Top 3 Gravel Bikes for Racing & Adventure | Gearhead® Picks

🚵 Not all gravel bikes are created equal — and finding the right one can make or break your season. Gearheads Ally and Jono put three of 2026's most exciting gravel bikes through their paces and came back with strong opinions. From gnarly adventure rigs to razor-sharp race machines, these are the builds worth your attention right now. ➡️ Shop the rest of our Gearhead® Picks: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/campaign/gearhead-picks-gravel-bikes?utm_source=CCYT&utm_medium=YouTube Here's what we're covering: 🔵 Ridley Aster — the adventure beast built for the brutal stuff (Unbound, Badlands, you name it) 🔵 Scott Addict Gravel — road bike sharp, gravel capable, and dangerously fun to ride 🔵 Pinarello Dogma GR — the aero race weapon for riders who want to win 🔵 Plus: honorable mentions from Cervelo, Santa Cruz, and ENVE ➡️ Ridley ASTR XPLR AXS Gravel Bike: https://www.backcountry.com/ridley-astr-apex-xplr-axs-gravel-bike?utm_source=BCYT&utm_medium=YouTube ➡️ Scott Addict XPLR AXS Gravel Bike https://www.backcountry.com/scott-addict-gravel-10-force-xplr-axs-gravel-bike?utm_source=BCYT&utm_medium=YouTube ➡️ Pinarello Dogma GR Red XPLR Gravel Bike: https://www.backcountry.com/pinarello-dogma-gr-red-xplr-grit-4540-carbon-wheel-gravel-bike?utm_source=BCYT&utm_medium=YouTube ➡️ Cervelo Aspero Rival XPLR Gravel Bike: https://www.backcountry.com/cervelo-aspero-rival-xplr-axs-gravel-bike?utm_source=BCYT&utm_medium=YouTube ➡️ Santa Cruz Gravel Bike: https://www.backcountry.com/santa-cruz-bicycles-stigmata-cc-rival-gx-transmission-gravel-bike?utm_source=BCYT&utm_medium=YouTube ➡️All Gravel Bikes: https://www.backcountry.com/cat/gravel-cyclocross-bikes?utm_source=BCYT ➡️Gravel Cycling Components: https://www.backcountry.com/cat/gravel-cyclocross-components?utm_source=BCYT ➡️️ Bike Apparel & Accessories: https://www.backcountry.com/cat/bike-apparel-accessories?utm_source=BCYT ➡️Our Bikepacking Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/campaign/bikepacking-guide️?utm_source=BCYT Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:56 – Ridley ASTR 2:00 – How ASTR Rides 2:16 – Who's ASTR For 2:48 – Scott Addict Gravel 3:36 – How Addict Rides 4:09 – Who's Addict For 5:22 – Pinarello Dogma GR 6:44 – How GR Rides 6:53 – Who's GR For 8:13 – Honorable Mentions 8:34 – Outro Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. 📍 Find A Store: https://www.backcountry.com/sc/retail-stores?utm_source=BCYT What makes Backcountry the go-to place for gravel cycling gear? Our Gearhead® Experts are avid gravel riders who tackle miles of mixed terrain, testing the latest bikes, apparel, hydration systems, and accessories to offer expert recommendations. Browse our extensive selection of gravel cycling gear and dive into our insightful videos and blogs to find the perfect equipment for your next adventure on or off the beaten path. 🐐 Backcountry Bulletin: https://www.backcountry.com/bulletin?utm_source=BCYT 🐐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry/ 🐐 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backcountrycom?lang=en 🐐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Backcountry/ 🐐 Gearhead® Articles: https://www.backcountry.com/bulletin/explore-articles?utm_source=BCYT 🐐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/backcountry/