Gravel bikes are one of the fastest growing sectors within cycling and picking up a second hand gravel bike is a great way of experiencing one of the most versatile styles of bike ever created. A gravel bike differs from a road bike and even a cyclocross bike by having the clearance to run very wide tyres suited for going both on and off-road and more relaxed geometry - making them incredibly fun to ride. Handlebars tend to be wider and shaped to offer more confidence when riding down hills off-road. Most have the ability to fix numerous bottle or cargo cages alongside rack and mudguard mounts, making them very popular with riders wanting to start bikepacking.
