Gravel Bikes Archives

CSG Files Patent for Wild-Looking eBike Wheel with Batteries In the Rim

A recent patent from Cycling Sports Group details a new “Bicycle Power System” wherein a string of battery cells are located inside the circumference of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 06, 2023

Shimano Special Editions: Tropical Leaves With Lazer & Champagne for Spring Classics

Shimano is rolling out special editions for gravel and road. Complete the kit with a matching helmet from Lazer.

Written by Zach Overholt March 03, 2023

New SRAM Force AXS & XPLR Groups Updated, Now Even More Wireless!

The new SRAM Force AXS group drops the ‘eTap’ moniker and gets lighter, brighter, and more ergonomic. And the XPLR gravel group officially gets Force-level…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2023

Why Cycles Get Reborn as Revel Bikes, But with Same Great Titanium Designs

Fans of Why Cycles, don’t worry. The bikes aren’t going anywhere, though they’ll now be known as Revels!

Written by Zach Overholt March 01, 2023

Industry Nine iRiX Headsets Debut: Details, Install, and Actual Weights!

The new Industry Nine iRiX headset is light, fully serviceable, and comes in three versions, two heights, and 11 colors! Here’s everything you need to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2023

New Shimano Hubs Ditch Cup & Cone for Affordable, Modular, Sealed Bearing Design

Bicycle component giant Shimano has released a new modular, mid-level hub line to coincide with the launch of its new CUES mid-level line.

Written by Ron Frazelle February 28, 2023

Mondraker Gets Dusty and Intros New E-Gravel Line With Gravel-Specific Tune

Mondraker decided if it entered the gravel market, it would be on its own terms and with its distinct style.

Written by Jordan Villella February 28, 2023

Cafe du Cycliste steps it up with new road, gravel cycling shoes

Fresh kicks from Cafe du Cyclist give you a rugged option for offroad riding, and a sleek, lightweight (only in white, naturally) shoe for road.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 24, 2023

Is FSA About to Launch a 13-Speed Wireless KFX Drivetrain for Gravel or MTB?

Two recently published patents from Tien Hsin Industries, the parent company of FSA, suggest that a 13-speed Wireless Electronic Groupset could be on the way…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson February 24, 2023

POC Omne Ultra Helmet Straps On Adventure Mounts, while Omne Lite Gets 20% Lighter!

POC’s already versatile Omne bike helmet family gets two new versions – one, the completely wild Omne Ultra with buckles, velcro & straps to attach…

Written by Cory Benson February 23, 2023

New ENVE MOG Gravel Bike goes big on features (and tires)

The new ENVE MOG gravel bike brings together all the best standards, then adds a few bonus features like internal frame storage and a UDH…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 23, 2023

The Surly Preamble Steel Road Bike is an Exercise in Restraint

The Surly Preamble proves that not every bike has to do everything, or at least, that’s the official line from the Minnesotan bike brand. The…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 22, 2023

Revel Bikes Opens New Facility in Taiwan to Support Continued Growth

Just over 10 years ago, we were just hearing from Adam Miller about a carbon fat bike. Little did we know then that Adam would…

Written by Zach Overholt February 21, 2023

Life Time Grand Prix Docuseries is Cycling’s ‘Drive to Survive’

Life Time just dropped a series of documentaries chronicling the 2022 debut of its off-road racing circuit.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 21, 2023

Challenge Show Latest High-Volume Gravel Tires at CORE Bike

Challenge has added a new 700c x 45c version of the Getaway Tire for Gravel, joining the existing narrower 36c and 40c options. The tread…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 21, 2023

A Fat Tire Wagon You Can Tow with a Bike or Car? The Earth+Kin Mule ATW Hauls it All

Earth+Kin, makers of “sustainably designed family gear”, officially launched their Mule ATW (all-terrain wagon) in October after a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. The family business’…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 20, 2023

Hutchinson Gravel Goes Big with 50mm Overide, Touareg & Tundra gravel bike tires

Hutchinson has given their gravel tire line-up a high-volume boost, ballooning their Overide, Touareg & Tundra up to 50mm. Developed to transform your modern gravel…

Written by Cory Benson February 19, 2023

Hope Pro 5 Hubs Pick Up Faster with 108 POEs & Reduced Drag

Hope Technology has released the Pro 5 Hubset, replacing the Pro 4 with a redesigned ratchet-pawl mechanism boasting 108 POEs and a stepped-axle design to…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 19, 2023

Rondo Ruut v2 Carbon Gravel Bike with Broken Seat Tube beats Specialized to the punch

This week, a sneak peek from an internal meeting with their Polish distributors has revealed an all-new Rondo Ruut CF Gen 2.0 gravel bike with…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2023

South Industries Handmade Carbon Road & MTB Wheels for a Lifetime from South Africa

With the Cape Epic as their proving grounds, they went all in on XCO/XCM, creating one handbuilt mountain bike wheelset that has since evolved into…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2023

Will Next-Gen Specialized Roubaix Feature Angled Strut For Extra Vertical Compliance?

A next gen patent from Specialized details a new Angled Strut bike design without a continuous seat tube to boost rear end comfort in the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson February 16, 2023

Trek Project One gets groovy with hand-painted Tie Dye finishes

Get groovy with six new tie dye paint options in Trek’s Project One ICON customization program. Each is handprinted to order, available on top road…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2023

Ritchey Continues Celebrations with 50th Anniversary Outback Gravel Frameset

In continued celebration of its 50 Year Anniversary, Ritchey Logic has released a limited edition run of the Ritchey Outback draped in a classy Half…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 13, 2023

Battaglin’s shiny Italian lugged steel Portofino G for Gravel goes off-road

A seemingly natural evolution of the updated Portofino R road bike that was just overhauled last December, the new handmade-in-Italy Portofino Gravel is the kind…

Written by Cory Benson February 10, 2023

Easton EC90 ALX blends road & gravel ergonomics into ultralight handlebar

Splitting the difference between road and gravel bar flares, the new Easton EC90 ALX gives “all road” riders an ergonomic option for any surface.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 09, 2023

5DEV Factory Tour + CNC Machined Gravel & MTB Crankset Review!

Last year, I made a trip down to San Diego to visit the manufacturing facility for 5DEV. Because I’m local to them, they reached out…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 09, 2023

Pine Cycles Partners with Lunchtime Bike Co. for USA-Made 3-in-1 RASA Dropbar Bike

News from Salt Lake City, Utah, Pine Cycles, the bike company behind the Rasa, “the world’s most versatile bike frame”, is now partnering with Portland,…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 08, 2023

Blue Steel Bikes Crafts Custom Steel n’ Ti Models in Wisconsin

Nestled in the Mississippi river valley in Southwest Wisconsin sits Blue Steel Bikes. BSB is a one-man frame builder specializing in steel and titanium bicycle…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 07, 2023