How Tough Are Gravel Bikes?

Gravel bikes are tough but just how much of a beating can they take? To find out, we sent Hank to a 4x4 test track on a bike equipped with Shimano GRX 400, the brand’s entry-level mechanical gravel groupset. Oh, and he’s taking on a Land Rover Defender too! Gravel bike vs 4x4: which is the ultimate off-road machine?

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00:00 Intro
01:42 Bike & Challenges
03:04 Land Rover Defender
04:28 Round 1 - Mud Steep Climb
07:25 Round 2 - Mud Dunk
10:52 Round 3 - Swamp
13:37 Round 4 - Time Trial

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