[benjpharrison]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been looking for a while now at gravel bikes. I feel this type of bike would suit my needs better than a mountain bike or pure road bike.

I’m not looking to spend a ton of money on one yet and have distilled a selection down to:

Merlin Malt-G1 Tiagra Gravel Bike – 2020
MERIDA SILEX 200 GRAVEL/CROSS BIKE 2020

I discounted Specialised as reviews and info was saying it was better for riding more smoother surfaces than rougher.

I also discounter Cannondale because of what I read in relation to a harsher ride.

I wondered if some people here could give me some advice on which bike would be the best to go for…or alternatives under £1500.

Thank you,
Ben

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[kil0ran]

There’s a ton around that

There’s a ton around that budget.

Saracen Levarg

Orange RX9

Cotic Escapade

Ribble CGR

Nukeproof Digger

 

I’d be looking at getting the bike with the right tyres for your use case that also has hydraulic disc brakes. Ideally Tiagra-level group with an 11-34 (at least) cassette.

[pockstone]

I love my Pinnacle Arkose,

I love my Pinnacle Arkose, and the new ones are even better than my 2014 model.

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