Five of the most interesting gravel and adventure road bikes for 2017

If you're looking to branch out beyond your usual road loops you may want to take a look into the world of gravel and adventure bikes. These go-anywhere creations have unlocked a new type of riding for many, and so it's hardly a surprise that they're continuing to increase in popularity.

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For 2017, there are more gravel or adventure road bikes to choose from than ever before and, with that in mind, here are five stand-out examples that we've come across here at BikeRadar. Featuring bikes with alloy, steel and titanium frames, each of the choices inside are very much unique.

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