I’ve been looking around at gravel bikes. I’ve been seeing this is an amazing deal but not to sure about the brand and also wondering if there are similar bikes for less or better all around gravel bike for the same price or less. I utilize my current gravel bike almost daily I mainly stay on the bike trail and roads but occasionally go down random dirt paths I find. I also will do 40-50 mile rides from time to time but would like to try further.
by Appropriate_Ad7703
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I mean gravel isn’t my forte, so pinch of salt, but I don’t think you’ll get much better than that
I ride a giant revolt and love it. I’ve had it about 2 years now. I’ve rode the Arkansas Graveler twice with it. Some other multiday gravel rides too. I personally would look into lauf tho. Buddy has one and has rode most of the same rides I’ve done. Both great bikes. Not sure about the one you posted sorry champ.
This is a high quality frame and it has high quality components, it is a good deal. But, it is an expensive bike, and the question is, is it a good deal for you? Is there a better bike suited for you? The fit is the most important, if it doesn’t fit well or you don’t like the geometry it’s not a good bike for you. In terms of applicability, it has endurance geometry and medium tire clearance, this will probably suit you, but the exact sizing will be important, if you take a relatively small size, saddle will be higher relative, position will change. Also, the steering angle looks steep, not slack, a more slack steering tube will be more relaxed and most will like that.
There are cheaper bikes that will do just fine or better. No one needs a titanium frame from a boutique builder and electronic shifting. A steel bike with a cheaper groupset will do just fine for everyone! But, if you appreciate the luxury, this is a beautiful bike.
Honestly I’ve never bought a new bike, this would be my first major purchase for bicycling. I’ve been doing some research and see that carbon and titanium are some of the better options. I try looking into specs and it feels very overwhelming with all the choices out there. I want to save money but I also want to make sure my purchase is something that will last a long time and that I will enjoy. Cycling has helped me get through some really tough times in my life. This big of a purchase feels very intimidating for me haha.
I would also look out for Lynskey deals. They regularly give out these “coupon” codes or just mark off by large margin on their Ti bikes.
A rival groupset mass produced titanium bike for 3,5k? It’s not a terrible deal, but you could do a lot better imo. I think you are being fooled by the “before” price. 7000 dollars for a bike with the lowest tier group set and meh wheels is bordering on a scam.
Is there any particular reason you are going for titanium? your budget of 3500 allows for quite a few great options.
I think the best deals for bikes are direct frames from China with local dealer support.
If I had to buy a gravel bike direct from China, I really like the Yoeleo Altera G21. It’s in its 3rd update now and has so many good updates. 2.1 tire clearance, top tube food storage, 27.2 seat post, T47 BB, integrated cables. It ticks a lot of boxes.
If I was buying a western brand, the Allied Able is doing very cool stuff with a great geometry and clearnce for 2.25 tires. I think it’s one of the best gravel bikes around.
For cheaper carbon tires with steel spikes, the Winspace grapids are wide, 1420 gr, and roll well. My 45mm tires, come out at 48 because internal and external widths are great.
I have that bike (though built from frame). It’s made by Ora in Taiwan, a great company that makes many mid-end titanium frames. It’s a nice frame, fits 47mm tires. It has quite steep headtube and the handling is close to an all-road bike, feels fast and I like that feel. It’s probably not the best gravel bike for trail riding, dirt paths of course no issue.
Dream bike. What website is this on?
Nice bike and using the SRAM app you can adjust the way the gears change and, if you’re in to data, you get loads of it (gear ratio, time in gears, distance covered etc. but as it’s been pointed out, there are cheaper bikes equally as well equipped but with out the Ti frame. However at around 8.5kg it’s not a heavy bike and pretty good for Ti
I actually just bought a Motobecane mulekick 853 and absolutely love it. Very good bike for the price, and the quality is fantastic.
Lauf Seigla.
Jenson still has a few Niner RDO builds with sram or GRX for like 50% off. Great bike.
Force for the same $ or it was like $2600 for rival. Better deals to be had from companies that have been around way longer.
https://lynskeyperformance.com/products/zephyr-force
[https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-tempest-sram-rival-axs-xplr-gravel-bike](https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-tempest-sram-rival-axs-xplr-gravel-bike)
This works out to $3250, plus shipping & customs duty (based on 2-Jul £ to $ rate)
If you are prepared to pre-order & wait you can have a ‘brand new’ design in titanium from this manufacturer with AXS (Wireless) for $2934, plus shipping & customs duty (based on 2-Jul £ to $ rate)
[https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-reiver-sram-rival-axs-xplr-gravel-bike](https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-reiver-sram-rival-axs-xplr-gravel-bike)