Posts in category gravel

Go on a gravel quest with the Canyon Grail CF gravel bike now available. We take a look at the new carbon bike with a unique handlebar.

Schwinn’s Vantage RX1 is a gravel-ready bike with a unique SRT elastomer-based dampening system. We look at the Signature Series bike from the industry mainstay.

All-City’s new steel Gorilla Monsoon gravel / adventure bike is a monster. We take a look at this metal, high-volume off-road machine from the Minneapolis company.

Merlin Bikes has a new home, but the same small batch, custom titanium bikes. We look at the company’s spellbinding Adventure and Cyclocross models.

BH Bikes unveiled its new orange Gravel X bike and updated the carbon RX Team cyclocross bike. We take a look at both off-road options and the company’s unique retail model.

Mongoose’s Guide Expert gravel / touring bike got an update for the 2019 model year. We take a look at this bike outfitted for long days in the saddle.

Conditions cleared up in time for a fast edition of the Barry-Roubaix gravel race in 2018. See who set the records at the Midwest classic with race results.

Saucy! Spot Brand teams up with Allied Cycle Works to create the Hot Tomato Spot X Allied Allroad gravel bike.

Goodyear Tires is returning to its roots with new tubeless-ready bicycle tires. We look at the 35mm County and 40mm Connector gravel treads.

Challenge Tires is going tubeless for the 2019 model year with its Strada Bianca and Gravel Grinder. It is also offering high-volume tubular versions of the Dune and other treads.

The 2018 Barry-Roubaix offers riders the chance for big prizes and lots of fun. Learn more about this premier Midwest gravel race in our preview.

IRC’s new high-volume Boken tubeless gravel tire was inspired by the company’s Serac Sand. A 700c version will be out soon and a 650b model will follow.

Kona’s new Libre DL is a gravel bike with a mountain bike feel. We take a first look at the new wide clearance carbon gravel bike unveiled at Sea Otter 2018.

The iconic Van Dessel Country Road Bob singlespeed is back with modern amenities on a classic design. We take a first look at the rebooted cyclocross / gravel bike.

Wide rims for cyclocross and gravel? Alto Cycling’s AMX29 alloy tubeless wheelset says yes. We put the wide rims to the test for both ‘cross and gravel in this review.

The 2018 Ossian Giant Gravel Grinder in Western New York brought out an impressive field for the foggy race. We have the results highlighted by a number of familiar ‘cross names.

You signed up for your first gravel grinder, what’s next? Coach Kata Skaggs has gear must-haves and don’t needs to help you get the most from your rough road adventure.

The 2018 Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race featured gravel, climbing and … waffles in SoCal. See Women’s and Men’s results from the 140-mile race.

Jake Wells has successfully crossed over from cyclocross to gravel. We asked him about his bike, gear and training that help him succeed during long grinds.

Packing your bag for a gravel grinder? Four experts weigh in on gear you do and don’t need to have a safe and successful adventure on your bike.

Canadian Cyclocross National Champion Michael van den Ham is still growing as a racer. We chatted with him about his ‘cross success and new (old) gravel adventures.

The Ortlieb Accessory Pack handlebar bag gives you 3.5L of carrying gravel carrying capacity. We packed the Pack up and put it to the test in this review.

Want to add a Redshift Sports ShockStop suspension stem to your gravel or ‘cross ride? See if you are one of our contest winners.

Redshift Sports is launching a Kickstarter for its new ShockStop Suspension Seatpost. Learn more about this new gravel travel project in this release.

Riders braved cold temperatures and nine sectors of gravel at the 2018 Rough Road 100 gravel race in Morris, Illinois. Get full Women’s and Men’s results.

The Lauf Grit suspension fork has a unique look that provides 30 mm of mixed-terrain and gravel travel for smoother rides. We review the off-road suspension option.

The FSE G40/30X carbon disc tubeless gravel wheelset is ready for roads far and wide. We take a first look at this 1,341g wheelset with 25mm wide rims.

The four-piece Fizik Bar Gel padding goes on your tops and drops to help with bumpy rides. We review this gravel grinder comfort option.

Looking to add some travel to your cyclocross saddle? The 27.2mm PNW Pine dropper post provides 105mm of drop using a spring-based system. We review the mountain bike crossover seatpost.

Kaitie Keough is taking her cyclocross bike to Kansas for the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We asked her about her prep for the premier gravel grinder race in the U.S.