Gravel bike reviews

A head-turning titanium steed that hums on British lanes and has a good bash at the rough stuff

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 5 February 26

The Aspero was the original aero race gravel bike that has seen tweaks over the years since its launch, but has that been enough to keep it relevant?

By Neal Hunt Published 29 January 26

The Grevil F is a modern gravel bike that understands that long events still involve attacking, cornering and sprinting — and that the best thing about riding bikes is playing on them

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 9 January 26

Could you do all of your riding on only one bike? Ritchey’s new Septimer model, a carbon all-road bike that breaks down for travel, is designed as a one-bike-quiver

By Tyler Boucher Published 19 November 25

The Mason ISO2 has been built with one thing in mind - long-haul off-road exploration. It's a specific brief, but one that it nails

By Simon Richardson Published 26 October 25

It’s the versatile gravel bike we know and love, revised with a tad more aggression and small-rider-friendly geometry

By Riley Missel Published 25 September 25

The Rose Backroads FF reviewed

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 16 September 25

Many gravel bikes ask you to choose: race-day weapon or pack mule, minimalist or all-terrain beast. The FiftyOne Assassin refuses to pick sides.

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 12 August 25

Whilst it's not as light, aero or expensive as the Dogma GR, could its geo, forgiving ride quality, features, and integrated accessories make this a far more versatile off-road choice?

By Neal Hunt Published 11 July 25

Light, aero and incredibly expensive are standard for a Pinarello Dogma, but how does that translate to trail time?

By Neal Hunt Published 11 July 25

The GRVL AF 2 is an affordable gravel bike that punches well above its weight—and looks good doing it

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 12 June 25

A rugged, trail-ready carbon gravel bike that can be as adventurous as you want it to be

By Hannah Bussey Published 6 February 25

A titanium frame at budget pricing is a great step, but does a premium frame material matter if the bike's componentry holds it back?

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 28 January 25

Our award-winner does it all from bikepacking to trails to road

By Rachel Sokal Published 18 December 24

The integrated cockpit and aero tubing are somewhat at odds with the Grail's taller stack height

By Rachel Sokal Published 8 December 24

Made in the UK, the Cotic is a burly machine that blends relaxed geometry with wide tyre clearance to cope with the toughest of trails

By Rachel Sokal Published 27 November 24

The newly updated Croix de Fer stays true to its 'do it all' roots but with an eye to the future. It's now more capable than ever.

By Rachel Sokal Published 2 November 24

Tested as past of our Gravel Bike of the Year award we put this Belgian speedster through its paces

By Rachel Sokal Published 27 October 24

The aluminium Crux shares many of the benefits of the carbon model but at a more wallet-friendly price point

By Rachel Sokal Published 14 October 24

It just doesn’t deal with fast asphalt, rocky terrain, sandy stretches and damp conditions, but it excels across them. It’s fast, aggressive, nimble, stable, and above all compliant.

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 12 October 24

The iconic folding bike brand pedals a bicycle to customers who want to reach well beyond the city limits and deep into the countryside

By Simon Fellows Published 17 September 24

Its front suspension will enrage the haters, but no matter. The Giant Revolt X Pro is a legit ride when the gravel turns fast, furious – and fun!

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 29 May 24

Tested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former

By Andy Turner Published 17 April 24

It's not too often that we get to review a custom bike, let alone go visit the makers at their home facility in a faraway country, but Scarab gave us the opportunity to do both.

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 22 December 23

We received Ventum's GS1 gravel racer in for review. Here's what we make of it

By Tyler Boucher Published 21 November 23

The new Merida Silex is a bike-packing gravel bike that has won the UCI Gravel World Championships, and I think I know why

By Joe Baker Published 19 October 23

Capable geometry and stellar tire clearance make the Wilier Adlar a great choice for rough riding and bikepacking

By Joe Baker Published 17 September 23