Best gravel bikes under $2,000 in Australia
Gravel bikes are the most versatile bikes you can buy: fast enough for road rides, tough enough for fire trails and practical for commuting or touring. Under $2,000 the differences come down to tyre clearance, gearing and brakes.
We compared every gravel bike on BikeFinder priced up to $2,000. Our picks are below, and the full table lists every qualifying model, cheapest first. To filter by tyre clearance and climbing gear yourself, use the Gravel Finder.
Our picks
- Best overall
Cube Nuroad Pro
$1,999 RRPShimano CUES 1x11 with a low 0.80 lowest gear, Shimano CUES disc brakes, room for 45 mm tyres and a claimed 10.7 kg.
Keep in mind: 1x gearing has bigger gaps between gears than a 2x road setup.
Aluminium · 1x11 · 700x40c · lowest gear 0.80 · 10.7 kg
Most tyre clearanceGiant Revolt 2
$1,899 RRPRoom for tyres up to 53 mm, equal most in this price range with the Liv Devote 2, with a 2x9 drivetrain and 38 mm tyres as standard.
Keep in mind: Mechanical disc brakes.
Aluminium · 2x9 · 700x38c · lowest gear 0.94
Best for bikepacking on a budgetPolygon Tambora G4
$1,299.99 at BikesOnline14 mounting points, a carbon fork, 40 mm tyres with room for 45 mm and a microSHIFT 1x10 drivetrain with an 11 to 48 cassette.
Keep in mind: Mechanical disc brakes and wide gaps between gears.
Aluminium · 1x10 · 700x40C
Best flat-bar gravel bikeMarin DSX 1
$1,499.99 at BikesOnlineFlat bars, Tektro hydraulic brakes, a 1x10 drivetrain with a low 0.88 lowest gear and 45 mm tyres.
Keep in mind: Flat bars give fewer hand positions on long rides.
Aluminium · 1x10 · 700x45 · lowest gear 0.88
Best for touringMarin Four Corners 1
$1,499.99 at BikesOnlineA chromoly steel touring frame, a 2x9 drivetrain with a low 0.89 lowest gear and 45 mm tyres.
Keep in mind: Steel is heavier than aluminium, and the brakes are mechanical.
Chromoly · 2x9 · 700x45 · lowest gear 0.89
Cheapest drop-bar gravel bikeReid Firetrail 1 Dropbar
$799.99 at Reid CyclesAn LTWOO 2x8 drivetrain, Tektro mechanical disc brakes, a 12 mm front thru-axle and 45c tyres at the lowest price in this list.
Keep in mind: Entry-level parts throughout.
Aluminium · 2x8 · 45c
How we chose
- Price shown on BikeFinder of $2,000 or less, and still on sale.
- Room for tyres of at least 40 mm.
- A low climbing gear (around 0.9 or lower) for loaded or steep riding.
- Mounts for bottles, bags or racks, and hydraulic brakes where possible.
Prices are the ones shown on each bike page: a checked Australian retailer price where we have one, otherwise the RRP. They change often, so confirm with the seller. Some links to retailers are affiliate links; they do not change our picks.
Tyre clearance decides what the bike can do
40 mm tyres handle most Australian fire trails; 45 to 50 mm adds comfort and grip on loose or corrugated surfaces. Clearance figures are on each bike page and in the Gravel Finder.
Gearing
Gravel and loaded touring need lower gears than road riding. A lowest gear around 0.9 or below helps on steep, loose climbs. 1x drivetrains are simpler; 2x gives smaller steps between gears.
Brakes
Most gravel bikes under $2,000 use mechanical disc brakes, which work but need more hand force and adjustment. Hydraulic brakes are the most noticeable upgrade if your budget stretches.
Every gravel bike under $2,000 we list (14)
| Bike | Key specs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Firetrail 1 Flatbar | Aluminium · 2x8 · 45c | $549.99 |
| Pedal Raider 3 | Aluminium · 7-speed · 700x40c · lowest gear 1.06 · 12 kg | $593 |
| Reid Firetrail 1 Dropbar | Aluminium · 2x8 · 45c | $799.99 |
| Marin Gestalt | Aluminium · 2x8 · 700x36c · lowest gear 1.06 | $1,249.99 |
| Kona Rove AL | Aluminium · 1x8 · 700x40c · lowest gear 0.89 | $1,299 |
| Polygon Tambora G4 | Aluminium · 1x10 · 700x40C | $1,299.99 |
| Cube Nuroad ONE | Aluminium · 1x10 · 700x40c · lowest gear 0.83 · 11.3 kg | $1,469 |
| Merida Silex 200 | 2x9 · 700x45C · 10.45 kg | $1,498 |
| Marin Four Corners 1 | Chromoly · 2x9 · 700x45 · lowest gear 0.89 | $1,499.99 |
| Marin DSX 1 | Aluminium · 1x10 · 700x45 · lowest gear 0.88 | $1,499.99 |
| Liv Devote 2 | Aluminium · 2x9 · 700x38c · lowest gear 0.94 | $1,727 |
| Giant Revolt 2 | Aluminium · 2x9 · 700x38c · lowest gear 0.94 | $1,899 |
| Cube Nuroad Pro | Aluminium · 1x11 · 700x40c · lowest gear 0.80 · 10.7 kg | $1,999 |
| Marin Gestalt 2 | Aluminium · 2x10 · 700x36 · lowest gear 0.83 | $1,999.99 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a gravel bike and a road bike?
Gravel bikes have room for wider tyres (usually 40 mm or more), lower gears, more relaxed geometry and more mounts for bags and racks. Road bikes are lighter and faster on sealed roads.
Can a gravel bike be used for commuting?
Yes. Wide tyres, low gears and rack mounts make most gravel bikes excellent commuters.