Gravel bike reviews

We tested 9 off-road machines to crown our gravel bike of the year

Giant, Canyon, Trek, BMC, Scott, Specialized and more go head-to-head on the trails

By Stefan Abram Last updated 13 June 23

Triban GRVL 520 SRAM Apex review - competitive spec, confused character

Triban retains value prowess with an impressive spec, but does the frame quality hold up against the competition?

By Joe Baker Published 25 May 23

Ribble Gravel SL Pro review - more for ultra-riding than a snappy racer

A curious combination of an aggressive riding position paired with bikepacking practicality

By Stefan Abram Published 14 April 23

Specialized Diverge Comp E5 review - front end comfort on the bike that promises to do it all

The front end dampening from the Future Shock makes its way down to the affordable end of the Diverge range

By Rachel Sokal Published 28 March 23

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

Diamondback Haanjo 7C Carbon review

A versatile all-rounder suited to anything from sportives to trail riding

By James Stout Published 29 September 20

Pearson Off Grid review

City riding in the week and wilderness on the weekend - the Off Grid claims to do it all

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 20 January 21

Cairn Cycles E-Adventure 1.0 review

Cairn's electric gravel bike extends what's possible on your off-road excursions

By James Bracey Published 15 April 20

Cannondale Topstone Lefty 3 review

Tons of fun - though we'd like a little more tyre clearance for techy trails, please

By James Stout Published 11 September 20

Pinarello Grevil gravel bike review

The Pinarello Grevil adds proper off road competence to the flashy aero looks of the brand’s top-end bikes, letting you go where no Pinarello should

By Paul Norman Published 12 December 19

Cannondale Slate review

The Cannondale Slate is one of the most radical bikes out there. We've tested the Ultegra spec to see how its on/off road credentials stack up

By Paul Norman Published 11 April 17

Boardman ADV 9.0 review

We all have our regular routes, roads and loops that offer a known ride-time. We then choose a route depending on how long we want to be out for. Riding an adventure bike showed me how much more there was to find

By Simon Richardson Published 12 December 19