Reid Original Gravel vs Pedal Raider 3
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid Original Gravel is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the Original Gravel costs $93 less at the prices shown.
- Frame: steel on the Original Gravel, aluminium on the Raider 3.
- Gearing: 2x7 on the Original Gravel, 7-speed Shimano Tourney on the Raider 3.
- Climbing gear: the Raider 3 has the lower (easier) lowest gear, 1.06 vs 1.21.
Worked out from each bike's published specification and the price shown on its page. The full side by side table and a to-scale geometry overlay are below.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $499.99Lowest | $593 | |
| RRP | $649.99 | $799 | |
| Price source | At Reid Cycles, was $649.99. In stock, checked 4 Nov 2026. | At 99 Bikes, was $849. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | 99bikes.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2026 | Not published | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Steel | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Steel | Steel | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Not published | Alloy double wall J17A 32H rims, QR 6-bolt disc hubs | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | Not published | 700x40c | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | 2x7 | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 2x | Not published | |
| Crank | Not published | Alloy/steel, 170mm | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | 14-28T | 12-32 | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 1.21 | 1.06Lowest-0.15 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.57 | 4.17+0.60 | |
| Gearing character | Endurance gearing | Endurance gearing | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Alloy cantilever brakes | Tektro mechanical disc brake | |
| Rotors | Not published | 160/160mm | |
| Weight | Not published | 12 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 70.0 deg | Not published | |
| Seat angle | 73.5 deg | Not published | |
| Wheelbase | 1,036 mm | Not published | |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 70 mm | Not published | |
Geometry overlay
None of these bikes has a full published geometry chart in our data yet, so there is nothing to draw to scale. Add a bike marked "geometry" in the search to see the overlay.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.