10 Affordable Gravel Bikes For 2019 / 2020. From $800 To $1300.
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- The gravel grinders are still kind of new on the market and finding a cheap one may not be easy. Here's the guide to the most affordable ones available right now.
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Isn't the Jari 2.5 steel? Looks like steel, including the fork.
I agree, the Kellys frame is very handsome! 😍
And the Merida Silex (which I'd been considering since last year for commuting). If only it had a Koga BeachRacer -level smooth welds and a threaded bottom bracket!
And so is the colour (beautiful emerald green!) of the aluminium Vitus gravel bike.
Yes, it is Reynolds 520 chromoly frame and fork. Sorry for the mistake!
@@e-sickbiker14 No problem, mate. To err is human. I have no doubt you can as easily distinguish between aluminium and steel welds as I do. Must have been stress / lack of time.
You should always put the links in the description!! 🤙🏽
so much information it's crazy.. thanks for the video!
I ride the Marin Gestalt on this list. Mine has the carbon fork, thru axles and Sora 9 speed for $900. It's unique in that it has a very road bike 41.5mm rear center but still fits 650b x 48mm tires with room to spare. The secret sauce is the ability to lower tire pressure to match terrain. 50psi is fast and responsive on the road and as low as 35 for truly rough trails.
Does not it come with Shimano Claris as shows on their website? Did you request upgrades?
Useful video, thanks!
That GT Grade version comes with WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37c tyres. Vitus Energie had full hydraulic brakes, which is neat at this pricepoint. However, the bike has been sold out for awhile, and will probably not come back again.
I just got a GT grade elite 2x8 claris fsa 48x32 crank cheap bastards paid $1000 plus $150 shipped pick it up 2day from shop.
Thanks but still wondering whether I should get hardtail mtb or a gravel bike.
ANYONE have any thoughts on the 2018 mongoose guide sport road/gravel adventure bike? I got it for about 750
Picked up last year's model of the Cannondale Topstone with 105, Carbon Fork, thru axles for $1300.
Hans, can you let me know where i can find the deal? Thanks
@@bluallrise87 Race Pace in Columbia, Maryland. Again, this was last years model, and I bought it in February. I don't think there is any remaining 2019 stock available.
Raleigh Willard/Amelia are great options in this price range
Actually they are decent amount of choices for budget gravel bike (I have been researching for quite awhile because it is what I wanted, a budget gravel bike). The Poseidon X, Raleigh Willard 1, Marin Nicasio 1, Marin Nicasio+, Marin Lombard 1, Breezer Doppler Pro, Breezer Radar Expert, Reid Granite 1, Genesis CDA, Salsa Journeyman, Cannondale Topstone. I went with the Fuji Jari 2.3 in the end because it was on sale on CRC & wanted a steel bike. Also having an adventure 2x setup out of the box is great. The Jari is seriously underrated though.
@MrBeardFaceMan It's been great for me. The stock wheels & tyres were great. Pretty fast. But I have swapped out to 650b wheels. Then got hit it by a car. Went to a LBS to repair the bent chainstay. Still going strong. A weighty bike though. But I'm not complaining.
I'm looking to get a gravel bike "aloy " to replace my domaine4.3 Carbone. it will become a commuter I'm a big guy 6.4 105 kg when I hit a pothole my wheels suffer;( I'm in Australia
I have the GT grade carbon (the old model, not the new one which has clearance up to 700x42c) and it's an amazing bike. My bike (remember I have the old one) have clearance up to 33mm tyres, and I use it for ciclocross, road training and gravel rides with 32c tyres
MSR797 company claims 35mm clearance on the old models. Have one myself.
Versatility - that's what we expect from these machines. Thanks for your input!
Will be picking up mine 2day from shop GT grade elite 2x8 11-34 claris will do 2sets wheels I9 700 & i9 27.5 torch will be putting flat bar on later.
Add in the description a list with the name of the bike and a link. Also put them in order, last place to first place most buy.
The Jari 2.3 (same frame as 2.5) is steel Reynolds 520. It rides fantastic. I have one and it can do anything. The crank set is no brand but it is 44 28 and works perfectly. The clearance and additional amounts have been very well though out. Highly recommended as just so fast comfortable and capable.
Pls review Triban RC520
What's opinion on the TRIBAN RC 520 GRAVEL ADVENTURE BIKE from decathlon.
It's the best bike that you can get under 1000 USD. I really don't understand why it's not in the list. The only real problem I see is the tire clearance - they claim 36c as the max one and I guess you can fit up to 38c without compromising clearance for riding in the mud. I ride quite harsh gravel/MTB tracks and 40C with good thread pattern works really well, I would say 38c is ok as well.
gt grade 32c to 38c. some say 40c max tire size.
No mention of Cube bikes! Why is that please?
go see the decathlon triban RC520 gravel, 1000€ shimano 105 - carbon fork tyres 35c, i have one for 2 weeks its pretty good :)
i am looking for that a long time. hopely i can buy it this summer , i love that bike and i need a gravel bike
And about 650b gravel bikes affordable?
The Jari 2.5 has Reynolds 520 chromoly tubing, not aluminium. Love that frame, if not the color (the green frame that comes with the Jari 2.3 is better, would be better yet in silver). I’d be interested in getting one if I could buy the frameset separately, and fit it with slightly higher grade components.
The Jari 1.3 with the Alu frame and carbon fork is available in places for as low as EUR1,200 and the spec is better than the 2.3 . Very nice bike in the satin blue color.
What Rims of Wheel Sets would be Best for a Heavy/Strong Rider?
Go for some 25 or even 30 mm DT Swiss rims.
Industry nine i25 235 torch wheelset brand new or used U can't go wrong.
Shame there are no bikes from Canyon, Radon or Decathlon.
Voodoo Nakisi? thats £550 in UK
What about pinnacle and cannonade?
The silex 200 looks good...
where is giant?
I would say, the best ca. $1.000,- bike right now is the:
- …Vitus Zenium Disc (www.chainreactioncycles.com/de/de/vitus-zenium-disc-rennrad-tiagra-2019/rp-prod172936). It is a very handsome carbon bike with a mechanical Tiagra groupset with Spire disc brakes. The best value I have come across to date. Sure, the groupset is beginner-level, but everything else is just as good as any carbon bike. For comparison, a Tiagra-equipped model of a Salsa WarBird 2019 model is 2.5 times more expensive! The frame alone is over 2x as expensive as the entire Vitus Zenium Disc. You can upgrade the groupset for €300-500 - and end up with a beautiful top-notch bike for under €1500! Correction: appears to be a road bike, rather than adventure / gravel. Meaning, does not appear to support tyres wider than 30mm.
- Raliegh Clubman Carbon: a lovely carbon bike that costs a mere $1.200, but is unavailable in Europe: www.raleighusa.com/clubman-carbon
- The On-One Holdsworth Mystique & Space Chicken are both very handsome, too, and are also a good value, though not a match in value to the Vitus. They are about twice as expensive, but also come with significantly better groupsets. The full setup (with Sram Force!) costs ca. €1850! With Sram Rival - ca. €1.550! www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/gravel-adventure-bikes
- 2018 Genesis Datum frameset for ca. €800. Can be set up with parts you like. A beautiful bike!
Of aluminium and steel bikes, My favourites are:
- Cannondale TopStone (the Sora model is ca. €1.000,-)
- Evans Cycles' Pinnacle Arkose (ca. €900 -1600): www.evanscycles.com/en-de/search/pinnacle_arkose-model_family?text=arkose
- Cube NuRoad series, as you mentioned
- Norco Search XR Steel (ca. €1300,-). Lovely geometry, respectable setup: www.evanscycles.com/en-de/norco-search-xr-stl-apex-2019-adventure-road-bike-EV337770
- Canyon Commuter 7 / 8 & Urban 8 (NOT gravel, but lovely bikes nevertheless - with integrated stems, carbon belt drives, etc.! N.B.: They cost past your specified budget)
- I'd like to say, the Focus Paralane, but its 110kg load limit is a joke!
- some Boardman models
…and more…
Thanks. The nuroad is my target
800 CAD and below please!
This guy sounds like Borat