The 2026 Gravel Field Test: 7 Bikes Enter. Only 6 Survive.
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
Welcome one and all to Velo's Fall Field Test, presented by Visit Maine! We spent two weeks riding seven of the latest and most important gravel bikes amongst the fall foliage and varied terrains of coastal Maine. Now we’re bringing you along for the ride as Alvin, Hannah, and Will figure what the best all-around gravel bike is for 2026.
We have seven all around gravel bikes on test for you, all costing $6,000 or less. And at the end of this four-part series, we’re going to choose our favorite all-around gravel bike for 2026.
Velo's Fall Field Test was made possible by Visit Maine.
Additional support came from Leatt for helmets and shoes, Giordana for riding apparel, Easton for wheels, and Schwalbe for tires.
00:00 - Welcome to the 2026 Gravel Field Test
02:05 - Bike Selection
05:27 – First Impressions: Pinarello Gravel
07- 26 – First Impressions: State All Road
10:12 - First Impressions: Canyon Grizl
13:12 - First Impressions: Giant Revolt
16:40 - First Impressions: Specialized Diverge
19:41 - First Impressions: Cannondale Topstone
21:04 – First Impressions: Orbea Terra
24:18 - Which Bike Gets Eliminated?