Posts in category gear and bike reviews

Merlin is back and its titanium Sandstone gravel bike aims to put the brand at the top of dream bike wishlists. Should it be on yours? We put it to the test.

Trek has redesigned its alloy Crockett cyclocross bike for the 2020 model year. We take a first look at the SRAM Rival 1 Crockett 5.

The Raleigh Tamland 1 dates to early days of “gravel bikes.” Is the modern take on a classic gravel bike ready for mixed-terrain riding? We put it to the test.

The @3Tbike Exploro brings a wind-tunnel-tested aero design to gravel cycling. Will it make your grind go faster? We put it to the test.

The Garmin Edge 520 Plus is a cycling computer with enhanced navigation features added. We put it to the test for gravel and cyclocross.

Look Cycle keeps going back to the drawing board and its competitors to find the perfect offroad pedal. Is its latest Shimano SPD compatible X-Track a winner? Read our review.

The Donnelly C//C carbon cyclocross bike is built to be race-ready. We put the C//C to the ‘cross test for this long-term bike review.

Wilier Triestina’s carbon Jena gravel bike boasts unique lines, tube shapes and builds. Is it the right gravel bike for you? We put the flagship Di2 model to the test.

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 …

Comfort on the saddle during long gravel and short cyclocross races is a must. We look at 4 high-end bib shorts from Assos, Castelli. Rapha and SQLab.

The HiFi 29er Session24 carbon tubeless clinchers have a 24mm-wide rim ready for gravel riding and adventure. We put them to the high-volume test.

Easton unveiled its latest adventure-ready alloy tubeless disc brake wheels. We take the new EA90 AX wheels for a spin and inspect the specs.

The Industry Nine Ultralite 240c TRA carbon tubeless clinchers are a colorful option for cyclocross and gravel. We take a first look at the wheelset.

The Easton EA90 SL Disc wheelset has alloy tubeless clincher rims with a versatile width of 19.5mm. We put them to the test for cyclocross and gravel.

Spinergy has a long history in drop-bar, off-road riding. It now takes aim at gravel cycling with its PBO spokes and gravel-oriented GX and versatile Z Lite Disc wheelsets. We put them to the test.

The Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1 is the new high-end version of the company’s Jari gravel/adventure bike. We put it to the test for mixed terrain riding.

Knight Composites’ 35 Clincher TLA Disc carbon tubeless clinchers have a 19.5mm internal width designed for cyclocross and gravel. We put them to the test.

Shimano unveiled four new component groups, all aimed at gravel and cx, under the GRX name. We break down the new 1x, 2x, Di2 and mechanical offerings.

Chumba aims to satisfy all your riding needs with its versatile titanium Terlingua. Should it make your dream bike list? We put it to the test in our review.

Several wheel companies showed off new gravel-ready carbon wheels at Sea Otter 2019. We look at wheels from ENVE, Irwin, Mavic and Reynolds.

It wasn’t all bikes at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic. We look at the Assos Trail Collection, Post Carry Transfer Case and LEM Helmets.

If speed at any cost is your goal, Ceramicspeed offers its OSPW X Cage and Pulley for Shimano RX and UFO coated chain to help your drivetrain run smoother.

We’ve got a round-up of new gravel tires from Donnelly, Hutchinson, Kenda, VIttoria and WTB from the 2019 Sea Otter Classic trade show.

Panaracer used the 2019 Sea Otter Classic to unveil a new ‘+’ casing, tubeless sealant and gravel versions of old tires. We look at the new gravel products.

The Raleigh Tamland 1 is a steel gravel bike ready for all kinds of adventures. We take a first look at the metal bike before taking it to the gravel roads.

Challenge Tires tubeless handmade clinchers and tubulars? We spotted some interesting tires at Sea Otter. We look at what the company might be working on.

Handske’s windproof gloves offer a colorful way to keep your hands warm during cool-weather riding. Are they up to the challenges of cyclocross and gravel?

Bontrager made a splash with its new WaveCel technology for bicycle helmets. We review the new Specter and XXX road helmet models.

The Rutland is Teravail’s new gravel tire with knobs to provide grip when the rough road gets gnarly. We put some miles in the Light and Supple 42mm tires.

The Z20 MIPS is Bell’s flagship road helmet with a well-ventelated top and snug-fitting interior. Is it also up for ‘cross and gravel’s challenges?