10 of the BEST Gravel Bikes in 2024

[@edmundhodgson2572]

I'm honestly staggered by your work ethic David. Just keeping up with watching is like having a part time job! keep it up and Happy new year to you.

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Right? I'm just shaking my head at all the stuff in 2023 I failed to do, and Dave's already full steam into 2024....

[@helmanhr]

Could have used some prices, but good job. Thanks!

[@ShafinRehman]

2022 Scott Addict Gravel 30 owned for over a year now. Absolutely amazing all rounder. Now it's hooked to my Wahoo for indoor training.

[@aoe76]

Same here 😂 only a little less than a year.

[@SoManyMiles]

Nice and very reasonable selection of bikes and frame materials. Would love to try out Enve‘s Mog and Canyon‘s Grail CF SLX. Only bikes I consider buying 2024 (besides Crux and Aspero - cannot stop watching for these two). Thanks for the amazing content in 2023, David!

[@willparsons9551]

Thank you. The Scott inclusion was correct. Had mine for 12 months and it’s hard to beat.

[@dominickregan2766]

Great video, thanks. Would like to see how Crux and Trek Checkpoint would slot into this list.

[@antonXPS]

Thanks David, enjoyed watching your videos in 2023. Happy new year!

[@bamboo274]

With so many great options for a new gravel bike on the market today. My decision for a new bike was very difficult. Your videos have absolutely helped my decision making. Revolt Adv 0, Grail CF SLX 8, New Aspero, Diverge…. Ultimately it snagged a great deal on a 21’ Used Diverge Pro Carbon with Reserve wheels. I will be picking it up shortly!

[@davidarthur]

Good choice!

[@TheNIKITE]

Your reviews and speech are amazing and far the best on the web Congrats Arthur I would add BMC URS 01 TWO Splatter White version, that is adding along with MTT the stem with the same features, the superlative redshift with internal cable features. It is like a flying carpet, keeping the stiffness when needed along with the smoothest ride ever tried! Amazing gravel bike !

[@brendanhay1162]

I love how the chapter mouseover says "Fairlight Sedan" - I see what you did there!

[@bradsaxton6354]

Still feel the new Lauf Seigla would be one of my first choices. Has an incredible lot to offer at the same or less price points. JMHO. Good review.

[@marcinmalinowski1513]

Orbea Terra and Cannondale Topstone🙂

[@stevekelly6544]

I love what Fairlight is doing, I think all their models are fantastic, I’d happily own any of them- I’ve been thinking about a Holt lately….

[@deantranter1258]

Carbon * Basso Palta II. Steel * Cinelli Nemo Tig Gravel. Titanium * Reilly Gradient

[@LimitedWard]

FYI the timestamps are all off by one. The segment for Canyong Grail covers the Enve Mog, and so on.

[@EmreSayar-x3w]

Great video mate! I have a Norco Search XR (carbon). I bought it pretty heavily discounted without trying other options! So far I have really enjoyed it. I’d really appreciate it if you could say a few positive words about this bike to make me feel better about my purchase! Keep up the good work!

[@darrin2382]

Amazing how the GT Grade has been forgotten. Lightweight and with frame suspension. I have taken mine on some really bruising outings and it has never let me down once.

[@stevieoha]

No sure if its just me but your time line stamps dont match the video?

[@BrianMcDonald]

I would have absolutely bought the new Grail CFR if they sold it as a frameset. Very frustrating that fewer and fewer companies are selling framesets.

[@Playmonopolygo]

1:01 what type of aerobar is this

[@erlendsteren9466]

Nice bikes. But I chose a bike with kingpinfeathering behind and 30 mm suspension in front. The comfort has a slight weight and stiffnesspenalty, but it is worth considering if you like comfort.

[@andrewarmstrong5259]

I have a Marin headlands 2 & I absolutely love it ! Great video though.

[@katahdincloud9803]

Can “best” be defined as “best for real people with real money”……in at least one bike rating video? I bet more of the audience will buy used bikes than will buy the “best” bikes. For that matter, What % will build their own bikes? The audience wants best bikes for…them…

[@omare_biketonature]

Fairlight Secan 2.5 for the win 🏆 I just ordered mine, can’t wait 😎

[@chibblesfontana2061]

Great video thanks much

[@iHertix]

What do you think about the Cube Nuroad Pro C: 62 2024 ?

[@whitelotus_zero]

Having ridden my fixed for over a decade, every summer I get the itch over a proper gravel bike. I had a full sus mtb which became too boring in the woods and I have the money for a new toy, but it feels wrong to pay up only for slightly better tyre clearance and .. gears? Tracklocross ftw 😂 Jokes aside, appreciate the work you're putting in David. Two wheels til death 👆

[@ArnageLM]

About choosing the right gravel bike: wasn’t the Diverge a race bike before the new Crux was released? While certain bikes are more suited to racing than others, isn’t marketing playing a big role? My guess is that a Diverge is a very capable race bike, maybe course dependent.

[@valentinalonsoalvarez4956]

Fully agree. Even Merida Silex won the UCI Gravel World Championship!! So I guess it must be also considered as racing gravel bike!

[@ArnageLM]

@@valentinalonsoalvarez4956 yep, great example. I read that Mohoric did ride two sizes smaller than normal. Probably to create a more aerodynamic position. The Silex has quite a high stack.

[@valentinalonsoalvarez4956]

Yes, might be. I guess with a longer stem.

[@furmston.creative.studio]

I'd love to see a head-to-head between the Bokeh and the new Grizl

[@djrafaelopoland]

How about focus atlas 8.9? Nice geometry, good value for money?while Canyon with its level of service in my country (from experience) … disqualified

[@davidarthur]

Watch this space…

[@frankpocean]

I can't deny the Canyon Grizl

[@HatRock]

Trek Checkpoint is one of the best gravel bikes out there, along with that redesigned Canyon Grizl

[@andrewfalk1701]

Could you review the Mason Exposure, pretty please. Especially curious how the Secan and Exposure stack up against each other.

[@danbergsven6919]

Yah, you might want to check out the Priorty Apollo in titanium with the Pinion gear box and Gates carbon belt drive.

[@scruffyscruffill]

Did you ever test out the lauf siegla? Curious to see if it would hold up to bikepacking with the dampening system up front

[@davidarthur]

Sadly not didn't manage to get my hands on one

[@Burrito-u4b]

3T is a superb machine, I also like the new (24) Jamis Renegade.

[@kippen64]

Great video. Very helpful too. I am buying a new bike 🚲 in 2024. Edited to add that I would like to know what you think of Marin bikes. I am considering a Marin gravel bike for commuting and adventure riding.

[@cliveb15]

Maybe the Ribble CGR SL , this would be my choice 🚴‍♂️

[@klaymoon1]

Great video. Any gravel bike with 50mm stock tire?

[@RyanKime]

3T Extrema Italia comes stock with 50mm Conti Race Kings, just $$$

[@thehwink]

That chapters are jacked in this video. Not even close.

[@oski75]

Hi! I am more than curious of what would You say about the newest version of Bianchi Impulso Comp with the GRX 610. Is it worth buying, or should I choose Canyon Grail CF SL 7 for example?

[@ShaneOSullivanky]

Would love to see a review of the Cannondale Supersix EVO SE, very little online about it.

[@Thetoad738]

I'd like to see you review the Time ADHX 45 gravel bike

[@playnationtoday]

Good video. Would’ve been nice to give an MSRP for each bike?

[@leom5894]

Great reviews, thank you. What are your thoughts on the Lauf Seigla, where would it fit in here, and will you ever review it for 2024/25?

[@davidarthur]

I would love to review the Lauf if they would send me one, which I've asked but so far no interest. Maybe they don't like KZbin?

[@matthewlester6054]

@DavidArthur, do you happen to know what headset cap was on the Giant Revolt you reviewed? I’ve tried finding a replacement for just the cap and haven’t had much luck. Thanks, and enjoy the content.

[@DavideXillia]

@davidarthur Thanks for the video. Curious about the position you would give the cannondale topstone carbon in the bikepacking. What do you think of the bike in 2024?

[@inferno4001]

What you guys think of the pinarello grevil?? I got an incredible opportunity to buy one. (as in about 30/40 percent off new price). Any reason not to do this.???

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Gravel bikes have hit the same wall that road bikes have, where there's nothing more to innovate unless you want to count stuff that's nice but not necessary but drives up the price, like electronic shifting

[@thegavincourtney]

I'm looking at starting road biking, I live in the UK and it has dirt, gravel and roads where I'll be travelling. I would also like to bike pack at some point. Can someone recommend a bike to start please? budget ideally less than £3000 but I've seen that there isn't a lot of gains £2000+? I've been mountain biking up until this point.

[@Andy_ATB]

A Fairlight would be my choice.......steel frame, two choices per frame size.....

[@williamroder]

You need to ride a Soul Seeker from Brazil. It’s truefull amazing.

[@vishalgoswami7208]

which model of giant revolt?

[@nomadtrails]

Only missing the Lauf Seigla :)

[@RobbyRob1761]

Great video.... but very surprised you've not included the Ridley Kanzo Fast in the 'fast Gravel' bike section?

[@davidarthur]

I've not ridden it yet sadly

[@RobbyRob1761]

@@davidarthur It’s very very good (in my opinion) You can always try mine 👍🏻

[@constantinjouravski612]

What about GT GRADE?

[@simonk337]

No Aspero? 😮

[@C4BLACK1]

¿How about Cervelo Aspero 5?

[@pawelodz8050]

11:41 light placement 😂😂😂

[@matthewblake4109]

Too bad you did not include a Single titanium bike. They are expensive but no more than a lot of the carbon bikes you listed and some are amazing. Mine is a Slug Beatnik - small maker out of San Francisco. Won’t rust and won’t be a concern like carbon if it gets dinged and it clears 50+ tires and rides like a dream

[@ditto1958]

Can anyone recommend good forums to discuss gravel bikes?

[@treyquattro]

it's a real pity that BMC didn't see clear to sending you a Kaius. I don't know what BMC is up to these days: they've fallen out of the World Tour and they don't seem too anxious to promote their performance gravel bike. The road bikes remain at the very top end of the affordability range too, or is that the low end? They're damned expensive!

[@tobznoobs]

i just have to replace the horrible saddle giant revolt has. how good they are? upper body and hands are ok after a 3 day camp ride, quads are a bit sore the first day but that is expected and its gone by the 2nd day of recovery, but my bottoms are hurting, that is how horrible that stock saddle is.

[@dergore8954]

Interesting, to me my saddle of my Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 is one of my favorite saddles.

[@michaelvaguet3655]

And BH ?

[@ConwayCreator]

Ozark Trail Gravel Bike NOT on your list ?

[@paulturner7829]

Pricing would be helpful. Good video, thanks

[@nl3712]

Some of the prices are completely ridiculous. Giant Revolt is the only reasonably priced gravel bike I’ve looked at. Unfortunately, they are hard to find…

[@rockmountbmxer]

My gold STR was stolen from Portishead. 56cm, if you see one for sale, please message. Only 16 have been sold in the uk. Thank you.

[@danielbojko9979]

Best Race-Gravelbike is the New Roubaix sl8...

[@peterprata2026]

Ventum GS1? Why isn’t that being tested?

[@davidarthur]

It has been tested :). kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmjReJarr92Ejqc

[@loeffelm]

Origine Graxx III GTO for me. Awesome bike.

[@Weissi0711]

Do you own one? What makes it so special?

[@loeffelm]

@@Weissi0711 I do. I like it cuz it’s a beautiful bike, it’s comfy and it allows me to do some awesome rides: I just love to ride it! All that for a fair price I reckon. Also, I like Origine’s philosophy and the fact you can configure your own bike with your own components. They did an awesome job with their website, kudos to them.

[@liantechtube7921]

Kinda shocked you did not include the Lauf Seigla in this.

[@petrzahr]

I would say, probably because he hasn't tested it yet.

[@zgr5421]

Where is Topstone?

[@inferno4001]

Gt grade is the best gravel bike I ever rode. (that said, it is the only gravel bike I ever rode....) 😂

[@n8torious309]

Cervelo Aspero is the bike to beat

[@Patrikgravellife]

I am thinking of buying the Canyon grail, but also to use for bikepacking . What do you think about the Canyon Grail for bikepacking, for Racing for that?

[@l.d.t.6327]

look very carefully at the geometry.

[@purklefluff]

The Grizl may be the more 'chill' option for bikepacking 👍

[@alexandrebazille8991]

I hesitate with the Giant Revolt and i go for the Revolt. More option for bikepack but also litlle less for speed performance. It's a choice.

[@TheGoobsters]

Rodeo Labs

[@charlesmack2078]

Too bad that Ritchey doesn’t make more of a true statement in viable gravel bike considering all the venerable history of Tom Ritchey’s life work in mountain biking and various road bikes too… C’est la vie

[@pierrestaub8628]

Please Time Adhx 45 on test !!!

[@davidarthur]

watch this space...

[@nl3712]

Second this request

[@NewPolishScientist]

Best gravel bike is mtb ht especially in UK

[@1esk192]

No. I own a CC HT and a gravel bike. Guess which one I haven't touched in months and guess which one has collected over 10.000km in less than two years. If I want to ride an MTB, it's my full sus. A gravel bike is perfect for road, gravel and mellow trails

[@NewPolishScientist]

@@1esk192 it depends where you live. I live in Peak District and most of trails are for MTB. You can do them on gravel bike but its hike a bike for most of sections. We have smooth gravel trails like high peak trail or five pits. I love both bikes but ht is simply my favourite

[@alainreyers]

Perhaps missing the crux but it’s not a new bike….

[@SoManyMiles]

100% agree Crux would be part of the gravel hall of fame. I am very happy with 2024‘s comp builds. Finally coming with a wide range groupset (GRX 820 12s 10-45 40t). Can‘t wait for my LBS‘s having these in stock.

[@TheVagaday]

Crux is CX bike because of tire clearance

[@TheMymetic]

@@TheVagadaythe Crux clears 700x47 easily, more than the Grail which is featured in the video.

[@sokoleoko9499]

Scott rulez😊

[@thecyclingpablo]

No Checkpoint? Weird.

[@jeancourcelles4936]

The Grail was unique and the best gravel bike ever until Canyon made it like any other bike 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ke0kie]

Tom Ritchey.

[@samd6405]

No crux?? Hmm…

[@davidarthur]

I’ve done plenty of videos on the crux on the channel 😎 it’s neither a gravel race or bikepacking bike really as fantastic as it is

[@VendetaBrown]

@@davidarthurit is 100% a gravel race bike!

[@samd6405]

@@davidarthur trust me…I’ve watched those videos (a few times, maybe I need to rewatch) which is why I was puzzled not to see it make the list for a top contender as a gravel race bike.

[@koenvantornhaut9226]

Ridley Bikes Belgium

[@erikhanhy9033]

You lost me with the specialized

[@jeffreyrule8143]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sb23global]

BMC Kaius…

[@awbrompton2308]

All the usual costly BS: ikternal wedgeclamp for the seatpost and, of course, as much "integration" as possible with cables and hoses. Aint fashion a great thing?

[@nl3712]

I Love Specialized bikes but will never buy another bike with proprietary or “unique” suspension, which will be abandoned by the manufacturer as soon as the next design fad hits the industry.

[@blinzi69]

the Grail is the most unexciting bike I've seen in a while lol such a boring bike in every aspect.

[@treyquattro]

yet it's winning gravel races

[@blinzi69]

doesn't change the fact thats its a boring bike. why would I ever care if it wins races as an amateur. thats one thing I never understood why I would want to pay 15k for a world tour bike only to save a few seconds in comparison to any other 5k bike.

[@treyquattro]

@@blinzi69 I guess it depends on how competitive you are.

[@blinzi69]

@@treyquattro thats true but Id rather spend a little more time training to get that extra wattage out of my system instead of paying 3 times the price to save watts.

[@Jano0017-d4y]

You always test the same bike brands, very boring, I think they pay you for a good test for this brands, isn't it?

[@davidarthur]

These brands don't pay for reviews. It's more a case of they make these new bikes available to me and because these are popular brands with the audience. I have tested smaller brands though like Shand, Ventum, Fairlight, Mason, Temple Cycles, J.Laverack etc because I am keen to bring smaller brands to the channel but there are editorial reasons for a balance between the big popular brands and the smaller lesser known brands What brands do you think I should be reviewing?

[@Jano0017-d4y]

Oke, I understand your opinion you prefer to choise the big bike brands, it is safely. they are always have the mostly choice and a good value for money, but I think that know we now for so far. I want to enjoy specialy brands with new things , inventions, and see there craftmanship , if you look to beautiful bikes. I called brands like the Italian bikes as Bianchi, Basso, Ticici, Jaroon, Cinelli, Willier, Moser, Colnago, and the Swiss, like BMC, Scott and more, dutch brands like Koga, Sensa, Van Nicholas, De Reus. Canadian brand like Kona,. Other like Jena, Bulls, J. Guillem Atalaya, Bergamont , Canyon, Ridley, Rave, Rose, Orbea, Cube, Bombtrack and so on. 😊

[@maryfalke2032]

Is there any bike which people that are 152cm in height with an inseam of 70cm can ride/buy? I can hardly find one. I searched for an E Gravel, no option🥹