Hi guys, new joiner here. Got my first gravel bike, used, no money for new 🙂
It's Stevens Prestige 2022. Got it for 850 EUR, is it good deal for this bike? https://www.stevensbikes.de/en/de/gravel/alloy/prestige/
What equipment would you suggest?
by Formal_Treacle5398
3 Comments
Well, basics. Bottle cages & bottles, some bag (top tube, saddle or handlebar; what you like) for spare tube, tire levers. Looks like you have Schwalbe tires (Stevens spec sheet) so it’s pretty good. I would suggest saddle, but if you comfortable, you don’t have to. It’s personal choice.
If you like riding and want to upgrade, get bike fit. Comfortable riding is fast and happy riding. In terms of upgrade, you can upgrade wheels later, get maybe wider tires (if your frame can accept them), upgrade finishing kit … or just sell this one and get lighter, carbon, higher spec bike.
Cheers, ride on!
Aside from bottle cages and lights;
– a saddle bag for your emergency repair kit
– top tube bag for go to items
– Frame bag dependant on your carry requirements (optional).
– if you find your hands feel sore from rough roads, I absolutely stand by the RedShift Shock Stem. It’s pricey but it’s a jump in comfort for longer days.
– Clipless pedals for stability. I use hybrid Shimano EH 500 to have the option to switch between.
Just get out and have fun!
Congrats, looks solid, and for that price, that’s a bargain! I have a gravel bike by another brand in a lower price category and have loved the first 4000 km on it.
Equipping is a matter of taste and preference, really.
I personally appreciate a detachable simple rear fender as I’ve never like roadspray on my lower back and butt.
Bottle cages are common. A top tube bag is practical for small stuff.
If you ride anywhere near dark, lights are key for safety. By “anywhere near” I mean lights are something you want to use even in dim conditions, as a dark cyclist is surprisingly stealthy in traffic.