{"id":50788,"date":"2023-06-13T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=733009"},"modified":"2023-06-13T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:35:39","slug":"9-of-the-best-steel-gravel-bikes-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/9-of-the-best-steel-gravel-bikes-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"9 of the best steel gravel bikes in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> The best steel gravel bikes often give you something a bit different from gravel bikes made from aluminium or carbon fibre <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Paul Norman\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 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 steel gravel bikes give you something different from gravel bikes made from other materials.<\/p>\n<p>Steel is a favourite of smaller-volume producers, so you can find unusual specs, often with geometries and components derived from mountain bikes rather than the road bike standards that are more commonly used in the best carbon gravel bikes, best aluminium gravel bikes and even the best titanium gravel bikes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also easier to source a custom gravel bike designed exactly to your specifications and size, due to the small-volume nature of much steel gravel bike construction.<\/p>\n<p>Steel\u2019s strength and ability to absorb vibration make it a good choice for gravel bikes, providing a comfortable, durable ride.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the best steel gravel bikes we\u2019ve reviewed at BikeRadar and below that a <a href=\"&quot;#shortbuyersguide&quot;\">short buyer\u2019s guide to steel gravel bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more buying information on gravel bikes in general in our main guide to the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-bikes\/&quot;\">best gravel bikes<\/a>, covering all the different materials available.<\/p>\n<h2>The best steel gravel bikes in 2023<\/h2>\n<h3>Marin Nicasio +<\/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;:\" nicasio=\"\" 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\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/MY20-Nicasio-P-Final-PATHLESSPEDALED-be45e05.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C361,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-601933\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/MY20-Nicasio-P-Final-PATHLESSPEDALED-be45e05.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C402&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Marin\" nicasio=\"\" title=\"&quot;Marin\" nicsio=\"\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/> Marin\u2019s Nicasio + delivers a brilliant ride for the money.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Marin Bikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3845\/$899\/\u20ac899 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong>\u00a0Amazing value; ideal for bikepacking; seriously fun to ride<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:\u00a0<\/strong> Hard to fault anything at this price<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Marin has kept things simple with the Nicasio +, with the steel frame paired to a steel fork. That leads to a weight close to 13kg, but what the Nicasio + lacks in the weight department, it more than makes up for in its great geometry and handling.<\/p>\n<p>The single-chainring 9-speed spec is straightforward and easy to maintain, and gives plenty of gear range. We found it a really fun ride, particularly when the terrain got tough. It\u2019s a bike that\u2019s greater than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/marin-nicasio-review-2\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener\" noreferrer=\"\">Read our full Marin Nicasio + 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;Marin\" nicasio=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>R\u00e5 Valravn<\/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;:\" valravn=\"\" 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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pack=\"\"\/><\/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 Valravn S has mountain bike-inspired geometry to create a super-capable off-roader.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a32,700 (frameset only) as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Charming retro appeal; mountain-bike derived drivetrain; something a little different<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Hefty price tag<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>We\u2019ve had the R\u00e5 Valravn in for long-term review. R\u00e5 is a small Yorkshire-based bike brand that derives its expertise from the mountain bike world and the Valravn reflects this with MTB-inspired geometry.<\/p>\n<p>Our custom build included a RockShox Rudy XPLR <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/gravel-bike-suspension\/&quot;\">gravel suspension fork<\/a>, Rockshox Reverb XPLR <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-dropper-posts\/&quot;\">gravel dropper post<\/a>, SRAM Red AXS XPLR groupset and Zipp 101 gravel bike wheels.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great bike for hammering fast trails and we\u2019ve also used it for commuting and road duties too, where it\u2019s comfortable and smooth-riding.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/ra-valravn-s-long-term-review\/&quot;\">Read our full R\u00e5 Valravn long-term 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;Ra\" valravn=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Orro Terra S GRX600<\/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;:\" terra=\"\" s=\"\" 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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impressive vibration damping; good-value components package<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Brakes were set up a little soft<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Triple-butted steel and a carbon fork are at the heart of the Orro Terra S, which also sports a wide array of mounts for bikepacking duties, including on the fork legs. We liked the springy, vibration-absorbing ride and ability to spring out of berms, while the geometry would suit longer rides on mixed tarmac\/gravel surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The Terra S is well specced for its price, with 1x <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/groupsets\/shimano-grx-review\/&quot;\">Shimano GRX600<\/a>, Fulcrum wheels and Continental Terra Trail 40mm tyres, along with Deda bars and stem.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/orro-terra-s-grx600-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Orro Terra S GRX600 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;orro\" terra=\"\" s=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>BiVi Bunker Malvern<\/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;:\" bunker=\"\" 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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The lacquered finish shows off the raw steel of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a ride position that\u2019s long and low for a gravel bike, but short for a mountain bike, solid steel fork and MTB-derived 11-speed single-ring SRAM GX groupset as specced. 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Cinelli-Nemo-Gravel-Disc-Ekar-Mendini-01-498e864.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Cinelli\" nemo=\"\" gravel=\"\" disc=\"\" ekar=\"\" mendini=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\"&quot;Cinelli\"\/><\/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 Mendini version of the Cinelli Nemo Gravel Disc Ekar comes in a very limited edition.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-size:\">\u00a35,149\/$6,936\/\u20ac6,000 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Fantastic ride on road and lighter gravel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Struggles on more technical terrain; quite narrow clearance can lead to mud build-up; low-spec wheels for the bike\u2019s price<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Cinelli Nemo is built out of high-quality Italian Columbus Spirit HSS triple-butted steel tubing. It has a geometry that\u2019s more like a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bikes\/&quot;\">road bike<\/a> than many gravel bikes, and designed for fast gravel rides.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it good for less difficult trails, although it does mean more technical routes stretch the bike\u2019s capabilities. With only 40mm of tyre clearance, there\u2019s not quite enough room for the mud accumulation that\u2019s common in the UK outside dry summer rides.<\/p>\n<p>With a top-spec <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/groupsets\/campagnolo-ekar-groupset-review\/&quot;\">Campagnolo Ekar groupset<\/a>, there\u2019s loads of gear range, although given the bike\u2019s price we\u2019d have liked to see a set of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-wheels\/&quot;\">best gravel bike wheels<\/a> included.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/cinelli-nemo-gravel-disc-ekar-mendini-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Cinelli Nemo Gravel Disc Ekar Mendini 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;Cinelli\" nemo=\"\" gravel=\"\" disc=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Cotic Cascade<\/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;:\" cascade=\"\" 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;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Cotic Cascade gravel bike has a slack MTB-like geometry.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Richard Baybutt<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a32,700 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> MTB-like geometry and spec; space for 2.4in tyres; very capable on techy off-road sections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> A little slow on tarmac; oversized for smaller riders<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>There\u2019s a bit of a theme with steel gravel bikes that we\u2019ve reviewed, which the Cotic Cascade follows. It borrows heavily from the mountain biking world with an anti-rust treated Reynolds 853 frame with <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/opinion\/spoke-tension-is-long-slack-and-low-geometry-always-better-our-tech-experts-give-us-their-angle\/&quot;\">long, low, slack geometry<\/a>, Boost axle spacing, a dropper post and a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/1x-drivetrains\/&quot;\">1x drivetrain<\/a>. You can fit 180mm <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/disc-brake-rotors\/&quot;\">disc brake rotors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The test bike was fitted out with 2.4in WTB Ranger tyres on Hunt Trailwide 29 wheels, which have a 30mm internal rim width. The Shimano GRX groupset is paired with an 11-51t MTB <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/bike-cassettes\/&quot;\">cassette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The geometry and build leads to MTB-like handling, and we were able to traverse more technical features than on most gravel bikes. 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class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> UK-based brand Ragley has been making well-regarded steel mountain bikes for a number of years, and now brings its expertise to the gravel market.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"\/><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a31,700 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:\u00a0<\/strong>Great handling; Shimano GRX drivetrain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Noisy brakes; smaller wheels might be a disadvantage for some<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Unlike Cinelli, UK brand Ragley gives you plenty of tyre clearance for the usual mud: 2.1in\/47mm of it on the 650b wheels tested, although that drops to 40mm if you elect for 700c wheels.<\/p>\n<p>Ragley\u2019s mainstay is mountain bikes and the Trig borrows MTB geometry to provide a long and low frame for stability when riding rougher, more challenging off-road sections. This does mean that, once you hit the tarmac, things slow up a little and some extra effort is required to make progress.<\/p>\n<p>There are all the mounting points you need for bikepacking and the spec is well adapted to the rougher end of gravel too, with a mixed Shimano GRX 600\/400 component spec and grippy 47mm WTB Sendero <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-tyres\/&quot;\">gravel bike tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/ragley-trig-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Ragley Trig 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;ragley\" trig=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Ribble CGR 725 Steel<\/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;:\" cgr=\"\" 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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classy steel frame<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> A touch on the heavy side<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Made from Reynolds 725 steel, Ribble\u2019s steel option sits alongside carbon, alloy and titanium bikes in its multi-talented cross\/gravel\/road CGR range. There\u2019s even an <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-gravel-bikes\/&quot;\">electric gravel bike<\/a> in the range.<\/p>\n<p>The bike\u2019s versatility is its strong point, enabling you to kit it out for road riding as well as hitting gravel, so it doesn\u2019t close down your options. You can fit either <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/650b-vs-700c-for-gravel\/&quot;\">650b or 700c wheels<\/a>, with clearance of up to 47mm.<\/p>\n<p>The ride is comfortable and compliant, so it\u2019s easy to clock up the miles, although we\u2019d have preferred to see hydraulic disc brakes. It\u2019s as easy to upgrade to a higher rung of Shimano groupset though, as it is to change the wheels, tyres and other components via the Ribble Bike Builder.<\/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 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>Surly Grappler<\/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;:\" grappler=\"\" 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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\/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a32,350\/$1,950 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Stable and smooth on tricky terrain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Braking could be better; drivetrain arguably not up to Shimano or SRAM standard<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>While many gravel bikes, particularly those designed for racing, are increasingly long and low, the Surly Grappler takes things the other way with a very high front end. Despite this and the long reach, the ride position feels perfect, although it\u2019s closer to a mountain bike than a road bike. The frame is electrophoretically painted for a tough, corrosion-resistant finish.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s huge tyre clearance \u2013 up to 2.8in at the fork and 3in at the rear if you fit 650b wheels, thanks to the Boost axle spacing and a 73mm wide <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/the-complete-guide-to-bottom-bracket-standards\/&quot;\">bottom bracket<\/a>. The wide-range 10-speed <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/buyers-guide-to-microshift\/&quot;\">Microshift<\/a> drivetrain is also a bit different from the usual gravel fare and Surly specs a dropper post.<\/p>\n<p>The Surly Grappler isn\u2019t fast, but it can reach places other gravel bikes can\u2019t, making it a great bike for exploring or a bikepacking expedition into the unknown.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/gravel-bikes\/surly-grappler-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Surly Grappler 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;Surly\" grappler=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2 id=\"&quot;shortbuyersguide&quot;\">Buyer\u2019s guide to steel gravel bikes<\/h2>\n<h3>What are the advantages of a steel gravel bike?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-715237\" 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\/2023\/01\/Surly-Grappler-21-6b3420c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Cyclist\" riding=\"\" the=\"\" surly=\"\" grappler=\"\" gravel=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\"&quot;Surly\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/> Steel gravel bikes are easily repairable.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Like the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-steel-road-bikes\/&quot;\">best steel road bikes<\/a>, some steel gravel bikes can be expensive, but there are still plenty of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/cheap-gravel-bike\/&quot;\">budget gravel bikes under \u00a31,000<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-bikes-under-2000\/&quot;\">gravel bikes under \u00a32,000<\/a>. They tend to be easy to service too, with threaded bottom brackets, and often with external cabling and lower-priced, more robust components. Durability tends to be good. Look after your steel frame and it should last you for many years.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to far-flung places on your gravel bike, one advantage of steel is you can find someone who knows how to repair it almost everywhere. If it\u2019s run over by a truck in the Andes (it has happened), a local welder should be able to beat and weld it back together again.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re going to be out of luck if the same thing happens to your carbon, titanium or aluminium gravel bike.<\/p>\n<h3>Are steel gravel bikes heavy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-640854\" 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\/2021\/08\/SRAM-RockShox-XPLR-27-d8e1c88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;R\u00e5\" valravn=\"\" steel=\"\" gravel=\"\" bike=\"\" with=\"\" sram=\"\" xplr=\"\" groupset=\"\" rockshox=\"\" rudy=\"\" ultimate=\"\" fork=\"\" and=\"\" reverb=\"\" axs=\"\" dropper=\"\" post=\"\" title=\"&quot;R\u00e5\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/> Steel gravel bikes do tend to weigh more than other gravel bikes \u2013 but this isn\u2019t always a disadvantage.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Steel gravel bikes tend to be heavier than gravel bikes made of other materials. That\u2019s not necessarily an issue though, particularly if you plan to take on a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/bikepacking\/&quot;\">bikepacking<\/a> expedition, where the weight of your luggage is likely to be more significant than any increase in bike or frame weight.<\/p>\n<p>If your style of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\/&quot;\">gravel riding<\/a> tends to be bombing about in the woods, steel\u2019s robustness may also be more significant than any extra weight.<\/p>\n<h3>Steel gravel bikes vs carbon gravel bikes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img data-crop-width=\"&quot;1016&quot;\" data-crop-height=\"&quot;677&quot;\" class=\"&quot;wp-image-682644\" 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\/06\/slider3-c85d281.jpeg?quality=90&amp;crop=4px%2C45px%2C1016px%2C677px&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;English\" cycles=\"\" steel=\"\" gravel=\"\" bike=\"\" with=\"\" the=\"\" limited=\"\" groupset.=\"\" title=\"&quot;English\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/> In contrast to carbon fibre, steel gravel bikes are a lot cheaper to produce, leading to bespoke bikes such as this one from English Cycles.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Shimano <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>In general, a carbon gravel bike will be lighter than a steel gravel bike. The properties of carbon fibre mean it\u2019s easier to construct a frame that\u2019s compliant in one direction but stiff in another, because the fibre can be laid up to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, frames made of steel must rely on tube shapes to achieve the same compliance features, because the metal has the same properties in all directions. The flex inherent in steel means it does a good job of soaking up vibrations from the surface you\u2019re riding over though.<\/p>\n<p>Making a carbon gravel bike is big business. The moulds needed to form the frame are expensive, so a brand needs a large volume of production to recoup the initial setup cost. Bikes are usually made in Taiwan by sub-contractors. There\u2019s little room for customisation, so carbon gravel bikes normally come in pre-set sizes.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, it\u2019s a lot cheaper to set up to produce a steel gravel bike. That means steel is favoured by small producers, which in turn means there\u2019s more room for innovation. That\u2019s why many of the best steel gravel bikes feature unusual specs and geometries. It also makes a bespoke frame an option.<\/p>\n<p>A steel gravel bike may be heavier, but it may also be more individualistic.<\/p>\n<p>While the steel gravel bikes in this list take inspiration from the world of mountain bikes, many of the best gravel race bikes are made from carbon fibre and these tend to take greater inspiration from road bikes.<\/p>\n<h3>Steel gravel bikes vs titanium gravel bikes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-624065\" 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\/2021\/03\/Moots-Routt-45-12d1e24.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Moots\" routt=\"\" ti=\"\" gravel=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\"&quot;Moots\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/> Titanium gravel bikes, such as this Moots Routt, can be much more expensive than steel gravel bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Matthew Loveridge \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-titanium-gravel-bikes\/&quot;\">best titanium gravel bikes<\/a> will usually be considerably lighter than an equivalently specced steel gravel bike, because titanium tubing is stronger weight-for-weight. Titanium tubing for gravel bikes is also likely to have been drawn less, so its walls will be thicker, which in turn means it may be better able to withstand dings and bumps from rocks.<\/p>\n<p>Most steel tubing used for bikes can rust, although some bikes can be made of stainless steel and many frames are treated to prevent rusting. That\u2019s not a problem with titanium, which doesn\u2019t corrode, which is why many titanium framesets go unpainted.<\/p>\n<p>Titanium is very much more expensive than steel though and it\u2019s more difficult to build up into a frameset, so you\u2019ll pay a lot more for a titanium gravel bike. 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