With their dropped handlebars, gravel bikes can look like on-road racers, but they can handle a lot more than tarmac.
They are, of course, great on smooth surfaces with their sporty riding position enabling good power and a decent turn of speed, but they come equipped with wider tyres, large wheels, lower gearing and versatile features such as mudguards and pannier racks that make them more versatile than pure velocity machines.
