6 Best Value Gravel Bikes in 2023

The Canyon Grizzel is not affordable at $3,500USD

Could you review alloy gravel bikes from BMC? Is it over priced or a great bike?

The Canyon's always seem to have cheaper components or twist on wheels - for the money they charge. Phone support is terrible, too.

Really don't like 2 X gears. 1 X 12 is where it's at. Road bikes I think in a few years will be using 1 X 12.. the gear ratio argument is being closed up. We don't have anything but 1 X on MTB's. Road bikes and gravel are just slow to catch up.

the terra is $3000 to $9000 USD lol

You missed out the NUROAD from CUBE

Bruh these are expensive as hell

You aren’t demonstrating value for these bikes, why didn’t you recommend the aluminium Giant Revolt. This is by far a more value based bike with components that will last the pace. Your report once again isn’t relevant

Very informative, thank you. I would have liked to see a Bombtrack Hook EXT in the selection as well. 🙂

How about telling us what the gearing is front chain rings, and rear cassettes

Ha ha ha 2K !! or less…lol

Diamondback haanjo and salsa warbird. I had a haanjo, great bike from underrated brand.

love my OBED

I don’t think any of these are under 2k

Hard to beat the Lauf Seigla Weekend Warrior in this price range. Nice carbon frame along with Sram Rival groupset and quality gravel handlebars going for around $2200 US (around £1700). Go just a smidge over £2K and that'll get you the Grit suspension fork as well.

Wheres the prices

Great assortment of bikes to highlight thank you. Side note, which watch are you wearing?

I’ve got an Orbea Terra H30 1x - Had it for nearly a year now and although I’ve lots of fun on it I feel the sizing is comes up small. I’ve got a L/56 but it just looks tiny - especially compared to my previous bike that was the same size. Great bike but me personally Ive never really felt comfortable on it - might be down the size issue I just mentioned or maybe I just need a bike fit.

what's the difference betwen H40 vs M30

Surely the boardman ADV 8.9 or 9.4 need consideration? Amazing specs for the money. With the recent 30% trade-in offer plus bluelight discount and C2W, ive paid £500 for a £1200 bike. Even at 1200 its super value

Good review. Could you recommend a bike for a very tall big build rider. Id prefer alu. Something thats rated for 120kg plus rider plus kit for bikepacking.

Prices at the time would be handy.

I purchased a Genesis Fugio and it’s brilliant. 🇬🇧

What would you say is the best value Gravel bike (70Road/30Gravel) in the $1500-2200 price category? Based on your reviews I would think the Grail (Grizl too gravel focused) but it seems to use cheaper cranks now due to supply? I like the Jamis S3 but it seems a bit heavy and a bit more than the grail? Open to most brands just want the best weight and components for the price!

no steel gravel :(

thing that has turned me off buying most bikes is pressfit bb... just have bad experience with them , i ride in crap weather and muddy trracks so i understand its maybe a bit more wear than most people , .. its a pain to change out over the simple threaded bb...

I can vouch for the Carbon Vitus Substance, its a re-branded Carbonda 696 that been out for years and has a least 8 other "brands" slapping their labels on it. an awesome bike! I must have close to 8000 miles on mine. The Vitus is hardly anymore expensive than building mine up from the unbranded direct from manufacture frame/fork was once you factor in a couple extra tools and what not. Mine is Force group and Hunt wheels. Id be careful with what Vitus recommends for sizing at least for tall riders. What they list as an XL (6'4-6'7) is the manufactures 58c... Im only 6'3" and a stack of 608mm would have me in time trial position, hardly what I would want with beefy tires, dirt, and especially loaded with bags (it comes with tons of mounting points) might be ok with 32c/38c tires, if your looking for a gravel race bike, have very very good flexibility, and are used to smallish fitting compact road race bikes. **crazy, the video mentions carbon vs aluminum for off road making aluminum sound like a positive... well my last two downhill bikes have been carbon and survived to be sold on the used market..... crazy how older roadies still this many years latter still view carbon like its the 1990's :O it can be crazy light, insanely durable or somewhere in the middle.... it aint all the same and certainly not like your road bike :) Lastly Cannondale is hardly a US brand... all made overseas like 99.9999% of all bikes....for like 20 years now (ex employee :) )

Planet X range of bikes are better value than these.

I’m really torn. I can’t really deny that these are great bikes, and that they represent decent value- but I can’t help but feel that I would like to see you guys look at something really budget- the Polygon Bend R2, the Voodoo Nakisi, the Jamis Renegade A1, even an aluminium Vitus Substance would all be great examples. Thanks for the video though. Great as always.

Delicate carbon frame?

Internal cable routing is a very bad idea

I want ask your opinion about hide or not hide wires. Why bikes like 3t exploro or others not hide their wires? I love some kind of bikes, but not hide wires, in my opinion make bikes not so upgrade. Tell me about it please

Fairlight Secan?

Got a Boardman ADV 8.9 for £993 with the 20% deal and 8% British cycling discount on top you can't beat that value 👌

What are your thought on the Kona Sutra ? I'm looking for a more relaxed gravel bike that I can commute on

What gravel bike brand can fit 50c?

David, huge huge thank you for reviewing value choices, so many of just can’t consider anything else and I for one appreciate you doing this.

I love your videos and your way to test and describe bikes. I have tried to buy a Revolt Advanced last weekend. Sadly, it was already sold once I arrived at the store. Going all-in for the Grizl now. 🐿️

I enjoy your channel and all the new bikes you reveal to the cycling community. I've watched the growing trend towards gravel bikes and the big manufacturers getting on board with the trend. I've also noticed these same big manufacturers dropping their lines of cross bikes. Am I to assume the lines have been blurred between cross and gravel and that this latest focus towards gravel eliminate the cross specific frame? As road specific bikes get more tire clearance will we see the cross specific frame disappear?

S works crux is a smoooooth ride.
And very light as WELL.

I’m looking for a very comfortable gravel bike for mostly hard packed and paved trails. Would prefer a more comfortable seating position but not afraid to spend money for great option. I’ve been looking at giant revolt advanced 0 and cannondale topstone carbon 1 lefty. What should I be considering? I’m over 230lbs and 5’11”

Shame you hate Planet X David! I brought the Planet X Free Ranger 1x11 Sram Rival full Carbon bike for £1,299 new last year and its brilliant Take it on group rides with my Mates who ride road bikes and don't have any issues keeping up (Being I'm 60 years old I do 16-18 mph) I also have a set of 650b fulcrum wheels with tyres ETC I got from Planet x for £148 good value for money.

Do you think that I should buy a slightly used rival etap groupset with sram red brakes and shifters for $1,000 U.S. or buy the new shimano ultegra di2 groupset? @DavidArthur

Get a carbon frame, your butt and hands will thank you. I’d like to know who is buying these overpriced Cannondale aluminum frame bikes.

I would also recommend the Scott Speedster Gravel Series. The Speedster Gravel 20 with GRX800/600 Mix, alloy frame, internal cable routing and 45mm tires costs about 2k.

Love the fact that you consistently review bikes that do not always cost a fortune. I love to ride but am not willing to drop $5000-10,000 on a bike. I love that you show me what is available at a more reasonable price range.

The Boardman ADV 9.0, currently priced at £1600 with a sub 1kg carbon frame, and GRX groupset is probably the best value gravel bike currently available. Surely worthy of making the list?

Where is some steel?

Hate Giant.... but obviously I think you're one of their biggest fans... it tells.