The best gravel bikes for bikepacking in 2022: Bikepacking and cycle tours are almost as old as the bike itself. Nevertheless, the topic has picked up speed again together with the gravel bikes. So we looked around for you and took a closer look at the best gravel bikes of the 2022 season for bikepacking.
Of course, you don't need a special gravel bike to set off on the next longer ride or a larger bikepacking tour. Most modern gravel bikes already come with many features. Nevertheless, as is so often the case, there are some specialists here who are particularly suitable for this area of application and who make life on tour much easier and more pleasant for us. This can be due, for example, to the variety of mounting options for bags and accessories, the geometry that is particularly suitable for long distances, great comfort or other special features. We've compiled a leaderboard of the top ten gravel bikes of the 2022 season for bikepacking adventures!
High-end frame with good features
Bulls has its finger on the pulse with its first carbon gravel bike. Even without the "Trail" suffix, which is reserved for the top model, the machete shows how closely a modern gravel bike is based on an MTB: A long top tube ensures a full "reach"; A flat steering angle and a short stem add up to agile steering behavior with safe straight-line stability on fast descents. The steep seat angle pushes the rider forward and allows lively power delivery. The striking frame pleases with innovative fastening solutions; the option of attaching a strap to the top tube that holds a jacket is extremely clever. There is room for a small bag on the top tube and luggage racks can be attached to the fork. With fully integrated trains and lines, the machete appears tidy and smooth; The large amount of tire freedom comes into its own with the original equipment, as Bulls uses 45 mm wide high-end tires from Schwalbe, which can be converted to tubeless straight away. The bike is completed by a high-quality Shimano GRX with eleven gears. Typical BULLS are details such as the universal mount on the stem; The concession to the really low price are the solid 32-spoke wheels, which could be paired with a light carbon wheelset for sporty use.
2.399 € / bulls.de
Aluminum Urs for bike packers
After its successful carbon gravel bike Urs, BMC now also presented an aluminum version. The BMC Urs AL adopts the trail geometry of the carbon model and is supposed to impress with a long top tube, slack head angle and short stem. In combination with the long wheelbase, all this stands for optimal running smoothness and good rolling properties, which will definitely be an advantage on longer trips and multi-day trips. Unlike the Urs Carbon, the aluminum bike is also available with a double crank and thus offers more range if an unexpected obstacle stands in the way of your next adventure. Bikepacking fans should be particularly pleased about the mounting options on the fork, the top tube and the down tube. This makes the Urs AL ideal for mounting bags, carriers and holders for the next bikepacking adventure. The Urs AL Three comes with Shimano GRX 2×10 as an entry-level model. The AL One relies on a high-quality Sram Apex with a 11-42 cassette suitable for mountain use, as well as the all-round and tubeless-suitable DT Swiss C1850 Spline wheels.
2.499 € / bmc-switzerland.com
Powerful bike packer at a bargain price
After Canyon had already presented the new Grizl CF made of carbon in spring 2021, the aluminum version followed in autumn. For optimal handling when fully loaded, the Gravel Bike Grizl AL, like the carbon version, has plenty of tire clearance with enough space for large-volume tires up to 50 mm wide. Like its big brother made of carbon, the Grizl AL also has plenty of mounting points for bikepacking accessories and specially designed brackets and luggage racks. The own Grizl mudguards also keep you dry and clean. Selected "Grizl AL" models are now also available as a suspension variant with a suspension fork for additional comfort. However, this eliminates the mounting options on the fork.
1.799 Euros / canyon. com
Proven crosser with bikepacking features
With their first carbon gravel bike, the Hamburg-based company is causing big eyes: The Camino is a full kilo lighter than the aluminum model Prestige with largely the same equipment, while being significantly more elegant in detail and only 600 euros more expensive. Stevens has remained true to the new geometry presented for the 2021 model year, which is trail-oriented with a long top tube and short stem, but offers a steeper steering angle for agile handling, so that the bike feels very lively despite the long wheelbase. The slightly lower fork height of the carbon bike brings the handlebars down a few millimeters. Nevertheless, the cyclocross past of the Hamburgers can also be felt here and there on the Camino+, but the bike is then tuned with appealing gravel bike and bikepacking features. The routing of the cables and lines through the stem to the inside of the frame is very successful. In terms of mounting options, the Camino is just as versatile as the Prestige, with which it also shares the Shimano GRX equipment.
2.499 € / stevensbikes.de
Inexpensive bikepacking light companion
The topic of gravel is so old at Giant that it didn't even have its own category back then. With the Revolt, the manufacturer had already launched a bike in 2013 that recognized the gravel trend before it even had a name. When the first Revolt came onto the market in 2013, it already had a lot of features on board that would only be described as "typical Gravel" years later. With its steeply sloping top tube and low seatstays, the new frame retains its familiar silhouette. New to the current Revolt are the additional mounting points for additional drinking bottles or luggage, and there is now space for a lowerable seat post in the new Revolt if desired.
1.699 Euros / giant-bicycles.com
More is not possible?!
The Hamburgers have given their versatile all-rounder a completely new frame with modern Gravel geometry. The new Grandurance is even more balanced and covers all gaits in gravel, from commuting to bikepacking. In particular, the tire clearance of up to 50 mm raises the versatility to a significantly higher level and at the same time offers more comfort. Frame and fork have numerous mounting points, so that hardly anything is left to be desired and bikepacking fans can choose from the full range of bags, holders and carriers. Another highlight is the built-in lowerable seat post, which should also improve the comfort and handling of the Grandurance.
In addition to the Elite model, Bergamont brings a total of 11 other model versions of the Grandurance. As before, Bergamont also has a Grandurance 6 FMN with women-specific attachments in its range. The top models Grandurance Elite and Grandurance Expert come with carbon frames, all others with aluminum frames.
Relaxed travel companion
An “ideal partner for individual adventure trips” is how the manufacturer describes himself Corratec Allroad Travel 1. The gravel/travel bike was specially designed for long tours and even got its own category among the manufacturer's gravel bikes. So the setup is clear, because you want to offer the rider a relaxed and robust bike with which you can go on long journeys without any problems and don't have to shy away from any obstacles. The Allroad Travel was developed from scratch in-house and equipped with a balanced frame geometry. The seating position is therefore relatively relaxed, while the long wheelbase should ensure smooth running and should convince with good rolling characteristics. For added comfort, the high-quality aluminum frame has been fitted with a lowered rear end to ensure more flexibility and comfort, especially in the seating area, even on bumpy stretches. At the front, the Redshift stem offers damping properties and thus serves as the perfect complement in terms of comfort.
The most important features of the Corratec Allroad Travel are without a doubt the countless mounts for luggage racks, mudguards and bottle holders, which offer various options for attaching the necessary luggage to the bike. So nothing should stand in the way of your next bikepacking trip. With a high-quality equipment with a complete Shimano GRX 2-speed groupset and in-house carbon wheels, the Allroad Travel 1 has the best starting conditions to offer lots of riding fun on any tours, adventures and bike tours.
1.849 Euros / corratec.com
Sporty comfort miracle
The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon is a rather sporty gravel bike, which in our opinion is aimed more at bike packers who like to travel with light luggage and want to be all the faster on the road. Because there aren’t many mounting points for bags, straps, etc. on the Diverge, you should limit yourself to the essentials. In return, the Specialized Gravelbike delivers great speed and scores particularly well with its comfort. Both the seat post and the front with the cushioning Future Shock 2.0 system together with the Specialized Adventure Gear Hover handlebar are specially designed for choppy sections and always bring us relaxed to our destination. However, you can still find some additional storage space with the Diverge, because there is a recess in the down tube of the bike in which small parts such as inner tubes or a rain jacket can be hidden.
3.499 Euros / specialized.com
Unexpected all-rounder
With the Marin Headlands 2, the Californian manufacturer is expanding its already extensive range of gravel bikes for 2022 with a sporty touring bike that is also well prepared for bikepacking thanks to almost unlimited assembly options. The bike is based on the Gestalt X gravel bike, which has been established for some time, but takes its off-road approach a little further and uses carbon instead of aluminum for the frame material. The extremely generous tire clearance of 45 mm on the 28″ and 50 mm on the 650b ensures great off-road versatility. On the other hand, the bike also has a retractable seat post, which should have a positive effect on handling and offer additional comfort.
2.999 Euros / marinbikes.com
The somewhat different bikepacker
Smooth gravel, bumpy forest paths and single trails, all of this should be possible with the Salsa Cutthroat. The light carbon frame of the Cutthroat offers first-class stiffness and the best power transmission, while comfort is still the priority and ensures a relaxed ride even on bumpy ground. The special drop-bar mountain bike geometry also gives you a balanced riding position for long rides and multi-day tours. The Cutthroat also comes with a variety of mounting options for mounts and various bikepacking equipment. The package is rounded off by the electronic AXS Eagle drive from Sram, which offers a great range of gear ratios to master any climb.
7.999 Euros / salsacycles.com
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