Dubman Millsy I’ve seen loads gravel bikes up where I ride. They do have their limitations though. If where you live is very bumpy with lots of up & downs maybe a hardtail MTB would be a better option with 29″ wheels.
Along_the_Wire Dubman That would be shit on the road through, Dubbers. Millsy has clearly stated he wants a bike capable of both.
Millsy There’s a Mondraker Dune on FB Marketplace for £650 that looks alright. Think the RRP is £2k so it’s probably stolen. But I didn’t steal it so I think I’m in the clear. Thoughts? Feelings?
Millsy Ah right. My sons bike has rock shox or whatever its called on the front fork and you can switch that on and off. If you fix it does it ride better on the road? There’s far too much choice nowadays and it all costs an arm and a leg. Give me the white dog poo halcyon days of either a chopper, a Burner/Boxer or racer.
Dubman Millsy Ah right. My sons bike has rock shox or whatever its called on the front fork and you can switch that on and off. If you fix it does it ride better on the road? Yes it would ride better on the road but not as good as a grave bike. Whereas it would be more comfortable off road.
Along_the_Wire Specialized Diverge or Canyon Grail is what I’m being told. Big price range on the Diverge.
Hursty Sonder Camino or Calibri. Wife has just got the calibri and it’s great, versatile for road and gravel and won’t break the bank. sub company of the fantastic Alpkit brand.
Along_the_Wire Pick from here, Millsy. There’s a wide range, the one for £800 in there new. If you’re looking at a decent second-hand one, the expensive ones here will be a good kind in terms of brand and type. https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-bikes/ I’ve refused to get one, but so many of my mates have now got one, I’m gonna be an outlier at some point over the summer.
RichM Along_the_Wire is a gravel bike a better version of a hybrid? I’m after a bike to just cycle around the countryside a bit at weekends and the odd journey to the station when heading into London. Therefore don’t need anything expensive
Millsy Cheers dude. Slim pickings on the usual second hand places (Gum tree etc). Is there a Mamil gathering place online I can tap up for a decent second hand one under a grand? Just dipping my toe.
Hursty Millsy https://alpkit.com/products/sonder-camino-al-v3-apex1-mechanical Flat bar version is under £900 if you don’t fancy drops
Along_the_Wire Millsy Getting a new bike is tricky - lock down has cleaned a lot of places out. There’s a good new bike in there for under £900. Ribble do great bikes - they’ve got some excellent gravel bikes at £1,100. Decathalon’s new brand Triban is decent too.
