I just purchased the HE03A-52 3 weeks ago and I must say that I am absolutely in love with this bike. It's great for gravel but also extremely versatile and I ride it around my neighborhood and take it to the beach for cruising down the boardwalk as well. It even handles quite well as a mountain bike on my local trails. The quality and construction are really top notch - in fact, this is my second Head bike, and I'm already planning on buying my son the HE03A-52 for his birthday next month. The disc brakes are phenomenal - you can really stop on a dime. Shifting gears is incredibly smooth, and I love how easy it is to maneuver. You really can't get a better bike for the price!