{"id":43311,"date":"2022-11-08T18:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=701948"},"modified":"2022-11-08T18:21:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T17:21:15","slug":"best-gravel-bikes-under-2000-in-2022-8-top-rated-gravel-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-gravel-bikes-under-2000-in-2022-8-top-rated-gravel-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best gravel bikes under \u00a32,000 in 2022 | 8 top-rated gravel bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Stan Portus\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 08 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>The best gravel bikes under \u00a32,000 are a great way to sample the delights of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\/&quot;\">gravel riding<\/a>. It\u2019s at this point that gravel bikes start to get very good, with quality frames and components on many of the latest bikes.<\/p>\n<p>As well as venturing off-road, buying a gravel bike can be a smart decision if you want a versatile all-weather machine that can take <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mudguards-fenders-a-buyers-guide\/&quot;\">mudguards<\/a> or a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-pannier-bags\/&quot;\">pannier rack<\/a>, for winter riding or <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/cycling-to-work-guide\/&quot;\">cycling to work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, gravel bikes have largely replaced <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/what-is-a-cyclocross-bike\/&quot;\">cyclocross bikes<\/a> as the go-to for year-round practicality.<\/p>\n<p>They open up a new realm of riding, with wide <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-tyres\/&quot;\">gravel tyres<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/road-disc-brakes-everything-you-need-to-know\/&quot;\">disc brakes<\/a> giving them the capability to ride on unpaved surfaces, whether that\u2019s smooth singletrack, fire roads or just your local towpath.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve tested more than 150 gravel bikes here at BikeRadar and this buyer\u2019s guide includes the best gravel bikes, reviewed by our team, costing between \u00a31,000 and \u00a32,000.<\/p>\n<p>If your budget is a bit smaller, check out our list of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/cheap-gravel-bike\/&quot;\">best budget gravel bikes under \u00a31,000<\/a>. If it can stretch higher, take a look at our pick of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-bikes\/&quot;\">best gravel bikes<\/a> for every budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Best gravel bikes under \u00a32,000<\/h2>\n<h3>Boardman ADV 8.9<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" adv=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-677627\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Boardman-ADV-8.9-01-53a053b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Boardman ADV 8.9 remains startlingly good value.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Dave Caudery \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,150 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Budget Bike of the Year winner 2021 and 2022<\/li>\n<li>Superb all-round ride<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Boardman ADV 8.9 has won our Budget Bike of the Year award two years in a row, thanks to its versatility, great spec and superb ride both off-road and on.<\/p>\n<p>The bike might not be exciting when it comes to looks, but the majority of welds in the aluminium frame are neat and almost carbon-like, and it has a genuine carbon fork for weight-saving and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/the-ultimate-guide-to-bike-geometry-and-handling\/&quot;\">geometry<\/a> is inspired by <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike\/&quot;\">mountain bikes<\/a>, with longer and lower figures than a standard <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bikes\/&quot;\">road bike<\/a>, providing excellent control off-road.<\/p>\n<p>Boardman has specced the bike with 40mm Schwalbe <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-tyres\/&quot;\">gravel bike tyres<\/a> and a Shimano GRX 400 10-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes, which is impressive at this price point.<\/p>\n<p>The bike has a double chainset with 48\/32t chainrings and a wide-ranging 11-36t cassette, giving you a pleasingly low gear. It rolls on tubeless-ready wheels and tyres, another plus for a low-priced bike.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of practical touches, such as wide tyre clearance and fittings for <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mudguards-fenders-a-buyers-guide\/&quot;\">mudguards<\/a> and a rear rack.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/boardman-adv-8-9\/&quot;\">Read our full Boardman ADV 8.9 review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;boardman\" adv=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Ribble Gravel AL Enthusiast SRAM Rival 1x<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" gravel=\"\" al=\"\" enthusiast=\"\" sram=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The bike has an impressive spec for the price.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,999 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Capable on rough terrain and great spec<\/li>\n<li>Reach too long and draggy tyres<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This Ribble Gravel AL Enthusiast has a SRAM Rival 1x groupset and 650b wheels from Mavic, which makes its sub-\u00a32,000 price tag really impressive.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is sprightly and fun to ride. The 47mm-wide <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/gravel-bike-tyres\/wtb-sendero-gravel-tyre-review\/&quot;\">WTB Sendero tyres<\/a> aren\u2019t the fastest, but they really come into their own on rough, technical terrain.<\/p>\n<p>The SRAM Rival shifting is smooth, while the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/bike-brakes\/&quot;\">hydraulic disc brakes<\/a> provide plenty of stopping power.<\/p>\n<p>The 42-tooth chainring works well on flat and smooth terrain, but a 40t or 38t chainring would be handy for dirt climbs and bikepacking.<\/p>\n<p>Fit is the one area that could be improved. The reach is long, particularly for women who tend to have proportionally longer legs and shorter torsos than men. However, switching the seat post for an in-line post would get around this problem.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/ribble-gravel-al-enthusiast-sram-rival-1x-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Ribble Gravel AL Enthusiast SRAM Rival 1x review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Ribble\" gravel=\"\" al=\"\" enthusiast=\"\" sram=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Cannondale Topstone Alloy 2<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" topstone=\"\" alloy=\"\" not=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/Cannondale-Topstone-Alloy-2-gravel-bike2-48de9c0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Cannondale Topstone Alloy 2 is suited to road and light off-road riding.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,800 \/ $1,925 \/ \u20ac2,199 \/\u00a0 AU$3,199 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Bang up to date with mounting points and plenty of tyre clearance<\/li>\n<li>Tyres are narrow but excellent for road and light off-road<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Cannondale Topstone Alloy 2 is an aluminium version of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/2022-cannondale-topstone-carbon-rival-axs-review\/&quot;\">Cannondale Topstone Carbon<\/a>, bringing many of the same features to a more affordable price point.<\/p>\n<p>The Topstone\u2019s geometry is fairly conservative for a gravel bike, but this isn\u2019t too surprising considering it\u2019s intended to cover road to light off-road riding.<\/p>\n<p>When riding, the Topstone performed immediately on the road. Its build is suited to fast riding and it feels a lot like an <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-endurance-road-bikes\/&quot;\">endurance road bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A flared handlebar helps navigate rougher terrains, but lumps and bumps are exaggerated by the lightweight 37mm <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/gravel-bike-tyres\/vittoria-terreno-dry-tlr-tyre-review\/&quot;\">Vittoria Terreno Dry<\/a> tyres. If you want to make this bike more suitable for riding off-road, it can fit up to 700x45mm <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-tyres\/&quot;\">gravel tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, the bike has a 2x drivetrain with a 10-speed cassette. This feels like a compromise, with 11-speed and now 12-speed being commonplace.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/cannondale-topstone-alloy-2-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Cannondale Topstone Alloy 2 review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Cannondale\" topstone=\"\" alloy=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Fuji Jari 1.3 Adventure<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" jari=\"\" not=\"\" ebay=\"\" carbon=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Jari\u2019s slender alloy frame adds up to low weight for the money.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,400 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Simple, secure 1x transmission<\/li>\n<li>Easily accessorised for bikepacking\/touring<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Fuji Jari 1.3 Adventure provides a ride that impresses both on- and off-road, making it one of the best gravel bikes for under \u00a31,500.<\/p>\n<p>The aluminium frame and carbon fork carry all the usual rack and mudguard fittings, plus there are several more for bikepacking accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The gearing from the SRAM Apex <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/1x-drivetrains\/&quot;\">1x drivetrain<\/a> is low enough to winch you up the steepest gradients and leaves you with just one shift lever to operate.<\/p>\n<p>Its 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It uses a Reynolds 520 steel frame and chromoly fork, but still retains mechanical disc brakes and Shimano Alivio\/Sora gears.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/fuji-jari-1-3-adventure-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Fuji Jari 1.3 Adventure review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Fuji\" jari=\"\" adventure=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Merida Silex 400<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" silex=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-561632\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/10\/Merida-Silex-400-01-78a221d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Merida\u2019s bold approach to geometry really pays off when the going gets rough.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,400 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Clever mountain-bike inspired geometry<\/li>\n<li>Excellent Shimano GRX groupset<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Silex 400 from Merida borrows a lot from the company\u2019s knowledge of mountain bikes. Take the geometry of its aluminium frame, which pairs a long reach with a short stem length in order to improve handling without compromising on the rider\u2019s position.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you can expect a huge fun factor from the Silex\u2019s ride.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also well equipped for the money, thanks to a mix of Shimano\u2019s GRX 400 and 600 transmission and braking components, along with plenty of Merida finishing kit.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll take mudguards, racks, bottle cages and more thanks to a plethora of mounts, thus making it a viable bikepacking, touring or commuting companion.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/merida-silex-400-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Merida Silex 400 review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Merida\" silex=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Pinnacle Arkose D2<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" arkose=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Pinnacle-Arkose-D2-01-ff1a1e8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-603356\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Pinnacle-Arkose-D2-01-ff1a1e8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Pinnacle Arkose D2 is a well-specced and feature-heavy budget gravel bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>David Caudery \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,205 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Great groupset<\/li>\n<li>Feature-heavy frame<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Pinnacle Arkose D2 is framed as an adventure road bike, but we reckon the geometry and big tyres mean it\u2019s a good budget gravel bike choice.<\/p>\n<p>Mudguard and rack mounts make the Arkose D2 a versatile bike and there are plenty of bottle mounts for long adventures.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s really impressive about this bike is the componentry. It has a Shimano Tiagra groupset with full hydraulic disc brakes, providing great performance. 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/07\/Ribble-CGR-725-steel-01-d7349d3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-390081\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/07\/Ribble-CGR-725-steel-01-d7349d3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Ribble offers customisation options that most manufacturers do not.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Robert Smith<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,349 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Classy looks<\/li>\n<li>Supremely versatile<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The CGR 725 Steel from Ribble is defined by its charming Reynolds 725 steel chassis, which is compatible with <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/700c-wheels\/&quot;\">700c<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/what-is-650b\/&quot;\">650b wheels<\/a>, and tyres up to 47mm.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a classy looking, comfortable bike to ride with heaps of practicality. It\u2019s about as versatile as bikes get thanks to rack mounts, mudguard fittings and bosses galore.<\/p>\n<p>The bike we tested didn\u2019t stray far from Ribble\u2019s off-the-peg configuration and featured Shimano\u2019s Tiagra groupset, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and Mavic Aksium Disc Clincher wheels.<\/p>\n<p>Riders looking for a different spec can toy with Ribble\u2019s BikeBuilder service, which allows individual component upgrades, from groupsets and wheels right the way through to different handlebars. Similarly, those who seek a more individual look can opt for Ribble\u2019s custom colour option.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/ribble-cgr-725-steel-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Ribble CGR 725 Steel <\/a><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/ribble-cgr-725-steel-review\/&quot;\">review <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Ribble\" cgr=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Vitus Substance VRS-1 HT Apex<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" substance=\"\" vrs-1=\"\" ht=\"\" apex=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Substance VRS-1 HT Apex has a front suspension fork.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,999 \/ $2,800 \/ \u20ac2,700 \/ AU$3,800 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable fit<\/li>\n<li>RockShox Rudy suspension fork, but entry-level drivetrain<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>There is a dizzying number of bikes in the Vitus Substance range, priced from \u00a3750 up to \u00a32,500.<\/p>\n<p>This Substance VRS-1 HT Apex is one of the higher-specced models and it\u2019s the priciest of the aluminium builds.<\/p>\n<p>The bike has a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/forks\/suspension-forks\/rockshox-rudy-ultimate-xplr-fork-review\/&quot;\">RockShox Rudy XPLR fork<\/a> offering 30mm travel, and this proved impressive, working in tandem with 47mm tyres to smooth out the ride.<\/p>\n<p>Vitus has also specced a dropper post. The dropper was difficult to set up and our tester would forgo it to reduce weight and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>This fancy tech comes with compromises elsewhere. Vitus has specced the bike with SRAM Apex, whereas other brands may use the pricier \u2013 and lighter \u2013SRAM Rival at this price point.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the Vitus Substance VRS-1 HT is really fun to ride and if you enjoy technical riding the Rudy fork may be worth the weight penalty.<\/p>\n<p>The SRAM Rival-equipped version of this bike, for \u00a3500 more, could prove a wise upgrade if your budget allows it.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/vitus-substance-vrs-1-ht-apex-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Vitus Substance VRS-1 HT Apex review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Vitus\" substance=\"\" vrs-1=\"\" ht=\"\" apex=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <hr\/><h2>Also consider\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>This gravel bike scored fewer than four stars in testing, but is still a compelling option to consider.<\/p>\n<h3>BiviBikes Graveller<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">3.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" graveller=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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BiviBikes Graveller screams quality.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,499 as tested<\/li>\n<li>Great frame quality<\/li>\n<li>One size fits all<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Graveller is BiviBikes founder Fraser Barsby\u2019s vision of the perfect adventure bike.<\/p>\n<p>It uses skinny steel tubes and smart welds to create a wonderful frameset with all the fixtures and fittings you need for big adventures.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is easy to control and the low gear range guarantees easy climbing. It\u2019s also quick on the tarmac thanks to its large wheels and Schwalbe G-One tyres.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a superb all-road machine that screams quality, but it\u2019s only available in a 55cm frame, so particularly tall and short riders will likely have to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/bivibikes-graveller-review\/&quot;\">Read our full BiviBikes Graveller review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;bivibikes\" graveller=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Stan Portus Published: Tuesday, 08 November 2022 at 12:00 am The best gravel bikes under \u00a32,000 are a great way to sample the delights of gravel riding. 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