Road bike vs Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

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Which is better and which is faster? Should you choose a road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike? In this terribly unscientific test I pit one bike against another to find out which is faster on a gravel climb (well, on this particular climb…)

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[SingleTrackMined]

You did exactly what you said you'd do: the most unscientific test possible yet you still gave us a winner. Wonderful fun!

[lenwilkinson]

You are a goofball (meant in the bestest way), and that is why your videos are so entertaining.

[AG-iowr]

"Hugely scientific" is a perfect example of why I enjoy your videos, amongst other things. 😆

[jacquesm]

Great video. Exactly what I wanted to see. Can the same test be done on a 5km section of tar? It would be great to see what effort is required from the MTB & Gravel bike to achieve the same time as the road bike. :-)

[Lifetime-Memories]

Great video showing the beauty of the country side and your dedication to biking. Greetings from Australia.

[glennpettersson]

Perhaps a timed climb and descent as MTB geometry is as much about the downs than the ups. Thanks for the video, that was fun :)

[justjase]

I'm loving those Zipp wheels! they are tempting me every time I see them!

[chrislilley]

Just love watching you smile while barking up a lung!

[paulwalker]

Youtube algorithm: "You need to do science."
Juliet: "Hold my beer!"

[bnjrckZ]

I think the “All Bike Day” is an absolutely brilliant idea!

[ridgebackdk]

i get the 1x thing in mountain bikes but i have changed back to 2x as its more practical for my type of riding .. i understand the trend but think 2x would suit far more riders

[timf]

So when you get down to it…which bike felt better? Gravel for the climb and mountain bike for the downhill. I love my gravel bike and it is my go to bike.

[jimmyz]

Unscientific indeed but the entertainment value was priceless. If a gravel bike doesn't win on a gravel course, well, then we have some syntax issues wouldn't you think?

[stevenvaal]

I love this video. Scientific tests aren't all they are cracked up to be sometimes. This was a real test. I love all your bikes but I must admit I love the gravel bike best. Not because you tested it on gravel but because I just like that one the best. Thanks for testing and posting. Enjoy your day!! ❤

[chrishorbatt]

Fun test, i didnt think there would be any difference, too bad you didnt get a time for the gravel bike, would have been iteresting to see how much quicker it was.

[dgsyczb]

Juliet you obviously need some cake.
Cheers!

[mcmak]

Well if anything you came up with a great idea for another video! It's still shown how great gravel bikes are on tracks like this though, able to handle the slightly looser surface but at a decent speed :)

[A.J.]

You didn't try it on a BMX or Penny Farthing. The jury is still out on which bike is better on a gravel road.

[michaelhayward]

Enjoyed that, ta.
Subscribed.
Regards from NE Thailand.

[sachinkop]

Good that Steve filmed this "Scientific" video never fail to recognize his Sean Connery cockney accent