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Suspension
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The majority of gravel bikes sold to date rely on the cushioning of their wider tyres, and controlled flexing in wheels, fork, and frame, to provide a cushioning effect. However, a few gravel bikes offer [[bicycle suspension|mechanical suspension]] in some form. Where offered, the suspension travel is typically limited to about 20–30 mm. |
The majority of gravel bikes sold to date rely on the cushioning of their wider tyres, and controlled flexing in wheels, fork, and frame, to provide a cushioning effect. However, a few gravel bikes offer [[bicycle suspension|mechanical suspension]] in some form. Where offered, the suspension travel is typically limited to about 20–30 mm. |
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Examples of gravel bikes with suspension are the [[Lauf Cycling|Lauf]] True Grit, which has a leaf spring front fork for suspension as well as the [[Cannondale]] Topstone Carbon Lefty, which has a pivoting seat stay and flexible chainstays to provide increased suspension, and a single-sided hydraulically-suspended "lefty" front fork. Both front and rear suspension offer around 30 mm of travel.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rossiter |first1=Warren |title=Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 review |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/2021-cannondale-topstone-carbon-lefty-1-review/ |access-date=18 April 2022 |work=Bikeradar |date=21 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418005319/https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/2021-cannondale-topstone-carbon-lefty-1-review/ |archive-date=18 April 2022}}</ref> |
Examples of gravel bikes with suspension are the [[Lauf Cycling|Lauf]] True Grit, which has a leaf spring fork for suspension as well as the [[Cannondale]] Topstone Carbon Lefty, which has a pivoting seat stay and flexible chainstays to provide increased suspension, and a single-sided hydraulically-suspended "lefty" fork. Both front and rear suspension offer around 30 mm of travel.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rossiter |first1=Warren |title=Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 review |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/2021-cannondale-topstone-carbon-lefty-1-review/ |access-date=18 April 2022 |work=Bikeradar |date=21 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418005319/https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/2021-cannondale-topstone-carbon-lefty-1-review/ |archive-date=18 April 2022}}</ref> |
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== Drivetrain == |
== Drivetrain == |
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