The 9 Best Gravel Bikes of 2023

Orbea Terra H30 1X

We encourage you to ride your Orbea Terra H30 1X now. Immediately and often. It's a great bike. But, should you want to put it in a time capsule for future generations, we'd understand that too. With its all-road geometry and voluminous tires, it'd be a perfect exploratory vehicle for emerging mole people, waterfolk, or visitors from the Glack Nebula. The 1x11 drivetrain will be simple enough for anyone, and the frame will hold up too. Unless the Jargomorphs show up.

Orbea Terra H40

The Orbea Terra H40 Bike is a drop-bar ATV, the kind of bike we'd choose if we were told we're "going on a bike ride," but were given no other information. It has a lightweight aluminum frame, great for efficient power transfer and stiffness, with a carbon fork to take the sting out of rough gravel rides. Hydraulic brakes and a gravel-ready 2x10 drivetrain give you maximum control and the tools to tackle any hills -- up or down. Commute, gravel, or long ride in your future? This Terra H40 will be ready.

Revel Rover GRX

If you're asking yourself why Revel made a gravel bike, the answer is in the question itself. Revel Bikes are from the same family as Why Cycles, who have been cranking out the gnarly titanium R+ gravel bike for a while. The Revel Rover GRX Bike is the answer to the weight weenies who shy away even from titanium, with it's lightweight carbon frame and modern geometry that are ready for serious gravel shredding. The 1x11 GRX drivetrain is the most adventure-ready setup around and there's plenty of room to play with various tire sizes and widths. Racing? This baby is fast. Bikepacking? Just look at those bolts and the giant triangle! Whether jorts or spandex are more your style, the Revel Rover is the bike for you.

Marin Gestalt

Go beyond the road and learn the ways of long gravel trails on the Marin Gestalt Bike. Complete with an aluminum frame, a 2x8 drivetrain, and clearance for up to 32mm tires, the Gestalt is a budget friendly gravel bike that's sure to get you hooked and hungry for more. Whether you commute in a city filled with potholes and cracks, or enjoy venturing out into the countryside, the Gestalt features high quality and reliable components for your next ride.

Marin Gestalt X10

Sitting somewhere in between a gravel grinder and a drop-bar mountain bike, the Marin Gestalt X10 Bike is your answer to off-road adventure riding that doesn't require suspension. Featuring beefy 44mm tires, a carbon fork, and disk breaks, rough riding is on the horizon and looking better than ever. You can even throw on a drop bar, bikepacking rack, or road tires if you must thanks to the Gestalt X's adaptable aluminum frame.

Our bike buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things bike stemming from years of experience in the bike industry in tandem with their countless hours out on the dirt, gravel, and tarmac. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.