The best Gravel bikes integrate off-road capability with a turn of speed that will allow you to cover ground efficiently on both unmade trails and tarmac, increasing the variety of where you can ride.
Here are the Wiggle bikes that Hermagic considers to be the best Gravel bikes.
1. Orro Terra Gravel 7020-HYD RR9 Gravel Bike (2023)
This stylish and versatile Gravel bike has a modern-geometry alloy frame, a Superlight 2.0 carbon fork, and a Shimano 105 7000 2×11-Speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. This Gravel bike is a stable and dependable journey companion, capable of riding over all terrains in any weather condition.
- Built and tuned by fully certified mechanics
- Includes complementary bike tools
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You can be more confident when stopping even in wet and icy conditions and the extra braking power combined with the balanced Terra G frame of this bike.
2. Vitus Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel Bike (Rival – 2023)
The Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked. The Substance CRX-1 HT is designed for off-road trail riding, Gravel grinding, and long-distance adventure rides. It has RockShox suspension forks up front and a performance finishing kit from FSA and Prime. It has a lightweight and durable full-carbon frame with 30mm-travel RockShox Rudy suspension forks and an SRAM Rival 1×11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 11-42T cassette and hydraulic disc brakes.
3. Kona Rove AL 650 SE Gravel Bike (2023)
The Kona Rove AL 650 SE Gravel Bike is engineered, equipped and optimised to provide a fast, agile and versatile off-road riding experience that’s suited to gravel racing, adventure trail riding and inner-city errands.
This off-road adventure bike boasts a Kona 6061 Aluminum frame and superb components, making it an ideal Gravel racer and inner-city errand-runner. Kona outfitted the Rove AL 650 with a Shimano Claris 2×8-Speed drivetrain, dependable and powerful Tektro Mira mechanical disc brakes, and 650x47c WTB Venture Comp tyres, giving it the performance, agility, and control needed for all-terrain riding.
4. Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400 – 2023)
In a world obsessed with pace, sometimes we need to focus on the place, the journey and the fun that comes from a bike like this. The Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes is used on the Substance VR-2, which has an aluminium frame and carbon forks. It rides on Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels with Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres.
5. Ridley Kanzo Fast Rival1 HD Gravel Bike (2023)
This gravel-specific bike is engineered and equipped for the greatest off-road/gravel performance whether you’re racing, riding trails with friends or pushing yourself to the limit on after-work fitness rides. The Ridley Kanzo Fast is equipped with a Unidirectional Carbon 30T carbon frame and fork with 12mm thru-axles, an SRAM Rival1 groupset with an 11-42T cassette, and hydraulic disc brakes.
6. Cube Nuroad Gravel Bike (2023)
The Nuroad Gravel is ideal for long-distance endurance riders, off-road Gravel racing, and epic bike-packing adventures, as well as riding efficiently on tarmac or trail.
7. Vitus Substance VRS-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 600 – 2023)
Whether embarking on a far-flung bike-packing adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VRS-2 with Shimano GRX components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. It is built with a strong and lightweight aluminium frame and a durable and stylish carbon fork, providing an excellent balance of all-terrain agility, stability, and control. Shimano GRX 600 2×11-Speed groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, and Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spline wheels packaged in WTB Byway Tubeless tyres are also included.
8. Kona Rove AL 650 Gravel Bike (2023)
This is the Gravel/touring/do-it-all bike for the road biker. It benefits from increased tyre clearance and more comfortable geometry. It has everything you need for a quick and comfortable ride and nothing you don’t. It’s ideal for commuting, weekend warrior adventures, and delving deeper into longer tours. This off-road Gravel warrior is outfitted with a Shimano 2×8-Speed drivetrain, dependable and powerful Hayes mechanical disc brakes, and 47c WTB Venture Comp tyres, providing the Rove AL 650 with all-terrain performance, agility, and control.
9. Orro Terra C HYD 7020 RR9 Gravel Bike (2023)
Terra C is distinguished by its light responsive ride quality, which was designed with the specifications required to provide proficient control across varied terrains. An adaptable bike designed to make your next excursion, a new path, or an old commute a total blast.
10. Rondo RUUT AL 1 Gravel Bike (2023)
Ideal for gravel riding, cyclocross racing, long-distance touring and bike packing adventures, the Rondo RUUT AL 1 Gravel Bike is engineered and equipped to be the ultimate all-rounder. RUUT AL 1 is built around a strong and lightweight custom-formed 6061-alloy frame, TwinTip 2.0 Carbon forks with adjustable geometry, and an SRAM Apex 1 groupset. It is also equipped with Tubeless Ready Rondo Aluminium wheels wrapped in fast-rolling, high-grip Vittoria Terreno Dry tyres.
11. Rondo Ruut CF 2 Gravel Bike (2023)
The Ruut range was born from the need to have a versatile bike. One that would be comfortable enough for backpacking and long-distance riding, but at the same time would retain a sporty character.
This high-end Gravel bike has a full-carbon frame, Rondo TwinTip adjustable geometry carbon forks, and an SRAM Rival1 11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 10-42T cassette and hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is ideal for long days in the saddle, epic adventures, and high-adrenaline weekend Gravel racing.
12. Vitus Substance VRS-1 Gravel Bike (Apex – 2023)
The Substance VRS-1 is built with a robust and light aluminium body and a carbon fork for a perfect balance of dependability and control at a low weight. It also has an SRAM Apex 1×11-Speed groupset with an 11-42T cassette and Apex hydraulic disc brakes. It also has Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spline wheels and Tubeless Ready WTB Venture TCS Tubeless Ready tyres.
13. Vitus Substance CRX-1 Gravel Bike (Rival – 2023)
This isn’t about getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel or adventure bike.
The Substance CRX-1 is built with a full-carbon frame and an SRAM Rival 1×11-Speed groupset with an 11-42T cassette and Rival hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is ideal for off-road cruising and Gravel racing because it is lightweight, durable, and stylish. It also rides on Tubeless Ready Prime Kanza alloy wheels encased in Tubeless Ready Maxxis Rambler wheels.
14. GT Grade Carbon Expert Gravel Bike (2023)
This bike has a strong and slick Shimano Ultegra RX800 11-Speed rear derailleur, GRX shifters, and an ideal gear ratio for off-road riding. This drivetrain gives you the gears you need to tackle Gravel roads and forest trails, providing you with excellent riding efficiency and a satisfactory long-distance riding experience. It also has Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, which provide effective all-weather braking performance.
Each one of the bikes is fully built and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. They supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit.
15. GT Grade Expert Gravel Bike (2023)
Shimano GRX RX400 2×10-Speed drivetrain provides gears for climbing efficiently on or off-road, Shimano GRX RX400 2×10-Speed drivetrain provides gears for climbing efficiently on or off-road, and Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc brakes guarantee you always have strong all-weather braking. This bike also features modern geometry, strong and stable thru-axles, and is complementary with dropper seat posts.
Conclusion
Gravel is the hottest cycling genre right now, with almost every brand offering something in the category. It’s difficult to know what the best Gravel bike for you will be, since there are so many options on the market, so we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to assist you in determining which bikes are right for you.