We are expanding our rove options with five models including three gorgeous steel builds two in aluminum both 650b and 700c wheels and both 1x and 2x drivetrains.
Flat bar steel gravel bike.
It provides adventure solitude and dirty fun away from heavily trafficked roads.
One of only two steel framed designs on our list the surly straggler is a gravel bike with a do it all personality.
A gravel bike opens up new routes new terrain and new.
This one s a bit of a wildcard you can either see it as an on trend flat bar gravel adventure bike or a retro mountain bike with a few modern touches.
Their do everything gravel bike sees a completely redesigned frame updated geometry a new future shock 2 0 and increased tire clearance for up to 700 x 47mm and 650b x 2 1 rubber.
I ve selected the following bikes as the best examples of modern flat bar touring bikes.
We ll be offering the rove al in both 650b and 700c.
The shifting on a flat bar bike is also much simpler and confidence inspiring with a.
Of course you can ride flat bar bikes as far as you like but generally they are best suited for short to medium distance riding.
A wide gear range including low enough gears to get you up most.
Adventure ready features like disc brakes additional clearance for wider tires and comfortable geometry let these bikes adapt to everything from rugged terrain to winter exploration.
The upright position is very comfortable provides higher levels of visibility and provides the most confidence for novice riders.
Although quite a bit heavier than the carbon and aluminum models above the straggler s smooth riding steel frame and classic design are ideal for those who prioritize comfort and durability over speed and new tech.
Gravel riding is the hottest thing in the drop bar world.
I have been in search for over a year to find a flat bar road bike fitness bike gravel bike fast on tarmac.
Libre a drop bar bike for big gravel.
You ll notice these bikes have quite a mix of frame materials aluminium and steel and brake types hydro disc cable disc and hydro rim.
Gravel bikes can be ridden almost anywhere on the road and off it.
But what these bikes have in common is.
Complete list of gravel grinder all road adventure road bikes including pricing february 23rd 2016 all road adventure road enduroad randocross grinduro gravel grinder whatever you choose to call them are a growing bike segment due to their ability to fit lightweight road tyres for a fast ride or fat knobby tyres for a burn in.
The roves have become synonymous with adventure.
I am also coming from a triathlon bike cervelo p2 sl and used to an aggressive position but want versatility of a flat bar to tool around town and go off road.
I am also 6 4 and need a certain size frame.
