Gravel bikes have been rapidly advancing with innovative suspension, wider tyres and wheels, wider handlebars, and so on.
So much so that some might say it is crossing into the realm of mountain biking! But is it really?
Si takes our very own version of what a future gravel bike may look like for a spin to see what’s what!
Is A Gravel Bike With Full Suspension Faster? 👉 https://youtu.be/TloXwAlSkww
00:00 Is this the future of gravel bikes?
01:00 The development of gravel bikes
02:35 Behold the Orbea Oiz (drop bar edition)
04:40 How does the Orbea Oiz ride?
05:41 What is the point of this bike?
08:21 What are the downsides of such a bike?
09:59 Why do we still ride 'dirt road' bikes?
11:42 Is it a vision of the future?
13:05 What does Si think of it?
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