Gravel Bikes Archives

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

Build Your Own Bamboo Gravel Bike with Latest Kit from Bamboo Bicycle Club

The Bamboo Bicycle Club brings big psych to natural-fiber bikes. Its newest project focuses on what’s arguably cycling’s most in-vogue discipline.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

Sign Up for Rapha’s Inaugural Bikepacking Yomp Rally (for Free)

Sign up now for a Rapha-hosted, semi-supported bikepacking rally over some of southern California’s best gravel.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 03, 2023

Video: First Look at the New Ventum GS1 Gravel Race Bike

BikeRumors’ Racing Tech Editor Jordan Villella looks at the updated Ventum GS1 gravel bike. The new GS1 boasts an updated geometry for better stability on…

Pas Normal x Salomon Creates Unique Hydration Vest and Boots

Pas Normal Studios has kicked off the start of a long-term collaboration project with Salomon, debuting with a curious high-tech combination of all-weather boots and…

Written by Cory Benson February 03, 2023

Bombtrack Beyond ALloy & SUS Adventure Gravel Bikes, plus AXS Hook EXT & Apex Arise

Bombtrack’s February refresh adds AL alloy & SUSpension Beyond adventure bikepacking bikes, plus brings SRAM upgrades to Hook EXT with AXS & Arise SG with…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2023

Festka’s 5 Most Popular Custom Carbon Gravel & Road Bikes of 2022

Festka’s Top-5 custom carbon bikes of 2022 include more gravel bikes than traditional road…

Written by Cory Benson February 01, 2023

Updated Ventum GS1 Review: A Ready, Set, Gravel Race Machine

Ventum is quickly becoming a household name for those in the drop bar scene. The brand started with slick, aerodynamic road bikes and, in 2020,…

Written by Jordan Villella February 01, 2023

Ventum Updates GS1 Gravel Race Line w/ Larger Tire Clearance & Better Handling

Ventum’s GS1 gravel race line just got a swift update, with more tire clearance, better steering geometry, and matte paint to hide the dirt. After…

Written by Jordan Villella February 01, 2023

Ritchey WCS Gravel Grips Bring Light, Comfy Neoprene Grip to Drop Bars

Ritchey Logic’s new WCS Gravel Grips adapt lightweight neoprene mountain bike grips to drop bars for more off-road comfort & control!

Written by Cory Benson February 01, 2023

Shimano S-Phyre & Aerolite x Ridescape Sunglasses gear up for Gravel & Cyclocross

Shimano’s new S-Phyre & Aerolite sunglasses boost your vision with new condition-specific Ridescape lenses, from gravel to road to cross…

Written by Cory Benson January 31, 2023

Rapha Explore Gravel Gear Gets Gore-Tex Jacket & Adventure Riding Pants

Amongst a line-up already known to hit some high pricepoints, the Explore family sets a new upper bar, seeming to have thrown out the concept…

Written by Cory Benson January 31, 2023

8bar MITTE Titan: A 2-in-1 Titanium Gravel + Road Bike

Unless you’re a sponsored cyclist — or just have plenty of expendable income — buying a bike for every sub-discipline isn’t realistic. That’s likely why…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 30, 2023

No Borders, No Problem: Applications Open for Velocio’s Gravel Team

Heads up, European gravel grinders. If you’ve got the chops, you could find yourself peddling on Velocio’s No Borders team.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 30, 2023

New Trek Project One Designer Series Paint Schemes Have the Coolest Stealth Logos

This Week, Waterloo, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycles brings more artistry to the company’s custom bike world. The legendary brand is broadening the horizons of their Project…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 27, 2023

Leaked? Giant Revolt X Gravel Bike Reshaped for Suspension Fork & SRAM 1X in 2023!

It looks like 2023 will see another Giant Revolt X gravel bike overhaul, reshaped & adapted for gravel suspension forks to take on even more…

Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2023

New Bell Falcon XR & XRV Helmets Have Landed

Out of Scotts Valley, California last week, Bell Helmets announced the release of the new Falcons. Broken down into two different models, the Falcon XR…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 26, 2023

DT Swiss 350 Road Hubs Bring Lighter, Faster Star Ratchet Performance to Drop Bar Bikes

New DT Swiss 350 Road bike hubs get all the lighter, faster, durable Star Ratchet upgrades of their MTB analog, just now affordable with rim…

Written by Cory Benson January 26, 2023

The New 7Mesh Oro ShakeDry Jacket is Like a Waterproof Second Skin

News of the discontinuation of the Gore-tex ShakeDry fabric got you down? Don’t worry, you can still find it on jackets like the 7Mesh Oro…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 25, 2023

Trek Dual Sport is a Lightweight Gravel-Ready Hybrid

Trek has introduced the new Dual Sport, an adventure-ready hybrid bike that occupies a niche somewhere between road and gravel. For 2023, Trek has swapped…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 23, 2023