The birth of the gravel category
The technology of comfort and control
Global gravel culture and epic adventures
Why gravel bikes became the ultimate "one bike"
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Master of The rise of gravel bikes
nic Gravel Bikes
We can skip the highway for the rocky grit, Wide tubeless tires let us conquer it.
nic Recreational cyclists are choosing gravel bikes because aerodynamic racing road bikes are often uncomfortable for non-professionals.
nic Riders can swap between two different wheel sizes to optimize their gravel bike for road speed or trail grip.
Wheel swapping: Swapping from a 700c wheel to a smaller 650b wheel lets you run tires up to 2.1 inches wide on the same frame.
The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. In 2012, Salsa Cycles championed this trait by launching the Warbird, a landmark gravel racing model.
What type of trails, created by removing old train tracks, are perfect for easy gravel riding?
What smaller wheel size is often used on gravel bikes to allow for extra-wide, high-volume tires?
Why is a gravel bike's riding position generally more comfortable than a professional road racing bike?