Posts in category Gravel Bikes

We tested the Odyssey OPTIS tubeless tire insert for gravel and cyclocross. It is iconic for its twin valve stems. Our review describes the benefits and demerits

Cross is (always) here! If you covet a cyclocross bike with a racing pedigree and palmares, the Bianchi Zolder Pro is the bike for you. We’ll tell you if it works as a gravel bike in the off-season.

First of a two part Cycling in Flanders series, Cyclocross Magazine rides two bucket list routes: the Eddy Merckx and Sven Nys Cycling Routes in celebration of Eddy Merckx’s 80th birthday.

We preview some a couple of bikes form Sage and Kona we’re reviewing, and provide our opinion of the Clik Valve. Also Cyclocross Magazine is going to Flanders to visit the Sven Nys Cycling Center, and ride the Eddy Merckx and Sven Nys cycling routes.

The Kona Ouroboros is not your typical gravel bike. It is efficient on pavement, but delivers over technical gravel. For mixed-terrain riding, it could be your dream bike. See our full review.

We put the Felt Breed Advanced GRX 820 to the test. The bike of choice for the Felt United gravel team has 50mm tire clearance and plenty of mud clearance for #shorttrackgravel. See if it’s the bike for you.

Cervelo introduces an update to the race proven Aspero Gravel Bike. What’s new? Read on to find out.

Want a bike that can do it all with little compromise? The Rocky Mountain Solo C70 carbon gravel bike boasts nimble geometry and massive tire clearance. See if it should make your wish list.

The Fezzari Shafer Comp GRX carbon gravel bike is a bargain for USD 2300. Is it the ideal bike for your adventures or racing? Read our review.

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.

Looking for something different in a gravel or adventure bike? We put the Nukeproof Digger to the test. See if it’s the bike for you.

Ritchey’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues with the release of a special, limited-edition version of its legendary Swiss Cross frameset.

T-LAB Introduces its new X3.22 gravel bike. We take a first look at the new titanium model the company calls “its best gravel bike ever.”

The Evil Bikes Chamois Hagar is unique among gravel bikes in design and hype. Should it make your wish list? We put it to the test.

Two years ago we checked in with Eric Brunner in Cincinnati to learn a little more about his Blue Norcross, which he later rode to …

We take a close-up look at Maghalie Rochette’s custom-painted Specialized S-Works CruX cyclocross bike, complete with song lyrics.

With the increasing popularity of gravel, Lee Waldman discusses our desire to define it and draw lines between between disciplines.

Clever Standard’s bike tools have a way of finding a home in our saddle bags. The new 8-function Flatout lever might be latest must-have bike survival tool.

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.

SRAM adds more gearing options to its SRAM Force AXS eTap group that will likely please gravel cyclists and cyclocross racers. Details and ride impressions.

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.

Cyclocross season may be over, but that doesn’t mean all two-wheel joy is over. It’s the perfect time to give back and help get more people on bikes. Brandon Grant explains how.

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.

We’ve been riding the Super Professional flat bar cyclocross bike that All-City Cycles unveiled today. Will it crush your dreams or be the subject of them?

Cervelo doesn’t mention cyclocross when marketing its Aspero gravel bike, but it’s raced by Nieuwenhuis in Europe. Can it do it all? We put it to the test.