Building a Gravel Bike

[Chingy182]

Hi Hubbers

 

I would like to add a second bike to my existing mtb, so I've been conflicted on getting a road bike as I like going off road. 

 

This has led to me to think that a Gravel bike should offer me the best of both worlds.

I am pretty keen to look into building the bike up with spare parts, etc as your standard gravel bikes are pretty pricey.

 

Considering that I want to use the bike then for road events too, how would I go about building the bike?

Basically, do I look to run mtb components or road bike components?

I'm a bit stumped about the road bike components, but gravel bikes being disc brakes.

 

I would like to get this done for under R10k if that is even possible?

 

Looking forward to some insights and feedback

[Cyclewizz]

There's a thread on here already with lots of info.

Can't remember the title but try searching monster bike / cyclo cross and it should find it.

 

A few hubbers have posted their bike's on there and there's some info as well.

[Cyclewizz]

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/145453-building-a-cyclo-cross-bike/page-127?hl=cyclo%20cross

[Chingy182]

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/145453-building-a-cyclo-cross-bike/page-127?hl=cyclo%20cross

 

Thanks. 

Much appreciated 

[Slowbee]

Thanks Cyclewizz.

 

Lets close this down and keep things tidy.