Foldable Bikes Party: Reid Cycles Granite review

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The gravel grinder category is a tough one, as the bikes that fall into this niche are expected to perform on paved roads just as well as dirt, gravel, and any other other terrain you’d encounter as you leave the comfort of sealed roads.

At first glance, the Reid Granite all road adventure bike looks like something from a big name brand that will cost your left arm and first born child. On closer inspection you’ll realize it comes from Australian consumer direct brand Reid, and despite its $899 / £600 / AU$799 price tag, the Granite is a whole lot of bike. In the past few years Reid has stepped up its game, and the Granite is further proof of that.

Dirt road ready

Yes that is a carbon fork on a $899 / £600 / AU$799 bike

As you’d expect at such a low price point the frame is alloy, though Reid has employed subtle hydroforming that helps to stiffen up select areas, and allowing a bit of 'give' in others. Most surprising however is the carbon fork, complete with rack mounts, which shaves some grams off the front end, and does well to damp some of the vibrations coming through the bars.

It's worth noting that the weight saving at the front does makes for a somewhat unbalanced bike, with considerably more poundage at the rear. Either way our size medium sample tipped the scales at 11.5kg / 25lbs, which considering the fat rubber, disc brakes, components and the price is actually an impressive figure.