Gravel bike reviews

Boardman ADV 8.6 review: a lot of gravel bike without the big price tag

Boardman specs its entry-level gravel bike well to handle the majority of off-road action

By Paul Norman • Published 24 March 23

The Enve MOG: a first ride review of the American brand's debut foray into gravel

American composites manufacturer, Enve, from Ogden, Utah, today unveiled its take on a gravel bike for the modern rider. We took it out for a spin. Here's what we thought.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 23 February 23

Ribble 725 Gravel Pro review - fun to ride and value for money but not without issues

Built using Reynolds 725 steel tubing, Ribble's latest gravel offering is both comfortable and adaptable

By Joe Baker • Published 19 January 23

Ribble Gravel AL Sport GRX RX400 review

Major fun without the major price tag, the Ribble Gravel AL Sport is capable on road and off – especially off

By James Shrubsall • Published 24 November 22

Fara F/All-Road Series 2: one bike to do it all? I raced the Gravel National Champs and went bikepacking in Central Europe

An incredibly versatile bike from a boutique brand that’s competitive on price

By Anna Marie Hughes • Last updated 19 November 22

A gravel bike to shred trails with: a review of the new Argonaut Cycles GR3

A review of the US-made carbon Argonaut GR3 gravel bike.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 28 October 22

Triban 120 Gravel Bike review - value? It's a whole bike for less than a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar headunit

Well executed for the price point. But if you can afford to spend a couple of hundred more – then do

By Stefan Abram • Published 7 October 22

Factor Ostro Gravel first ride review from the King’s Cup Gravel weekend

We put it through its paces on the hard pack shalky doubletrack, sandy sectors and wooded trail in King’s Forest

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 28 September 22

Gravel Groupsets Buyer's Guide: SRAM XPLR vs Shimano GRX vs Campagnolo Ekar

We compare the SRAM XPLR, Shimano GRX and Campagnolo Ekar groupsets for gravel biking

By Ben Delaney • Last updated 20 September 22

Stayer Groadinger UG gravel bike review

We challenge the do-it-all adventure ready Stayer Groadinger UG and are not disappointed

By Hannah Bussey • Last updated 17 March 22

Wilier Rave SLR SRAM Force AXS XPLR review

Fast and fun, but better suited to lighter gravel and ‘all-road’ riding than the rougher stuff

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 8 March 22

Sage Barlow Titanium Frameset review

By Luke Friend • Last updated 13 December 21

Evil Chamois Hagar gravel bike

The Evil Chamois Hagar gravel bike that sits in a class of it's own.

By Hannah Bussey • Last updated 25 October 21

Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo review

Electrified gravel grinder from Morgan California

By Colin Levitch • Last updated 29 July 21

Liv Devote Advanced Pro review

The Devote Advanced is Liv's first dedicated gravel bike

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated 14 May 21

Sonder Camino AL Rival1 Gravel Bike review

The perfect balance of price and world travelling capability, according to Will Thompson

By Will Thompson • Published 15 September 20

Kinesis G2 adventure bike review

The G2 quickly became our tester's 'Go To' for relaxed off-road ambles

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published 28 May 20

Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty 3 review

Full suspension and power assisted, is the Topstone Neo the ultimate gravel killer?

By James Bracey • Last updated 28 July 21

Merida Silex+ 8000-E review

A gravel bike for riders who want to explore more technical terrain

By James Bracey • Published 26 May 20

Fustle Causeway GR1 review

Fustle's Causeway barges into the gravel scene with more than a little MTB bias

By James Bracey • Published 12 June 20

Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 eTap review

Canyon's rapid gravel racer gets a power boost

By James Bracey • Published 1 November 20

Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon review

The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon could be the perfect do-it-all bike for those seeking on road fun and off road thrills

By Rupert Radley • Published 31 October 20

Ridley X-Trail Carbon SRAM Force1 HDB review

An all-round bike that Ridley claims could take the place of three others in your garage, we got hold of the Ridley X-Trail Carbon SRAM Force1 HDB.

By Jack Elton-Walters • Published 10 February 17

Wilier Jaroon review

We test the Wilier Jaroon, the middle brother of the Italian brand's trio of gravel bikes for 2017, equipped with 40mm tyres and SRAM 1x shifting

By Paul Norman • Published 27 April 17

Open U.P. review

We test the OPEN U.P. The latest do-it-all adventure road bike from this small company that houses some big names.

By Simon Smythe • Published 28 February 17

Scott Addict Gravel 10 review

Cycling Weekly Editor Simon Richardson found the Scott Addict Gravel gave him a whole new appreciation for his local area

By Simon Richardson • Published 5 June 20

Vielo V+1 gravel bike review

Designed for UK conditions, the Vielo V+1 is a versatile machine

By Paul Norman • Published 12 July 19