HOW TO CHOOSE A GRAVEL BIKE | Specialized University Rider Guides
Specialized University ambassador and the 2021 Unbound gravel winner, Ian Boswell, shares how to choose a gravel bike for your riding style. #howto
A gravel bike brings more tire clearance, a more stable geometry, and a wider range of gearing that allows you to ride more mixed and challenging terrain. Learn how we break gravel bikes down into specific categories and how to choose which bike is right for you.
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00:00 - How to choose the right gravel bike
00:28 - What gravel categories are there?
01:17 - What is a gravel bike?
01:33 - Two common gravel bike types
01:51 - Understanding performance gravel or gravel race bikes
02:15 - Tire sizes for performance gravel riding
02:26 - What riders should choose a performance gravel bike?
02:49 - Understanding exploration and adventure gravel bikes
03:19 - Features of a gravel bike
03:49 - What rider should choose a diverge?
04:11 - Why did Ian Boswell choose the Diverge?
04:19 - Understanding e-gravel bikes
04:51 - Why choose an ebike for gravel?
04:58 - Benefits of gravel riding
05:13 - How to get started with gravel