# VAN RYSEL Gravel Discovery AF Microshift Acolyte 1x8

> Take the scenic shortcut when the tarmac gives up.

- Type: gravel bike (Entry-level)
- Price EU: €750 at Decathlon — https://www.decathlon.de/p/gravelbike-gravel-discovery-af-microshift-acolyte-1x8-grun/342143/c261m8752080
- Price US: not sold
- Frame: Aluminium
- Groupset: Microshift Acolyte
- Gears: 1x8
- Brakes: Mechanical disc
- Wheel size: 700c
- Tyre width (mm): 38
- Weight (kg): 11.5
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

**Pros:** Aluminium frame; Carbon fork; Rack mounts
**Cons:** Mechanical disc brakes

## Size chart

| Size | Rider height | Inseam |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 154–165 cm (5′1″–5′5″) | — |
| S | 165–173 cm (5′5″–5′8″) | — |
| M | 173–180 cm (5′8″–5′11″) | — |
| L | 180–188 cm (5′11″–6′2″) | — |
| XL | 188–200 cm (6′2″–6′7″) | — |

## FAQ

### How much does the VAN RYSEL Gravel Discovery AF Microshift Acolyte 1x8 cost?

About €750 (EU). Prices change often, so check the retailer for the current price.

### What size VAN RYSEL Gravel Discovery AF Microshift Acolyte 1x8 do I need?

XS: 154–165 cm (5′1″–5′5″); S: 165–173 cm (5′5″–5′8″); M: 173–180 cm (5′8″–5′11″); L: 180–188 cm (5′11″–6′2″); XL: 188–200 cm (6′2″–6′7″). Between sizes: the smaller is more agile, the larger more stable.

### Who is the VAN RYSEL Gravel Discovery AF Microshift Acolyte 1x8 for?

It's a entry-level gravel bike: Great value, solid parts, room to grow into. Gravel bikes are best for mixed rides on tarmac, gravel roads and forest paths, bikepacking and weekend adventures, one bike that can commute, train and explore.

### What are alternatives to the VAN RYSEL Gravel Discovery AF Microshift Acolyte 1x8?

State Bicycle Co. 4130 All-Road Flat Bar Advent X ($900), VAN RYSEL GRVL AF Microshift Sword 1x10 (€1,000), State Bicycle Co. 4130 All-Road 12-Speed ($1,000).

Source: https://pedaloracle.com/bikes/gravel-bikes/van-rysel-gravel-discovery-af-microshift-acolyte-1x8/