Gravel Bikes Archives

Designing the Perfect Ride for the UCI World Gravel Championships: The Superior XR

October 7, 2024 at 6:29 am4 min reading

The third edition of the UCI World Gravel Championships was a showcase of the best gravel equipment money can get – but one bike stood out. This year’s main partner of the race, Superior, introduced a brand new model, the XR, which embodies the ideal…

Road Bikes vs. Gravel Bikes 101: A Bigger Difference Than You Think

September 30, 2024 at 12:00 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

At first glance, road and gravel bikes might seem similar – they both have drop handlebars and wheels that look pretty much the same. But once you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a number of key differences that set them apart. In this article,…

8 Tips for Buying Second-Hand Gravel Bikes

March 28, 2023 at 6:25 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Second-hand bikes are cheaper and more appropriate for the environment. Sound good? Read on.

5 Improvements of Gravel Bikes for 2022

January 13, 2022 at 8:31 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Many readers would agree that gravel bikes are one of the fastest evolving segments of the cycling industry. From the early steps to wide public acknowledgement, gravel bikes experienced a huge step forward. With many true fans around, the producers put great efforts into further…

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Bikepacking Tips: The Difference Between Gravel and Proper Bikepacking

January 8, 2021 at 1:45 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Bikepacking and gravel biking are booming, but sometimes it is hard to understand the ever-changing nuances of the cycling market. I spend time a lot with bikepackers and gravel riders (often the same people) and have observed that most of them struggle when faced with…

What Is the Future of Gravel Racing?

February 21, 2020 at 3:26 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Less than a decade ago, the term “gravel” didn’t mean much of anything in the world of cycling. You were either a mountain biker, or a road cyclist and that was that. But these days— there’s no arguing that there’s a new kid in town.…

Is a Gravel Bike the Answer to Your Cycling Prayers?

May 10, 2019 at 11:23 am7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Gravel bikes have been a big trend in the world of cycling for a few years now. Hated by some, loved by many, and dismissed by a few as pure marketing, it’s becoming increasingly hard to argue that this new breed of bike doesn’t offer…