The BEST VALUE aluminum Gravel Bikes for 2025?

[@georgekrpan3181]

Bikesdirect deserves credit for introducing the concept of the gravel bike back in 2011 with the original Zilla. I had one. Back in 2011 people were flummoxed by the concept but look at gravel bikes now! Marin doesn't even have road bikes in their lineup, only allroad bikes. The original Zilla was horrible, stiff as a board, but the latest Zilla is completely refined.

[@TysRides]

@@georgekrpan3181 damn. That's some cool history I wasn't aware of. Did they label it as a "Gravel Bike"?

[@georgekrpan3181]

@@TysRides I don't think they did but they did have an acronym, FFF, Fatties Fit Fine, meaning fat tires fit.

[@georgekrpan3181]

You did it! Thanks. My Gravity Zilla actually came with DT Swiss rims, sweet!

[@TysRides]

@@georgekrpan3181 thanks for the recommendation! I didn't really know about that bike.

[@georgekrpan3181]

@@TysRides Cheers Ty!

[@tboneoutdoors688]

State Bicycle had their 6061 All Road on sale for $1020 for black Friday.

[@TysRides]

@@tboneoutdoors688 State is such a cool brand.

[@jeremyfritz7850]

I’m in this one! Another great video! 🫡

[@TysRides]

@jeremyfritz7850 thanks for the recommendations on the last one and taking the time to comment!

[@Ghost12561]

Scott is the winner

[@terrillford7784]

STS bikes makes custom aluminum bikes for under 2400

[@TysRides]

@terrillford7784 I will check them out. Thank You!

[@johnhudrick]

I had norco ordered and canceled and got the Niner 2star instead. Wanted 2X but 95% but I'll be fine with 1X. otherwise looked at BMC. ZIlla was definitely on my list along with BMC that you can find discounted.

[@TysRides]

@johnhudrick I have been considering moving to 1x. Never thought I'd say that, but if I end up going wireless, it will probably be 1x.

[@miguelt.7997]

Salsa Journeyer Sora, 999.93 at REI. Literally just bought one, : )

[@TysRides]

@@miguelt.7997 pretty sweet bike for the price. And that bike can do it all!

[@inthebush3]

Merida bikes are not available in the USA. I understand it's an agreement with Specialized as Merida owns 49% of Specialized. A pity because Merida are very high quality German designed bicycles.

[@TysRides]

Yea, I think I had heard that before. That is a shame because they make some sweet looking bikes.

[@stevekelly6544]

For the most expensive or high end or worst value(lol) Aluminum- check out Mason Cycles, Beach Club Bikes, and Blackheart Bikes….(seriously though, these are comparable to Carbon for performance and feel..)

[@TysRides]

@@stevekelly6544 I will check them out!

[@rider65]

Best value mention is Marin DSX FS

[@TysRides]

@@rider65 ah, yes! Marin has a good line of gravel bikes that are nicely spec'd for the price.

[@MrGsaas]

Bikesdirect does have great value...customer support is nonexistant