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Thomson is giving its Elite stem and seatpost a makeover with a CeraKote ceramic coating. The new products will come in a “Jungle” colorway.

The FSA NS is a new alloy price-point tubeless clincher wheelset ready for gravel and high-volume cyclocross riding. We take a first look.

The Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon comes with a retro spec and 650b wheels to help with your gravel adventure. We review the adventure bike option.

Ibis’ Hakka MX cyclocross/gravel bike takes a versatile approach. Can it pull double duty for both ‘cross and gravel? Find out in our review.

Got a gravel bike and curious about cyclocross? Haven’t swapped out your cross bike’s gravel tires yet? Here are 7 reasons to go gravel to race cyclocross.

Revin Cycling has made a big splash since it launched in 2017. We take a first look at its G21 Pro tubeless clincher wheelset designed for gravel grinding.

The Steel ACX is Von Hof’s new cyclocross bike. Find out if the small-batch, U.S.-built bike can provide a modern take on a classic ‘cross ride.

Alan lets you customize its Xtreme Gravel Scandium to fit your needs. We take a first look at the gravel/adventure bike from the Italian company.

Easton redesigned its EA90 SL Disc tubeless wheelset with its new Vault hub. We take a first look at the alloy cyclocross and gravel wheelset.

The RAD Roller, RAD Axle and RAD Rod are three products designed for self-massage. We see if they can help you recover between cyclocross races.

Lake Cycling’s MX 241 Endurance shoes are built for comfort during long rides. Can they excel at both long gravel rides and 45-minute efforts? Our review:

The Trek Boone RSL cyclocross bike got lighter and added a front IsoSpeed decoupler for more compliance. Will the changes have you ready to race this fall?

Augmented reality glasses, for real-world riding? We put the Everysight Raptor shades to the test on gravel rides, commutes and cyclocross training.

Specialized put its latest carbon CruX on a diet, tweaked its geometry and embraced standards to create the ultimate cyclocross race bike. Did it succeed?

The Garmin Edge 130 GPS cycling computer is a lightweight, compact unit for recording rides. We review the company’s replacement for the popular Edge 500.

Opus’ Spark 1 gravel bike with a Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes is a rough road option for under $2000. We review the bike.

Knight Composites 35 Clincher TLA Disc is a 19.5mm carbon tubeless wheelset for cyclocross and gravel riding. Here are our early impressions.

Schwinn looks to win back enthusiasts with its SRAM Rival-equipped Vantage RX1 soft tail gravel/adventure bike. We take a first look.

Shimano’s XC5 is a gravel-oriented shoe designed for time on and off the bike. We put them to the test to see if they’re ready for your next gravel ride.

Spurcycle’s roll-up Saddle Bag and minimalist Multi-Tool are urban-inspired but gravel-ready. We review the bag and titanium tool with steel bits.

Ritchey Design’s WCS Apex 38 carbon tubeless wheelset is a 19mm wide cyclocross/gravel wheelset that can crossover for road riding. We take a first look.

Stan’s NoTubes launched its new ultralight carbon Grail CB7 gravel wheelset along with the alloy Grail MK3. We look at the new low-pressure wheels..

Challenge Tires has finally gone tubeless with its Gravel Grinder TLR clincher. Was it worth the wait? We put the company’s tubeless offering to the test.

Over the last year, we’ve noticed a trend at the trade shows. The bike industry decides a color is hot, and everyone jumps on board: …

Cycling in Chicago by Chris McAuliffe documents the history of cycling in the Windy City using a rich collection of photos dating back to the 19th century.

FSA and VisionTech showed off new wheelsets at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic. FSA also displayed its new gravel cranksets and K-Force WE wireless groupset.

In addition to bikes, we saw a bunch of gear at Sea Otter. We look at the HipLok locks, Sealskinz socks, Wolftooth Pack Pliers and Fat Chance Chris Cross bike.

Zipp has re-designed its carbon 303 Firecrest tubular wheelset and released an ergo version of the Service Course handlebar. Learn more about both.

Knight Composites has re-designed its 35 TLA (tubeless aero) Disc wheelset for improved performance. We take a look at the Oregon company’s new wheel.

Boyd Cycling’s new Pinnacle line of carbon wheels aims for the top. Learn more about the 700c tubeless hookless gravel and tubular cyclocross wheelsets.