The Ultimate Gravel VS Mountain Bike Showdown! | Which Is Faster?
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Two cyclists test gravel bikes versus mountain bikes over a 120 km ride through wet and muddy English countryside to determine which bike type is better suited for the route.
From the video
Answers: Are gravel bikes better than mountain bikes for mixed surface and off-road riding?
- Gravel bikes vs mountain bikes
- Mixed surface cycling
- Long distance endurance cycling
- Canal path and off-road riding
- Bike handling and comfort
What it concludes
- Gravel bikes are faster and more efficient on smoother sections but harder on the upper body during long rough rides.
- Mountain bikes provide more support and comfort on rough, technical off-road terrain.
- Neither gravel bikes nor mountain bikes are waterproof in severe wet conditions.
- Gravel bike geometry highlights the differences in efficiency and speed over long distance mixed surface rides.
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