Gravel Bikes
Read trusted gravel bike reviews from the experts at BikeRadar. Our detailed gravel bike reviews will help you find the right bike.
First-ride review | Specialized Crux 5 S-Level could be the perfect do-it-all drop-bar bike
Specialized takes a big swing and knocks it out of the park
First ride review | The new Guava Ace majors on fun not facts, but is this enough for a gravel race bike in 2026?
The new Guava Ace is racier than its predecessor, but can a modern race bike ignore the wind tunnel? Simon von Bromley rode the bike in Girona, Spain, to find out
First-ride review | I tested the prototype Ridley RSS – and it could be the fastest gravel race bike I've ever ridden
Ridley's new prototype rights the wrongs of previous aero-gravel bikes
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Review | Festka Spectre Gravel is a gloriously rapid and welcoming off-road ride – but the price is scary
A fully custom gravel bike that's road-bike fast and capable on the rough stuff – if you can afford it
Review | Moots Scrambler could be the most versatile gravel bike of 2026, but the fork is overkill
The stunning titanium Scrambler excels on technical singletrack, although 100mm is too much fork travel
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
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
