The best gravel bikes under $1,000 in the US or £1,000 in the UK will let you dip your toe into gravel riding on a budget.
There’s been a lot of inflation in bike prices in the last few years though, so whereas a couple of years ago $1,000 / £1,000 would buy you a lower level spec of a mainstream gravel bike, now the best gravel bikes under $1,000 / £1,000 will have made more compromises. Availability of all bikes is still not great either, so you’ll likely have limited choice in a size that fits you.
For that reason, it might be worth considering bikes a little more expensive than $1,000 / £1,000; we’ve also got guides to the best gravel bikes under £2,000, the best entry-level gravel bikes, and the best budget gravel bike. Or you might find what you’re looking for on our gravel bike deals page.
As with everything in the bike industry, you can easily spend the price of a used car on the best gravel bike, but you really don’t need to. Read on for our picks of the best gravel bikes you can buy today for under $1,000 / £1,000, or head to the bottom of the page to find a handy guide to help you make the right choice for you.
Best gravel bikes under $1,000 in the US
The Diamondback Haanjo gives you rack, fender and fork low-rider mounts, as well as a stable gravel geometry and plenty of tyre clearance for the 38mm rubber fitted as stock. The bike is made of aluminium alloy and comes with a steel fork.
Shifting comes from 8-speed Shimano Claris, but that’s fitted with a 46/34T crankset, which gives you lower ratios than a standard compact to help with off-road exploring. Stopping power is provided by Tektro Miro mechanical disc brakes, with a 160mm rotor up front and 140mm out back.
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