In terms of driving on a gravel bike, there’s combined opinions on the right apparel…

Informal? Comfy? Aero? The selection is yours! Some riders swear by comfy padded Lycra shorts and a effectively fitted jersey. Others go for causal saggy match 3/4 shorts, with a pleasant free becoming jersey. There’s even now gravel particular gear like this Castelli Limitless Sterrato Quick Sleeve Biking Jersey, which does look fairly ‘gravelesque’ in sensible options and color scheme.

Endura’s GV (gravel) vary brings tapered and effectively fitted waterproof gear to the market and it actually does each appear and feel unbelievable on the bike. You don’t want to fret concerning the climate with this Singletrack II Jacket and GV500 Trouser combo!

You solely have to check out what our employees put on on their rides to see that gravel driving apparel may be fairly a private alternative and exhibit your ‘driving heritage’, that means you don’t must ditch your impeccable type simply since you’re getting into a brand new biking self-discipline. Right here’s a number of of our employees sporting their gravel apparel…

The Good Informal

Mechanic Will (pictured under) opts for Merlin Informal Tee tucked into his Informal Shorts with a luxurious leather-based belt. Paired with Mountain bike footwear and SPDs.

The Dishevelled Quick, Highway Jersey Combo

Steve right here is exhibiting you’ll be able to embrace each your MTB and Highway type with a set of saggy shorts and zip quick sleeve Merlin Jersey. You’ll discover he opts for an Endura MTB helmet matching his Sidi mountain bike footwear and Blue Merlin Body.

Roadies on the Path

Each Shaun and Julian are seen in full street gear, prepared for full ship pace and aero benefit… Castelli and Sportful can hold you feeling quick and comfy while gravelling!

MTB Impressed Stylin’

Troy Lee Designs package can be utilized for each MTB and Gravel if you have already got a set, go forward and rock it on the gravel trails. Consolation and magnificence you’ll be able to’t beat on the bike…

Flats or Clipless?

Each have their benefits on gravel. We might advocate Clipless in case you are wanting most stability and effectivity and flats in case you are hopping on and off the bike often or are bike packing and solely need one pair of footwear on the journey. In fact this comes down to non-public choice.

Last ideas

Right here at Merlin we’re right here to let you know maybe there isn’t any mistaken solution to costume for gravel (be as brave as you want). When you come from a Highway or MTB background and have a wardrobe full of substances, you’ll be high-quality utilizing what you personal and even mixing and matching to realize your good mixture of consolation and magnificence…

Tell us what your most well-liked apparel is and why?