Basic Hybrid ok as a gravel bike for broke kid?

Mitten

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Hey my 20 year old son who is studying also wants to get into gravel riding with me. He has no money so I need to fund his bike. Just wondering if this bike I saw online would be a good deal for him?
He wants a flat bar (doesn't like drops) as he wants to commute a few times a week on it as well but can take it off on the gravel trails on weekends. My funds are tight so I cant spend $$$$ on a decent model. He's also tall at 6'5 (197cm) tall so after 3 months of trying to find something second hand in his size and my budget has been fruitless. But this bike comes in a XL and XXL size. Just not 100% about buying online for a noname brand but it looks ok.



www.progearbikes.com.au

Vivace A2 Hybrid Bike - Red (X Large, 21")

6061 Alloy Frame Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork Tektro Hydraulic Brakes 16 Speed Shimano Drivetrain Lightweight 6061 Alloy Frame Go faster for less effort with a stiff, lightweight alloy frame. Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork The unicrown fork is significantly lighter than most suspension forks, offering...
www.progearbikes.com.au www.progearbikes.com.au
 
Mitten said:
Hey my 20 year old son who is studying also wants to get into gravel riding with me. He has no money so I need to fund his bike. Just wondering if this bike I saw online would be a good deal for him?
He wants a flat bar (doesn't like drops) as he wants to commute a few times a week on it as well but can take it off on the gravel trails on weekends. My funds are tight so I cant spend $$$$ on a decent model. He's also tall at 6'5 (197cm) tall so after 3 months of trying to find something second hand in his size and my budget has been fruitless. But this bike comes in a XL and XXL size. Just not 100% about buying online for a noname brand but it looks ok.



www.progearbikes.com.au

Vivace A2 Hybrid Bike - Red (X Large, 21")

6061 Alloy Frame Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork Tektro Hydraulic Brakes 16 Speed Shimano Drivetrain Lightweight 6061 Alloy Frame Go faster for less effort with a stiff, lightweight alloy frame. Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork The unicrown fork is significantly lighter than most suspension forks, offering...
www.progearbikes.com.au www.progearbikes.com.au
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Honestly this looks like a decent buy - hydraulic brakes are always a winner, plus enough gears to find the right cadence, and 35c tyres will absorb most of the chatter.
 
At $400 (that's quite a discount!) If you have ti drip some extra cash on it along the way...youre probably doing ok.


But gravel...cant find puke emoji.
 
Mitten said:
Hey my 20 year old son who is studying also wants to get into gravel riding with me. He has no money so I need to fund his bike. Just wondering if this bike I saw online would be a good deal for him?
He wants a flat bar (doesn't like drops) as he wants to commute a few times a week on it as well but can take it off on the gravel trails on weekends. My funds are tight so I cant spend $$$$ on a decent model. He's also tall at 6'5 (197cm) tall so after 3 months of trying to find something second hand in his size and my budget has been fruitless. But this bike comes in a XL and XXL size. Just not 100% about buying online for a noname brand but it looks ok.



www.progearbikes.com.au

Vivace A2 Hybrid Bike - Red (X Large, 21")

6061 Alloy Frame Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork Tektro Hydraulic Brakes 16 Speed Shimano Drivetrain Lightweight 6061 Alloy Frame Go faster for less effort with a stiff, lightweight alloy frame. Hi-Tensile Unicrown Fork The unicrown fork is significantly lighter than most suspension forks, offering...
www.progearbikes.com.au www.progearbikes.com.au
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That's fine. A decent deal for a budget bike. Wheels will be the limiting factor. Progear have been around a while at the cheap end of the bike shop. And if your lad is 6'5" then he'd be better off with the 2XL 23" version of the same.
 
Actually a pretty cheap bike for what you're getting, tempting to buy one as a fitness bike.
 
Although not a mainstream brand, Vivace have been around for a fair while and have developed a pretty good rep for solid bikes.

However, grovel and hybrid bikes stem from a similar ethos; blend elements of MTB and road in the misguided idea that they could cover both grounds, but the real-world reality is they suck at everything.
 
Definitely harsh.
I own every sort of bike but find gravel bikes quite useful.
They dont need to be flash, 2 dont have disc brakes the main requirement is fat tyres , a sturdy frame ,adequate brakes and low gears.
I prefer flat bars.
 
The Duckmeister said:
Although not a mainstream brand, Vivace have been around for a fair while and have developed a pretty good rep for solid bikes.

However, grovel and hybrid bikes stem from a similar ethos; blend elements of MTB and road in the misguided idea that they could cover both grounds, but the real-world reality is they suck at everything.
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Being able to ride zone 2 km and also take it on some light trails is quite handy. My next bike will probably be another gravel bike.
 
Hambo said:
Being able to ride zone 2 km and also take it on some light trails is quite handy. My next bike will probably be another gravel bike.
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Do you mean ride in heart rate zone 2 for some distance? i.e. an easy ride?
Or something else?
 
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