Gravel Bikes Archives

New OCLV NEXT Thermoplastics Material Debuts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V & 49V Wheels

Bontrager didn’t reveal many secrets in constructing the OCLV NEXT rims. The rim is manufactured with a laser-machined mold that produces a final product exactly…

Written by Jordan Villella September 07, 2023

Podcast #087 – Shimano Explains the new GRX 12-Speed Gravel Group

While at the new Shimano GRX 12-speed gravel bike group launch, we sat down with the product and brand managers responsible for helping bring it…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 05, 2023

The Art of the Ornate Head Badge, a MADE Show Round-Up

Bikerumor’s coverage of the Portland MADE Show continues with a celebration of the bicycle’s ornate head badge with a collection of photos.

Written by Ron Frazelle September 01, 2023

MADE Show: Wilde’s Lugged Gravel Bike with Modern Geometry

While walking around in the bike-nerdy paradise that is the MADE Show, I ran into Jeffery Frane of Wilde Bikes, and this lugged beauty. You…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 31, 2023

Actual Weights for Shimano GRX RX820 1 x 12 Speed Drivetrain

Some of the new GRX 1 x 12 group is borrowed from the MTB side, but we’ve got the weights for everything inside.

Written by Zach Overholt August 31, 2023

Shimano 105 Mechanical Goes 12-Speed, Batteries Not Required

More affordable Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is here, upgraded to 12-speed and without worries of keeping batteries charged…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

Shimano GRX 12-Speed Unleashed w/ Bigger Cassettes, Better Range

Bigger gear range, more speeds, a modular rear derailleur & really light wheels – here’s all the tech on the new Shimano GRX gravel group.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 31, 2023

CADEX Race Stem Rounds Out Your Cockpit

With the addition of a new carbon Race Stem, CADEX now has a complete cockpit for its Race series component line.

Written by Jordan Villella August 31, 2023

8bar Tflsberg Steel v2 Reshapes Affordable 29er Bikepacking Adventure Bike

8bar makes key updates to the affordable bikepacking Tflsberg Steel v2, more suited for off-the-beaten-track rides carrying heavy loads…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

MADE Show: No Welds, No Worries, Heavy Bikes’ Cast Aluminum Gravel Bike

Coverage of the MADE Show continues with the Heavy Bikes’ Hypocrite Gravel Bike, a sand casted, no-weld, single piece, aluminum framed bike.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 30, 2023

Rose Sneak Hits the Streets with Simple, Sleek Modern Hybrid City Bike

Rose continues to crush it with this new affordable Sneak hybrid alloy gravel commuter city bike, packed with all the best modern tech…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2023

8bar Mitte Steel v3 Updates Affordable Do-It-All All-Road to Gravel Bike

8bar upgrades their most affordable mixed-surface 3-in-1 road-into-gravel adventure bike with a Mitte Steel v3 update…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2023

New WTC Morse Cargo Cage Has Multiple Mount Options, is Made in the USA

Whether gearing up for a multi-day bikepacking trip or just a big day out, cargo cages make it easier to carry more. An obvious addition…

Written by Zach Overholt August 29, 2023

Mosaic MT-1 Updates Custom Ti XC Hardtail, UDH Gravel, Integrated Road & Artist Series

Mosaic at MADE showed off MT-1 custom titanium XC hardtail & GT-1 gravel updates, RT-1 ITR road bike, and lots of killer new paint jobs…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2023

A New Wheel Size? Moots Prototype Debuts at MADE w/ 750d WTB Wheels & Tires

Something big is rolling into Portland this week. We’re potentially talking about a completely new tire size…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2023

Sage Storm King Gravel Bike 3D-prints Mega Tire Clearance

The new Storm King v2 hits hard with sleek internal routing, more stable geometry, and massive 700×50 (or bigger!) tire clearance.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

Specialized Power Expert with Mirror 3D Saddle Gets Covered Up & Less Expensive

A quick glance at the new saddle from Specialized would suggest that may be your ordinary road saddle. But look closer, and you’ll see the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2023

Set Your Transmission Free w/ New WTC Chainrings for Race Face & SRAM 3-Bolt

Want the new SRAM Transmission, but don’t want to buy a new crankset? It was only a matter of time before brands started offering different…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2023

New Crankbrothers F-Series Multi Tools Include Compact Tire Plug Kit

Headquartered in Laguna Beach, Southern California’s Crankbrothers released a new line of multi-tools called the F-Series. The F-Series tools are meant to be the perfect…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 22, 2023

Chris King Components Makes a Limited Edition ‘Splash’ for Inaugural MADE Show

The MADE Bike Show, is being held in Portland Oregon. There, bike-bling-gurus Chris King Components are revealing its latest eye candy. The new Limited Edition…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 22, 2023

Exclusive Ibis Hakka MX Gravel Bike with Silver GRX LTD Group Available for $3,899

If you’re looking for a unique gravel bike that’s available off-the-shelf, the latest exclusive from Jenson could be it. No, this is not some sponsored…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2023

At Home or Winning Transcontinental, Be Seen in Apidura Packable Visibility Vest

Apidura Packable Visibility Vest makes sure you are seen without weighing you down or flapping uncontrollably in the wind…

Written by Cory Benson August 18, 2023

The New Lithic by Wolf Tooth Carbon Mountain Fork May Be the Most Versatile Rigid Fork

Back in 2016, when Otso Bicycles grew from Wolf Tooth Components, we were introduced to a new component brand, Lithic. At the time, Lithic was…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2023

Tanglefoot Moonshiner v2 is a Lighter Rigid Steel Adventure Bike, with More Sizes

Tanglefoot Moonshiner is back 2 pounds lighter in v2 evolution to the rigid steel dropbar adventure mountain bike, plus more sizes…

Written by Cory Benson August 17, 2023

The Best Gravel Bike Tires of 2023

One of the simplest, most effective, and most affordable ways to improve the quality of your gravel rides begins right where the rubber hits the…

Written by Jim Graham August 16, 2023

Curve AIR Kev Ti + Carbon Gravel Bike, Huge Walmer Carbon Bar Tease & Gearbox GMX+

All-new Curve AIR Kev light carbon+ titanium LTD gravel race bike is pre-order ready, new wide Walmer Carbon bar is coming soon, and much more…

Written by Cory Benson August 16, 2023

Litespeed Flint is USA-Made Complete Ti Gravel Bike Under $3500

Well, this is a great piece of news to report. Titanium bike manufacturer Litespeed, just announced their new Flint titanium gravel bike for $3395. The…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 16, 2023