Ridden & Reviewed: Opus Spark 1 Shimano 105, Hydro Disc Gravel Bike for the Masses
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.
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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.
Schwinn looks to win back enthusiasts with its SRAM Rival-equipped Vantage RX1 soft tail gravel/adventure bike. We take a first look.
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.
Kona re-designed the carbon 2018 Major Jake cyclocross bike with more trail and BB drop. We put the new design to the test in this bike review.
The PDXCX is Sage Titanium’s cyclocross racing bike hand-built and designed in Oregon. We see how it performs for technical ‘cross riding and mixed terrain adventures.
You may not need a gravel bike, but what if you want one on the cheap? The good news is three decades worth of bikes are ready for your next gravel ride.
Alone or with friends, the Rocky Mountain Solo 50 is designed for gravel and adventure riding. We take a first look at this new off-road bike from the Canadian company.
The steel Breezer Inversion has a road feel, but when the script calls for adventure, it is ready. Find out if the Inversion can play a leading role in your next off-road adventure in our ride review.
The Ritchey Outback adventure bike is Tom Ritchey’s latest creation. We throw a leg over the teal steel machine. Could it be the ultimate escape vehicle?
John Caletti modified his typical cyclocross frameset to suit the trails of Paul Component’s backyard trails in Chico. Our look at this monster cross beauty.
We take a first look at the 20″ Prevelo Alpha Three children’s bike that retails for $499. The Alpha Three is engineered with additional standover clearance to provide a comfortable bike for young riders.
Want a custom steel steed that can do it all? Cameron Falconer did his homework and built a drop bar mountain bike for the trails of Chico and much more. Did he pass the test?
Fezzari helps you get your gravel on with its new carbon Shafer with a risk-free policy. Test it out on your terrain, & if you don’t love it, they’ll take it back.
Frog Bikes has entered the U.S. market with its compelling lightweight kids’ bikes. We take a look at the Frog Bikes 55 – a 20″ wheel bike ready for cyclocross.
It’s an arms race in the gravel / adventure bike world to see who can be the biggest and baddest, and Wilier Triestina might just be winning with the Jaroon Plus.
Do it all or do one thing well? We contemplate life and bike philosophies in our review of the drop bar, dropper post-equipped 2017 Raleigh Stuntman.
The versatile steel Fyxation Quiver Disc aims to be the only bike you need, with road, cyclocross, gravel and bikepacking capabilities. We put it to the test.
The Ritchey Swiss Cross may seem retro to some, but can ride quality outweigh missing market trends of thru axles and huge tire clearance? We test the steel cyclocross bike to find out.
Raleigh unveiled its RX24 last year at Sea Otter, and we recruited a rider to put it to the test, while the adults weigh in on the the specs including 24″ wheel sizes (507, 520 and 540 ETRTO).
The stainless steel Otso Cycles Warakin doesn’t limit you to one geometry, tire size, bottom bracket height or chainstay length. Choice is good, right?
The category-busting Bombtrack Hook EXT bike serves up cyclocross geometry, fat 27.5″ mountain bike rubber, Columbus steel and a curious name. Is this a recipe for fun? We surrender our early ride findings.
The Cannondale CAADX cyclocross bike has been completely redesigned, and we’ve had a chance to test one and the new SRAM Apex 1 group. How does it compare to its more pricey carbon brother, the SuperX?
Just in time for that young rider on your Crossmas list, we shine the spotlight on our review of the lightweight Islabikes Beinn 20 S, with 20″ wheels and V-brakes that can pull duty as a kid’s geared cyclocross bike, a mountain bike or paved path carver.
Cyclocross Magazine had a chance to test the brand-new Devinci Hatchet Carbon Open Road / Gravel Race Bike in the California Sierra at Griduro. See our early impressions and photo gallery.
What the heck is a Parlee Chebacco? We were dying to find out. We tracked one down, and hopped on it, and have a spotlight of it today.
Stampede Bikes (formerly TykesBykes) Sprinter 16 bike features full V-brakes, a riser bar, standard component dimensions and a tall, race-worthy gear to get your little one ready for cyclocross season. We use child labor to test it out.
The new MkII cyclocross bike is Low Bicycles’ latest creation. After expanding from track to the road to grow with his riders, Low focused on meeting the growing calls for a cyclocross and gravel bike.
Cannondale makes a big push out front with its new, redesigned 2017 SuperX carbon cyclocross bike. The new models have a completely new frame geometry and design. We’ve ridden the new Team SuperX and share details, photos and impressions.
At the 2016 Bike Press Camp, we had an opportunity to test the much-hyped the 3T Exploro gravel bike. Was it a compromised bike? A solution to a problem that didn’t exist? Or an innovative, versatile bike with many benefits?
We reviewed the Sage Cycles PDXCX ‘cross bike a couple of years ago back in print issue 25. The Barlow is the latest Sage Cycles design with the gravel rider and racer in mind.