r/gravelcycling

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About r/gravelcycling

For those that like their bikes on the rocks.

The community at a glance

r/gravelcycling is a Subreddit for Cyclists with roughly 221K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Cycling communities list.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Gravel, and Ride. Product recommendations often mention tire, gravel bike, and wheelset.

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221K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +21.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 19 members
  • 2017: 230 members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 8K members
  • 2020: 27K members
  • 2021: 25K members
  • 2023: 52K members
  • 2024: 35K members
  • 2025: 37K members
  • 2026: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 493 members

Topics

  • Bike
    143 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bike
    143
  • Gravel
    128 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gravel
    128
  • Ride
    86 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ride
    86
  • Road
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Road
    47
  • Looking For A
    37 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A
    37

Flair

  • Bike
    24 posts in the past month
    1. ‘Tis the Season
    2. NBD Engine 11 x Deluxe
    3. Just finished building my Fairlight Secan
    #1
    Bike
    ‘Tis the Season · NBD Engine 11 x Deluxe · Just finished building my Fairlight Secan
    24
  • Ride
    13 posts in the past month
    1. 2021, when 40mm was still enough to ride on rocks
    2. last uphills before 🥶
    3. 200 miles of gravel and 20,072 km this year
    #2
    Ride
    2021, when 40mm was still enough to ride on rocks · last uphills before 🥶 · 200 miles of gravel and 20,072 km this year
    13
  • Accessories / Gear
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Berd Spokes and deep rims
    2. Berd Sparrow 50 Gold or XPLR
    3. Top Tube Bag
    #3
    Accessories / Gear
    Berd Spokes and deep rims · Berd Sparrow 50 Gold or XPLR · Top Tube Bag
    4

Product recommendations

  • tire
    23 posts in the past month
    1. So… what is the best tire mm?
    2. What are the best gravel tires for you?
    3. Recommended slicks for gravel bike
    #1
    tire
    So… what is the best tire mm? · What are the best gravel tires for you? · Recommended slicks for gravel bike
    23
  • gravel bike
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best gravel bikes for heavier riders?
    2. Best Gravelbike for 1500€
    3. Best Gravel Bike for 2025 IMO - 2.5 Tire Clearance
    #2
    gravel bike
    Best gravel bikes for heavier riders? · Best Gravelbike for 1500€ · Best Gravel Bike for 2025 IMO - 2.5 Tire Clearance
    9
  • wheelset
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best carbon wheelset for under $2k?
    2. Kona Rove (st) — please recommend a 700c wheelset
    3. Rim/wheel recs?
    #3
    wheelset
    Best carbon wheelset for under $2k? · Kona Rove (st) — please recommend a 700c wheelset · Rim/wheel recs?
    8
  • frame
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over which I have set myself up to €800 budget
    2. Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over budget
    3. Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over budget
    #4
    frame
    Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over which I have set myself up to €800 budget · Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over budget · Please recommend companies that produce gravel frames I'm looking for inspiration to build my own gravel bike and all I can find are, yes, beautiful frames, but they are over budget
    5
  • shoes
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Gravel riders! What shoes would you recommend for a beginner?
    2. Tips please! Recommended shoes for SPD-eh500
    3. Looking for recs: Winter shoes
    #5
    shoes
    Gravel riders! What shoes would you recommend for a beginner? · Tips please! Recommended shoes for SPD-eh500 · Looking for recs: Winter shoes
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/gravelcycling for?
Best for Cyclists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/gravelcycling free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/gravelcycling have?
Roughly 221K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/gravelcycling on?
r/gravelcycling runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/gravelcycling cover?
On the Hive Index, r/gravelcycling is organized under Cyclists.
How do I join r/gravelcycling?
You can join r/gravelcycling by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cycling communities like?
Communities for cyclists of all stripes, from road racers and mountain bikers to commuters and gravel riders.
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