The Best Place to Buy Gravel Bikes Online
Take a racing bike, add a few mountain bike genes to it and the result is the gravel bike.
Gravel Bikes – Just start riding
With a gravel bike you can go (almost) anywhere. This gives you flexibility so you don't have to decide whether it's going to be a quick and intense round or an extended jaunt. Whether on trails, gravel or asphalt, just start riding.
Visit JaxBan.eu Now to Buy Gravel Bikes Online at discounted prices
What is a gravel bike?
Gravel is the English word for gravel or gravel. The sporty gravel bikes are not only suitable for the road, but also for light terrain, for example a gravel road. If you buy a gravel bike, you are essentially getting a racing bike with some MTB features. It combines the best of both worlds and is therefore a bike for almost every application. The gravel bike is particularly suitable for sporty riders who want to have fun off the asphalt.
Why buy a gravel bike?
Buying a gravel bike is worthwhile for adventurous people who want to be flexible and sporty. There are different variants, some bikes are sportier (e.g. with a flatter seating position), others are more moderate (particularly suitable for longer tours). But basically, a gravel bike can handle short, sporty routes as well as the daily commute, an extended day trip or even a tour lasting several days.
The bike is not limited to one surface, but feels equally at home on asphalt roads, gravel field paths and soft, rooty forest paths. In order to use a gravel bike in traffic (on the road), it usually needs to be upgraded somewhat: lighting and reflectors, for example, are often not included in the equipment.
What is the difference between a racing bike and a gravel bike?
Drop bar, sporty seat, diamond frame, no suspension – gravel bikes resemble racing bikes at first glance. But they differ in important ways. A gravel bike travels quickly on asphalt, but not as fast as a racing bike. One reason for this: It has significantly wider tires with a medium profile so that it can make good progress even off-road.
Due to the more moderate geometry with a longer wheelbase, the seating position when gravel riding is more upright than on a racing bike. This means that even longer distances can be driven in a relaxed manner. For the same reason, touring gravel bikes often offer the option of mounting luggage racks, racks, bags and mudguards: This means the bike carries everything you need for a longer tour and protects you from dirt when commuting.
Where do you ride a gravel bike?
The area of application is wide-ranging. Buying a gravel bike opens up a variety of new routes: These can lead over asphalt, gravel, soft or stony forest paths, through fields, forests and mountains. There are different variants that are suitable for different purposes. However, a gravel bike is not suitable for demanding trails. If you only want to ride on asphalt and also want to be fast, then we recommend that you take a look at the racing bikes. This bike variant will then suit you better.
Buying a gravel bike: What should you pay attention to?
If you want to buy a gravel bike, you should look into the characteristics of the different types of bikes. The most important points at a glance:
How do you shift gears on a gravel bike?
Shifting works in the same way as on a racing bike because both have similar handlebars (drop bars). On racing and gravel bikes you shift gears using small levers on the large brake levers. You operate these gearshift levers with your fingers, usually your middle fingers, by lightly tapping the levers.
This means that the gears on gravel bikes and racing bikes work differently than you are used to on bikes with straight handlebars (flat bars). On bikes with a flat bar, you shift gears either by turning the handlebars or using levers operated by your thumb.
Tire width
The gravel bike is an all-terrain bicycle. Its tires have a medium profile and are significantly wider than those of a racing bike. Tires are usually between 30 and 55 mm wide, while tire widths between 23 and 28 mm are typical for racing bikes. Before you buy a gravel bike, you should know what you plan to do with this bike. The narrower the tire, the faster you can be, but more unstable on gravel etc. On the other hand, the wider the tire, the more grip you have on gravel surfaces.
How many gears does a gravel bike need?
Depending on the type and purpose, gravel bikes have different numbers of gears. There are usually between 11 and 24 gears, which are more finely graduated than on a racing bike.
How much does a gravel bike weigh?
Due to their more robust construction, gravel bikes are heavier than racing bikes. But as with all bicycles, there are gradations: the lighter the bike, the more expensive it is. Most gravel bikes weigh between 7.5 kg and 12 kg.
Maintenance of a gravel
When it comes to maintenance, a gravel bike is no different from other bikes. Here too, the chain should be oiled regularly and dirt removed. The tires need the correct air pressure. How much cash? The tire's minimum and maximum air pressure is noted on the tire sidewall. If there is damage to the gravel bike or questions about maintenance, please contact our specialist workshop or your bicycle dealer.
Which equipment for beginners and which for advanced users?
The equipment of a gravel bike hardly depends on the skill of the rider. What matters is how much money the bike can cost. There are differences, for example, in the frame material: steel, aluminum, carbon and titanium have different weights - the lighter the material, the more expensive.
If you want to buy a gravel bike, you also have to decide between electrical or mechanical gears and between hydraulic or mechanical brakes. There are also differences in the size and material of the wheels as well as the seating position.
Riding a gravel bike in winter?
You can buy a gravel bike and ride it all year round. Thanks to the profiled, wider tires and their robust construction, these special bikes are also ideal for winter. That's also where their roots lie: racing cyclists used to train on cyclocross bikes in the winter - from these the gravel bikes developed in the mid-2010s.
In addition to the right bike, winter equipment also includes the right clothing. It should protect you well from wind and cold and release moisture to the outside.
How fast do you ride a gravel bike?
It is not possible to say in general terms how fast you ride on a gravel bike or cyclocross. Due to its racing bike-like design, a gravel bike is faster than other, less streamlined bikes. Because the gravel bike is more robust and therefore heavier than a racing bike, it is slower than the racer. Apart from that, speed depends on the width of the tires - and last but not least on the muscle strength of the driver.
Buy a gravel bike: online and on site
Buy a gravel bike on JaxBan.eu
Buy gravel bikes: online at Biketime – easy, safe and convenient.
We stock premium bikes, including gravel bikes from Cube, Cervelo, Cannondale, Trek, Specialized, Giant, and other well-known manufacturers. Do you have questions about a bike? No problem! Can't reach us? Please send us your questions by email to sales@jaxban.eu. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible.
Buy a gravel bike locally in Hanover
In our store in Hanover we stock premium gravel bikes, including from BMC, Orbea, Ridley, LIV and other well-known manufacturers. Would you like to buy a specific gravel bike and try it out before you buy? No problem, come by and test drive it! Please give us a call and arrange an appointment straight away. We will prepare the bike for you so you can enjoy the test ride. This is the only way the performance of the bike of your choice can be 100% convincing. Let us know your frame size if you know it.
Our heart's desire ❤ is that you are absolutely satisfied with your purchase and feel like you have chosen the right gravel bike.
