Bike Comparison
    Gravel Adventure2020 Pure
    Gravel Adventure Apex2020 Pure
    MSRP
    $899
    $1,099
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    Category
    		TouringGravel
    Weight
    		30.0 lbs25.0 lbs
    2.1
    3.3
    Frame
    		SteelSteel
    Fork
    		SteelCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    		Claris, FSAApex
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 81 × 11
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    Summary
    		The Pure Gravel Adventure and Pure Gravel Adventure Apex are both steel frame road bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Gravel Adventure has a steel fork and a 2 × 8 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Gravel Adventure Apex has a carbon fork and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Gravel Adventure Apex
    Other Touring bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    38 mph

    Gravel Adventure

    35 mph

    Gravel Adventure Apex

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Gravel Adventure2020 Pure
    Gravel Adventure Apex2020 Pure
    Frame

    Chromoly steel

    Chromoly steel

    Fork

    Chromoly steel

    Carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA square taper, sealed cartridge

    SRAM GX, sealed bearing

    Headset

    1-1/8 threadless

    FSA 1-1/8 in. threadless semi cartridge bearing

    Stem

    Pure Cycles alloy

    3T ARXII alloy

    Handlebar

    Pure Cycles alloy drop 31.8mm

    3T Ergoterra alloy drop 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Rampage

    Selle Royal Rampage

    Seatpost

    Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm

    3T Stilo 25 micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    VP alloy Test Ride

    VP alloy Test Ride

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    SRAM Apex 1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure, 48/32t chainrings

    SRAM Apex 1, 44t chainring

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    SRAM Apex 1

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSM55 8spd 11-34t cassette

    SRAM PG1130 11-speed, 11-36t cassette

    Chain

    KMC Z-8

    SRAM PC1110

    Brakes

    Promax DC-330R flat mount Mechanical Disc Brake

    Promax DC-718R flat mount Mechanical Disc Brake

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    SRAM Apex 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i23 32-hole rims, stainless-steel spokes

    WTB STP i23 32-hole rims, stainless-steel spokes

    Front Hub

    Alloy front disc hub

    Thru Axel

    Rear Hub

    Alloy cassette rear disc hub

    Alloy cassette rear disc hub, quick-release

    Tires

    Hutchinson Overide

    Hutchinson Overide 700c x 38

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