The Pure Cycles Gravel Adventure is a drop bar bike with off-road capabilities.
Riders have the option of using 650b or 700c wheels and tires on the bike.
Wide 700c x 38mm tires come fit to the Gravel Adventure. This allows riders to run lower pressures, for greater traction and comfort.
The bike is available with a 16 or 18 speed Shimano drivetrain that is well-designed for smooth shifting.
Pure Cycles provides riders with a lifetime warranty on the frame and fork of the bike.
Four sizes, ranging from small to extra-large, allow riders from 5’6” to 6’2” to ride the Gravel Adventure.
The disc brakes respond immediately when engaged, providing cyclists with great stopping power.
Experts appreciate the simple, neutral color options and subtle logos on the Gravel Adventure.
Testers and users agree that the Pure Cycles Gravel Adventure is easy to assemble.
Riders found the bike capable of tackling multi-day adventures or one's daily commute, with room for two water bottles in the frame and mounts for a rack.
The bike comes tubeless-ready.
The steel frame of the Gravel Adventure is well-constructed.
Testers agree that this bike is an affordable adventure bike option.

5 reasons not to buy

Testers found it extremely difficult to seat the tires with a tubeless setup, on the bike's WTB rims.
The brakes were noisy and hard to adjust, for most users.
Most users found the Selle Royale Rampage saddle to be uncomfortable and replaced it.
One user found that they had to replace the cassette, chain and several spokes, sooner than they have had to on past bikes.
Experts and users agree that this bike is heavy at over 30lbs.

Bottom line

The Pure Cycles Gravel Adventure is a bike capable of being your commuter or weekend adventure rig. It has room for multiple water bottles. Rack mount-points allow riders to carry gear to work or into the countryside for a campout. The Shimano drivetrain ensures riders shift with ease, on the bike. The steel frame is heavy but also very durable. The bike is set up tubeless-ready, but many testers found it difficult to seat tires on the stock WTB rims. This is a very versatile and affordable option for riders looking for one bike that handles both commuting and exploration.