Gravel bike for £1000-1500

[Venod]

Latest offer from PX

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXL...274404729&mc_cid=4cf4ac1d0b&mc_eid=2d3c304298

 

[Grant Fondo]

Latest offer from PX

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLRTIRIV1/planet-x-london-road-titanium-sram-rival-1-bike?utm_source=The+Planet+X+and+On-One+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=4cf4ac1d0b-170821+£300+off+London+Road+TI&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_561486488b-4cf4ac1d0b-274404729&mc_cid=4cf4ac1d0b&mc_eid=2d3c304298

Looks nice
Are titanium frames suited to gravel bikes though? Thought they were very 'stiff'?

 

[vickster]

Looks nice
Are titanium frames suited to gravel bikes though? Thought they were very 'stiff'?

Nope, mine is springy, much better than alu or carbon on rough surfaces

 

[cougie uk]

I think Ti is a good material for gravel bikes. Lets face it theres more chance of coming off on gravel than tarmac. Would you rather throw a carbon bike or a titanium one down the road.

 

[Venod]

Are titanium frames suited to gravel bikes though? Thought they were very 'stiff'?

The best material for Gravel IMO, they can be built stiff if thats whats needed, but they are usually built with a bit of give, they don't rust, no paint to spoil, it's a no brainer.

 

[Milzy]

How tall are you? I have a pinnacle Arkose D3 size small that’s been ridden only about 4 times. It shines & shimmers like new. Beautiful to look at & ride but I’m just a Roadie at heart.

 

[fair weather cyclist]

Hi forum

I've been riding a year or so now on a second-hand hybrid I bought (Boardman Hybrid, 2013 - £200)

Boardman makes cracking gravel bikes as well

https://www.boardmanbikes.com/gb_en/products/2384-adv-8.9-2021.html

 

[vickster]

Boardman makes cracking gravel bikes as well

https://www.boardmanbikes.com/gb_en/products/2384-adv-8.9-2021.html

Good luck finding any stock however

 

[Flloyd]

Thanks for the replies all. I like the look of the Holdsworth one on Planet X. The On One is cool too. Doesn't seem to be much difference from the spec that I can see!

 

[fair weather cyclist]

Thanks for the replies all. I like the look of the Holdsworth one on Planet X. The On One is cool too. Doesn't seem to be much difference from the spec that I can see!

If your budget can stretch a little, Merlin cycles have got a great looking wilier jaroon in stock in all sizes. Awesome steel bike, I'd buy it in a second.

https://www.merlincycles.com/wilier-jaroon-rival-gravel-bike-190687.html

The linked version is equipped with sram but there's also one with shimano grx that costs less but comes in a less appealing colour (at least in my opinion).

 

[vickster]

If your budget can stretch a little, Merlin cycles have got a great looking wilier jaroon in stock in all sizes. Awesome steel bike, I'd buy it in a second.

https://www.merlincycles.com/wilier-jaroon-rival-gravel-bike-190687.html

The linked version is equipped with sram but there's also one with shimano grx that costs less but comes in a less appealing colour (at least in my opinion).

Good spot, shame I much prefer the green and white but would want SRAM

 

[Craig the cyclist]

I have the Giant Revolt 1 in the article linked in the OP. I am now in the process of selling my other bikes! It genuinely does do everything more than adequately for my modest abilities.

I got mine on the cycle scheme, and had a discount applied too!

Absolutely cracking bike, but like all bikes, not so many around at the moment. Good luck.

 

[fair weather cyclist]

Good spot, shame I much prefer the green and white but would want SRAM

They also have a frameset only option at 800 if you fancy some customisation. Although I'd rather pay 2x that and have a complete bike

 

[Grant Fondo]

I have the Giant Revolt 1 in the article linked in the OP. I am now in the process of selling my other bikes! It genuinely does do everything more than adequately for my modest abilities.

I got mine on the cycle scheme, and had a discount applied too!

Absolutely cracking bike, but like all bikes, not so many around at the moment. Good luck.

Agree with that comment. 'Do everything' isn't 100% true if you are a fast roadie or stumpjumper, but they really are adaptable bikes. Got two sets of wheels for my Diverge Sport now, its the go-to bike. Didn't expect it to be so impressive either, particularly off-road on drops

 

[vickster]

They also have a frameset only option at 800 if you fancy some customisation. Although I'd rather pay 2x that and have a complete bike

I don't love the aesthetic that much (nor do I need a new bike )