Is A Gravel Bike Actually That Much Slower Than A Road Bike?

How slow really are gravel bikes in comparison to road bikes? Conor puts his gravel and road bike through the ultimate test. Across different terrains and speeds, he finds out how much riding a gravel bike on the road could affect your average ride times! 00:00 Intro 00:35 The bikes 02:03 On the flat 04:28 Climbing 06:40 Acceleration 10:00 Results Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 What did you expect from the results? 🫵 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 I Entered The World’s Coolest Gravel Race! | Grinduro Italia 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Alien - Ruzer Data Readout Beeps 4 - SFX Producer Endless Longing - Brendon Moeller EPIC DEMIC - Daniel Fridell Fireball Whoosh 5 - SFX Producer Intro for Legends - Bonkers Beat Club Junkyard Love - Brendon Moeller Minamoto - Chelle Ives Say - Heyson Sleep Walker - Cushy So Different From Me (Sting Version) - Off Cuts The Great Oceans - OTE Time Keepers - Heyson Vision Transition 2 - SFX Producer Vision Transition 3 - SFX Producer Vision Transition 5 - SFX Producer Wide Receiver - Forever Sunset YUCK - Rocket Jr #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gravelbike #gravelcycling 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn