Gravel Bike Selection Assistant

Are you looking for a gravel bike with a single or a double blade?

An increasing number of bikes come with a single front blade, which often makes the bike lighter without compromising its range. That said, the jumps between gears are much bigger than with a double front blade.

Single

Lower weight.

Double

Smaller jumps between gears.

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No preference

Buying a gravel bike? We have a wide range of gravel bikes!

What is a gravel bike?

A gravel bike is often described as a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. The frame of a gravel bike is very similar to that of a road bike, but the tyres are more like MTB tyres. You can ride on both paved and unpaved roads with a gravel bike. That's why you can discover a much more varied landscape with a gravel bike. Is this what you're looking for? Then you should buy a gravel bike!

What kind of pedals should I choose for my gravel bike?

If you want to install click pedals on your gravel bike, it's best to choose MTB pedals. Of course the cycling shoes that suit these pedals best are MTB shoes. These specific pedals and shoes will be the most useful if you'd like to go off road for long stretches with your gravel bike. It's of course also possible to use road bike pedals. It all comes down to personal preference.

Should I choose a gravel bike with a single or double front chainring?

This rather depends on the terrain you'll be cycling on with your gravel bike. If you mainly do flat rides then you should opt for a gravel bike with a 2x drivetrain. This gives you a wide gear range that makes it easy to find the most optimal gear. If you're more into exploring rougher gravel courses with more altitude, a gravel bike with a single front chainring will suit you better. With this, shifting gears is a lot easier while your range remains the same. Besides, with a single front chainring you'll have less maintenance work, less weight and less adjustment work.

Can I also use my gravel bike as a road bike?

With some modifications, you can make your gravel bike pass for a road bike just fine. The most important modification to achieve this are your tyres. If you swap your gravel tyres for smoother road bike tyres you can go a lot faster. Do you want to go for maximum speed on the road? Then opting for a road bike is the better choice.

What else should I look out for when buying a gravel bike?

There are a lot of things you need to consider when buying a gravel bike. This includes the type of gravel handlebars, the geometry of the frame, the frame material and the groupset of the gravel bike.

Any questions?

Gravel Bike Selection Assistant