So you’re after some of the most cost effective gravel bikes on the market? These bikes listed below are some of the cheapest bikes you can buy to get out gravel grinding.
I try to only recommend bikes that I would personally ride. Especially since writing many articles about the best types of gravel articles lately.
However this write up is going to slightly differ and solely be about the price. Meaning these are the most affordable gravel bikes that money can buy.
If some bikes are cheap enough to make this list but are completely junk I am just not going to even mention it. Honestly they still need to be somewhat decent to make it in this list, I just can’t bring myself to recommend bikes that are complete trash.
But having that said here are some of the most affordable gravel bikes.
Voodoo Limba Adventure Bike
With a gravel-specific geometry and componentry, the Limba is designed for off-road comfort and stability, priced at $628
It has everything needed to experience a pure off-road adventure, including bottle and mudguard mounts plus rack mounts for those who like to explore the world on touring adventures – although these features make the bike equally as practical for commuting!
Mongoose Elroy
An affordable bike built for adventure, with adventure bike geometry, a sleek alloy frame, and steel fork, priced at $629.99. 2×7 drivetrain with Shimano Tourney derailleurs, integrated Micro shift shifters/brake lever combo, and mechanical disc brakes. Stash Pack features a stylish embroidered patch and all the room you need for your riding essentials.
Also includes a large front rack (with an integrated bottle opener allowing you to easily carry two panniers, while the rear rack mount offers even more carrying capability. Internal cable routing leaves room for 3 distinct water bottle cage mounts (and 2 more on the fork) so you’ll always stay hydrated.
Poseidon X
This Poseidon X Gravel bike comes with the 1×10 Advent X Groupset and a nice range of gears with a 38T narrow wide chainring matched with the Advent X 11-48t cassette. Priced at $649
That means a whopping rad 21.52″ climbing gear, yes please!! and a 93.99″ highest gear, that’s a 0.79 : 3.45 gear ratio. For all the bikes we have looked at so far this one takes the cake for climbing abilities! To make things better it features the Poseidon X’s original frame design and full carbon fork which gives you responsiveness where you need it yet a stable ride on descents.
The bike comes with the Kenda Small Block 700×35 tires and has clearance for up to 700×40 tire with clearance for mud and 650b compatible with up to a 1.9″ wide tires. Weighing in at 25lbs and it even has mounting options on the fork!
Unfortunately I was unable to find much info on the geometry to see what type of gravel riding this would be best suited for.
Decathlon Triban Gravel RC120
Designed to discover gravel cycling, making it a perfect entry level gravel bike at a very inexpensive price of $717. With gravel bike adapted geometry with longer chainstay, with a raise mudgaurd support for better clearance compared to their road models. Resulting in better stability and cornering. With a max tire clearance of 38mm.
Diamondback Haanjo 1
The Diamondback Haanjo 1 is part road bike, part mountain bike, it is designed to let you choose how and where you want to ride, whether that’s commuting or gravel road adventures. Priced at $785 You’ll find the geometry is a little more relaxed than a traditional road bike, putting you in a more comfortable position for long rides and rough roads. No front derailleur on the 1×9-speed Shimano drivetrain keeps shifting simple and reliable.
Aventon Kijote
A full steel adventure gravel bike priced at $799. Including mechanical disc brakes and a durable, yet comfy double-butted Chromoly steel frame, the Aventon Kijote is ready for anything. Weighing in at approx 28 lbs or 12.7 kg. The Kijote; pronounced ‘key-ho-teh’ is the spirit of Adventure. It represents the many paths you can take, whether it be wild or tame. Choose to take the path less ridden or pick up speed on smooth roads, only you can decide.
Merlin Malt G2
The Malt G2 Claris is Merlin’s new entry level gravel bike. Priced at $837 The third generation of their versatile gravel bike range featuring tweaked geometry, offering more comfort and stability as well as a more inclusive sizing range. It can handle a wide variety of terrain including muddy trails, gravel tracks and green lanes. This flexibility allows you to combine roads with a wide variety of other more challenging forms of terrain.
Kross Esker 1.0
The Esker 1.0 is adjusted to long-distance rides, a bike suitable for commuting, road racing or light terrain. Built with equipment the works best for both asphalt and off-road riding. Priced at $851 Read more
Poseidon Redwood
Could this be the one? A gravel/adventure bike, just what I like! Here at Cycle Travel Overload we are all about adventure cycling. This could be the budget gravel bike to take you on some epic adventures. Well let’s take a loo at the details! Priced from $879.99
This bike has taken on the Poseidon X geometry but has been amped up so you can eat up gravel with enough tire to absorb the vibrations. Allowing for 27.5 wheels with enough clearance for 2.5″ tires.
The build features a 6061 Double Butted Hydroformed Aluminum frame and 6061 Aluminum Fork – Tapered Steer 1 1/8″ – 1 1/2″ fork. Powered by a 1 x 10 Advent X groupset. This means a Prowheel 38t Narrow Wide Crank with a Microshift 11-48T Advent X cassette. Giving you an incredible 21.88″ granny gear and a 95.54″ highest gear. Combining to make a 0.79 : 3.45 gear ratio. The stack/reach ratio is around 1.48 which is not the most upright. You get a chill feel at the rear with a 440mm chainstay.
It has the potential to take you on some rad adventures from only $879.99! With mounting options on the fork and those Poseidon Adventure Bars with 24 Degree Flare for extra comfort when shredding!!
Vitus Substance 2
A bike more focused on the place rather than pace, the journey and the fun that comes from a bike with the capability to seek out adventures. Priced at $896, if it’s a bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance 2 with dependable Microshift components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces. Are carbon fork on a bike under $900 speaks value!
State Bicycle Co 4130 All-Road
A full fledged chromoly steel gravel bike for a very tasty price tag! Priced from $899. Allowing for both 700c and 650b tires. So you can run slicks or knobby tires. Depending on where you want to ride. With a versatile front fork that has many cargo cage braze ons for all the hauling you could ever need. Featuring State Bicycle Co own 1 x 11 drivetrain. Which gives you a 42 t front crank and 11-42 at the rear. With the 650b x 2.1″ tires, resulting in a climbing gear of 27.19″ which is rather limited for a gravel bike. But for a bargain price of $799.99 if you plan to ride long and straight gravel roads this might be the smart choice.
I struggled to find accurate information of this bikes geometry. But some owners recommend this for a bikepacking bike. Thanks to the long rear end which helps it track straight and not feel twitchy. The 42 tooth crank at the front is too large in my opinion. And I would change it out for a smaller one say 36t to get better climbing results. Other then that a great pick up for such a cheap price.
Tommaso Siena
A gravel bike you can buy directly off Amazon.com I personally don’t really rate this bike, just looking at it it does look rather cheap and I am not sure how it would hold up on some of the gravel riding I like to do. But i thought I would mention it as it is one of the least expensive gravel bikes you can buy.
Boardman Adv 8.6
The Boardman ADV 8.6 comes in a mens or womens options. Priced at $928 An aluminium frame and carbon fork bike build. With modest level components and mechanical disc brakes. Weighing in a 23.1 lbs or 10.5 kg and comes with the 2 x 9 Sora groupset and FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t crank and Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34 cassette. With the Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE – Addix, 700x38mm – Tubeless Ready tires. You get a climbing gear of, 25.83″ and highest gear is 119.81″
When it comes to geometry we are looking at a 1.49 stack/reach ratio. And 430 chainstay length which is described as being rather quick in the rear.
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