This is an excellent entry level gravel bike. It is constructed of a high quality steel material and has a tire that is in between a slim road tire and a wide knobby mountain tire. It has mechanical disc brakes and has 2 brake levers for each brake. One is located on the traditional location on the drop down section of the handlebar and the other 2 are located on the horizontal section of the handlebar. shifting is smooth and so is the ride.