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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.

The Noble CX3 is a $1,999 cyclocross bike with a SRAM Rival 1 build and Stan’s tubeless wheels aimed at the budget-conscious crowd. We take a first look.

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.

Clever Standard is innovating again with its new 8-function Flatout tire lever and chain hook. It also opens bottles! We take a look at this survival tool.

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.

Shimano’s PRO line expands its off-road Discover collection with a carbon cockpit, dropper post, carbon seatpost, Offroad Stealth saddle and frame bags.

Tired of your roadie bar or flared-out brake levers? Zipp has a new Service Course 70 XPLR handlebar bend aimed at gravel and dirt cyclists. Our first look:

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

Easton has expanded its AX gravel/adventure line with the launch of the EC90 AX and EC70 AX carbon tubeless clincher wheelsets with 24mm-wide rims.

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.

Noble Bikes’ GX5 may not be the most well-known gravel bike yet, but should it be? We put the value-oriented, SRAM Force 1-equipped carbon bike to the test.

Civilian is back making handmade steel bikes in Portland. We take a first look at the Feral Tsar cyclocross bike designed to tame a course near you.

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.

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.

Pivot Cycles revamped its versatile Vault model with shorter chainstays, bigger tire clearance and an innovative ISO FLEX system. We take a first look at the cx / gravel bike.

Blue Competition Cycles is under new ownership, and its new gravel bike is the carbon Hogback. We take a first look at the gravel/adventure bike.

Cannondale released a carbon version of its Topstone gravel bike designed with the Kingpin suspension system to provide 30mm of flex at the saddle.

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.

Topeak wants to gelp you get ready for your gravel or bikepacking adventure. We look at lights, tools, bags, pumps and more that are adventure ready.

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.

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.

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.

Felt’s new Mixed Surface Line features the Fx | Advanced+ | Force Cx1 cyclocross and Breed gravel bikes. We look at the two dirt-ready carbon bikes.

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.

Remōt is a new direct-to-consumer company offering the Baseline all-road and Boundary gravel bikes. We take a look at both from Sea Otter 2019.