Gravel Bike Customization Post List
This is the lightest weight of each size! Lightweight Gravel Tire Summary
Gravel bikes are inevitably heavier when tires are made more like MTBs, but if you choose lightweight tires, you can enjoy gravel while still maintaining a lightweight ride.
Advantages of fenders (mudguards) on gravel bikes and how to choose them
Fenders are a major customary installation on gravel bikes that are ridden on unpaved roads. In this article, we summarize why it is a good idea to install fenders, their benefits, and how to choose them.
How to choose the right saddle for your gravel bike!
Although not well known, many saddles optimized for gravel bikes have been introduced in the past few years. This section describes the characteristics of gravel bike saddles and how to choose the right saddle for you.
Advantages of MTB tires on gravel bikes and how to choose them
Gravel tires are getting fatter every year, but MTB tires are still the best choice for serious dirt road riding. The following is a summary of the advantages of installing MTB tires on gravel bikes and how to choose the right ones.
How to convert a hybrid bike into a gravel bike
Hybrid bikes and gravel bikes are similar in concept. Hybrid bikes can be converted to gravel with little replacement cost, depending on the component parts.
How to choose and use a dropper seatpost for gravel bikes
Dropper seatposts are increasingly being used on gravel bikes. The following is a summary of how to select a seat post unique to gravel bikes and what to look out for when choosing one.
Advantages and disadvantages of suspension and seat post on gravel bikes
When riding a gravel bike over rough terrain like MTB, you want suspension. An easy way to add suspension to your gravel bike is with a suspension seatpost.
Which wheel is better for a gravel bike, 700C or 650B?
When choosing gravel bike wheels, a common concern is whether to go with 700C or 650B. 700C or 650B is better, and we summarize the advantages and disadvantages of both, as well as how to choose.
What is the best rim width for gravel bike wheels?
One of the standard customizations to improve the performance of a gravel bike is to replace the wheels. And when choosing wheels for gravel bikes, the inner width of the rim is the most important factor to consider.
Summary of the best 650B wheels for gravel bikes
The 650B wheel, which is slightly smaller than 700C, is slowly gaining popularity in the gravel bike community. 650B wheels are a great way to enjoy larger tires on a 700C bike.
Advantages and disadvantages of carbon wheels on gravel bikes and how to choose
Carbon wheels are becoming a major player in road bikes that pursue speed and high efficiency. They also contribute to weight savings on gravel bikes, which have different riding conditions than paved roads, but there are some things to keep in mind when choosing them.
How should you decide on a position for a gravel bike, which is intended to be between a road bike and a MTB?
How to convert a gravel bike into a road bike
A gravel bike, a derivative of a road bike, can be ridden on paved roads without modification. However, when converted to a road bike, they can be "ridden more like a road bike.
Gravel Bike Crankset Summary and How to Choose a Crankset
The lineup of crankset sets for gravel bikes, which fall between road bikes and MTBs, differs from that of road bikes. The following is a summary of the lineup of crankset sets for gravel road bikes and how to select one.
Is a single or double front gravel bike better?
Front double on road bikes and front single on MTBs are the current mainstream. So which is the better choice for gravel bikes, which have elements of both?
Advantages and disadvantages of using mechanical disc brakes on gravel bikes
Disc brakes are the most common braking system for gravel bikes. Although hydraulic disc brakes are the standard for high-end models, we have summarized the advantages and disadvantages of daring to choose a mechanical system.
How to choose a bottle cage for mounting under the downtube
On gravel bikes with high carrying capacity, there are also dowel holes under the downtube for bottle cages. However, because the drivetrain is located under the downtube, there are unique ways to select the shape of the bottle cage.
And lightweight too! Summary of the best binding pedals for gravel bikes
Gravel bike binding pedals need to be chosen from a different perspective than road bikes. Moreover, it is a cosmetic customization because the choice of binding pedals can reduce the weight of a heavy gravel bike.
How to use bottle cages on gravel bikes
Gravel bikes can be used to carry a variety of items for cycling and touring. Bottle cages, in particular, are a great way to enjoy riding without using bags.
How to choose a handlebar for a gravel bike
Gravel bikes look almost the same as road bikes, but their purpose is somewhat different. The following is a summary of how to select handlebars, which are important for the operation and position of the bike.
How to Choose Sprockets for Gravel Bikes
Among the customizations for gravel bikes, one of the easiest even for beginners to do and with relatively little impact on the ride is to change the sprocket. In this article, we have compiled a list of sprocket selection methods unique to gravel bikes.
How to choose gravel tires for those who just want to go fast
Gravel bikes are said to be slower than road bikes. If you want to go faster on a gravel bike! If you want to go faster on a gravel road bike, you can make it lighter and faster by simply customizing the tires.
Optimizing handlebar position on gravel road bikes
The handlebar position of a gravel bike is similar to that of a road bike but somewhat different. The following is a summary of the concept of handlebar position and how to achieve the optimal handlebar position.
Why so popular on gravel bikes? Advantages and disadvantages of flared handles and how to choose
Flared handlebars are being increasingly adopted on gravel bikes. We will look at what flared handlebars are and why they are so popular, starting with their advantages and disadvantages.
How to customize a gravel bike with MTB wheels and how to choose
Gravel bikes can also enjoy MTB-like riding with fat tires. If you are going to enjoy riding on rough roads, one way to have fun is to customize it with MTB wheels to make it more MTB-like.
The Perfect Guide to Choosing Gravel Tires
One of the most fun and most affordable customizations for gravel bikes is changing tires. However, gravel bikes, by their very nature, are also the most difficult to choose tires for. In this article, we will thoroughly explain how best to choose tires for gravel bikes.
Why Di2 and other electric shifters for gravel bikes?
Electric shifters such as Di2 are increasingly being used on road bikes. Why do you think so many users choose electric shifters, especially for gravel bikes?
Deep Rim Wheels - Yes or No? Advantages and disadvantages of using them on gravel bikes
Deep rim wheels are a favorite of many road bike users because of their light weight and excellent aero effect. The following is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of using them on gravel bikes, which are often used for adventure purposes.
Is tubeless the best? Which type of gravel tire is best?
Tire selection is one of the most enjoyable and difficult aspects of gravel bike customization. In this article, we will look at the differences between tire types and the types of tires to choose for your gravel bike, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
How to reduce weight and cost-effective upgrades for gravel bikes
If you want to "lighten up your ride" on a gravel bike with a heavy body weight, the best way is to lighten the body weight. We have compiled a list of ways to lighten the weight of your gravel bike and cost-effective upgrades.
What is a gravel tire? Definition of Gravel Tire
Gravel tires are rapidly gaining popularity in the road bike community. What is a gravel tire and how is it defined?
Which type is best? Get to know the different types of gravel tires.
Gravel tires are in between the properties of road tires and MTB tires, and there is a lineup of tires with both properties. In this issue, we will introduce the different types of gravel tires and how to choose and customize them for different uses.
What are the best pedals for a gravel bike?
We present the best pedals for gravel bikes, broken down by riding situation. Also a comparison of the best fit of each pedal on the roads where gravel bikes are ridden.
How to add suspension to a gravel bike
Gravel bikes can be ridden on unpaved roads, but the basic standard is a "rigid fork" without suspension. In this article, we summarize how to add suspension to a gravel bike without suspension.
Ride more comfort! Ride gravel bike with proper air pressure!
There is a "proper air pressure" for bicycle tires. This section summarizes what the correct air pressure is, how to check it and how to get the correct air pressure, and the changes in riding that can be achieved by changing the air pressure.
Advantages and disadvantages of slick tires on gravel bikes
Slick tires are the standard for road bikes on paved roads. We have summarized the advantages and disadvantages of daring to install slick tires on gravel bikes, which are often equipped with knobbed gravel tires.
Why so many gravel bike users love tubeless tires? Advantages and disadvantages
One of the most popular customizations for gravel bikes is to convert the tires to tubeless. The following is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of tubeless and why it is a favorite on gravel bikes.
What is the popular "front single" on gravel bikes? Advantages and Disadvantages
The "front single" has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years as it is used on gravel bikes and MTBs. This section summarizes what a front single is, its advantages and disadvantages, and how to customize it.
