Gravel Ride of the Week: Mountain Biking With A Gravel Bike

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Gravel bikes: the SUV of the bike world, excellent on gravel roads, plenty fast on paved roads. But what about those technical MTB trails? Can one bike really do it all? If you’ve been following along with Mountain Road Ride’s adventures, then you’ve seen tons of rides where I’ve put the gravel bike to good use on both tarmac and gravel roads, but it’s time that we filled in the blanks. In the latest Gravel Ride of the Week, I take my gravel bike for some proper off-road riding and hit some trails. If you’ve ever wondered what’s required to take your gravel bike over technical MTB trails, then this is a ride that you’ll surely enjoy. I mixed in a few of my top tips and recommendations to get you started. Check it out!
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[@oratowpl]

Good video. Agree with you 100%. Bicycle set up 650 b x 47 ore more if fit to frame ,low tire pressure 22/19 pc. CR 36t 11,-42 cassette . It's so much fun on single truck. Take care I'm waiting for more video.

[@zerraktardun9904]

hell yeah!!!! very motivating

[@michaelmoore4369]

Yes! I enjoy riding a bit of singletrack every now and then on my Kona Libre - 700c/45 WTB Riddlers, 38 oval/11-42 cassette

[@MountainRoadRide]

I have to get my MTB training in one way or another if I want to come ride some of those SC routes.

[@GOmotorsports]

Another great video. I love riding my gravel bike on single track. Way more exciting than my full suspension MTB.

[@MountainRoadRide]

Thanks! Sounds like you’re always looking for that extra bit of adventure - love it!

[@kruschrhoades]

I've been riding cx bikes on technical single-track for 20yrs. It's not a big deal. Think about mtb'ing in the 90's.. people where shredding harder and bigger than most on rigid bikes with poor geo. *lean harder into berms.

[@IronCranks]

Love hitting single track on my gravel bike! It’s like a whole new trail on it vs. my MTB.

[@MountainRoadRide]

I fully agree. Very entertaining to ride this kind of bike of trails, for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@jamieh4814]

Love it! When I am riding easier trails I will also challenge myself by riding my vintage(97 Cannondale F700) hardtail. Riding the gravel bike makes it even more challenging because of the geometry. Try not to go OTB!

[@MountainRoadRide]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, modern day gravel bikes are getting closer and closer to the 90’s style MTBs, but it’s not quite the same just yet. As you say, the geometry really makes the handling much different.

[@tinkerbike2510]

Great video. I actually just ordered those Truck Stop bars based on the other video you made about them.

[@MountainRoadRide]

That's awesome! I think you'll really enjoy them. I've been very pleased with my purchase and can't imagine going back to anything else on this current setup.

[@tinkerbike2510]

@@MountainRoadRide I think so too. My bike is a Poseidon X and it has a pretty low stack height just like your 3T. The 30mm of rise should be just about perfect.

[@raylake9527]

Love riding my 3T Exploro RaceMax on MTB trails up at Patapsco State Park in Maryland. I tend to walk the steeps, ugly roots and rocks. One question I had was what do you do for pedals? I tend to not clip in for easy footplants when needed. I have tried some flat pedals too but mine are a bit too wide. Thanks for the video!

[@MountainRoadRide]

I like your taste in bikes! I’ve mostly just been using my MTB pedals. I’ve spend a good amount of time perfecting the last-second quick clip-out. As you’ll know, there are plenty of moments when you simply need to put your foot down instantly to get through some technical parts.

[@kevin7jazz]

Would love to hear more about your technique for bailing on clipless pedals.