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Cyclocross and gravel bikes
#1
Ciao.
I'm confused. What's the difference between gravel and cyclocross bikes? I watched a couple videos but that did not help with my clarity Smile
What is your point of view?
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#2
Whoosh, this is quite a question!
I like how GCN replied: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIFQzWWYg7w (from 7:00)
Focus Mares AL 105
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#3
To me they are both the same haha
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#4
I personally see cyclo-cross as racing bikes, while gravel bikes are more multi-purpose, more about endurance and will adapt to multiple day trips better. Here is another article, from cyclingnews: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/the-cyclo-cross-vs-gravel-bike-conundrum-understanding-the-differences/
"Carbon is faster"
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#5
Thank you!
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#6
(08-10-2020, 11:45 AM)ManBearPig Wrote:  Ciao.
I'm confused. What's the difference between gravel and cyclocross bikes? I watched a couple videos but that did not help with my clarity Smile
What is your point of view?

Cyclo Cross bikes are basically road bikes with wider tires and the inside of the frame should fit your shoulders so you can carry it during "hike a bike" sections in Cyclo Cross (CX) races. Some terrain on these races are technical enough that you'll need to dismount really fast carry your bike and run up or down a hill.

Gravel bikes on the other hand are more relaxed in terms of geometry and dont need the "Hike a bike" spacing in the frame

Basically all CX bikes CAN be considered as Gravel bikes but not all Gravel Bikes can be considered CX

Hope this helps
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#7
I’d have to agree with above, from my point of view cyclecross are race bikes that can ride on grass no problem while gravel bikes are more for longer rides and more relaxed. Plus gravel bikes are a little more mountain bikey then a cycle cross bike would be.
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