Bristol-based Temple Cycles has launched the new Adventure Disc 3 gravel bike, adding a more affordable option to its steel Adventure Disc range for less than £1,500.
The new model’s £1,488 introductory price tag is significantly cheaper than the other two Adventure Disc bikes in the range.
According to Temple Cycles, the AD 3 is “ideal for first-time gravel riders, daily commuters looking to escape the city on weekends or seasoned cyclists after a rugged, no-fuss companion”.
The Adventure Disc 3 has the same powder-coated Reynolds 725 steel frame and fork as the AD1 and AD2, but Temple has achieved a lower price by speccing more budget-friendly components.
“It’s built to the same standards of quality and craftsmanship as the rest of our range, but with smart spec choices that bring the price down. We wanted to offer something for riders who value the Temple aesthetic and feel, but don’t necessarily need all the bells and whistles of our top-tier builds,” says Temple Cycles’ founder Matt Mears.
Sora 9-speed gearing
The AD 3 is equipped with a Shimano Sora 9-speed groupset, rather than the AD 1’s 1x12-speed Shimano GRX and the AD 2’s 2x12-speed Shimano 105, both of which are fitted with Hunt 4 Season Disc wheels.
The AD 3 has an 11-34t Shimano HG400 cassette paired to a Temple-branded 46/29t crankset, so despite Sora being designed primarily for road riding, there’s plenty of low gearing for trickier terrain.
Since there’s no in-series disc brake option for Sora, the bike is fitted with TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes.
Other features of the AD 3 include a sealed headset and bottom bracket, and Shimano RS470 hubs laced to WTB ST i25 tubeless-ready rims with double-butted stainless steel spokes and brass nipples for durability and corrosion resistance.
Temple fits WTB Vulpine 40mm tyres, with tan sidewalls to enhance the AD 3’s urbane looks, and its own finishing kit.
It's a build kit that prioritises durability, serviceability and real-world adventure-readiness, according to Temple.
There are three muted colours on offer – Granite Grey, Lichen Green and Slate blue, and five frame sizes from 47cm to 60cm.
“The Adventure Disc 3 provides everything you need for adventure riding at a wallet-friendly price,” concludes Temple’s head of product, Tom Bugler.
If you want a higher spec, there’s currently 20% off the list price of both the AD 1 and AD 2.
You can read Gary Walker's ongoing long-term review of the Temple Adventure Disc 2, to see how it has coped with a range of off-road riding, all-day adventures and the rigours of winter commuting.
Temple Adventure Disc 3 full specs and pricing
- Frame: TIG-welded Reynolds 725 steel
- Fork: Investment cast steel with lugged fork crown
- Groupset: Shimano Sora, Temple crankset
- Gearing: 46/34t, 11-34t
- Wheels: WTB ST i25 TCS on Shimano RS470 hubs
- Tyres: WTB Vulpine Tubeless Ready 700x40mm
- Brakes: TRP Spyre mechanical disc
- Handlebars: Temple AL-6061 Flared
- Stem: Temple alloy
- Saddle: Temple Bristol saddle, black
- Seatpost: Temple Alloy 27.2mm
- Claimed weight: 11.8kg (size M)
- Price: £1,488
