Gravel Gear

While most new gravel bike releases err toward becoming more like a mountain bike, Devinci's made a gravel bike that is purely focused on speed.

Hope Technology bring their vibration damping technology from MTB to the world of drop handlebars, with the $695 RX Carbon Cranks

Swiss bicycle manufacturer says “certain fork steerer tubes have separated under heavy duty riding conditions.“

Silca is so confident in its new carbon and latex-filled sealant that its putting money on the line.

Cannondale's fast gravel bike is back with a familiar name, big tire clearance, and SRAM UDH.

Will Classified Cycling be first to market with a completely self-sufficient electronic drivetrain?

The new Fargo may not be a full overhaul, but we're not sure the Fargo really needed much updating, anyways.

Northern Ireland's Fustle floats a new elastomer-sprung linkage design for 12.5mm of rear-end compliance on the all-new Lakelander Gravel Bike.

Gravel bikes from Specialized, Factor, Allied Cycle Works, Canyon, Cannondale, and Salsa are all due a significant updated in 2025

Dangerholm takes boutique to another level of beauty with his latest project; the Scott Solace Wasteland, complete with Klunker cross-bar, Mad Max inspired steel fork, and circular saws for disc rotors.

Yes, we're geeking out about a new gravel fork. This one might be one you want, however.

Ted and Laura King appear to be riding a new Cannondale gravel bike, with SRAM UDH and lots of Supersix Evo influence.

Shimano's much-awaited 1x electronic groupset seems to be right around the corner.

Want to add dropper post actuation to your SRAM 11s or 12s Apex groupset? Ratio Technology have a neat, ergonomically-friendly, and affordable solution.

Sitting down with a former pro turned bike fitter to discuss how gravel brands are failing women and small riders with inappropriate sizing.

The Sklar Super Something gets a lighter, less wallet-friendly titanium twin, with a carbon fork, clearance for 29" x 2.3" tires, and more.

Michael Moureček introduces the Festka Spectre Gravel, his distillation of a fast gravel race bike with, to no one's surprise, a stiffness inspired by the Spectre Road bike for the most direct pedal to propulsion ride feel

DT SWISS launch a Dynamo Hub, packed with Shutter Precision internals; available aftermarket, or as part of two new gravel wheels

Not every bike is made for everything. The Mondraker Arid comes from a Spanish mountain bike company and it excels in a specific situation.

Rodeo Labs updated the Flaanimal Ti bringing UDH compatibility, more refined 3D printed frame parts, improved tire clearance and a lighter overall construction

At first glance the newest Pivot Vault seems like it’s a pricepoint bike that lacks excitement. Instead it’s stable, comfortable, and an absolute blast.

This bold new piece of tech might have made the difference for Marianne Vos at gravel worlds. We got a look at it for ourselves.

The Extrema Italia looks like the future of gravel bikes with its aero tubes and massive MTB tire clearances. But what is it actually like?

Riders with the SRAM Apex, Rival, Red and Force 11 Speed groups can add OneUp Components' Dropper Paddle, mimicking the ergonomics of a paddle shifter

Patents reveal an aerodynamic gravel suspension fork from Manitou, a five-spoke composite wheel from DT Swiss, and non-contact charging of a rear derailleur from Shimano!

Truly wild bikes from Curve, Significant Other, and a bike made of... wood?

Nordest Cycles offer up a more affordable option for an electronic shift gearbox-equipped titanium gravel bike, with clearance for 700c x 50mm tires

Gravel worlds served up plenty of interesting tech both expensive and cheap.

A new Cannondale gravel bike, Vos' Gravaa Gear, Lapierre's Crosshill and many more bikes made an appearance at the race in Belgium.

The new Top Shelf handlebar bag features a built-in computer mount, while narrower bars bring more comfort to the narrow-shouldered among us.

FSA's K-Force AGX steps up for aero-endurance-gravel with a $349 USD flared-drop gravel bar with optional $269 USD aero loop extension.

Marianne Vos used a redeveloped Gravaa regulator when she won gravel worlds. Will it help push tire pressure pumps onto the pavé of the spring classics?

The previous generation was groundbreaking. Can the new Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero capture that same magic?

The Ridley Kanzo Adventure steps up in affordable aluminum with 700c x 47mm clearance and mounts galore. Pricing starts at €1.999,00.

The all-new Ridley ASTR RS has been flying under the radar for some time; Piotr Havik went 4th fastest at Unbound 2024 on an ASTR RS prototype

Shoddy Dave investigates the best of gravel tech at Sea Otter Europe.

While there are tons of gravel shoes available, these two pairs mix stiffness and protection and are the best gravel shoes I can remember using.

The Nordest 3003 Ti takes a laid-back approach to gravel, with a 69° head tube angle and flat-bar geometry, with high-rise bars encouraged.

Pirelli's gone and blown up its high-end road tire to a 40 mm width, and it's all the better for it.

Big rides put gear to the test. I didn’t finish this one but the lessons help inform better long distance gear recommendations.

Shimano's new 1x groupset may not be on your next bike, but it'll be on everyone else's.

I only managed 330 km but I still had plenty of time to think about the performance of the SRAM RED XPLR 1x13 and Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels.

Hunt add themselves to the slowly but surely growing number of wheel manufacturers offering recyclable carbon rims

All the tires, drivetrain choices, and things we learned from one of the biggest gravel races of 2024.

Two Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel bikes for the same SBT GRVL course, but set up very differently.

The best fast gravel tires, as well as a guide to picking the right gravel tire for your riding.

Okay, so it's like a golden retriever with an engineering degree. But hear us out on this one!

The new URS is even more like an MTB than before. But is that a good thing?

This one is going to knock your socks off.

2024 SRAM RED XPLR AXS takes what you love about the mullet drivetrain and adapts it to gravel. It’s perfect for every situation.

The Zipp 303 XPLR SW is fast. It’s fast off-road, it’s fast on-road, and it never asks you to think about the ride ahead.

Could this be the most affordable titanium bike on the market? State thinks so.

The Massachusetts-based bicycle manufacturer was all set to launch a new gravel bike here in Frankfurt, Germany. The bike never made it to Eurobike.

Out of all the amazing bikes on display at the 2024 Enve Builders Roundup, these are the five that really caught my attention.

Race or adventure is still your choice but the fourth generation Giant Revolt adds internal cabling, frame protection, and in-frame storage.

What do a 36er Titanium Gravel Bike, a Scotland-made boutique one-off aluminum CX bike, a Space Cake All-Road Bike and a bike made of ash tree wood have in common? All were at the 2024 Bespoked Show at Victoria Baths.

Sweet relief: The Onza Grava is also available in Black and Tan Wall

The Vittoria AirLiner Gravel Light tire insert works with tires up to 50mm wide to offer pinch-flat protection to more riders than ever

The Lavelle Fireroad focuses on a smooth and quiet hub. They aren’t stiff but they are exceptionally fast.

The Crux DSW is an aluminum gravel bike that rivals carbon on weight and performance? What's the catch? Not a whole lot, honestly.

The storied Italian bicycle manufacturer goes for the adventure gravel bike crowd with its new Arcadex.

Arno Van Den Broeck rides to 30th place at Unbound with the Classified Powershift Hub and wireless electronic components of a new gravel groupset from TRP Cycling

Tired of matte black bikes? Mattia De Marchi claimed fifth place on a bright white Basso Palta.

A look at Rob Britton's Factor for Unbound Gravel 2024, fitted with a Classified Powershift hub, Shimano GRX Di2, and more.

Unbound Gravel has become a showcase of new tech, as well as a proving ground for gear that's still in development.

The gravel national champ has a custom-painted bike to ride off-road.

No, this isn't a reversed image. Allied's doing some real-world R&D. Where else better to test bikes than at Unbound Gravel?

There's a conspicuous lack of her trademark orange on her bike, but it's interesting nonetheless.

The 2019 Unbound 200 winner is back with Pas Normal Racing and Colnago's gravel bike.

The Apidura Ridley aero pack system claims to make your bike faster.

Spotted at Unbound Gravel 2024, the new gravel groupset features wide-range 13-speed gearing and a SRAM T-Type derailleur.

The annual tradition continues with two new colors, available in three models, two sidewall colors, and two sizes.

The Swiss company says its new wheelset is the most aero gravel wheel available, but its ride quality is what surprises. 

Our team's gear suggestions and tips to help you make the most of your race day in Kansas.

A more robust carbon VentureMax bar lands for the singletrack-curious gravel riders, with a 24° flare at the drops; available in four widths from 42-48cm, retailing at $299.95

A few improvements hone an already great groupset, while the price stays in line with the previous generation. 

Shimano's new 12 speed Di2 gravel groupset is more evolution than revolution, building on an already great foundation.

The Traka 360 is no small undertaking and I thought carefully about my gear. Here’s what worked, what didn't, and changes I would make.

The Colnago G4-X leaves the cyclocross roots behind and embraces gravel racing. After racing it for 22 hours, this is what works and what doesn’t.

Can direct to consumer and complete customization help the Propain Terrel CF gravel bike stand out from the crowd?