Posts in category components

Challenge adds a handmade Getaway XP TLR tire with “Xtra Protection” for the sharp rocks of events like Unbound Gravel. See what’s under the tread of this new tire.

What makes WTB’s new Gravelier saddle gravel-specific? We put the saddle, officially unveiled at Sea Otter 2023, to the test over the last month.

We take a detailed look at the new Lōgōs Components Epoché 700C carbon wheelset for road and gravel to learn what separates it from the competition.

Launched on the scene back in April, SEIDO Components is the new sister wheel brand to the German brand, Bombtrack Bicycle Co.

We review the updated Cushcore Gravel/CX tubeless tire insert in Part 4 of our gravel and cyclocross tire insert series.

In our ongoing series of reviewing tire inserts, we bought a Vittoria Airliner to compare to our other reviewed inserts. See how it compares to Cushcore, Tannus and our DIY system.

We take a first look at Wilier Triestina’s new Rave SLR gravel all-road racer complete with Campagnolo Ekar components.

American Classic is back! Its first product is affordable tubeless gravel tires. We took a close look at the 2021 Sea Otter Classic expo.

We put the made-in-USA Industry Nine 1/1 GRCX wheels to the test. See if they should make your wish list.

We have tested and reviewed the Hutchinson Touareg Gravel tires. Find out if the new tire is right for your riding style and terrain.

We review the Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar and new Shockstop Pro Stem. Should they grace your gravel or ‘cross bike?

Want to shed weight from your rig? Looking for faster wheels for cyclocross or gravel racing? Hoping to add some volume to your gravel tires? …

SRAM released of its new XPLR component line intended for riding drop bar bikes in the dirt. Are they ideal for gravel or cyclocross?

Shallower, wider, lighter and tubeless tires only – Zipp’s 303 Firecrest tubeless wheelset has been redesigned. Our first impressions for gravel and ‘cross.

On a hunt for new wheels for gravel or cyclocross? Hunt’s carbon $779 650b Adventure and $969 700c gravel wheels roll carbon wheels into new territory.

Zipp has unveiled a new, more affordable 303 model called the 303 S. We take a first look at the carbon tubeless disc brake wheelset aimed at gravel and road.

Princeton Carbonworks is making a splash with its unique rim shapes. Does the new Grit 4540 gravel wheel deserve your attention? See our early review.

Zipp rolls into the gravel tire market today with its new Tangente Course G40 tubeless tire. We’ve been rolling on it, and offer a first look and actual specs.

WTB Riddler has released its new Raddler gravel tire, a radder version of the Riddler. We put it to the test, measured the #s and tried to get rad.

Industry Nine threads its colorful alloy spokes to its TRA hubs and a carbon tubeless rim to create a lightweight carbon tubeless gravel and ‘cross wheel.

The carbon disc Baxter 3.0 tubeless wheelset is Alex Rims’ latest entry into the gravel wheel market. We put them to the test.

Atomik pairs its carbon rims, I9 hubs and composite Berd PolyLight spokes to create a lightweight, vibration-absorbing gravel wheel. We take a first look.

20 years after its debut, the green Michelin Mud cyclocross clincher is back. Was it worth the wait? We put it to the test.

When the skies opened up in Cincy, Squid’s Sammi Runnels dug deep into her tire quiver and picked a prototype IRC mud tire. We take a closer look.

Shimano’s GRX 1x and 2x components are the company’s first groups designed for cyclocross & gravel. We put the mechanical drivetrain, brakes & wheels to the test.

Today, Roval unveiled its 3 models of ultralight, wide, carbon Terra CLX gravel wheels. We’ve ridden and raced them. Get the specs and early 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.

Donnelly has a new, high TPI version of its PDX tubeless cyclocross clincher coming, called the PDX WC. We take a first look at the new UCI-compliant tire.

Challenge Tires announced the launch of Handmade Tubeless-Ready and Tubeless Tubular versions of its Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder and Almanzo gravel tires.

In 2018 at Dirty Kanza, we saw none other than Sven Nys unveil prototype Bontrager gravel tires after starting on Challenge Gravel Grinders and suffering …