point. Axles and brakes are pretty limiting.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +1

      For a kid, that Redwood would be a pretty cool bike. I kinda like the aluminum options simply because they are lighter than the cheaper steel options.

  • @deifor
    @deifor Рік тому +1

    Hey Ty, question, unrelated to biking: are you a grappler of any sort? Wrestling, Jiujitsu?

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +4

      Yea, I wrestled in HS and now I'm a high school wrestling coach. Currently in my 12th year coaching. Time flies!

  • @merlinrubyyoda
    @merlinrubyyoda Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your video, good information.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @vicsophios5892
    @vicsophios5892 Рік тому +1

    I actually would have bought the Salsa after test riding it as the geometry felt perfect for me. It was the mechanical hydraulic brakes that didn’t do it for me. I ended up buying a Bombtrack Hook EXT which wouldn’t fit into the price range of this video

  • @NZHarrySingh
    @NZHarrySingh 10 місяців тому +1

    Great vid, thank you!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  10 місяців тому

      I appreciate it!

  • @torbal999
    @torbal999 8 місяців тому +1

    Thoughts on triban rc520 road and gravel versions

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  8 місяців тому

      I'll be honest, I don't know much about them.

    • @torbal999
      @torbal999 8 місяців тому +1

      Ok. It’s from a French brand decathlon

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  8 місяців тому

      @@torbal999 I need to check it out!

  • @bennetthasty7886
    @bennetthasty7886 Рік тому +1

    Great picks ❤

  • @JesseRSands
    @JesseRSands 8 місяців тому +1

    My wife wants a bike for riding around the neighborhood with the kids and maybe a Beginner Trail a couple times a year. Should she get a entry level Gravel Bike or Entry level Mountain Bike? (I’m looking for something 1 level better than Walmart and Academy bikes) thanks!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  8 місяців тому +3

      Good question. If she is looking for something just to kick around the neighborhood and ride some light trails, you may just consider a hardtail mountain bike. Entry level hardtails are a bit more affordable than entry level gravel bikes too. Now, if she thinks she is going to want to do some road riding at a decent pace and she has goals of fitness, but still wants to ride some gravel or mellow dirt paths, a gravel bike might be the ticket. It's really all about what her goals are.

    • @JesseRSands
      @JesseRSands 8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, that will help our decision process!

    • @todd92371
      @todd92371 6 місяців тому +2

      I'm hearing great things about the 250 dollar Ozark Trail gravel bike (green) at Walmart. I usually don't recommend Wal-Mart. But, I'm hearing these are actually a great deal.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  6 місяців тому

      @@todd92371 I've heard that as well. I need to get one and ride it.

  • @TheCloser1
    @TheCloser1 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for pink bike, I hope it’s better than the scam ridden marketplace

  • @tambosnipes1652
    @tambosnipes1652 17 днів тому +1

    Can anyone explain to me why sreel is more expensive then carbon

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  17 днів тому

      @tambosnipes1652 I cannot. I do know there are different levels of steel and carbon, etc...I need to learn more about the different variations.

  • @DontWasteYourLantern
    @DontWasteYourLantern 2 місяці тому +1

    Salsa page is wild 😅

  • @Jamarkus_Delvonte
    @Jamarkus_Delvonte Рік тому +28

    Fun fact: many bicycles cost more than motorcycles.

    • @iBike2Live
      @iBike2Live 10 місяців тому +1

      Sad, sad, sad… 😢 but oh, so true!

    • @Nak520
      @Nak520 7 місяців тому

      @wm9346no shit Sherlock

    • @georgevavoulis4758
      @georgevavoulis4758 7 місяців тому +1

      Especially BROMPTON folding bicycle in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 as much as use Vespa scooter

    • @PRH123
      @PRH123 6 місяців тому +1

      hmm, some bicycles at the top end cost more than the cheapest motorcycles

    • @jusrelax159
      @jusrelax159 5 місяців тому

      Cost more than my car....😢😢😢😮😮😮

  • @tntalex28
    @tntalex28 9 місяців тому

    Bought a haanjo 3 from my bike shop last year, sure its heavier than a carbon fiber bike but hey, its less than a grand.

    • @todd92371
      @todd92371 6 місяців тому

      I have this bike and just love it. Upgrading it slowly. The frame is good.

  • @charlesmorschauser5258
    @charlesmorschauser5258 8 місяців тому

    Aluminum forks have got to be a brutal ride

    • @daviddenoncourt757
      @daviddenoncourt757 8 місяців тому

      My Kona Dew Plus with 47cc tires is quite forgiving even with an aluminium fork, might upgrade one day.

  • @pawel98rc
    @pawel98rc Рік тому +1

    Where wtf is Romet Aspre & Kross Esker???

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому

      I wasn't aware of those bikes. Thank you for commenting.

  • @LeoBell-lr6rj
    @LeoBell-lr6rj 4 місяці тому +1

    Do 650 travel fast

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  4 місяці тому

      @LeoBell-lr6rj personaly I like 700c but 650 typically allows for a wider tire and are probably more fun for more rugged type of riding.

  • @Mentalgraveltrip
    @Mentalgraveltrip 11 місяців тому +1

    Kona rove st should be on the list

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  11 місяців тому

      No doubt about that! I actually own a Rove st. I was trying to include some bikes I didn't mention in my previous budget gravel bike videos. I included the rove on a previous video.

  • @Dremansworld
    @Dremansworld 8 місяців тому +1

    Cheap bikes are more durable. I never had to replace cassettes until I bought more expensive lighter bikes.

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  8 місяців тому

      Might be something to that, but I don't believe things like derailleurs and wheels are more durable on cheaper bikes.

  • @georgevavoulis4758
    @georgevavoulis4758 7 місяців тому

    Dutch cargo bicycles cost upto $18,000

  • @christerlundgren3805
    @christerlundgren3805 10 місяців тому +1

    😂 Gearfetich is not uncommon in the community.
    A heavy frame last longer, and cost less. Buy a entrybike, up grade bit by bit. Better group is due when entrylevel is worn out, carbon wheels makes it to another level, tires as well.
    Suddely you start dropping people.
    Had a 80's steel road frame and I dropped others with the latest chabang carbon bikes. Due to carbon wheelset. And thick forehead 😂
    Pain was when it got stolen 😢😢😢

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  10 місяців тому

      Definitely!!!

  • @georgevavoulis4758
    @georgevavoulis4758 7 місяців тому

    Nice video well done to the point and you're way too many bicycles cost way too much .

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross 6 місяців тому +1

    How to buy a joke bike for under 1000

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  6 місяців тому

      If someone can't afford to spend over $1k and wants to get into riding, why not?! But I agree if ppl are patient, they can find much better bikes used for around this price or just a bit more. Especially in this market.

    • @todd92371
      @todd92371 6 місяців тому +2

      Picked up a Haanjo 3. It's a great bike. We are riding these around 150 miles a week and it's so so nice to ride.

    • @LeoBell-lr6rj
      @LeoBell-lr6rj 4 місяці тому

      If that's all you have it's not a joke bike,a joke bike the Ozark trail

  • @patrickliew2222
    @patrickliew2222 11 місяців тому

    Please,Why you guys?

  • @nick-dm3if
    @nick-dm3if 5 місяців тому

    Diamondback is not a very good brand, way to expensive for what they offer

  • @zacharyelgin6194
    @zacharyelgin6194 Рік тому +1

    You definitely need to spend 10k on a bike to have fun! LIAR!

    • @TysRides
      @TysRides  Рік тому +1

      For ppl who are reading this comment, don't listen. This guy is a LUNATIC!

  • @iimv
    @iimv 7 місяців тому

    Wow .. i always put price rnge from 10k and above a d order by price descending. Wa always under the impression that bikes under 10k are garbage