We’ve seen loads of new gravel race bikes break cover in 2026. We take a look at the best gravel bikes that have just released or are coming soon as the world’s most famous gravel bike race – Unbound gravel begins.
Let us know your best gravel bike in the comments below? Which gravel bike would you choose for your gravel cycling?
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Specialized Crux 5
1:42 Ridley RSS Gravel Bike
2:40 Look G85 Cezal
3:20 Factor aero gravel bike
4:20 Factor Sarana
5:30 Felt Breed
6:22 Insurance
7:17 Argon 18 Dark Matter
8:10 BMC Kaius
8:55 Canyon Grail CFR
9:30 Outro
Presented by: Jamie Williams
Videographer/Editor: Edward Westrop & Andrew Daley
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24 Comments
Why are bikes this expensive?
Where's the new Giant Revolt? 😢
Regarding the new felt breed: Dylan Johnson uses the suspension fork in unbound. He gave direct feedback so he's somewhat to blame for what looks like an abomination. I personally believe it's quite functional.
I didn't like gravel much, then now they are are amazing.
If you're going to be molding plastic, you might as well mold it aero. All carbon fiber bikes should be aero.
For me, either the new Crux 5 if cost wasn't a factor, or the Canyon for the best value.
7:27 🤔 not sure the anti matter has internal storage. I think thats why it comes with the bag 👍 i could be wrong! 🤷♂️ im thinking of getting one so be brilliant if you can get it for review 😃
I mean if you want mountain bike tires on your gravel bike, it’s going to be heavier.
Currently riding a Ridley Kanzo Fast, which is an awesome gravel bike…. The new one though…. From the speed shop looks insanely good fun!
0:49 it doesn’t look like an SL8. It looks like an SL7.
The majority of UK "gravel" needs a front shock. Thoughts?
Anti Matter does not have in frame storage hence the collab with Apidura
Most of these frames… made by Giant Bikes😭
Tavelo Grow, Quick Pro GR: One and the Yoeleo Altera G21 look great, great reviews and a fraction of the price.
No doubt the Specialized will be great but I like the look of the Argon 18, looking forward to a review.
hopefully Canyon will bring that new bike at SLX level price point.
Factor and crux both look great but I would still choose the 3yo Enve MOG if I were going to pay that much for a new gravel.
I have a 2019 or 2020 Salsa Journeyman gravel bike I picked up on sale back in 2021. I just wanted to see if I'd like gravel riding. It took me 3 more years before I did my first gravel ride, I was not disappointed. Since that first gravel ride in Northern California I've completely rebuilt this bike save for the seat post and fork. I've done three gravel races in the past year and I've definitely caught the gravel bug. I'm now in the market for a new bike, gravel that is. I'm looking at the soon to be released Canyon CFR and the Specialized Crux. I'm also considering Orbea and Ribble.
No doubt gravel should be a reserve for titanium frames
Bought a Rodley Kalazy FB to scuff around in. Not been off it since. Love my Diverge Elite but have not been on it since! So yes. Ridley are doing well!
Argon is by far the bestthe looking bike with a clear use case in my opinion. Can’t wait to see a review
Most excited for the grail because hopefully a good Price Point compared to others
New Grail CFR for me
Recently bought a Wilier Triestina Rave ID2.. ticks all the boxes like these, ships with 50m tyres, light, fast, and materially less expensive than the crux… also in a beautiful green paint.. 😍👌