Gravel Bikes Archives

Win The Latest Dynaplug x State Bicycles Meerkat Klunker

Back in 2022 Dynaplug and State Bicycles got together and released their first Meercat Klunker. This time around, the Meerkat Klunker gets a pretty amazing…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 08, 2023

Pinebury Spins Out USA-Made Nuyarn Merino for Spring/Summer Apparel

Located in Portland, Maine, outdoor apparel company Pinebury says its mission is to make the “finest merino wool active-wear in the world”. This mission is…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 07, 2023

Sour Carbon Adventure Gravel Bike Fork is The Business, Tri-Tested for Ultimate Durability

Steel bikemaker Sour developed a new off-road-ready carbon gravel fork for their bikepacking adventure bikes, and it’s The Business…

Written by Cory Benson June 07, 2023

Help Kickstart the New Incredible Multitools by Daysaver

Straight outta Zurich, Switzerland, the people that brought us the Daysaver are at it again. This time, with two new multitool concepts, one dubbed the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 06, 2023

The Wilde Rambler Gets More Affordable with New Steel Segmented Fork

Back in April of this year, I wrote a news story introducing the new Wilde Cycles Rambler SL. It was a story that got quite…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 06, 2023

Unbound Gravel Sets Record Attendance and Pushes Bikes to the Limit

The 2023 version of Unbound Gravel was one for the history books. The event boasted the most significant field size in its history. Four thousand…

Written by Jordan Villella June 05, 2023

Rolf Prima Ares4 AR Pairs Paired Spokes with Wider Rims

Rolf Prima joins the all-road wheel party with new, wider carbon rims with their unique paired spoke design and high-end hubs.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 04, 2023

LightSKIN NACAROAD Aero Headlight Gains Blinky Modes (Except in Germany)

The world’s most aerodynamic bike light now has two blinking modes for better daytime visibility in traffic, but it’s not available to every market.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 04, 2023

Astral Luna Carbon All-Road Wheels Come Ready for Anything

Astral’s new all-road Luna Carbon wheelset comes with two hub options, lots of axle configurations, and room for 28-50mm wide tires, letting you cover all…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 03, 2023

Breadwinner Goes Stock with New A-Road Steel All-Road Bike

Breadwinner Cycles launches their first stock offering, the A-Road steel all road bike for those gravel-curious pavement pounders looking for a perfect all ’rounder.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 02, 2023

Carbon-Ti X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 Ultralight Disc Brake Rotors Become Real for 6-bolt & Centerlock

Spotted at the Giro, Carbon-TI unveils new ultralight X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 floating carbon-carrier disc brake rotors in 140/160/180mm and 6-bolt & centerlock compatibility!

Written by Cory Benson June 01, 2023

Crank Brothers Synthesis Gravel wheels debut in carbon & alloy

Compliancy is key for the new Crank Brothers gravel wheels, with wide low-profile rims designed to smooth rough roads.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 31, 2023

Cane Creek eeSilk suspension stem adds a simpler option

Cane Creek adds a switch-free suspension stem for always-on road-smoothing performance, with multiple elastomers letting you tune the squish.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 30, 2023

Titici Sessanta Steel Strada Road & Sterrato Gravel Bikes, Handmade in Italy for 60 years

Titici Progetto Sessanta anniversary project reminds that steel is still real, with made-in-Italy Strada road & Sterrato gravel bikes…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2023

All-New Challenge Getaway XP Gravel Tire Offers Tubular Comfort with Extra Protection

Challenge Getaway’s new XP (Extra Protection) series claims to offer the ride feedback of a tubular with the protection of beefed-up nylon.

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 2023

Save on Bikes & Cycling Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

REI’s biggest sale of the year is a prime time to save on bikes, saddles, helmets, and other cycling gear. We’ve pulled out highlights from…

UAE Emirates Tease Prototype Carbon-Carrier Carbon-Ti Centerlock Disc Brake Rotors – Update!

Carbon-Ti sponsoring UAE Team Emirates gives platform to tease new ultralight gen3 prototype carbon-carrier centerlock disc brake rotors!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2023

CONTEST! Win a KS Rage iS 27.2 dropper post!

Throwing on a dropper seat post is one of the most significant changes any rider can make to a bike. Whether riding a downhill or…

Written by Mark Wilson May 22, 2023

KS Suspension delves into gravel with bars, forks, stems, and droppers

KS Suspension may be best known for its droppers, but with a litany of new components hitting the market this year, the brand is ready…

Written by Mark Wilson May 19, 2023

Standert Kettensäge Cuts Through the BS with Race-Ready Alloy Gravel Bike

Standert performance alloy racing bike lessons off-road with all-new aluminum made-in-Italy Kettensäge gravel race bike…

Written by Cory Benson May 18, 2023

Fancy Upgrades to State 4130 Flat Bar All-Road Bike, plus Gravel Groupset Sneak Peeks

On the heels of Purple Reign, State Bicycle Co has awesome value-adding upgrades to the 4130 Flat Bar All-Road, plus a Gravel Groupset tease!

Written by Ron Frazelle and Cory Benson May 17, 2023

Doves Cry, New State 4130 Purple Reign All-Road SS

State Bicycle Co. has just updated their affordable 4130 All-Road fixed gear, single speed. The new Purple Reign edition dons a new colorway that is…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2023

Waterford Precision Cycles/Gunnar Cycles Shutting Down

News from Wisconsin, Waterford Precision Cycles will no longer take new orders and plans to close its doors after fulfilling current orders.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2023

Wheels Mfg. gives UDH bikes a direct-mount hanger for Shimano derailleurs

Upgrade your Shimano road, gravel & mountain bike derailleurs to a direct-mount design with Wheels Mfg.’s new hanger that fits any UDH-compatible bike!

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2023

YT Szepter Core 4 Review: A Gravel Bike with Singletrack Chops

YT released its first gravel bike late last year. With a suspension fork, dropper post, and taglines like “gravity in its genes”, I was expecting…

Written by John Herron May 15, 2023

There’s Still Time to Ride with Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at FNLD GRVL

If you like your gravel events light on vowels but heavy on race car drivers, boy have we got some good news for you. FNLD…

Written by Andrew Marshall May 12, 2023

New Specialized x Fjällräven Gear Includes Expandable Backpack/Hip Pack & Sleep Poncho!

Teaming up again to drop some new outdoor gear, cycling’s Specialized and Swedish hiking experts, Fjällräven (pronounced (fyel-ray-vn) are at it again. This collab seems…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 10, 2023

The Radavist Edition Sklar Super Something, WIN 1 of 5 Different Builds

Hailing from big sky country, Montana custom bicycle maker, Sklar and The Radavist have joined forces with The Pro’s Closet (TPC) to release a limited…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 10, 2023

Chris King ARD44 Carbon Aero Wheels Also Have Smaller Carbon Footprint

The PNW’s high-quality component maker and general bike bling specialist, Chris King Precision Components, has released the first recyclable carbon aero wheelset. The new ARD44…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 09, 2023