The Ultimate Gravel VS Mountain Bike Showdown! | Which Is Faster?

Have we finally got to the bottom of the gravel bike VS mountain bike debate once and for all? Simon is joined by an esteemed mountain biker, Isaac, from our sister channel GMBN for an epic mixed surface 100-mile ride past canals, over gravel, and up and down hills. Which bike will make for an easier ride? 👀🚴 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - The bikes 4:04 - Canal 8:25 - Climbing 12:31 - Descending 14:33 - Straight tarmac Useful Links: Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/shop What do you think is better? Gravel or mountain bike? 👀 Let us know in the comment section below! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 We Went On A Ride In London & It Wasn't What You’d Expect! 👉    • We Went On A Ride In London & It Was NOT W...   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Contemplations - Aiyo Crevasse - Aiyo Cut the Mustard - Tigerblood Jewel Dark Horse - Tigerblood Jewel Easy Mate - spring gang Forest Rain 4 - SFX Producer Freaky Dog (Instrumental Version) - Zorro Fungus - Cushy Hey Its Me - Tigerblood Jewel Hip Hop Healing - Osoku Hit Reverse Swipe - SFX Producer Lasers And Stuff - Tigerblood Jewel Learning Curve - Tigerblood Jewel Line of Fire - Aiyo Perdidos (Ballpoint And Cushy Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Cushy Phone Tag (Instrumental Version) - Nbhd Nick PREL Tape Rewind 1 - SFX Producer PREL Tape Rewind 2 - SFX Producer Rain Downpour 1 - SFX Producer Real Phonk Anthem - Ballpoint Stupid as You (Instrumental Version) - Katnip Suction Pop - SFX Producer (1) #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gravelbike #mountainbike #gravel 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SIS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Japan -    / @gcnjapan   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Racing -    / @gmbnracing   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn