5 of the best gravel bikes for less than £1000 - Tried and tested

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Publicado 2020-09-18

If you're after a new gravel or adventure bike but don't want to spend more than £1,000 then you're in luck, as there are plenty to pick from - and we've tested an awful lot of them. So, if you want some dirty drop bar action but don't want to dent your bank account, read on for the best in test.

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@kwakkers68 hace 2 años

There's plenty of vids on this platform of people using both the RC500 and RC520 for gravel - they use the same fork and frame, and known for their robustness. The hoops on either will convert to tubeless, and the space allows loads of scope for upping tyre width. If there's any left, you can get a 500 for £650, which leaves quite a lot of budget left for tyres, rim tape, sealant, some flared bars, and other bits and pieces. They're both a great option.
@paulwatson-work3544 hace 3 años

I bought the lower spec road RC520 and have upgraded/gravelised it. It shares the same frame and fork as the official gravel version, so there's hasn't been any issues with 40mm tyres, 105 groupset, flared bars, wheel upgrades. (At the time of purchase it was a much better colour!) Anyway, what a great bike! Very capable and the match of my friends £1000 gravel bike. It fits alongside my 29er MTB, so I have all my types of riding covered.
@dstroud666 hace 3 años

And please remember for £1000 (so not under £1k!) you can get a Boardman ADV 8.9 with hydraulic discs, 2 x 10 drive, 40mm tyres. Had one for 18months and it absolutely flies!
@TimFromWales hace 3 años

Interesting - I've been looking at the Camino, but and am now I'm looking at a Sonder Dial to potentially replace my now 6 yr old Genesis CDF. I think I'm looking for a replacement for my gravel bike with added XC.
@ferdihikmawan hace 3 años

Iam using marin gestalt for year now and iam very pleased
@bikeon2236 hace 3 años

i agree about Triban, but i got mine Marin Nicasio Plus
@neeleshkushte6023 hace 2 años

Gee, the "self-sown on the hills" comment for the Four Corners left me feeling a bit uneasy. I live in a hilly area and I'm planning on buying this one as I felt she would make a nice tourer. Do I go ahead or go elsewhere?🙄
@lenordchristopher6447 hace 3 años

Voodoo Nakisi with sora for £550 not even mentioned,I’ve been on a lot of bikes and for the money it’s a great gravel bike
@Gmh6477 hace 3 años

What do you guys think of the new Calibre Dark Peak ? On paper it seams better than any in this list, I’m looking for a mainly road bike that can short cut a woodland path and then canal path, my full suss mtb is a bit much on my route of mainly roads 😕
@aneeshm5766 hace 3 años

what about marin's nicasio
@reeseprince8 hace 11 meses

Do a cheap but good to modify bike
@ronaldomac566 hace 3 años

Cube Nuroad Pro 2020 £999, absolute belter of a bike for the money........!
@mamunali2380 hace 3 años

Cannondale Topstone?
@alexkoyts9614 hace 3 años

Do 5 mountain bikes under 500
@user-Wojciech hace 1 año

Unfortunately these bikes now cost £1200
@tavishurn2585 hace 3 años

Wow. Stuff gets old very quickly. The Camino is still under £1k at least. I think we now need a post-Brexit, apocalypse version of this vid.
@greengrass9572 hace 3 años

Can't help thinking these gravel bikes are a waste of time. A 26 inch wheel hard tail mountain bike does it all , and better.