In the bigger scheme of things, gravel bikes are a relatively new concept. Not really gaining popularity since the early 2010's, gravel bikes are considered by many as a reset button for the rapidly growing mountain bike segment. In their truest form, gravel bikes of today are pretty much like the early mountain bikes – rigid frames with tires designed for all terrain use. That said, the addition of drop bars gives them a sportier appeal.
In the case of electric gravel bikes, they seem to be heading into their own direction, as well. A good example of this comes to us from Spanish bike maker Mondraker. We previously talked about the Dusty, an electric gravel bike with sporty riding in mind. This time around, the brand has launched a new Dusty – the Dusty SX. Those of you familiar with the car and bike worlds would recognize the "SX" suffix as meaning dual-purpose, and this is exactly what the Dusty SX hopes to be.
