Road bikes have gotten so much more capable in recent
years, with the gravel bike trend inspiring a new breed of highly
versatile, adaptable and capable road bikes that can handle so much more
than roads.

If you want a modern road bike that can tackle towpaths, bridleways,
forest tracks and gravel roads, then here are six choices for you from
Rondo, Merida, Pinnacle, Orro, Ritchey and Kona.

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more: the best gravel & adventure bikes

Our pick of six of the best go-anywhere road bikes

WeightMarket priceRead more
Merida Silex 9000NA£3,500.00Read
our review
Orro Terra C9,110g£2,099.99Read
our review
Pinnacle Arkose 310,022g£1,250.00Read
our review
Ritchey Outback9,800g£1,299.00
(frameset)
Read
our review
Rondo Ruut Al10,050g£1,699.00Read
our review
Kona Rove NRBNA£1,249.99
Read
our review