Gravel Bikes Archives

Wolf Tooth LoneWolf Aero Chainguide corrals your 1x setup

Already used at Roubaix and at the top of Giro’s Podium, the new LoneWolf Aero Chainguide for 1x road, gravel, and cyclocross bikes is a…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 24, 2023

3T Exploro Italia Gravel Bikes Upgraded to Internal Routing, a Made-in-Italy Sneak Peek

I knew it – new 3T Exploro Italia gravel bikes now all get upgraded to fully internal cable routing, finally…

Written by Cory Benson June 21, 2023

Rotor 2INpower SL is a 530g dual-sided power meter crankset

Rotor’s updated 2INpower SL power meter crankset measures both legs with an ultra-slim form factor and very stiff arms…and it’s lighter than ever.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 20, 2023

Eurobike 2023 Sneak Peek: Get Ready for a Flood of New Bike & eBike Prototype Tech!

Eurobike is back in Frankfurt tomorrow, but today we already have a sneak peek of new gravel & track bikes, new ebike tech, tools, and…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2023

Brooks Limited C17 Saddle Celebrates Migration Gravel Race

Iconic and timeless English saddle company, Brooks England releases their latest limited edition saddle: the C17 Special Migration Gravel Race. This new limited saddle, with…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 20, 2023

Review: Alchemy Lycos Gravel Bike is Road & Trail-Worthy

The Alchemy Lycos gravel bike performs well, whether on pavement, singletrack, or anything in between, with huge tire clearance letting you run whatever the course…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 19, 2023

Podcast #083 – Parcours on Aerodynamics of Wide Rims, Gravel Tires & More!

Parcours is big on wide rims, but the way they came about they’re distinct from and rear rim profiles and depths is unique…and very cool.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 16, 2023

Stomp Lox Slack, a Bicycle Shoe for the Rest of Us

I have a confession… I love me some Ronnie Romance (aka Turbo Romance, Ultra Romance, Papi, or Ultranicus). His ability to not take himself or…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 16, 2023

Beat The “Sore” Out with the Ekrin Bantam Mini-Massage Gun

Right off the bat, I will tell you that I had never heard of Ekrin Athletics when they reached out to me to review the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 15, 2023

SRAM Apex is now 1×12 with Eagle, XPLR, AXS & Mechanical Options!

SRAM finally has a mechanical 12-speed group for drop bar bikes! With a gravel and adventure focus, the new Apex group brings a lot of…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 15, 2023

New $99 Lazer Cerro Helmet is Gravel Focused with Road Benefits

Gravel is in vogue, but lots of the products arriving with gravel in the name feature some excellent non-gravel specific benefits as well. The new…

Written by Jordan Villella June 15, 2023

AASQ: What is the Best Bike Upgrade for the Least Amount of Money?

The tinkerers and weight weenies that scour the internet for the latest tech to shave off a few grams or conserve a couple of watts…

Commencal 365 is an All-Aluminum Everyday Gravel Bike That Won’t Break the Bank

Commencal’s new affordable alloy 365 is a gravel bike that wants to be ridden everyday, over every terrain, and on unending adventures…

Written by Cory Benson June 13, 2023

Is This a Prototype Canyon Grail CFR? New Carbon Canyon Gravel Race Bike Spy Shots

Canyon has a new CFR carbon gravel race bike prototype in the works, spotted in Finland warming up for FNLD GRVL, is this a new…

Written by Cory Benson June 09, 2023

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