Gravel Bikes

Gravel bikes are the most versatile bikes on the market — fast enough on tarmac to keep up with road bikes, capable enough off-road to handle forest tracks, bridleways and unsurfaced paths. the US's network of quiet roads, forest drives and coastal routes makes it some of the best gravel riding territory in the British Isles. Adventure Cycling, Bikepacking & Mixed-Terrain Bikes Whether you're planning a single-day gravel sportive, a multi-day bikepacking route along the Wild Atlantic Way, or simply want one bike for your road commute and weekend trail exploration, a gravel bike is the most practical single investment a cyclist can make. We stock gravel bikes from Canyon, Trek, Specialized and Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Stigmata: Gravel Without Compromise The Santa Cruz Stigmata C GRX brings the brand's carbon construction expertise to adventure cycling — 45mm tyre clearance, thru-axle disc brakes, internal cable routing and geometry that balances road speed with off-road stability. Shimano GRX groupset, purpose-built for gravel riding with ergonomic shifters and a wider gear range than a road groupset. Equally at home on tarmac sportives as on the gravel roads of the Antrim Plateau or the . What to Look for in a Gravel Bike Key considerations: tyre clearance (35mm minimum, 45mm+ for rougher terrain), disc brakes (hydraulic for reliability in all conditions), drivetrain gearing (wide cassette range essential for loaded riding), and geometry (more relaxed