Gravel Bikes

Review: SKS Twentyniner large barrel floor pump for gravel & mountain bikes

The SKS TwentyNiner floor pump has been a mainstay in our workshop now for years. A lot of companies have started making ultra-low pressure pumps…

Written by Cory Benson January 20, 2016

Velocity adds wide, aero Quill road rims and wheels

At the end of last year Velocity USA debuted a new road rim designed to bring the benefits of their more recent developments for the…

Written by Cory Benson January 18, 2016

Reader’s Ride: Fairwheel’s urban Parlee Altum Disc

So earlier this week we featured a pretty sensible steel flat bar cross bike built by Vlad Cycles to take on a bit of road…

Written by Cory Benson January 14, 2016

Brooks Cambium C13 carbon fiber and rubber saddle starts shipping

Introduced at Eurobike last fall, Brook’s lightest saddle to date is now shipping. The Cambium C13 marries a one-piece, full carbon fiber rail and frame…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 14, 2016

Join the Hunt Wheels OpenDev Team to test new road, cross & gravel gear

Trade in your 2¢ for 1000£. That’s the tagline behind Hunt Wheels’ new grassroots product development challenge, that aims to put new gear in your hands…

Written by Cory Benson January 14, 2016

Challenge Shows Team Edition Prototype Tubulars, Plus 33 and 36mm Gravel & Road Tires

While we’re on the subject of prototype tubulars, Challenge had some of their own spinning around Nationals. Stamped with ‘Team Edition’ and ‘Prototype,’ the Cannondale…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2016

Reader’s Ride: Inna’s custom steel Vlad Cycles road & trail Troika

As proper cyclocross race season is almost done, yet there are still months of winter to get through before we switch back to full-on trail riding,…

Written by Cory Benson January 13, 2016

First Ride! Parlee Chebacco carbon gravel grinder hits our dirt roads w/ all-new cockpit

Parlee’s Chebacco gravel road bike debuted at Eurobike last fall as the everyman’s version of their full custom Z Zero XD. Its name is no…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2016

Paul Comp adapts your discs, cantis, and thumbies

Sometimes it really is the little things that are really appreciated. Paul Comp has been dedicated to developing simple, functional, american-made components from their Chico,…

Written by Cory Benson January 11, 2016

NOX debuts new wide, rim brake S36R carbon clincher for road & cross

We were teased of several new full carbon clincher rims from Tennessee-based NOX Composites last spring, and it looks like now the last road versions have…

Written by Cory Benson January 07, 2016

Selva handcrafted wooden bikes from the heart of Europe

We’ve looked at new wooden bikes off and on over the last few years, from the swoopy laminated frames of Studio Jan, to the off-road capable…

Written by Cory Benson January 07, 2016

CX Review: 4ZA carbon Cirrus Pro T30 Disc disc brake tubular cyclocross wheelset

As the season starts to wind down, we’ve squeezed in a lot of good cross racing from our Central European base, and have had the chance…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2016

PowerTap drops G3, GS power meter hub prices, expands Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity

2015 was a big year for PowerTap, having introduced a power measurement device for all parts of the bike. In addition to their original hubs,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2015

Swift’s new Hinterland Collection, plus new Roanoke modular backpack pannier

This holiday season I’ve been taking it easy, and slow biking on touring bikes, taking in the roads and trails less traveled. While I haven’t…

Written by Cory Benson December 29, 2015

Review: Jamis Renegade Exploit Steel Adventure Bike

Adventure cycling? Six hour gravel ride? Overnight bike-packing? Cruising some gravel? Whatever your flavor, Jamis Bicycles provide multiple options to get the job done. Case in…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney December 29, 2015

Hunt 38 Carbon Wide Disc wheels: One Ride Review, plus updated graphics

A little while back we had the pleasure to drop in on the folks that run Hunt Bike Wheels (along with their ITS Cycling…

Written by Cory Benson December 28, 2015

Reader’s Ride: Ben’s custom Festka ONE Gravel Camo

Winter is cross bike time, and there have been some unseasonably warm days in most of the locales where our writers live. So we have certainly…

Written by Cory Benson December 24, 2015

Wiggle’s Cosine adds affordable saddle range

Following on their debut with aluminum and carbon wheels about a month ago now, Wiggle’s new house component brand is already expanding, now with a…

Written by Cory Benson December 21, 2015

Out of the dark of winter Opus alights on new Endurance road series

As we inch closer to the darkest and coldest days of the year it is the most determined riders who still wake up before their…

Written by Cory Benson December 17, 2015

All-New Cervelo C-Series smooths rough roads with lightweight, gravel race ready frame

With an explosion of interest in road bikes that can tackle more than perfect pavement, it was only a matter of time before a major…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 15, 2015

Niner unveils 2016 IMBA Edition RLT9 Steel gravel bike, nine of ’em up for grabs

Niner’s annual IMBA charity auction has begun, this time a bit earlier than normal. We’re used to seeing bikes (like the JET9 and ROS9 of…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 14, 2015

A week in review: New bikes from Alchemy, Reeb, & Canfield Bros, Cateye’s 6K lumen lite, & Interbike heads East?

We had an awesome week with all kinds of rad fun stuff piling on our desks. Canfield Brothers’ Balance gets better, Reeb is now…

Written by Trey Richardson December 12, 2015

Alchemy introduces more affordable steel Konis cross and Kyros road bikes

Alchemy Bicycles just announced the addition of two new bikes to their mostly carbon and titanium lineup. The new Konis cyclcocross/gravel bike and the new…

Written by Cory Benson December 10, 2015

Holiday Gift Ideas: Jayson’s Wish List

As the Christmas season approaches, the days leading to the 25th of December can be a busy time for everyone. Many relish time spent with family, friends and…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney December 09, 2015

Cervelo teases Backroad Racer gravel road bike coming December 15

Cervelo opened the molds to disc brakes with the introduction of the R3 Disc at Eurobike, and soon to follow is an all-new gravel/any/all road…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2015

Wolf Tooth Components Rounds Out Elliptical Line with 38-42t Rings for CX, Gravel, and Road

Elliptical chainrings have come and gone, but lately they seem to be gaining a lot of traction. Not only has the technology improved to create better…

Written by Zach Overholt December 08, 2015

Taking on the Three Peaks with Brian Vernor and a Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc

Ritchey just published a nice conversation on their site that they had with filmmaker and photographer Brian Vernor after he came back to LA from…

Written by Cory Benson December 08, 2015

Holiday gift ideas: Trey’s Wish List

The holidays are a time we gather to celebrate a lot of things. Gathering with friends, family, and an abundance of holiday food & “cheer” are always…

Written by Trey Richardson December 07, 2015