Choosing my (gravel) bike
Which Gravel Bike Did I Choose, and Why? When it comes to finding the perfect (first) gravel bike for me, the search felt like an adventure in itself. After weeks of researching and evaluating various options, I’ve finally made my choice: the TRIBAN Men's Gravel Bike GRVL 520 Subcompact from Decathlon . Note that I chose a gravel bike over a road bike primarily because I know that we'll definitely *not* be on nice smooth roads all the time on LEJOG. Gravel bike forks allow for wider tyres than road bikes, which is important for more stability and control on off-road surfaces. The Very Close Contender: TRIBAN Gravel Bike Triban GRVL 520 Sram Apex During my search, the Triban GRVL 520 Sram Apex caught my attention as a strong contender. Its lightweight frame, SRAM Apex groupset, and thoughtful design made it a tempting option. I actually preferred the grey color of the Sram Apex over the burgundy color of the Subcompact, but the former only has a single chainwheel. Why I C...