What is a gravel bike?

A gravel bicycle is a type of bicycle intended for gravel cycling, including gravel racing. They are also sometimes known as “adventure bicycles”, particularly ones intended for harsher off-road terrain.

While bicycles have been used for riding on such roads since bicycles were invented, the “modern” gravel bicycle, as a category, evolved in the 2000s, adopting technology from road bicycles, cyclocross bicycles, and mountain bikes. They also share many characteristics of touring bicycles, such as relaxed geometry, wide tires, and wide-range gearing.

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