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Merlin is home to an expansive range of kit for gravelling. But with so much to choose from, what has taken our fancy recently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crono CKX3 Knitted Gravel Shoes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Crono created their knitted shoes with long rides in mind. Its strong and resistant Knit fabric boasts strength, breathability and comfort. On the other hand, the MTB Carbocomp sole offers a stiff and responsive platform. In addition to this, the anti-tear rubber that lines the front accomodates the L6 BOA system meaning you can tighten with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ridley ASTR RS Red XPLR 32|GR Carbon Gravel Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Featured on our custom build blog, this Astr RS is one of our highest spec’d gravel bikes and for good reason too. Ridley have not only designed the frame to be aerodynamic but to have performance geometry, as well as a high aero to weight ratio. Equipped with Reserve wheels and the Sram Red groupset, there’s not much that can be done to improve this bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panaracer Gravel King SK R-Line TLR Gravel Tyre<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Panaracer Gravel Kings are a common favourite of gravellers and of us at Merlin too. Find these at the races for their light weight, low rolling resistance and superb grip. Available with tan coloured tyre walls, what easier way to transform the look and feel of your next ride?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troy Lee Designs Grail MIPS XC\/Gravel Helmet<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Troy Lee have ventured into the world of gravel with the Grail. The first visorless helmet from TLD is equipped with MIPS ensuring that same high level protection met by the rest of its helmets. This new range features coulours Apple Red to Forest Green meaning you can rock Troy Lee’s epic colourways from MTB over to Gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easton EC70 AX Di2 Carbon Gravel Handlebar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fresh in stock to Merlin, these bars are calling for those gravel adventure rides. Most noticeably, they feature an ergonomic drop shape and flair of 16\u00b0 to maximise balance and control on rougher terrain. Using their line of MCD road bars, the EA70 and EC70 AX bar as well as rider feedback, Easton have developed this refined gravel bar that ticks all the boxes when it comes to riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To find out more about our gravel products, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merlin is home to an expansive range of kit for gravelling. But with so much to choose from, what has taken our fancy recently? Crono CKX3 Knitted Gravel Shoes Crono created their knitted shoes with long rides in mind. Its strong and resistant Knit fabric boasts strength, breathability and comfort. 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