What Is The Difference Between A Cyclocross Bike And A Gravel Bike

What is the difference between a gravel bike and a cyclocross bike? How can you tell them apart? Alex dives into both types of bicycle to explain how a gravel adventure bike differs from the CX, and what components and characteristics make them unique.
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[@gcntech]

What would you prefer a CX or a Gravel bike? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@taufikabidin412]

Gravel, Im not racing

[@kurcensk]

CX for me. Lighter, more responsive, can do both - tarmac road rides and also twisty forest trails.

[@batnakgul1317]

CX i want quick bike comfort is not important for me

[@S.Prestage]

Cx

[@aczephyr]

Gravel

[@richshaffer7285]

I really like the addition of Alex to the GCN family. He's well spoken and his obvious bike knowledge comes through effortlessly.

[@mikes1984]

i taught him

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Short but complete answer: Cyclocross is a narrowly defined UCI category, Gravel is not.

[@izi941]

That too...also; CX bike is a road bike variable, gravel bike is MTB variable 👌

[@adamreed6735]

@@izi941 other way around

[@richardhaselwood9478]

@A Rodriguez Who died and appointed you the decider of what bike people "need", or are allowed to spend their own money on?

[@mikes1984]

@@richardhaselwood9478 Needs are easy to define. Wants are highly variable.

[@richardhaselwood9478]

@A Rodriguez I don't have a gravel bike, am unlikely to buy one, but don't feel the need to be a smug, obnoxious, self appointed gatekeeper and tell people (many of whom are highly experienced cyclists) that they're not allowed to enjoy the sport in a way I don't approve of.

[@taufikabidin412]

Its basically a racing road bike vs a touring road bike in offroad setting

[@hugobci]

I don't if cyclists are always grumpy, but GCN viewers certantly are. I think it is nice to repeat content in new videos. Every day new people come into cycling and new videos are a good way to reach this new cyclists. It is how youtube works. Maybe old viewers are grumpy because they are warching more CGN than riding? 🤔

[@mrziplineds5257]

Do you let Alex go home at night? Hes been in nearly every GCN video this week!

[@markovich88]

Gravel bike for the flexibility in setup, put a pair of 700s on for quick days, a pair of 650b for more challenging conditions. A perfect do it all bike.

[@carlinman539]

Thanks dude! You have cleared up some misconceptions I had about the differences of these types of bikes. Stay awesome!

[@thomasdkholten]

How many variations of this video are you up to by now? 20?

[@feluacc]

It's insane isn't it?

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

Got to push the sales 😂

[@bensachs1855]

This one answered it “once and for all” though, guys. Not hating it’s just funny

[@endianAphones]

One per presenter and then some...

[@TheCluzt]

If I want more adventure, I'd rather use XC bikes

[@mazevx2451]

No that's actually not a really good idea, today's xc bikes are so focused on actual xc racing that they are horrible in "backcountry adventure" and they are significantly slower. I just made my way through this and actually bought a gravel bike because the xc bikes were somewhat annoying when not in highly technical terrain. But that's just my opinion

[@Sklouchechi]

Yikes, hell no

[@eugenethamachine3107]

@@mazevx2451 is just sold my XC Bike (yesterday) for the exact same reason. It was to heavy, to slow, to much focused on being an actual bike for the mountains. Can't wait to get a gravel bike. Unfortunately the pandemic makes it hard to get one.

[@ml48963]

This was an immensely useful and thorough video! Keep it up Alex!

[@agunlogisteam]

CX = roadies when started watching GMBN GB = mtbers when started watching GCN

[@ethanjack4298]

This. Although I ended up doing something similar to the budget gravel bike build from an old mtb they did a while ago

[@mazevx2451]

That's actually correct sometimes 😂 coming from a last generation xc race bike (Cannondale F26) now riding a gravel bike (Ridley Kanzo A) and I say that the gravel does it all but is much lesser annoying in easy terrain.

[@agunlogisteam]

@@mazevx2451 im using an XC bike now, started to make it more like a gravel bike. Im blaming GCN for this 😂

[@bhaskar2ndacc230]

Haha! I watch GCN cause watching off-road gmbn hurts me 😂

[@andrewmcalister3462]

No mention of BB height?

[@jp93309]

I thought so too. BB height is thought to be the key difference.

[@fiatfixie4344]

Right?? I know at one point CX frames had a BB drop similar to road bikes. Gravel bikes bikes sat lower for that coveted high speed stability, I think. An important consideration.

[@jaimemartinfarelo.]

So we could say that the gravel would be the endurance version of a cyclocross bike.

[@yanuardhana6457]

in my opinion CX is Road Geometry with Mud Terrain tire, Gravel is touring geometry with All Terrain tire. Correct me if i'm wrong :D

[@PsyX99]

Gravel are a spectrum of bike. One side they have road/cx geometry with bigger tire than CX, and on the other... Monster gravel which are MTB with drop bar. And there is plenty in the middle.

[@Star14trek]

CX are a good around bike commuting, road, off road and can do anything gravel can. The difference is CX is more lively and Gravel is more stable so may it's how confident you feel off road ? I have 37mm+ on 700c and 43-47mm on 650b so tire clearance isn't the issue may bike was built before Gravel was a thing!

[@OstapKliuchkovskyi]

Thank you for explaining!

[@JejjeP]

Nice summary, well sorted out! 👍🏻

[@Grant_Ferstat]

That Canyon Gravel bike is such a great colour.

[@danieltaylor1494]

How would a cyclecross respond in daily rides to and from work vs a road bike? I've had two road bikes in my life, but never a CX. I like the looks and the tires seem as they would handle street riding a bit better than the standard roadie tires. Great vid! Thanks for posting it!

[@JMcLeodKC711]

"Gravel bikes are the Swiss Army knifes...." I agree.

[@samuelsmith6281]

I would argue that touring bikes were original Swiss Army knife of bikes...

[@tonyg3091]

Indeed. Equally mediocre in all applications where more specialised tools would be far better.

[@akactors]

thank you, very useful.

[@aoe76]

Build my own from an old GT Talera steel MTB. Now 1x SRAM drivetrain New wheels and an italian dropbar cockpit from a 1980 Road bike. It drives like heaven with 40mm conti tyres. Cost just 200 British sterling. Mostly 2 hand parts. Cassette, chain, 42 t chainring wires and bartape and v brankes are New.

[@jonwilliams8366]

Great vid Alex

[@mohamadjamil3164]

Bravo. Excellent report. Please keep up

[@fefo107]

Maybe the best and most simple explanation of the differences between those two types if bikes: " think "fast and nimble" for the cross bike, but for the gravel bike think "stability and control" (4:30).

[@richmillar138]

The lad presenting this video is fantastic 👍🏻

[@lou_leem]

If I'm riding off road I'll use my mountain bike.

[@brosettastone7520]

but what if its a trail where a mountain bike is overkill? For like a curvy relatively flat trail with some nice long straights...I love to haul ass on trails like that...a mountain bike aint gonna get me flying unless it has downhills.

[@KapitaenKochtopf]

Really helpful :)

[@harlowcyclingpage731]

Great video, I’ll share it to the Harlow Gravel bike riders page and group, also the Essex Gravel bike riders group. Cheers, #Gravelbike all the way.

[@simonroebuck7145]

Did clear up my questions, as it turns out. Its good to know that on the gravel bike, i could downsize the wheels to get a wider tyre on it. The new guys dun good 👍

[@SebastienRamsamy]

Great video, I've always wanted to know the difference between these two bikes.

[@co7013]

I have a 2008 Rocky Mountain Solo CX. It was an affordable but well made and light aluminium cross bike geared more toward recreational use. It will house tyres wider than 33 mm (35 fits nicely) and can take disc brakes. With those, it is a very versatile bike. It's only on very loose surface that it tends to dig in the front wheel because the geometry. It's almost the do-anything bike.

[@gthack371]

CX. I like the tradition, and focus of them. Though I mainly use mine for winter training and off road trails that I'm sure a gravel bike would do marginally better on and be more comfy for. I also ride a MTB, often on the same trails, and it's fun seeing how each copes with different aspects of the routes. I also ride a pure road bike, and it's equally fun comparing my road rides on the CX with it. It's all about the fun, whatever and wherever you ride 8) 20yr old steel road. 4 yr old ally FS MTB. 2 yr old carbon CX. It's a great stable, feel v lucky having 3 bikes, absolutely no need, or have any reasonable justification for any additions :)

[@dlevi67]

Which is great. I have space for one bike, so gravel it is (going to be).

[@gthack371]

@@dlevi67 fwiw the CX (or a gravel bike I'm sure) is incredibly capable, fun on road, does most of the trails I do on the MTB. Even on a single set of tyres. With a set of knobblies and a set of slicks it'd fly everywhere. SRAM rival 1x (42t up front, 11x32 rear) been faultless and got me everywhere. Which gravel bike you getting?

[@dlevi67]

@@gthack371 A Reilly Gradient is on order. Still no news on delivery date, though... which makes me keep re-thinking the fitting. If the new Dura-Ace Di2 levers are compatible (electronically) with GRX Di2 derailleurs, I may well go for a fairly unusual mullet... ;-)

[@gthack371]

@@dlevi67 nice bike mister 8)

[@dlevi67]

@@gthack371 I hope it will be... until now, other than a good test ride and a lighter wallet I've got nothing to show!

[@SurvivalistMedia]

I went with a CX bike. I grew up on stump-jumpers. In college I put smooth tires on a MTB with disc brakes for commuting all season. Followed hard tails into the 29er phase and as an aging adult with less interest in super steep single track the cx just made sense. Gravel Bikes hit their stride a few years after I got my CX.

[@cerberusecosmoz9215]

Those are an awesome wood kickstand you use 😃👍

[@ankurapte1808]

Whats the difference between all the different kinds of tints available for bike goggles #ASKGCNTECH

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Yellow and orange to increase contrast on overcast days, clear for wind protection and all others personal preference on sunny days.

[@mazevx2451]

That would actually be a great topic, but one of the big manufacturers makes a good job in showing you the differences between their lens tints and I can say by experience that there are significant differences

[@snortymcsnortface]

I don't know where i would he without your channel

[@Bonky-wonky]

More extreme terrain? Have you seen the Namur cx course? Gravelbiking usually comes down to bimbling along on fire roads, no deep sand or mud, I have yet to see a gravel biker bunnyhop anything higher than a curb..

[@bnzboy]

Cyclocross - need to go fast and stay uncomfortable for the peak performance Gravel bike - grab a joint and enjoy the ride

[@lwittrock1]

Great video!

[@gcntech]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abchaplin]

I bought a Kona Rove NRB DL as a foul weather commuter that could also handle the rough, potholed roads of Eastern Canada. It is, effectively, a sports utility bicycle.

[@mamatkebab]

Alex is getting there.. 💪

[@oscarcaruso204]

Awesome 👏

[@JayHeartwing]

I made my budget alloy road bike i to a gravel bike, to adopt the way I ride plus to adapt on how our roads looks and feels like. I always get flat thus making me cost more for just vulcanizing or changing tires and tubes. So I made it having 650B rims and sleek but thick tires.

[@deswhite8268]

Need to get Alex and JPow together. Now that would be a great video

[@alexohye3904]

#AskGCNTech Hi Ollie and Alex I hope you are doing well. I've been meaning to replace my current chain with a gold chain but, the chain I'm looking at is specifically for an 11 speed and my bike has a 9 speed. Can that 11 speed chain be used in my bike or do I have to look for something specifically for the 9 speed? Thank you in advance!

[@viceplayz2394]

+GCN Tech, could you guys make a review of the Hunt carbon wheels? Those are imo the best wheels at their pricepoint. Thanks!

[@raygatland6498]

#AskGCNTech - I had been off the bike for several years (did a stint of marathon running), but started back riding in April thanks to COVID. I have a 17 year old Serotta Fierte Ti with Ultegra/Dura Ace mix (9 speed). Lately, I have been hankering for something new or perhaps upgrading the components. I love my Serotta, but the lure of the new sexy tech is compelling. Thoughts on how to evaluate options?

[@robertquantrill]

Having bought a cx bike last year and getting a good few miles in on road with road specific tyres I'd love to know what sort of benifits I would get moving to a dedicated road bike in relation to stability and speed

[@Kivikesku]

You might get gear ratios that are more high speed focused. Modern cx bikes have chainrings that are 46 x 30 or 46 x 36. Road bikes typically have 50 x 34. Of course you can change your cyclocross bike chainrings to a road specific setup. My trusty old 2007 Focus Mares Cross came from the factory with a very road style 50 x 34 / 11-32.

[@cb6866]

Have a Gravel bike and I love it...I have a different question. Have you heard of Beeline navigation systems? Is there a way you could look into it/them? Please?

[@walshman70]

Kinda silly video, but I liked it nonetheless and well done by Alex. I have a traditional 'cross bike with 72 degree head and seat tube angles. I run 33mm cross tires for master's racing events and 40mm tires for training on gravel rides. I'm not a big fan of the super slack geometry some modern gravel bikes come with these days. If you need that -- get a hard tail MTB!

[@samthieme5829]

#askGCNtech Hey:) So I'm looking to but a gravelbike/road bike and would like some advise on which material to choose. Is it worth to buy a titanium bike? Would you recommend it (especially as an investment). Is it even worth it to spend 3k plus if technology advances so quick? Thanks in advance:)

[@19redmiata94]

I have a CX bike that I ride like a gravel bike and like a road bike. Its incredibly fast on dirt, and handles amazingly. This is why I picked it over a gravel bike. I wish I could run a bit wider tire, but if I need more capability I have a hardtail.

[@safekeeping2923]

I have the same "problem" CX bike that has been many different bikes, road, tour, grocery getter, baby hauler and bosque romper. I was spending so much time on the singletrack that I got a 1x1 mtb to go with the 1x1 road trainer. And the Cross bike lives somewhere between the paths and the trails.

[@mathofmi2]

Hi guys! Have you tried mounting 40c tyres on the Inflite CF SL? Seems that it can be working!

[@nathanielmay2793]

#askGCNtech I am new to riding. I started earlier this year. When am I likely to be ready to try my hand at my first 100 mile ride?? My fitness level is probably mediocre and currently am completing around 45 mile rides fairly consistently. Many thanks.

[@KOL630]

Ironically Canyon did away with the pannier mounts on their latest grail (I have one) which is pretty tedious as that was a good selling point. You can mount those type of bike bags on any type of frame so that’s a non issue.

[@AdrianWells]

I have a Ribble CGR - apparently the CGR stands for "Cross Gravel Road" - I'm never really sure what to call it - perhaps because it doesn't know itself? I guess it's really a gravel bike? I use it mostly for commuting with 32mm Marathon Plus tyres and permanent mudguards.

[@noisynotquiet]

I've got a CGR as well, I'd agree in saying it's probably a gravel bike with the right tyres.

[@tristandesade8635]

I have pondered quite a few times on the question at present.🤔

[@BikeLife154]

Cross bikes have bottle cage mounts and you can fit up to a 40mm tyres on mine. Let’s face it you can use a cross bike as a gravel bike. I do! You don’t need yet another bike.

[@bastiaanvanneer4110]

Its always n+1

[@KeatB]

We don’t need that sort of negativity here

[@BikeLife154]

@@KeatB LOL

[@123moof]

I can fit down to 40 mm on my 29er MTB too, what am I missing?

[@BikeLife154]

@@123moof you’re missing absolutely nothing. Just some imaginary cool lifestyle which the cycling industry likes to perpetuate! If you have an mtb you don’t need a gravel bike and if you have a cx bike you don’t need a gravel bike. Unless you wanna drop another 5k on a new bike then another 2 or 3k on upgrades (650b wheels). Then of course you need to buy lots of bags and hang them off your frame full of crap which you will never use cus you actually never go bike packing! And don’t forget the additional tattoos to show how gnarly you are!

[@cni6855]

The Canyon CF Gail and Inflite has same wheelbase and headtube angle - to make it clear is difficult it you do not invest enough time in the preb. Face. 😉 Before making the video and conclute. All the video on youtube are gooing around the old terms for cross bikes, but time the changes my friend - head tube angle is much more slack to day on a modern cross bike as 3-4 years ago. Canyon has a very good video from the design face on the Inflite, where they haved looked across the the MTB riding style. Cross bike is normally not made for bikebacking, but riding gravel with out bags can be done on both bikes, most modern cross bike can run up to 40mm tires who is enough for this type of riding. I you will analyzed deeper you have to look deep on each bike frame geometry for each bike. Center of gravety might be the biggest different as BB is sitting higher on a crossbike

[@dryland5742]

Well, finally, someone explained what I said 3 years ago.Grevel is not a cross)) Just ride that and that. You can understand that insignificant changes in geometry give completely different effects It is interesting to drive a cross at high speeds up to ears in a swamp. And gravel for a calm, measured ride for pleasure, according to different weather conditions and the whole day) and on the highway it is not boring as on a cross

[@ashleycalloway9729]

I have a hybrid bike with 700c x 35mm tires, currently 24 speed. Also have a full suspension , now 30 speed mountain bike with 26 x 1.90 tires. Both have suspension seat posts. Hybrid is kinda a joke on gravel trails when gravel is loose. I prefer to stay on road with my hybrid.

[@luismoralesgarcia7529]

Could I set a 40-622 in a crossbike if the frame allow it?

[@hedleykerr3564]

What about tyres? Tubular, tubeless and clincher the pro's and con's for both disciplines gravel and cyclocross?

[@kidShibuya]

The pink bike looks amazing. I wish I got my grail in that color...

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Goes to show that beauty is in the eye of the beholder because I think the pink bike is hideous.

[@christopherhawkins5680]

It’s really bright but gloss paint much easier than the yellow to clean

[@egomezlosa]

Hey GCN, I was wondering if you could help with integrated cockpits running cables through bar and stem, can you do that in any bike? And if not, how do you find out which? I am looking at the new Vitus Vitesse EVO and the cables are running out, wondering if I could change it in the future. Thanks in advance!!

[@egomezlosa]

#ASKGCNTECH

[@teunluijbregts2533]

Question: how should I fit a crisscross or gravel bike compared to a road bike? Thinking about top tube length/ stem length/ saddle position/ stack/ reach and how they differ between the two.

[@VIEultimate]

Quite a late reply, and I might not be the best person to answer this, but this is my guess from reading/watching: Your position in the two off-road drop bar bikes will be more upright than the roadie. That should generally mean shorter TT (and/or stem, depending on what you're comparing it to) and therefore shorter reach; slightly higher stack. Saddle position might be depending on the geometry of the bike you're comparing them two and the specific bike you're getting. Now, between CX and Gr, Gr will be the more relaxed one in geometry (because CX bike will still be more race-oriented). So maybe slightly higher stack, shorter reach. Hope this helps

[@ericpaterson9220]

What about bikepacking adventure bikes? What makes the best for 1-week unsupported trips?

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

I always heard cx bikes where build for more extreme terrain, but it seems like this video is saying the opposite, what's true now? Edit, after buying my first and also second bike one being more off a cx and the newer one more of a grv bike, over the last 3 years and riding them for thousands upon thousands of kilometers all thru Europe and getting really deep and nerdy about grv bikes, I can now say. CX bikes are made for mud and for short course racing only, the biggest difference is that grv bikes are often more endurance racing based and made for longer distances. A gravelbike is also more capable most of the time. The existance of modern cx bikes wich look different then grv bikes is mainly caused by cx regulations by thw uci. So if you don't want to race in uci samctioned event, you shouldn't get a cx bike. A sporty grv will do the same and more

[@RaduGiurgiu]

Actually in my opinion maybe are 10% difference, that's all! I have a CicloCross and stick to it! 👍

[@defylifeadventure]

But for road use how would a CX bike compare to an endurance bike? I'm guessing the steering geometry and wheelbase would be pretty similar. I know last endurance bike had a 430mm chain stay which verging on touring and gravel bike territory.

[@lexington476]

I would like to get a gravel bike, but I don't have space to store a fifth bike. I'll just have to muddle through with my cross bike or mountain bike.

[@sasha371]

#askgcntech tell bit more about flared handlebars and how they compare with traditional, when we speak about gravel. Yet, are flared ones allowed in cx races by uci, or is it just for exploration and control?

[@neilaquino5294]

please send it here to the Philippines and i'll be more than willing to test ride them for you 😅😅😅

[@AMPJ08]

CX a category where part of the lap you are running with your bike on your shoulders reason for which there is a specific design feature that distinguishes these type of bicycles. So much of cycling ....

[@rst6590]

Which of those two types is also good on road???

[@bleckb]

I have a CX bike. I’m running 38s for gravel riding and could probably run a 42. Maybe I could go with a wider gear range, but I can slog up some 18% grades and more, in the mud and much, with a 30 on the back. Don’t see a need for both.

[@Richard-ro7yz]

Does anyone know the make of the handlebar bag? I can see one if Topeak but not sure about the other.

[@jirdesteva]

Comfort for me is paramount. Wide tires, mounts for mudguards, and long relaxing rides. I'm not AERO and the weight I carry is not going to help my speed except on down hills.

[@giancarloperena6515]

So your on the gravelbike side?

[@RohitSingh-uh5vy]

Does cross country and road bike are different??

[@jmounce50]

Give more love to Gran Fondo bikes.

[@lennartschmidt5385]

Gravel for Bikepacking. I only do Racing on Tarmac wit my Aero Bike.

[@blinzi69]

CX closes the gap between the MTB and the Road Bike very well - I don't get why there is any need for a Gravel Bike in between, when the 29'' HT does the job better than the Gravel Bike, while having even more variance on where you can ride.

[@cuebj]

So... gravel closer to traditional touring bikes than cx. Modern, tighter versions of Dawes Galaxy and Super-Galaxy with Audax elements. Wish I was a retired dentist with a big shed near lots of off-road to afford many bikes. Tbf, an ideal one-bike portfolio looks like aluminium gravel frame with Claris, several pairs of wheels and tyres for town bashing, road rides, and bridleways, mudguards and racks easy to remove. Similar to the first generation Tricross I gave away in first lockdown

[@ltrtg13]

The Open WI.DE gravel bike can be fitted with up to 46mm wide 700c tyres and up to 2.4 inch tyres on 650b wheels. The frame can even be purchased unpainted. So you can decided to leave unpainted of have it custom painted.

[@feluacc]

And that frameset 'only' costs 3000 eur. For that price they should paint it in pure gold.

[@j1mbobable]

@@feluacc 3k for a dodgy bottom bracket lol

[@johnandrews3568]

Every industry insider I've talked to says gravel bikes are 100% marketing and I agree. Bigger tire clearance is about it. I use my cx bike for CX, commuting, gravel and winter road bike. Just change the tires and good to go.

[@PsyX99]

They are CX bike without useless regulation. So... It's not more marketing tha any other bikes.

[@izi941]

First they had flat bars (mostly) and were called MTB (old rigid ones), after the industry created modern MTBs, they rebranded the old ones as “trekking bikes” (with suspension fork), few years later as “fitness bikes” (without suspension fork) and now as “gravel bikes” (with a road handle bar)

[@johnandrews3568]

@@izi941 exactly. IMO gravel riding is a fad that will pass.

[@tbpom1003]

gravel bike is a baby between endurance and cc bike. If you compare the geometry, gravel is almost same as endurance, but with reinforced joints and fatter tire clearance for off road use

[@izi941]

So you’re saying actually the same as old rigid MTBs, later called trekking bikes or fitness bikes 👍

[@petinka721]

I would go for the gravel bike since that is for everything!

[@tonyg3091]

It is so refreshing to finally see someone who can properly pronounce "aluminium".

[@dh7314]

Americans spell the word differently, that's why they pronounce it differently. So both are correct. Aluminum v Aluminium

[@alexgonzalezMI]

So I got a bug to start CX racing again after 8 years off. I have a Diverge and I run 42c tires. I bought some 33c tires to use for CX. Whoa, it's like a different bike. Not exactly in a good way though. Rides so weird.

[@rttm]

Cx, because I have long arms and I'm not too tall. Gravel bike has longer head tube, also top tube is often longer than on cx bike. Therefore more difficult to fit for non standard body size, or short person.. Well that is what I think, but I'm sure not all gavel bikes have same geometry and cx also differ beteween brands and models. But I think a cx bike that has places to mount mudguards and water bottles etc. Would be better.

[@avenpace]

Difference is also overprice of gravel bikes, but, here in 2021 all bikes had risen in prices

[@Shazidur07]

Just put some 700x42c on my Giant CX bike 😅

[@uNkieTee]

I do everything but downhill mtb on my cross bike. A bike is a bike. Just ride it...

[@PaulTomblin]

Can you recommend a decent gravel bike under $1000?

[@cjohnson3836]

What type of riding do you want to do and where do you live? Marin Nicasio+, State All Road, Poseidon X for more road adjacent use, Poseidon Redwood for essentially a dropbar mountain bike, Salsa Journeyman... lots of options really.

[@jerrebah188]

What brand is the handlebar bag?

[@frostsmoke]

Most likely Topeak cause sponsor.

[@lecxarcangel5644]

Is there a way to convert a thru axel wheel to a quick release one? I have a quick release bike and my mate is planning to sell me his wheelset for a way cheaper price, but it's a thru axel. Could i somehow convert the axel to be a quick release one? #askgcn

[@fennec13]

there are quick-release adapters that work on thru axle wheels. Search ebay, amazon or any bike outlet for "Bicycle Thru Axle To quick release (QR) Adapter" You will need to know the how thick the axle is supposed to be for the wheels ( i.e. the diameter of the axle is 12mm, 15mm,, etc.) and how wide is the axle. Most bikes have a 100mm front axle and a 135mm rear axle - but mountain bikes have wider hubs. So be sure to get some information. Your friend should know the specs on the wheelset: Axle size is key, then you can see if those wheels will work for you - and look for Thru axle to QR adapters. they aren't hard to find or expensive, but you need to know what you are looking for. Good luck.

[@DaneKromer]

Pretty good video but I don’t agree with your version of the birth of dedicated gravel bikes. I’d argue that while cross racers were probably looking for more summer fun, the true origin is more about gravel riders and bike companies realizing that neither road or cross bikes were ideal for gravel riding and racing.

[@inspiredtotired8369]

3:08 Can anyone tell me what the flat black disk (between the bottle cage mounts) is for and what's under it? I've also got one on my Endurace. Thank you.

[@izi941]

The hole for outside mounted Di2 Battery cables.

[@inspiredtotired8369]

@@izi941 Thank you very much.

[@KimonFrousios]

40c touring tires are my only tires. Surprisingly they have more tread than your gravel tires. None of the tires you showed would cope with muddy ground.

[@WerdnaLiten]

Having had both, I'd go for a Gravel bike. Unless you're racing Cross, then get a Gravel bike. Though one slight caveat; the legend that is Ted King tends to use a Cannondale Super X, which a Cross bike.

[@YuriThorpe]

I own a superX. It's because you can fit 40s on it and because it has more progressive geometry