The second-hand cyclo-cross bike is a discipline that lets you set off on an adventure with your bike. It is a bike that blends MTB and road bike. A gravel bike can take gravel or dirt tracks and trails.
What is a second-hand cyclo-cross bike?
It looks like a road bike, but the difference lies in the wheels. You will find wheels fitted with wide, knobbly tyres, which give better grip on all types of terrain. The gravel bike is designed to be all-round, allowing off-road use.
The notable advantages of the gravel bike :
- A wider, flared handlebar that makes handling easier
- A tall frame for comfort
- Plenty of clearance to fit wider tyres
- Disc braking, generally, to be effective on any type of terrain
- A light bike for better efficiency.
Why choose a second-hand cyclo-cross bike?
The second-hand cyclo-cross bike is an ultra-versatile bike. You can quite happily use it to commute, for sporty rides, for touring or for travel. One bike for different uses. You will have a bike suited to every discipline. With a gravel bike, you can ride in the forest, on the road, on tracks and even in town. Riding gravel is also a state of mind: it is a very community-driven sport with a strong identity. Often ridden in casual clothing, gravel biking is not competition-oriented, but generally aims at the personal fulfilment of the cyclist.
How to choose your second-hand cyclo-cross bike?
The first criterion for choosing your gravel bike well is how you are going to use it.
A wide choice of gravel bikes is available on Alltricks and Troc Vélo.
Second-hand cyclo-cross bike for beginners
Go for an aluminium gravel bike with an entry-level groupset (such as Shimano 105). That will be more than enough to get started and introduce yourself to gravel biking while staying within your budget.
Second-hand cyclo-cross bike for experienced riders
You are starting to feel comfortable in the discipline and want to discover new horizons? You need a second-hand aluminium cyclo-cross bike with a carbon fork or an all-carbon bike. Carbon is a strong, light material. It guarantees you a solid and lively bike. You can equip your second-hand cyclo-cross bike with a mid-range groupset (such as Shimano Ultegra, Sram Red) and fit aluminium or carbon wheels.
Second-hand cyclo-cross bike for experts
You know the discipline very well? You need a carbon bike that will let you stop feeling the kilometres go by and enjoy all your adventures to the full. A riding companion that can be equipped with an electronic groupset (Shimano Di2, Sram eTap) to ensure impeccable shifting in all circumstances.
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