Gravel Bikes
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Review | Orbea Terra M21e Team is among the most versatile gravel bikes I've tested, but it needs one upgrade
The latest Terra is lighter, more aero and ready for adventures or racing
Review | 3T's Racemax2 Italia impresses – but only in the right conditions
The Racemax2 Italia is a conundrum
Review | Argon 18's well-priced Dark Matter is one of 2026's best gravel bikes
The new Dark Matter promises race-ready speed and capability for rugged adventures
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Review | Ridley Ignite GTX is effectively an MTB with drop bars – it won’t be for everyone
Ridley repurposes its Ignite SLX cross-country mountain bike frame with intriguing results
Review | Diamant 140 is a fun retro-modern commuter bike built to get rough, but it's too heavy
The 140 is a trail-ready gravel bike with 650b wheels and a suspension fork, that can also handle commuting duties
Review | Trek's Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 proves great gravel bikes don't have to cost a fortune – but I'd make one upgrade
A thoroughly modern design that can hold its own against pricier gravel bikes
Review | The Whyte Verro will get you to work and down the trails, but it's not the quickest on tarmac
Whyte's affordable off-roader is a capable commuter, too
Review | Lee Cougan’s Innova Super Gravel is hugely capable on the trails, but it needs lighter wheels and taller gears
The Innova Super Gravel has epic abilities on the roughest terrain, but it comes up short on the roads to the trailhead.
Review | Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is the most fun aero gravel racer I've ridden
The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky
Review | Cinelli King Zydeco 2 Apex is a great gravel all-rounder at a great price, but the braking could be better
The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel
Review | My partner and I both loved the Marin Lombard E1 – for different reasons
The E1 is designed to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides
Long-term review | I've tested Temple's Adventure Disc 2 for 18 months – this is why I'd buy it
Gary enjoys a final summer romance with the AD2
Review | Kona’s Ouroboros CR/DL is an intriguing blend of gravel and cross-country held back by its spec
Past meets present in Kona’s new genre-blurring platform
Temple Cycles has launched its most affordable gravel bike yet – for less than £1,500
New spec shaves more than £1,000 off the full price of Temple’s other Adventure Disc bikes
Review | Specialized Diverge 4 Expert AXS is heaps of fun to ride despite one frustrating spec choice
The latest Diverge update from Specialized is a case of evolution rather than revolution, but it’s better than ever off-road
Review | Parlee Taos is the best all-round gravel bike I’ve ever tested – but what about that price?
The Parlee Taos is fast and forgiving in equal measure
Review | Mondraker's Arid Carbon RR is so capable on the trails I'd happily leave my mountain bike at home
The Arid Carbon RR brings MTB-inspired handling to a gravel bike
Review | I fell in love with the Marin DSX 2, but I'd make a couple of upgrades
A flat-bar hybrid built for commuting, touring and gravel blasts
Review | Focus Atlas 6.7 is a bargain-priced bikepacker with hardtail handling
The Atlas is ready to get rowdy
Review | Specialized Crux DSW Comp is lightweight, great value and a fun ride, but is it really a gravel bike?
The Crux DSW is an affordable, racy gravel bike that's cyclocross-ready
Review | Boardman ADV 8.9 is a hugely capable budget gravel bike with one minor issue
A brilliant introduction to the world of gravel
First ride review | Canyon's new Grizl CF 7 is a pure adventure gravel bike at a great price
How does Canyon's new adventure gravel bike perform out on the trails of Girona?
Review | New Cervélo Áspero 5 is a rapid gravel racer that I wouldn’t take out in the mud
A fast gravel bike designed for unmetalled mountain passes, forest roads, byways and open gravel
Review | The Guava Spot Force AXS is an impressive gravel all-rounder that's not cut out for technical trails
Spanish-born gravel bike hits the Spot
