Speed Isn’t Everything: Why the Fastest Gravel Bike Fell Short | 2026 Gravel Bike Field Test Ep 3

In Episode 3 of the Velo Gravel Field Test, we put five top gravel bikes through real-world aero testing using the Chung method, then pushed them to the limit on a technical underbiking loop. The results were surprising: the fastest bike on paper wasn’t the one our testers liked most. Efficiency, comfort, handling, and confidence all came into play as we narrowed the field from five bikes down to four. Speed matters — but not in the way you might think. 00:00 Welcome to the Velo Gravel Field Test – Episode 3 00:52 How We Standardized the Test (Wheels, Tires, Pressure) 01:59 Real-World Aero Testing Explained (Chung Method) 04:12 Aero Test Results & What the Numbers Actually Mean 07:00 The Technical “Underbiking” Loop Begins 10:00 Which Bikes Felt Best — And Which Didn’t 15:58 One Bike Gets Cut Before the Final Ride