In the case of driving on a gravel bike, there may be blended 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 unfastened becoming jersey. There’s even now gravel particular gear like this Castelli Limitless Sterrato Brief 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 feel and look 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 try what our workers put on on their rides to see that gravel driving apparel might be fairly a private selection and showcase your ‘driving heritage’, that means you don’t need to ditch your impeccable fashion simply since you’re getting into a brand new biking self-discipline. Right here’s a couple of of our workers 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 sneakers and SPDs.
The Saggy Brief, Highway Jersey Combo
Steve right here is displaying you’ll be able to embrace each your MTB and Highway fashion with a set of saggy shorts and zip brief sleeve Merlin Jersey. You’ll discover he opts for an Endura MTB helmet matching his Sidi mountain bike sneakers 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 preserve you feeling quick and cozy while gravelling!
MTB Impressed Stylin’
Troy Lee Designs equipment 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 repeatedly or are bike packing and solely need one pair of sneakers 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 is no such thing as a fallacious technique 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 drugs, you’ll be wonderful utilizing what you personal and even mixing and matching to attain your good mixture of consolation and magnificence…
Tell us what your most well-liked apparel is and why?
