Gravel Riding: Comfort, Control, and Confidence Off-Road
Gravel is about adventure without the stress of technical trails. The secret is traction and comfort: wider tyres, lower pressures, and a relaxed grip. Pick routes with bail-out points until you learn what surfaces you enjoy most.
Setup tips
- Tyres: 38–45mm is a great “do-it-all” range.
- Pressure: lower than road; aim for grip without squirming (tubeless helps).
- Bars: flared drops can improve control on rough descents.
Maintenance advice
- Clean drivetrain more often—grit eats chains.
- Check spoke tension occasionally; rough tracks loosen things.
- Keep an eye on sealant if you’re tubeless (top up every few months).
