Have we finally got to the bottom of the gravel bike VS mountain bike debate once and for all? Simon is joined by an esteemed mountain biker, Isaac, from our sister channel GMBN for an epic mixed surface 100-mile ride past canals, over gravel, and up and down hills. Which bike will make for an easier ride? 👀🚴

0:00 - Intro
2:27 - The bikes
4:04 - Canal
8:25 - Climbing
12:31 - Descending
14:33 - Straight tarmac

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What do you think is better? Gravel or mountain bike? 👀 Let us know in the comment section below! 💬

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