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.

      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?

        Dubman That would be shit on the road through, Dubbers. Millsy has clearly stated he wants a bike capable of both.

            Gravel bike is great on the road and on trails. Way better than a MTB does the same

            Millsy
            That’s a full suspension bike. I wouldn’t ride that on the road for a long period.

              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.

                Might just get a local scally to half inch a decent road bike from someone’s garage.

                Specialized Diverge or Canyon Grail is what I’m being told. Big price range on the Diverge.

                Will take a look bud. Ta

                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.

                  The ole Bike Bants could do with an upgrade.

                  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.

                  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.

                    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.